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FLOOD RESPONSE POLICY
Adopted June 26, 2017
SUMMARY/PURPOSE
The purpose of this Policy is to define and outline the City’s response to lake flooding within the City.
Lake levels have historically been one of the most important issues for the community, impacting
residents living around the lakes, many businesses, and local transportation corridors. Prior Lake does
not have a natural outlet and lake levels have fluctuated by 15 feet or more, from extreme low water
levels in the 1930s and late 1980s to the flooding of the 1960s and high-water records in 2014.
The regulatory flood zone around Prior Lake was established in 1978 based on a calculated 100-year
flood elevation of 908.9 feet mean sea level (MSL). After significant study, public process, and agency
coordination the establishment of the Prior Lake Outlet and Channel (PLOC) was selected as the first
flood mitigation effort by the newly-formed Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District (PLSLWD) and the
outlet system to the Minnesota River was first used in 1983. The regulatory flood zone for Prior Lake
never accounted for the benefit of the outlet structure and the 100-year flood elevation has remained at
908.9. The outlet structure at the start of the PLOC includes a fixed weir set at an elevation of 902.5 and
a low-flow slide gate to allow manual discharge of water between lake level elevations of 902.0 and
902.5.
The Prior Lake watershed experienced record amounts of precipitation in 2014, leading to a historic
flooding event. This event triggered many questions and highlighted the need to develop watershed
modeling and evaluate flood mitigation and response strategies for future events. The PLSLWD and the
City of Prior Lake, in collaboration with Spring Lake Township, completed the Prior Lake Stormwater
Management and Flood Mitigation Study (2016) that includes a calibrated modeling of the watershed,
review of flood-related issues and projects, identification and evaluation of a suite of potential flood
reduction strategies, and implementation plan recommendations. Public input was used to guide the
development and evaluation of the available flood mitigation options described in the flood study.
Development of a City Flood Response Policy is one of the major study implementation plan
recommendations.
This policy supersedes any and all previously written or unwritten policies of the City regarding lake
flood response. The City will review this policy periodically and will amend it as appropriate.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FLOOD PROTECTION
During flooding conditions, both the City and its residents have responsibility for different aspects of
flood protection. The priority for Prior Lake City government, as evidenced by the City’s Mission
Statement, is to enhance the quality of life for citizens by providing quality services which result in a safe
and healthy community.
City of Prior Lake: The City’s primary responsibility during a flooding event is to protect public safety.
The City Council set the following community goals and priorities during the Flood Study process:
1. Protect public safety – maintain emergency vehicle access
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2. Protect public health and safety – protect public utility infrastructure (i.e., sanitary sewer and
water distribution)
3. Maintain traffic flow through the County Road 21 corridor
4. Maintain access to private property through public rights-of-way
The City will coordinate with other agencies and provide updated information to residents in
anticipation of flooding events. This communication will continue during flooding events.
Property owners: Property owners are responsible for protecting their own private property during
flooding events. Property owners may utilize City flood protection efforts to enhance private property
protection efforts; an example of this would be connecting private sandbag walls to road right-of-way
barriers.
PRIOR LAKE ELEVATION-BASED FLOOD RESPONSE
City flood response is based on Prior Lake elevation trigger points, weather forecasting, watershed
conditions, and overall system flow. Lake elevations are determined by the PLSLWD gage. The following
approximate lake elevation trigger points apply to Prior Lake:
Elevation 903.0. Lake levels below this point are typically not a cause for concern in relation to potential
flooding events. When Prior Lake rises to this level, the following actions will be taken:
Category Action
Shoreline Erosion Prepare to deploy “Save Our Shores” signs at DNR public access
points.
Equipment Find a source of pumps and storm sewer plugs, various sizes &
configurations; take inventory of sanitary manhole sealing devices;
prepare to protect sanitary sewer lift stations; prepare to protect
infrastructure at higher lake levels.
Residential Sandbagging No action required at this level.
City Emergency Operations Plan
(EOP)
No action required at this level.
Mayor/City Council No action required at this level.
Agency Coordination Contact PLSLWD staff and initiate communications regarding lake
levels and Prior Lake Outlet Channel inspections and operation.
Contact Spring Lake Township staff and initiate communications
regarding lake levels.
Infrastructure Protection No action required at this level.
Water Quality Continue standard weekly surface water E. coli testing at public
beaches (Sand Point and Watzl’s).
Water Surface Use
Management
Prepare to deploy “Save Our Shores” signs at DNR public access
points.
Communications Initiate flood communications plan; monitor weather and lake
levels; begin posting updates on website and social media.
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Elevation 903.5. Lake levels approaching 903.5 can potentially cause impacts to shorelines and docks,
especially when combined with wave action. Shoreline erosion potential is high and can be reduced
using voluntary slow no-wake provisions.
Category Action
Shoreline Erosion Deploy “Save Our Shores” signs at DNR public access points.
Equipment Confirm source of sand and sandbags; formalize sand donation from
local source (if donation not feasible, prepare to purchase sand).
Residential Sandbagging Prepare to offer sandbags for sale to the public, per the City Fee
Schedule.
City Emergency Operations Plan
(EOP)
No action required at this level.
Mayor/City Council City Manager will provide the Mayor and City Council with staff
updates (frequency as needed).
Agency Coordination Continue PLSLWD and Spring Lake Township coordination; PLSLWD
investigates temporary Spring Lake water storage option; notify
Scott County Sheriff’s Office and Mn DNR of advisory “Save our
Shores” signs.
Infrastructure Protection Prepare to deploy storm sewer plugs and pumps in critical areas.
Water Quality Continue standard weekly surface water E. coli testing at public
beaches (Sand Point and Watzl’s).
Water Surface Use
Management
Coordinate with Scott County Sheriff’s Office on the potential for a
slow no-wake declaration at 903.9; prepare to deploy “Slow No-
Wake” signs at DNR public access points.
Communications Monitor weather and lake levels; post updates on website and
social media; prepare a list of potential media contacts; use
electronic signs to update the public; internal staff briefings as
needed.
Elevation 903.9. Prior Lake reaches its regulatory Ordinary High Water (OHW) elevation at 903.9. Per
the City’s ordinance, Prior Lake is under a lake-wide slow no-wake restriction when the lake is at the
OHW or higher due to the increased potential for severe shoreline damage due to wave action.
Category Action
Shoreline Erosion Potential is high for severe shoreline damage. Lake-wide slow no-
wake restriction enacted per City Code Section 703.
Equipment Begin to deploy temporary flood protection measures in critical
locations, based on City Flood Watch Area (FWA) maps.
Residential Sandbagging Start offering sandbags for sale to the public; City will provide sand
to residents in designated locations (per FWA maps).
