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• • AGENDA ITEM 6B STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 12, 2009 TOPIC: BACKGROUND: Consideration of Resolution No. 09 -02, Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with RCWD to Cost Share Preparation of Special Area Management Plan The Resource Management Plan (RMP), prepared collaboratively with the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD), is an integral component of the city's Comprehensive Plan update. The City worked cooperatively with the RCWD, St. Paul District Corps of Engineers (Corps) and state agencies in the development of the RMP. The RMP was considered and approved September 28, 2008 by the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, the governing agency for the state Wetlands Conservation Act (WCA), as a Comprehensive Wetland Protection and Management Plan. At the request of the City and RCWD, the Corps is considering use of the RMP for future Section 404 permit decisions in the City of Lino Lakes. Section 404 regulates wetland impacts under the Clean Water Act and is administered by the Corps. The Corps has recommended the preparation of a Special Area Management Plan (SAMP), a tool that has been used occasionally by various Corps districts to provide streamlined and consistent Section 404 permit guidance in areas of abundant or sensitive aquatic resources and anticipated population growth. Completion of the SAMP would provide for streamlined and consistent Section 404 guidance in the city and aid both the City and RCWD in implementing the RMP. The Watershed District is proposing to retain the services of EOR, Inc, which prepared the RMP, to complete the plan. The project budget is $20,000 and proposed to be funded equally by the City and RCWD. The City's $10,000 share would be funded from the Surface Water Management Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 09 -02. ATTACHMENTS 1. Resolution No. 09 -02