HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-170 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 18-170
�RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT'S
REQUEST TO CONDUCT PROCEEDINGS FOR ANOKA-WASHINGTON
JUDICIAL DITCH 3 UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 103D
WHEREAS, Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) is the drainage authority for Anoka -
Washington Judicial Ditch 3 (the "Drainage System"); and
WHEREAS, RCWD is proceeding on a petition to repair the Drainage System;
WHEREAS, the RCWD Engineer is preparing a repair report recommending a repair option that
balances the drainage function of the Drainage System with ecological concerns in the watershed;
and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 103D.621, subd. 4, grants RCWD the authority to undertake
proceedings related to the Drainage System in accordance with the Watershed Law (Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 103D) rather than the Drainage Code (Minnesota Statues, Chapter 103E), subject
to concurrence by city councils and town boards where the Drainage System is located; and
WHEREAS, RCWD has requested concurrence from the City of Lino Lakes to conduct the
necessary proceedings related to the Drainage System under the Watershed Law rather than the
Drainage Code; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of conducting proceedings under the Watershed Law is to provide
consistent management of all drainage systems under RCWD management, comprehensive wetland
management, and appropriate administration of resource management plans; and
WHEREAS, conducting the proceedings under the Watershed Law will facilitate flexibility in
financing the recommended repair option.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes that the
City consents to RCWD's request to conduct proceedings for Anoka -Washington Judicial Ditch 3
under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 103D.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 11 th day of February 2019.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
Maher and was duly seconded by Council Member Rafferty and upon vote
being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Maher, Rafferty, Manthey, SToesz, R nert
The following voted against same:
none
ATTEST:
e Bartell, City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 3A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Jeff Karlson, City Administrator
MEETING DATE: February 11, 2019
TOPIC: Request from RCWD to Repair Judicial Ditch 3
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
The City Council is being asked to approve Resolution No. 18-170, consenting to the Rice
Creek Watershed District's (RCWD) request to repair Judicial Ditch 3.
BACKGROUND
The RCWD needs municipal approval in order to facilitate prompt repair of Anoka -Washington
Judicial Ditch 3. The ditch is located at Clearwater Creek. A map is attached with the
approximate location.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution No. 18-170, consenting to the RCWD's request to repair Anoka -
Washington Judicial Ditch 3.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 18-170