City Emergency Operations Plan
(EOP)
Inform City Emergency Management Director of lake levels and the
potential for a local emergency at higher lake levels.
Mayor/City Council City Manager will provide the Mayor and City Council with staff
updates (frequency as needed).
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Agency Coordination Continue PLSLWD and Spring Lake Township coordination; notify
Scott County Sheriff’s Office and Mn DNR of lake-wide slow no-
wake restriction.
Infrastructure Protection Protect sanitary sewer manholes & lift stations per FWA maps;
install sewer plugs per FWA maps; install barriers to protect public
right-of-way per FWA maps; deploy pumps to manage water for
these locations.
Water Quality Continue standard weekly surface water E. coli testing at public
beaches (Sand Point and Watzl’s); contact testing laboratory to
prepare for additional tests at higher lake levels.
Water Surface Use
Management
Enact “Slow No-Wake” provision per City Code Section 703; deploy
notification signs at public access points and remove “Save our
Shores” signs from the same locations.
Communications Meet notification requirements of City Code Section 703 to enact
slow no-wake restriction; Monitor weather and lake levels; post
updates on website and social media; activate a Flood website with
updates and useful information for residents; prepare a list of
potential media contacts; use electronic signs to direct public to city
website for updates; internal staff briefings as needed; coordinate
with Prior Lake Association; plan for community meetings triggered
at higher levels.
Elevation 904.5: Lakeshore properties and public infrastructure continue to be threatened at this level.
There is also potential for a local emergency above this elevation. City will coordinate with Scott County
to initiate an action plan for keeping the County Road 21 corridor open to traffic during higher water
levels. The City Emergency Management Director begins to play a larger role in operations above this
level.
Category Action
Shoreline Erosion Potential is high for severe shoreline damage. Lake-wide slow no-
wake restriction continues.
Equipment Continue to deploy temporary flood protection measures in critical
locations, based on City Flood Watch Area (FWA) maps.
Residential Sandbagging Continue offering sandbags for sale to the public; City will provide
sand to residents in designated locations (per FWA maps).
City Emergency Operations Plan
(EOP)
Staff coordinates with City Emergency Management Director to
assess the potential for a local emergency declaration.
Mayor/City Council City Manager will provide the Mayor and City Council with daily
staff updates; City Emergency Management Director will provide
City Manager with an assessment of the potential for a local
emergency declaration.
Agency Coordination Scott County Sheriff’s Office (surface water use), Scott County
Highway Department (County Road 21 status), County Emergency
Manager (potential emergency declaration), PLSLWD (outlet
structure/channel operation & maintenance, lake levels, water
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quality, potential for temporary flood reduction measures), Scott
WMO, State agencies (potential emergency declarations affecting
this area).
Infrastructure Protection Protect sanitary sewer manholes & lift stations per FWA maps;
install sewer plugs per FWA maps; install barriers to protect public
right-of-way per FWA maps; deploy pumps to manage water for
these locations.
Water Quality Continue standard weekly surface water E. coli testing at public
beaches (Sand Point and Watzl’s); sample for E. coli in one flooded
right-of-way location (one sample/week, random location).
Water Surface Use
Management
“Slow No-Wake” provision continues per City Code Section 703;
signs remain at public access points.
Communications Monitor weather and lake levels; post updates on Flood website
and social media; provide updates to media; use electronic signs to
convey important announcements and direct public to city website
for updates; daily operations update for city council and staff; daily
updates for front line staff (consistent message for the public);
schedule first community meeting (based on level/forecast).
Elevation 905.0. Lakeshore properties and public infrastructure continue to be threatened at this level.
The City Emergency Management Director may recommend declaring a local emergency at this
elevation. City staff will continue to provide public communications, coordinate with other agencies, and
protect public infrastructure.
Category Action
Shoreline Erosion Potential is high for severe shoreline damage; lake-wide slow no-
wake restriction continues.
Equipment Continue to deploy temporary flood protection measures in critical
locations, based on City Flood Watch Area (FWA) maps.
Residential Sandbagging Continue offering sandbags for sale to the public; City begins to
offer free sandbags to residents upon a local emergency
declaration; City continues to provide sand to residents in
designated locations (per FWA maps).
City Emergency Operations Plan
(EOP)
Coordinate with City Emergency Management Director, assess
potential for local emergency and potentially declare local
emergency; initiate EOP procedures; designate one Public Works
staff person to summarize activities and complete incident reports.
Mayor/City Council Consider declaring a Local Emergency; daily updates from City
Manager and/or City Emergency Management Director.
Agency Coordination Scott County Sheriff’s Office (surface water use), Scott County
Highway Department (County Road 21 status), County Emergency
Management Director (local emergency declaration), PLSLWD
(outlet structure/channel operation & maintenance, lake levels,
water quality, potential for temporary flood reduction measures),
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Scott WMO, State and Federal agencies (potential emergency
declarations affecting this area).
Infrastructure Protection Protect sanitary sewer manholes & lift stations per FWA maps;
install sewer plugs per FWA maps; install barriers to protect public
right-of-way per FWA maps; deploy pumps to manage water for
these locations; daily inspections and maintenance of protection
measures to ensure effectiveness.
Water Quality Continue standard weekly surface water E. coli testing at public
beaches (Sand Point and Watzl’s); sample for E. coli in all flooded
right-of-way locations (one sample/week/location).
Water Surface Use
Management
“Slow No-Wake” provision continues per City Code Section 703;
signs remain at public access points.
Communications Monitor weather and lake levels; post updates on website and
social media; provide updates to media; use electronic signs to
convey important announcements and direct public to city website
for updates; daily operations update meeting for city officials and
staff; daily updates for front line staff (consistent message for the
public); schedule additional community meetings (base on lake
level/forecast).
Elevation 905.5 and above: Significant lakeshore property damage is expected at this level and above.
Most critical public infrastructure will be temporarily protected by the time Prior Lake reaches this level
and daily inspections of the protection measures are required. There will be significant media attention
at this level and above as the City operates under a local emergency declaration and follows its EOP.
Communication with the public is critical and should come from one point of contact at the City (in
accordance with the EOP). City staff will continue to provide communications support, coordinate with
other agencies, and protect public infrastructure.
Category Action
Shoreline Erosion Potential is high for severe shoreline damage; lake-wide slow no-
wake restriction continues.
Equipment Continue to deploy temporary flood protection measures in critical
locations, based on City Flood Watch Area (FWA) maps.
Residential Sandbagging Continue offering free sandbags to the public under a local
emergency declaration; City continues to provide sand to residents
in designated locations (per FWA maps).
City Emergency Operations Plan
(EOP)
Coordinate with City Emergency Management Director, local
emergency assumed for this elevation and above; EOP in effect;
Public Works designee continues to summarize activities and
complete incident reports.
