04-05-11 Special Council/Manager Meeting AGENDA
Special Council/Manager Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chambers
April 5, 2011
7 pm or immediately following City Council Meeting
1. City Flood Preparation and Response
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Executive Summary
Golden Valley Special Council/Manager Meeting
April 5, 2011
Agenda Item
1. Review City Flood Preparation and Response
Prepared By
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer
Summary
Bassett Creek flows through the City and is a significant asset to the community. However,
the creek also brings with it the threat of flooding and property damage. There is a significant
history of flooding in Golden Valley along Bassett Creek and its tributaries.
The heavy snowfalls of the winter of 2010-11 have resulted in increased public attention to
the risk of flooding this spring. While there is a risk of flooding due to snowmelt in our
community, there is an ever present risk of flooding due from high intensity precipitation
events, which can occur at any time. Staff from the Public Works Department and Fire
Department will be present at the Special Council/Manager meeting to discuss the
preparations, policies and priorities for flooding in the City.