19-34 - 06-18 - 50 Anniversary of the Bassett Creek Watershed Commission RESOLUTION NO. 19-34
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BASSETT
CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
OF COLLABORATION AND WORK TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE LAKES AND
STREAMS AND REDUCE FLOODING
WHEREAS, on April 19, 2016, the Golden Valley City Council established a Special
Proclamation Policy; and
WHEREAS, in 1968, nine cities came together as the Bassett Creek Flood Control
Commission to jointly work on addressing flooding concerns related to Bassett Creek; and
WHEREAS, the nine member cities of Crystal, Golden Valley, Medicine Lake,
Minnetonka, Minneapolis, New Hope, Robbinsdale, Plymouth, St. Louis Park began
working on flooding issues in 1969; and
WHEREAS, the first major project was Bassett Creek Flood Control project, which
consisted of the construction of several significant flood control structures and flood storage
areas in the watershed including the "new" Bassett Creek tunnel which extends 2.4 miles
under downtown Minneapolis, constructed between 1978 and 1992; and
WHEREAS, in addition to flood control, the BCWMC began also concentrating on
improving and protecting water quality; and
WHEREAS, in 2004, the BCWMC began a capital improvement program that has
installed 33 projects across the watershed, including several water quality and stream
restoration projects in Golden Valley. Combined, these projects have reduced total
phosphorus by 1,900 pounds per year and sediment loads by 644 tons per year; and
WHEREAS, in addition to its capital projects, the BWCMC cooperates with its
member cites to ensure development and redevelopment adhere to standards that protect
water quality and reduce flood potential; and
WHEREAS, The BCWMC also partners with cities, park districts, lake groups, and
organizations to educate residents, local officials, and others; and
WHEREAS, the BCWMC maintains a good relationship with its member cities and
will continue to collaborate with the cities on improving and protecting water resources into
the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden
Valley:
The City Council of the City of Golden Valley sincerely thanks the Bassett Creek
Watershed Management Commission for providing services to the community for the past
50 years.
Resolution No. 19-34 -2- June 18, 2019
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota on this 18th day of June, 2019
Shep rd M. Harris, Wayor
ATTEST:
Kristine A Luedke, City Clerk