Mayor/City Council Operating under a Local Emergency; daily updates from City
Manager and/or City Emergency Management Director. Mayor is
responsible for communicating Emergency Public Information under
the EOP.
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Agency Coordination Scott County Sheriff’s Office (surface water use), Scott County
Highway Department (County Road 21 status), County Emergency
Management Director (local emergency declaration), PLSLWD
(outlet structure/channel operation & maintenance, lake levels,
water quality, potential for temporary flood reduction measures),
Scott WMO, State and Federal agencies (potential emergency
declarations affecting this area).
Infrastructure Protection Protect sanitary sewer manholes & lift stations per FWA maps;
install sewer plugs per FWA maps; install barriers to protect public
right-of-way per FWA maps; deploy pumps to manage water for
these locations; daily inspections and maintenance of protection
measures to ensure effectiveness.
Water Quality Continue standard weekly surface water E. coli testing at public
beaches (Sand Point and Watzl’s); sample for E. coli in all flooded
right-of-way locations (one sample/week/location).
Water Surface Use
Management
“Slow No-Wake” provision continues per City Code Section 703;
signs remain at public access points.
Communications Monitor weather and lake levels; post updates on website and
social media; provide updates to media; use electronic signs to
convey important announcements and direct public to city website
for updates; daily operations update meeting for city officials and
staff; daily updates for front line staff (consistent message for the
public); schedule additional community meetings, city maintenance
staff and/or police go door-to-door to provide updates and gather
information from residents and businesses.
SPRING LAKE ELEVATION-BASED FLOOD RESPONSE
City flood response is based on Spring Lake elevation trigger points, weather forecasting, watershed
conditions, and overall system flow. Lake elevations are determined by the PLSLWD gage. All flood
response related to Spring Lake will be coordinated with Spring Lake Township. The following elevation
trigger points apply to Spring Lake:
Elevation 911.9. Lake levels below this point are typically not a cause for concern in relation to potential
flooding events. When Spring Lake rises to this level, the following actions will be taken:
Category Action
Shoreline Erosion Prepare to deploy “Save Our Shores” sign at public access point.
Equipment N/A (no public infrastructure is threatened by high levels on Spring
Lake)
Residential Sandbagging No action required at this level.
City Emergency Operations Plan
(EOP)
No action required at this level.
Mayor/City Council No action required at this level.
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Agency Coordination Contact PLSLWD staff and initiate communications regarding lake
levels and Prior Lake Outlet Channel operation. Contact Spring Lake
Township staff and initiate communications regarding lake levels.
Infrastructure Protection N/A (no public infrastructure is threatened by high levels on Spring
Lake)
Water Quality N/A (no public beaches or infrastructure is threatened by high levels
on Spring Lake)
Water Surface Use
Management
Prepare to deploy “Save Our Shores” sign at public access point.
Communications Initiate flood communications plan; monitor weather and lake
levels; begin posting updates on website and social media.
Elevation 912.3. Lake levels approaching 912.3 can potentially cause impacts to shorelines and docks,
especially when combined with wave action. Shoreline erosion potential is high and can be reduced
using voluntary slow no-wake provisions.
Category Action
Shoreline Erosion Deploy “Save Our Shores” sign at the DNR public access point.
Equipment N/A (no public infrastructure is threatened by high levels on Spring
Lake)
Residential Sandbagging Prepare to offer sandbags for sale to the public, per the City Fee
Schedule.
City Emergency Operations Plan
(EOP)
No action required at this level.
Mayor/City Council City Manager will provide the Mayor and City Council with staff
updates (frequency as needed).
Agency Coordination Continue PLSLWD and Spring Lake Township coordination; PLSLWD
will investigate adding a temporary Spring Lake water storage
option (temporary dam) at approximately this level; notify Scott
County Sheriff’s Office and Mn DNR of advisory “Save our Shores”
signs; coordinate with Spring Lake Association.
Infrastructure Protection N/A (no public infrastructure is threatened by high levels on Spring
Lake)
Water Quality N/A (no public beaches or infrastructure is threatened by high levels
on Spring Lake)
Water Surface Use
Management
Coordinate with Scott County Sheriff’s Office on the potential for a
slow no-wake declaration at 912.8; prepare to deploy “Slow No-
Wake” signs at DNR public access point.
Communications Continue to monitor weather and lake levels; continue flood
communications plan, including: post updates on website and social
media; provide updates to media; use electronic signs to convey
important announcements and direct public to city website for
updates.
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Elevation 912.8: Spring Lake reaches its regulatory Ordinary High Water (OHW) elevation at 912.8. Per
the City’s ordinance (equivalent to a Spring Lake Township ordinance), Spring Lake is under a lake-wide
slow no-wake restriction when the lake is at the OHW or higher due to the increased potential for
severe shoreline damage due to wave action.
Category Action
Shoreline Erosion Potential is high for severe shoreline damage. Lake-wide slow no-
wake restriction enacted per City Code Section 703.
Equipment N/A (no public infrastructure is threatened by high levels on Spring
Lake)
Residential Sandbagging Start offering sandbags for sale to the public; City will provide sand
to residents in designated locations (per FWA maps) and in a
stockpile at the City Maintenance Center for Spring Lake residents.
City Emergency Operations Plan
(EOP)
Inform City Emergency Management Director of lake levels and the
potential for a local emergency. Potential local emergency
declaration will be tied to Prior Lake levels.
Mayor/City Council City Manager will provide the Mayor and City Council with staff
updates (frequency as needed).
Agency Coordination Continue PLSLWD and Spring Lake Township coordination; notify
Scott County Sheriff’s Office and Mn DNR of lake-wide slow no-
wake restriction.
Infrastructure Protection N/A (no public infrastructure is threatened by high levels on Spring
Lake)
Water Quality N/A (no public beaches or infrastructure is threatened by high levels
on Spring Lake)
Water Surface Use
Management
Enact “Slow No-Wake” provision per City Code Section 703; deploy
notification signs at DNR public access point and remove “Save our
Shores” signs from the same location.
Communications Meet notification requirements of City Code Section 703 to enact
slow no-wake restriction; Monitor weather and lake levels; post
updates on website and social media; activate a Flood website with
updates and useful information for residents; prepare a list of
potential media contacts; use electronic signs to direct public to city
website for updates; Coordinate with Spring Lake Association; begin
to plan for community meetings triggered by higher levels.
Elevation 913.3 and above: Due to the lack of public infrastructure impacts from flooding on Spring
Lake, the primary impacts of higher lake levels are to private residential properties. Response to flooding
on Spring Lake at 913.3 and above will include the following:
Category Action
Shoreline Erosion Potential is high for severe shoreline damage. Lake-wide slow no-
wake restriction continued.
