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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 21, 2024
EMERGENCY MEETING 12:00 P.M.
Mayor Kozlowski called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Kozlowski, Councilmembers Collins, Junker, Odebrecht, Polehna
Absent: None
Staff present: City Administrator Kohlmann
City Clerk Wolf
Deputy Director of Public Works Farrell
Public Works Director Sanders
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2024-079 Declaring a State of Emergency
Public Works Director Sanders gave a flood update with the forecast reaching over the flood
stage of 687. On June 20 the National Weather Service (NOAA) predicted the St. Croix River
elevation will go to 688.1 feet. Today, the predication was dropped to 687.6.
Mayor Kozlowski questioned the forecast; and Mr. Sanders stated the rain may not increase
the river but rather draw out the duration of high water. The river may crest around July 1.
Councilmember Junker inquired if the data received from NOAA includes data from the Corp
of Engineers; and Mr. Sanders stated NOAA models takes into account all of the rivers.
Councilmember Junker asked what the height of the dike will be. Mr. Sanders replied the
parking lots elevations are at 689 feet. Mulberry Street and Nelson Street drop to 687.
Adding jersey barriers will protect to the elevation of 692.
Further discussion occurred on the upcoming 4th of July and Lumberjack Days event
logistics in relation to potential flooding.
Motion by Councilmember Odebrecht, seconded by Councilmember Collins, adopt Resolution
2024-079, Resolution Declaring a State of Emergency. All in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Collins, seconded by Councilmember Polehna, to adjourn. All in
favor. The meeting was adjourned at 12:08 p.m. .
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Beth Wolf, City Cler
Resolution 2024-079, Resolution Declaring a State of Emergency