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• • • Council Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 06-25 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF DESIGNATING VADNAIS LAKE AREA WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION ( VLAWMO) AS A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES 275.066. WHEREAS, VLAWMO is a Joint Powers Water Management Organization established for the General Purpose of: to (1) protect, preserve and use natural surface and groundwater storage and retention systems; (2) minimize capital expenditures necessary to correct flooding and water quality problems; (3) identify and plan for means to effectively protect and improve surface and ground water quality; (4) establish more uniform local policies and official controls for surface and groundwater management; (5) prevent erosion of soil into surface water systems; (6) promote groundwater recharge; (7) protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and water recreational facilities and secure other benefits associated with the proper management of surface and groundwater; and WHEREAS, members of the Joint Powers Water Management Organization currently support VLAWMO through general fund budgets or utility fee budgets; and WHEREAS, VLAWMO members have found this funding method to be inequitable, with residents outside of the VLAWMO jurisdiction paying for two watershed budgets; and WHEREAS, the ability to levy for planning and implementation of Water Plans and Projects is provided to water Management Organizations (WMO), under Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B.241; and WHEREAS, the city has been advised that designation as a Special Taxing District under Minnesota Statutes, Section 275.066 is required to allow this Water Management Organization to levy a tax, with the precedent of Middle Mississippi WMO; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA: That the City supports the inclusion of the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization under Minnesota Statutes, Section 275.066 as a Special Taxing District through legislative action. - 5 6 -