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Equipment N/A (no public infrastructure is threatened by high levels on Spring
Lake)
Residential Sandbagging Continue offering sandbags for sale to the public; City begins to
offer free sandbags to residents upon a local emergency
declaration; City continues to provide sand to residents in
designated locations (per FWA maps) and in a stockpile at the City
Maintenance Center for Spring Lake residents.
City Emergency Operations Plan
(EOP)
Inform City Emergency Management Director of lake levels and the
potential for a local emergency. Potential local emergency
declaration will be tied to Prior Lake levels.
Mayor/City Council City Manager will provide the Mayor and City Council with daily
staff updates; City Emergency Management Director will provide
City Manager with an assessment of the potential for a local
emergency declaration. If a local emergency is declared, the City
EOP will be in effect.
Agency Coordination Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Scott County Highway Department,
County Emergency Manager, PLSLWD, Scott WMO, Spring Lake
Association, State and Federal agencies.
Infrastructure Protection N/A (no public infrastructure is threatened by high levels on Spring
Lake)
Water Quality N/A (no public beaches or infrastructure is threatened by high levels
on Spring Lake)
Water Surface Use
Management
“Slow No-Wake” provision continues per City Code Section 703; sign
remains at public access point.
Communications Monitor weather and lake levels; post updates on website and
social media; provide updates to media; use electronic signs to
convey important announcements and direct public to city website
for updates; daily operations update meeting for city officials and
staff; daily updates for front line staff (consistent message for the
public); possible community meetings; city maintenance staff
and/or police may go door-to-door to provide updates and gather
information from residents and businesses.
CITY FLOOD OPERATIONS PLAN
Emergency Declaration: The Mayor of the City of Prior Lake has the authority to issue a Declaration of
Local Emergency based on Minn. Stat. Sections 12.29 and 12.37 and Prior Lake City Code section
201.700.
Significant rainfall or snowmelt causing rapid increases in the water level of Spring Lake and/or Prior
Lake, dangerous flooding conditions, or imminent danger to persons and property shall constitute a
Local Emergency with respect to this policy. The City Emergency Management Director will advise the
City Manager and Mayor/City Council of conditions that may lead to a Local Emergency.
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Emergency Management Structure: A Declaration of Local Emergency activates the City’s Emergency
Management operations. The City developed its Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) in 2008 and the
document is periodically reviewed and updated (last updated 2/27/2017). The EOP guides emergency
operations for the City. It assists key City officials and emergency organizations to carry out their
responsibilities for the protection of the public under a wide range of emergency conditions, including
flooding. The EOP is also used to:
• Mitigate the loss of life and property
• Prepare for emergencies
• Respond to emergencies
• Recover from the emergency
• Provide support to other political subdivisions in the County that may require assistance
The Basic Plan section of the EOP outlines the basis and purpose of emergency planning. The EOP also
contains several Annexes that describe the basic functions of emergency response and includes specific
responsibilities delegated to the Public Works Department related to utilities and debris clearance.
Direction and control of the City response to an emergency will be carried out at the Emergency
Operation Center (EOC). The City EOC is located at the Prior Lake Police Department office, 4649 Dakota
Street, Prior Lake. Per the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Prior Lake uses the Incident
Command System (ICS) to manage and coordinate incident response. Upon activation of the EOC, City
departments will respond to the emergency as coordinated by the City’s designated Emergency
Management Director.
To increase local agency coordination during emergencies, the City adopted the Scott County All-Hazard,
Multijurisdictional Mitigation Plan on November 14, 2016. The plan includes risk assessment, mitigation
strategy, and an implementation process. Participating jurisdictions are eligible for FEMA hazard
mitigation assistance grants.
Protecting Public Safety: The primary focus of the City will be to employ measures that provide
emergency vehicle access to flooded areas to the maximum extent practicable. Emergency vehicles can
travel through a water depth of approximately 1.5 feet or less. The Elevation-Based Flood Response
section of this policy outlines the measures to be taken to protect flood-prone areas and thereby public
safety. There are eight primary Flood Watch Areas (FWAs) in the City of Prior Lake that will require
temporary barriers:
1. Watersedge FWA (first inundated at an approximate elevation of 904.0)
2. Shady Beach FWA (905.0)
3. Breezy Point FWA (905.5)
4. Cove Avenue FWA (905.5)
5. Glendale Avenue FWA (905.5)
6. Rutgers FWA (905.5)
7. Lords Street FWA (906.5)
8. Fish Point Road FWA (907.0)
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Additional watch areas that will require infrastructure protection but not barriers include the County
Road 21 corridor, Northwood Road, and West Avenue. The City will post temporary speed limit signs
and signs to designate flooded areas as closed/local traffic only and coordinate with Scott County with
respect to the CR 21 corridor. Signs will be posted in conjunction with the work done at each elevation-
based flood response area.
Protecting Public Property: Public property to be protected includes roads and associated right-of-way,
sanitary sewer infrastructure, water distribution infrastructure, stormwater infrastructure, parks
facilities, and other city-owned or city-controlled features.
Appendix A is an overview map showing the road right-of-way areas for each FWA to be protected in
accordance with the elevation-based flood response described in an earlier section of this policy.
Locations of temporary flood protection barriers, sanitary sewer manhole sealing, sanitary sewer lift
station protection, storm sewer pipe plug installations, and public-use sand piles are included on
detailed FWA maps maintained by the Public Works Department.
Some private driveway accesses will be blocked due to flood protection barrier placement; residents will
be notified of this installation in advance and may construct private sandbag walls to tie into the City’s
barriers.
County Road 21 Transportation Corridor: The County Road 21 transportation corridor between State
Highway 13 and County Road 42 is critical to the community. Flooding has the potential to cause the
temporary closure of this critical corridor, as was seen during the record flooding of 2014. Scott County
has jurisdiction for County Road 21; any policy for the corridor must be coordinated with Scott County.
The Wagon Bridge on County Road 21 separates Lower Prior Lake and Upper Prior lake. The area north
of the bridge is low in elevation and floodwaters on the roadway can result in Scott County closing the
roadway to all traffic. Floodwaters can enter the roadway through the storm sewer system because the
road surface is lower than the surrounding land; in 2014, the road started to flood when water came up
through catch basins that could not be retrofitted with anti-backflow devices. The following actions are
recommended:
• Install anti-backflow devices (such as sewer balls) for all connected storm sewer pipes when
Prior Lake reaches an elevation of 904.5 or higher
• Ensure that pumps are on hand to remove any water from the roadway during rainfall events,
while anti-backflow devices are deployed
• Remove anti-backflow devices after the lake falls below an elevation of 904.5
The City will coordinate with Scott County to ensure that water from the lake will not back up through
the storm sewer system and onto the roadway north of the Wagon Bridge. If temporary anti-backflow
devices are installed for all connected storm sewer pipes, roadway drainage would no longer occur and
pumping would be required after all rainfall events. The City will work with Scott County to ensure that a
plan is in place to manage any system to allow access through the corridor. Scott County is the ultimate
authority for any plan initiated to keep the County Road 21 corridor open to traffic during flooding
events.
