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CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 25-106 RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VADNAIS LAKE AREA WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION WHEREAS, the City has been a member of the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization (“VLAWMO”) since it was originally establishment in 1983; and WHEREAS, the City’s participation in VLAWMO allows it to address its obligation under Minnesota Statutes, sections 103B.201 through 103B.253 to manage surface water within the watershed; and WHEREAS, the current joint powers agreement, which is a cooperative effort of all member communities with land in the watershed, expires on December 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, the attached joint powers agreement, which is incorporated herein by reference, updates the language in the joint powers agreement to better reflect how VLAWMO has actually operated for years, recognizes the storm sewer utility fee imposed by VLAWMO as its primary funding source, and provides for the continued operation of VLAWMO through January 1, 2036; and WHEREAS, the VLAWMO has funded many projects throughout the watershed, including in the City, which has contributed to improved surface water quality and ecological integrity within the watershed; and WHEREAS, the City Council determines it is in the best interests of the City to continue its participation in the VLAWMO to further its goals of improving water quality and in furtherance of satisfying its obligations to properly manage surface water in accordance with the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota that 1. The attached Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization Joint Powers Agreement is hereby approved and entered into by the City. 2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached joint powers agreement on behalf of the City. Page 655 of 679