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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 6A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Andy Nelson, Environmental Coordinator MEETING DATE: November 8, 2021 TOPIC: Consideration of Resolution No. 21-130, Authorizing Execution of Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County to Implement the City Wellhead Protection Plan VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 BACKGROUND The Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Rule 4720.5130 requires each public water supplier in the state to prepare and update a Wellhead Protection Plan to prevent the contamination of ground water serving municipal wells. In 1997, several Anoka County cities entered into a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for the purpose of developing the required Wellhead Protection Plans, establishing the Anoka County Municipal Wellhead Group, and establishing the County as fiscal agent for the Group. In 2010, the group entered into an Implementation JPA for the purpose of collaborating to implement the common elements of the Wellhead Protection Plans in an efficient and cost- effective manner. In 2014, the Implementation JPA included an addendum to allow additional cities to join the group without requiring each member city to return to their Councils for new resolutions. The amended and restated Implementation Joint Powers Agreement for 2021 includes an updated list of participating cities, clarifies the process for a city joining the group, and cleans up the language on minor points. Also, section 5.5 declares that a city that desires to refrain from a project but cannot be removed from the project may not refrain from participating if a majority of the group affirms the project. Staff has evaluated this item and deemed that, due to the types of projects that may be impacted, it is not a concern at this time. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 21-130, entering into a Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County and Anoka County Cities to Implement the City Wellhead Protection Plan.