Farr Lake Study

Study Background

The City of Fridley is working with Barr Engineering to perform a study of the stormwater management system surrounding Farr Lake. This system is comprised of 10 ponds, wetlands, and dry basins. 

This study will be used to develop maintenance and wetland management plans for the system. The scope and extent of these plans will depend on the feedback we receive from residents. Please review the provided information and complete the survey to provide your feedback. 

Farr Lake Stormwater System

Study Information

The City has developed the following materials in lieu of a traditional presentation:

Farr Lake Storyboard

Scroll through the Farr Lake Storyboard to learn how the stormsewer system carries stormwater runoff from neighborhood streets to Farr Lake, Rice Creek, and the Misssissippi River

Farr Lake Resident Meeting Alternatives Review

Watch the PowerPoint that outlines the steps taken in the Farr Lake Study to date, as well as proposed solutions

Complete the Survey

Complete the survey to share your opinion. You can fill out the survey online or print and mail the survey to 

City of Fridley

C/O Engineering Department

7071 University Ave

Fridley MN 55432

Frequently Asked Questions

The City will be updating this section as we receive residents questions, please check back for additional updates

  1. How does the stormwater system surround Farr Lake function?
  2. Why have the stormwater ponds filled in with debris?
  3. How can we prevent further sedimentation within the Farr Lake area?
  4. Can stormwater ponds and wetlands be used for recreation?
  5. What can be done to better manage the stormwater in this area?
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Other Information

Adopt-A-Drain

Rice Creek Watershed District Mini-Grant program

Fridley Stormwater 101

Printable Survey Form

Online Survey Form

Contact Us

FridleyEngineering@FridleyMN.Gov

763-572-3554