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Supporting Residential Sandbagging Efforts: Sandbags will be offered to Prior Lake residents in
accordance with the elevation-based flood response listed in this Policy. Sandbag wall construction and
other property protection guidance will be made available to residents on the City’s Flood Response
website. Residential sandbag walls may be constructed to tie into City walls and barriers. The City is not
responsible for private sandbag walls.
Supporting Essential Services: The City Emergency Management Director is the primary contact for
coordinating the support of essential community services:
• Mail and other deliveries: The City Emergency Management Director will coordinate with
entities such as the US Post Office to ensure that essential deliveries can reach residents and
businesses. The City Emergency Management Director may designate temporary mail pickup
locations.
• School bus routes: The City Emergency Management Director will coordinate with school
districts to ensure proper school bus routing during an emergency.
• Waste hauling: The City Emergency Management Director may work with providers to facilitate
coordinated waste hauling for affected neighborhoods.
• Other services: Residents may contact the City Emergency Management Director with other
essential service requests not listed in this section.
FLOOD COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
During an ongoing Local Emergency related to flooding, the City’s communications with the public will
have one point of origin. The designated Public Information Officer (PIO) shall be responsible for the
dissemination of information through the Flood Communications Plan and for communication with
other agencies including the PLSLWD and Scott County. The City Emergency Management Director will
coordinate with the PIO to notify the public of hazardous conditions, road closures and access routes,
debris management, infrastructure protection efforts, and other critical activities. The following
communication methods may be used during an ongoing Local Emergency related to flooding:
• Official newspaper (Prior Lake American)
• Other media outlets (TV, radio)
• City website
• Social media
• Direct mailings
• Posting on electronic sign boards
• Door-to-door
• Public meetings (City Hall and other locations)
If no local emergency has been declared, City communications will follow the guidelines outlined in the
Elevation Based Flood Response tables of this Policy, and as recommended by the City Communications
Coordinator.
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POST-FLOOD OPERATIONS
Flood protection measures will be removed in reverse order of installation. Flood cleanup operations
will follow City EOP procedures. Communications will continue according to the Elevation Based Flood
Response tables of this Policy. The following items are key:
- Deactivate as directed by City Emergency Management Director
- Turn over recovery operations to appropriate entities
- Ensure all incident documentation is collected
- Participate in initial debriefing session
- Participate in Incident Review
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
All financial expenditures related to emergency flooding events must be tracked. FEMA programs may
reimburse the City for these expenditures with supporting documentation. If the City implements flood
response items and FEMA reimbursement does not become available, all funding for flood response will
be the responsibility of the City.
Tracking city expenditures: The City Information Systems Coordinator will create work orders for
tracking time and expenses (including machinery and materials). All employees who use timesheets
must use the work orders for time spent on flooding-related work. Employees must also fill out FEMA
forms corresponding to the same work; this ensures that all expenses will be tracked and submitted for
reimbursement in a timely manner after the flooding.
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Flood Protection Plan Flood Watch Area (FWA) Overview Map
Appendix B: City Code Section 703 (Public Waters – Water Surface Use Management rules)
Appendix C: City Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Appendix D: Scott County Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan (link only)
Appendix E: Prior Lake Stormwater Management and Flood Mitigation Study (link only)
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SECTION 703
PUBLIC WATERS
SUBSECTIONS:
703.100: CHAPTER
703.200: PURPOSE, INTENT AND APPLICATION
703.300: DEFINITIONS
703.400: SPEED LIMITATIONS
703.500: ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS
703.600: EXEMPTIONS
703.700: NOTIFICATION
703.800: ENFORCEMENT
703.900: PENALTIES
703.100: TITLE: This Section shall be known and cited as the PUBLIC WATERS Code.
703.200: PURPOSE, INTENT, AND APPLICATION: As authorized by Minnesota Statutes
86B.201, 86B.205, and 459.20, and Minnesota Rules 6110.3000 – 6110.3800, as now in effect
and as hereafter amended, this Ordinance is enacted for the purpose and with the intent to
control and regulate the use of the waters of Prior Lake and Spring Lake in Scott County,
Minnesota; to promote to the fullest extent possible the public’s use and enjoyment of said
bodies of water; to promote and protect the safety of persons and property in connection with
the use of these waters; to harmonize and integrate the varying uses of these waters; and to
promote the public health, safety, and welfare on said bodies of water.
703.300: DEFINITIONS: For the purposes of this Section, the definitions set out in Minnesota
Statutes Section 86B.005 are incorporated herein and made part of this Section.
Terms not defined by said Statute shall have the following meanings:
High Water: An elevation of 903.9’ or greater above mean sea level on Prior Lake,
as determined by the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District gauge. An
elevation of 912.8’ or greater above mean sea level on Spring Lake, as determined
by the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District gauge.
Prior Lake: The body of water given that name and assigned the lake numbers
70002600 and 70007200 by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Shore: The line separating land and water which shifts as lake levels increase and
decrease.
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Slow No-Wake: The operation of a watercraft at the slowest possible speed
necessary to maintain steerage and in no case greater than five (5) miles per hour.
Spring Lake: The body of water given that name and assigned the lake number
70005400 by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Watercraft: Any contrivance used or designed for navigation on water, except: 1) a
duck boat during the duck hunting season; 2) a rice boat during the harvest season;
or 3) a seaplane.
703.400: WATERCRAFT SPEED LIMITATIONS:
703.401 General Speed Limit: No person shall operate a watercraft, at any time, greater
than a slow no-wake speed within one hundred fifty feet (150’) from shore. Any
watercraft launching or landing a person on water skis, wakeboards, kneeboards, or
barefoot by the most direct and safe route to open water or shore shall be exempt
from this provision.
703.402 Daytime Speed Limit: No person shall operate a watercraft at greater than forty
(40) miles per hour, from sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, on all weekends and
legal holidays occurring from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
703.403 Nighttime Speed Limit: No person shall operate a watercraft at greater than
twenty (20) miles per hour, from one-half hour after sunset to sunrise the following
day, at any time during the year.
703.404 High Water Slow No-Wake: No person shall operate a watercraft at greater than a
slow no-wake speed on the entire surface of Prior Lake when the water level in said
water body reaches its High Water elevation, as defined in Section 703.300.
