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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2016-027 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING EMERGENCY HIGH WATER DECLARATION ON LAKE JOHANNA IN ARDEN HILLS WHEREAS, The City of Arden Hills values the natural resources within the community and; WHEREAS, The City Council is responsible to protect said natural resources within the bounds set forth in State law and; WHEREAS, Water Surface Management Standards as set forth in Minnesota Rule 6110.3700, Subp. 9 stipulates that in situations of local emergency, temporary special controls may be enacted by a County, City or Town; and WHEREAS, the gauge just to the left of the boat launch monitors the lake levels; and WHEREAS, the City has determined through working with the Minnesota DNR and Ramsey County Environmentalists that a lake water elevation of 879.50 feet (based on 1912 MSL datum) will cause damage to the natural resource and is the water level where an emergency restriction would be declared; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, that an emergency high water restriction be declared on Lake Johanna when the water reaches 2.5 feet (879.50) or more on the gauge located to the left of the boat landing, all watercraft shall operate at slow-no wake speed on the entire lake, until it drops below 2.3 feet (879.30) on the gauge for a minimum of 24 hours; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council will direct City staff to inform the public by posting a sign at the boat launch and sending a notification by mail to lake users informing them of the emergency high water restrictions; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council directs staff to notify the Minnesota DNR of these emergency restrictions as soon as possible.