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This approach falls in line with the processes set up in the Resource Management Plan (RMP). The ACD 10 -22 -32 branch system is the largest and most complex in Lino Lakes. The headwaters of the ditch are in Columbus, where traditional agricultural land use is principally in practice and drainage is an important benefit. Aggressive management of a ditch system management plan will incorporate the need for agricultural benefit practices that maintain drainage in the headwaters, and also respect the shift away from agricultural land uses downstream, incorporating and recognizing the new urban ditch benefits. The new urban benefits will provide ancillary benefits for subwatershed —wide flood reduction and wetland protection where such benefits are desired. New ditch management planning will use branch maintenance in rural areas, retrofits in urbanizing areas, and master planned communities with greenways and open space to reduce downstream flooding and retain and reuse water in local catchments. Since the RCWD has a legal obligation to inspect, operate and maintain surface water management systems in Lino Lakes, it would be beneficial to the city to support the RCWD in a way that follows our RMP The recognition of the use of alternative authorities is important. This does not mean, however, that concurrence with the use of alternative authority is an endorsement of any project, and that there will be a separate public process for any future project. Recommendation: Recommend resolution of support for the use of the District's authorities under the watershed law and metropolitan surface water management act to repair and /or maintain public drainage ditches, including 10 -22 -32 located in the city. Further recommend that this resolution be forwarded on to the City Council with any comments the Environmental Board has. Attachments: 1. Miscellaneous RCWD Attachments 2. Draft Resolution • • •