No person shall operate a watercraft at greater than a slow no-wake speed on the
entire surface of Spring Lake when the water level in said water body reaches its
High Water elevation, as defined in Section 703.300.
When the water level of Prior Lake and/or Spring Lake reaches a High Water
elevation, as defined in Section 703.300, the City Manager or designee shall
arrange to have notice of the high water slow no-wake restriction posted on the
City’s website. The high water slow no-wake restriction shall become effective as of
the posting. All public water accesses shall be posted during the time the restriction
is in place.
When water levels have subsided and have remained below a High Water
elevation, as defined in Section 703.300, for 72 consecutive hours, said restriction
shall be promptly removed by removing the posting on the City’s website.
703.405 Marked Slow No-Wake Zones: No person shall at any time operate a watercraft
at a speed greater than slow no-wake speed in any marked slow no-wake zone.
The City of Prior Lake or the Scott County Sheriff’s Office shall install or cause to
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be installed buoys marking slow no-wake zones. Marked slow no-wake zones
are intended to maintain a safe lake environment and protect the lives and
property of all lake users and owners. Slow no-wake zones shall be marked at
the following locations on Prior Lake:
The navigational channel located north and south of the County Road
21/Eagle Creek Avenue Bridge.
The navigational channel located to the south of Reed’s Island.
The navigational channel located north and south of the Lords Street
Bridge.
The navigational channel located at the entrance/exit of Boudin’s Bay and
the entire surface of Boudin’s Bay.
The navigational channel located at the entrance/exit of Candy Cove, and
the entire surface of Candy Cove.
The navigational channel located at the entrance/exit of Mud (Crystal) Bay.
The navigational channel located at the entrance/exit of Paradise Bay, and
the entire surface of Paradise Bay.
703.500: ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS:
703.501 Swimming: No person shall use an inflatable water toy, air mattress, or inner tube
more than one hundred fifty feet (150') from shore, unless accompanied by a
watercraft. No person shall swim more than one hundred fifty feet (150') from shore,
unless accompanied by a watercraft.
703.502 Towing Restrictions: No watercraft towing a person on water skis, inner tube,
aquaplane, or similar device shall be operated at any time within a marked slow no-
wake zone.
703.600: EXEMPTIONS: All authorized resource management, emergency, and
enforcement personnel, while acting in the performance of their assigned duties,
are exempt from the restrictions set forth in this Section.
A temporary exemption from the restrictions set forth in subsection 703.502 may be
allowed under certain circumstances. To qualify for a temporary exemption, an
application for a permit must be completed, which shall include: the purpose of the
exemption, the organization or persons being exempted, the location of the
exemption, and the date and time of the exemption. The temporary exemption
permit shall be issued by the Scott County Sheriff's Office.
703.700: NOTIFICATION: The City shall notify the public of this Section, which shall include
but not be limited to placing a sign at each public watercraft launching facility
outlining the essential elements of this Section, as well as placing other necessary
buoys and signs.
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703.800: ENFORCEMENT: The enforcement of this Section shall be primarily the
responsibility of the Scott County Sheriff's Office. Other licensed peace officers,
including conservation officers of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources,
are also authorized to enforce the provisions of this Section.
703.900: PENALTIES: Any person who violates any provisions of this Section shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not
more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment of not more than
ninety (90) days, or both.
Plan Development: 4/11/08
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE GENERAL PLAN
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN Developed: 4/11/08
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CERTIFICATION OF PLAN APPROVAL
This page documents approval of the General Plan and Annexes, the Standard Operating
Procedures, and the Resource Manual.
Plan developed by: Randy Hofstad
City of Prior Lake
Police Lieutenant/Director of Emergency Management
Date: 4/11/08
Plan approved by: Jack Haugen
City of Prior Lake
Mayor
Signature:______________________________
Date: ___________________
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RECORD OF GENERAL PLAN AND ANNEX REVISIONS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Plan Page No.
I. Reason for Plan ........................................................................................................6
II. Purpose for Plan .......................................................................................................6
III. Legal Basis and References .....................................................................................6
IV. Organization .............................................................................................................6
Chart A .........................................................................................................7
V. Hazard analysis ........................................................................................................8
VI. Direction & Control .................................................................................................9
VII Emergency Responsibility Assignments ………………………………………… 9
Chart B .......................................................................................................11
VIII. Operations Policies ................................................................................................12
IX. State and Federal Support ......................................................................................12
X. Plan Development/Maintenance, Training, and Exercises ....................................13
Emergency Operations Plan - Annexes
A Notification and Warning
B Incident Management
C Public Information
D Search and Rescue
E Health Protection
F Evacuation, Traffic Control and Security
G Fire Protection
H Damage Assessment
I Mass Care
J Debris Management
K Public Works/Utilities Restoration
L Environmental Hazard Response
M Resource Management
N Terrorism
O Emergency Notification/Contact List
P Continuity of Government
Supporting Documents
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
City Resource Manual
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FOREWORD
The primary purpose of this plan is to provide a guide for emergency operations. It is intended to assist
key city officials and emergency organizations to carry out their responsibilities for the protection of life
and property under a wide range of emergency conditions.
Although an organization may have the foresight to plan for anticipated situations, such planning is of
little worth if it is not reduced to written form. Personnel familiar with unwritten "plans" may be
unavailable at the very time it becomes necessary to implement them. A written plan will furnish a
documentary record which can be referred to as needed. This documentary record will serve to refresh
the knowledge of key individuals and can be used to inform persons who become replacements.
THIS DOCUMENT SHALL REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF THE CITY OF
PRIOR LAKE, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Upon termination of office by reason of resignation, election, suspension, or dismissal, the holder of this
document shall transfer it to his/her successor or to the City of Prior Lake Emergency Management
Director.
Copy No: __________________ CD or Printed version
Assigned to: _______________________
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I. Reason for Plan
Tornadoes, floods, blizzards, and other natural disasters can affect the City of Prior Lake. In
addition, major disasters such as, transportation accidents, explosions, fires, hazardous materials
releases, pipeline leaks, disease outbreaks, terrorist attacks, and national security emergencies
pose a potential threat to public health and safety. Environmental emergencies related to
hazardous materials may also present risks to the community through exposures in the air,
surface or ground water, or soil. An emergency plan is needed to ensure the protection of the
public from the effects of these hazards.
II. Purpose of Plan
The City of Prior Lake has many capabilities and resources, which could be used in the response
to any major disaster. These include the facilities, equipment, personnel, and skills of both
government and non-government professions and groups. The purpose of this plan is to ensure
the effective, coordinated use of these resources so as to:
1. Maximize the protection of life and property,
2. Prepare for and respond to emergencies and recover to a state of normalcy,
3. Ensure the continuity of government,
4. Provide support to all areas in the city that require assistance.
III. Legal Basis and References
The legal basis for planning for and conducting all-hazard emergency operations at the Federal
level and state of Minnesota level are listed in the Emergency Management Director’s
Handbook, Section B. located at the Emergency Management Department, or Record Storage.
