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RESOLUTION NO. 97-113
COMMENDING DIKE CONSTRUCTION VOLUNTEERS
WHEREAS, during the high waters of the spring of 1997, the City of Stillwater found it
necessary to construct an earthen dike to save the historic buildings in the downtown area from
flood damage and to prevent downtown businesses from suffering severe economic loss; and
WHEREAS, the dike that was constructed required over 20,000 yards of sand transported by
over 1200 truck loads; over 30,000 sand bags which had to be filled, tied and carried and over
12,000 labor hours; and
WHEREAS, local citizens and businesses as well as citizens from other communities provided
assistance to the City of Stillwater in constructing a dike that successfully withstood the rising
waters of the St. Croix River; and
WHEREAS, the dike could not have been built as quickly and as efficiently without the tireless
efforts of those who volunteered their valuable time to help the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Stillwater that
all citizens and organizations that contributed to the construction of the flood protection dike in
the historic downtown area are hereby commended for their valuable contributions.
Adopted by the City council of the City of Stillwater this 6th day of May, 1997.
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Nil L. Kriesel, Acting City Clerk