The legal basis also includes the following:
▪ Minnesota State Statute Chapter 12
▪ City of Prior Lake Code Ordinance No. 201
▪ Mutual Aid agreements
▪ Scott County Emergency Operations Plan.
IV. Organization
Existing government is the basis for emergency operations. That is, government agencies will
perform emergency activities related to those they perform on a day-to-day basis. City
organization and interrelationships that coordinate plan development and maintenance are shown
on Chart A of this basic plan.
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CHART A
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
MAYOR
CITY COUNCIL
EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
DIRECTOR
CITY
MANAGER
FINANCE
DEPARTMENT
BUILDING
INSPECTIONS
PUBLIC
COMMUNICATIONS
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DISTRICT
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CITY COUNCIL
COORDINATION
POLICE
DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
COORDINATION
PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR/CITY
ENGINEER
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V. Hazard Analysis
Natural Hazards
Tornadoes/Straight-line Winds
Flooding Severe Hail Storms
Severe Thunderstorms Extreme Ice Storms
Large Rain Falls with Flash Flooding Severe Winter Storm Accumulations
Extreme & Prolonged Heat Temperatures Extreme & Prolonged Fog
Drought Large Scale Wild Fires/Grass and Forest
Extreme & Prolonged Winter Cold Temperatures Earthquake
Technological Hazards (Human Created)
Fixed Facility Hazardous Materials Incident International Hazardous Materials Dumping
Transportation Hazardous Materials Incident Large Scale Transportation Accident
Large/Multiple Structure Fire w/high occupancy Large/Multiple Structure Collapse
Utility Failure – Water, Sewer, Gas, Electric, etc.
National Security/Terrorism/Manmade
Terrorist Bombing/Mass Homicide/Assault Hostage Taking Incident
Terrorist Act Against Government/Society Large Scale Civil Disorder/Riot Incident
Enemy Military Invasion Chemical/Biological Weapon Attack
Hazard Probability Analysis:
More Likely to Occur
Tornadoes/Straight-line Winds
Flooding Severe Thunderstorms
Severe Hail Storms Severe Winter Storm Accumulations
Extreme & Prolonged Winter Cold Temperatures Large Rain Falls with Flash Flooding
Extreme & Prolonged Heat Temperatures Drought
Extreme Ice Storms Facility Hazardous Materials Incident
Transportation Hazardous Materials Incident Extreme & Prolonged Fog
Utility Failure – Water, Sewer, Gas, Electric, etc. Large Scale Transportation Accident
Large/Multiple Structure Fire w/high occupancy Large Scale Civil Disorder/Riot Incident
Less Likely to Occur
Terrorist Hostage Taking Incident Terrorist Act Against Government/Society
Large Scale Wild Fires/Grass and Forest International Hazardous Materials Dumping
Earthquake, Large/Multiple Structure Collapse Enemy Military Invasion
Terrorist Bombing/Mass Homicide/Assault Chemical/Biological Weapon Attack
(Maps showing areas at risk are located in Annex L, hyperlinks on page 1 and in the annex on
pages 4 - 9)
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VI. Training/Response by Emergency Management Responders
Emergency responders and city employees who respond to hazardous materials incidents within
the City of Prior Lake have received training designed to help them respond to such incidents.
Prior Lake Police Department is trained to, and responds at the First Responder Awareness
Level, as defined in29 CFR 1910.120. Training records are maintained in police training files at
the Prior Lake Police Department.
Allina Ambulance Co. is the primary EMS transport in the City of Prior Lake. These personnel
and the designated mutual aid ambulance services are trained to and respond at the First
Responder Awareness Level, as defined in 29 CFR 1910.120 at a minimum.
Prior Lake Fire Department is trained to, equipped and responds at HazMat Operations Level as
part of a Scott County wide team defined in 29 CFR 1910.120 9 (except new firefighters).
Training records are maintained Scott County Emergency Manager.
Training records are maintained per appropriate departments.
VII. Direction and Control
The direction and control of government operations from a central, protected facility with
adequate communications and key personnel is essential to the conduct of emergency operations.
This has been provided for as follows:
The Police Lieutenant / Emergency Management Director shall be responsible for determining
when it is necessary to implement the Emergency Operations Plan and then make a
recommendation to the Mayor for enactment of the plan. Where the remainder of this document
references the “Emergency Management Director” it should be noted that this term also includes
their designee.
The City Manager will be responsible for providing overall direction and control of city govern-
ment resources involved in the response to a disaster in consultation with the Mayor and City
Council. The City Emergency Management Director will serve in a staff capacity to the City
Manager, will implement this plan, and will coordinate emergency operations.
Direction and control of the City of Prior Lake response to a major disaster will be carried out at
the Emergency Operating Center (EOC) unless another location is better suited for the disaster.
The City EOC is located at 4649 Dakota Street (Prior Lake Police Department).
(For additional direction and control information such as staffing, communications, incident
command system [ICS], etc.; refer to the Direction and Control Annex, and SOP, to this plan.)
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VIII. Emergency Responsibility Assignments
A. A summary of the City of Prior Lake emergency responsibility assignments, by function, is
shown on chart B. Heads of the various city government departments and agencies will
be responsible for carrying out the assignments shown on this chart. Additional information
about these emergency responsibility assignments is contained in the annexes to this basic
plan. (One annex exists for each of the responsibilities [functions] that are shown on Chart
B.) Lastly, city departments and agencies are expected to develop whatever SOPs they may
need in order to carry out these responsibilities.
B. Responsibilities have been assigned by a code letter: "P," "S," or "C."
1. "P" indicates primary operational responsibility, which means that the official or
agency is in charge of, and responsible to make provision for, that function.
2. "S" indicates support responsibility, which means that the agency so assigned
will, if possible, assist the official or agency that has primary or coordination
responsibility for that function.
3. "C" indicates coordination responsibility, and is assigned when several agencies
have a partial responsibility, but no one official/agency has obvious primary
responsibility. This will oftentimes be the situation when non-government
agencies are involved.
4. As a general rule, county officials will be primarily responsible for carrying out
emergency functions outside city limits, and municipal officials will have the
corresponding responsibility within city limits.
5. Only one "P" or "C" can be assigned per function, and a minimum of one "S"
should be assigned for each function.
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FUNCTION
RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES
REMARKS
1. Warning and Notification
Scott County Sheriff's Office - P
Prior Lake Police Department - S
See Warning and
Notification Section (Annex A)
2. Incident Management
Emergency Management Director - P
City Manager - S
Mayor - S
See Annex B
3. Emergency Public Information
Mayor – P
Communications Coordinator - S
City Manager - S
Emergency Management Director - S
See Annex C
4. Search and Rescue
Fire Department - P
Police Department - S
Scott County Sheriff's Office - S
See Annex D
5. Health Protection
Scott County Emergency Management - P
Red Cross - S
See Annex E
6. Evacuation, Traffic Control,
and Security
Police Department - P
State Patrol - S
Scott County Sheriff's Office - S
Fire Department - S
See Annex F
7. Fire Protection
Fire Department - P
Automatic and Mutual Aid Fire Depts. - S
See Annex G
8. Damage Assessment
Building Official - P
City Engineer - S
Community Development Director - S
See Annex H
9. Mass Care
Red Cross – P
Scott County Emergency Management - S
Salvation Army - S
See Annex I
10. Debris Management
City Engineer - P
Public Works Department - S
Scott County Mutual Aid Cities – S
See Annex J
11. Public Works/Utilities Restoration
City Engineer – P
Public Works - S
See Annex K
12. Environmental Hazard Response
Scott County Emergency Services - P
City of Prior Lake Emergency Management – S
City Forester - S
See Annex L
13. Resource Management
Dependant upon Incident
See Annex M
14. Terrorism
Emergency Management Team (Incident Dependant) – P
FBI, CIA – S, C
Emergency Management is
Primary in terms of initial
response. FBI and CIA become
primary in terms of investigation
and on-going response. See Annex
N
15. Emergency Notification Contact List Emergency Management Department - P See Annex O
16. Continuity of Government City Manager – P
Emergency Management Department – S
See Annex P
Code: P = Primary S = Secondary C = Coordination
CHART B
EMERGENCY RESPONSIBILITY ASSIGNMENTS
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IX. Operation Policies
A. In the event of a major disaster, the Mayor may declare a local emergency. Such a
declaration will invoke necessary portions of this plan, and will permit the city to take
such actions as may be required to protect lives and property. In addition, any or all parts
of the plan may be implemented whenever it is deemed necessary in order to provide for
the Emergency Management.
B. Protection of life and property and alleviation of human distress is the primary goal of
city government emergency operations.
C. In an emergency affecting more than one political jurisdiction, officials of all jurisdic-
tions involved will coordinate their services to the maximum extent possible.
D. The Emergency Management Director will assist in providing resource coordination
between government agencies and the private sector.
E. Local government resources must be utilized to the maximum before state or federal
assistance will be made available.
G. Each agency, department, or service of city government will provide for the maintenance
of records during an emergency. These records should include work hours, equipment
hours, supplies and materials consumed, injuries to personnel, and damage to public
facilities and equipment.
H. All emergency response organizations in the city are required to prepare and maintain
SOP’s, resource lists and checklists to support their operations. Depending on the
emergency, different departments/organizations will be required to be involved, but at
minimum they will include police, fire, EMS, Public Works, Administration/Mayor,
Finance, and MIS.
X. State and Federal Support
A. General
The City of Prior Lake Emergency Management Director will be responsible for assisting
the city in obtaining any county, state or federal government resources that may be
needed as a result of a disaster. In carrying out this responsibility, the director will
contact the County Emergency Management Director. The county director can
provide/obtain technical information and assistance, if requested. Lastly, a summary of
state and federal disaster assistance that may be available is contained in Disaster
Response and Recovery: A Handbook for Local Government. This document is on file
with the Scott County Emergency Management Director.
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B. Emergency Assistance
In the event of a major emergency/disaster which exceeds the resources and capabilities
of city and county government, and which requires immediate state and/or federal assis-
tance, the State Duty Officer should be contacted. The State Duty Officer telephone
number is (651) 649-5451.
C. National Guard
When a natural disaster or other major emergency is beyond the capability of local
government, support from the National Guard may be available. Only the Governor, as
Commander-in-Chief of the Minnesota National Guard, has the authority to activate the
Guard. The purpose of activation is to ensure the preservation of life and property and to
support civil law enforcement authorities.
1. Operational Policies
a. National Guard assistance will complement, and not be a substitute for
county and/or city participation in emergency operations.
b. If made available, National Guard personnel will remain under military
command at all times, but will support and assist city and/or city forces in
the accomplishment of a specific task or tasks.
2. Request Procedure
In the case of cities that are not of the first class, the sheriff is the only local
government official authorized to submit the request for National Guard
assistance. Such requests are to be submitted to the State Duty Officer.
XI. Plan Development/Maintenance, Implementation, Training, and Exercises
A. With regard to this plan, the City Emergency Management Director will serve as the
planning coordinator. As such, the director will have overall authority and responsibility
for the development and maintenance of the plan, and implementation. The Emergency
Management Director/Emergency Management Director is listed in Annex O along with
various phones and pager numbers.
B. This plan will be reviewed and updated as necessary. The City Emergency Management
Director will be responsible for ensuring that this updating occurs, and that the Minnesota
HSEM in accord with the schedule and procedures establishes it. In establishing its
schedule and procedures, HSEM will consult with the appropriate state and federal
agencies.
C. This plan will be distributed to all city government departments and agencies that have
emergency assignments relative to a major disaster in the city. The City of Prior Lake
Emergency Management Director will maintain a plan distribution list.
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D. At least once annually, the Emergency Management Director will review the Emergency
Operations Plan.
MNWALK: click this hyperlink to view the MNWALK items locations.
See next page for EOP distribution list.
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Emergency Operations Plan
Distribution List
Title
Person Date
Obtained
Plan # Printed or CD
Printed CD
Mayor Kirt Briggs 1
City Manager Frank Boyles 2
Assistant City Manager Lori Olson 3
Emergency Management Director Brad Cragoe 4
Police Chief Mark Elliott 5
Fire Chief Rick Steinhaus 6
1st Asst Fire Chief Jim Kline 7
2nd Asst Fire Chief Kurt Chelgren 8
Public Works Director Jason Wedel 9
City Engineer Larry Poppler 10
Parks Supervisor Greg Skluzacek 11
Community Development Director Dan Rogness 12
Streets Supervisor / Water Dept Jim Larson 13
Building Official Bob Hutchins 14
Finance Director Dave Uram 15
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18
19
20
21
22
23
Scott County EM Scott Haas 24
MN HSEM Regional Coordinator Gary Peterson 25
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Prior Lake Stormwater Management & Flood
Mitigation Study
Prepared for
Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District and the City of Prior Lake
December, 2016
See the full document at:
http://www.plslwd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Flood-Mitigation-Study-Report_FINAL-
VERSION_Dec-2016.pdf