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RESOLUTION NO. 21-137
RESOLUTION SUBMITTING A LIST OF ELIGIBLE NOMINEES TO ANOKA
COUNTY FOR THE OPEN MANAGER POSITION ON THE RICE CREEK
WATERSHED DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS
WHEREAS,the City received notice of an opening on the Rice Creek Watershed District Board
of Managers; and
WHEREAS,Anoka County notified the City they can submit a list of nominations to the Anoka
County Board of Commissioners per Minnesota Statute 103D.311; and
WHEREAS,the cities of Blaine, Centerville, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Lexington, and Spring
Lake Park wish to have representation on the Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers;
and
WHEREAS, listed below the City of Lino Lakes nominates the following individual to the
Anoka County Board of Commissioners to consider; and
Scott Robinson, 8179 41h Avenue, Lino Lakes, MN
WHEREAS,the nominee shall join the Jointly Submitted List from the cities of Blaine,
Centerville, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, Lexington and Spring Lake Park; and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes
does hereby submit a list of names for consideration by the Anoka County Board of
Commissioners per Minnesota Statute 103D.311 at least 60 days before the expiration of the
term of the board managers' term who expires on January 17, 2022.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 8th day of November 2021.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Councilmember
Cavegn and was duly seconded by Councilmember Stoesz and upon vote being taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof. Cavegn, Stoesz, Lyden,Rafferty
The following voted against same: None (Absent- Ruhland)
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Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
J Bartell, Ci Clerk
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 1F
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Sarah Cotton, City Administrator
MEETING DATE: November 8, 2021
TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 21-137, Submitting a List of Eligible
Nominees to Anoka County for the Open Manager Position on
the Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
The City Council is being asked to consider Resolution No. 21-137, Submitting a List of
Eligible Nominees to Anoka County for the Open Manager Position on the Rice Creek
Watershed District Board of Managers.
BACKGROUND
The City Council reviewed the Rice Creek Watershed District appointment process at the
November 1"Work Session.
Pursuant to Minnesota Statute §103B.227, Anoka County has published a notice detailing a
vacancy will occur on the Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers due to the
expiration on January 17, 2022, of the term of Steve Wagamon, City of Columbus. Persons
interested in being appointed to serve on the Board of Managers may submit their names for
consideration to the Anoka County Board of Commissioners,the appointing authority.
In appointing a manager to the Rice Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Statute §103D.31 I is
also applicable. This statute requires a county board, upon the expiration of a term, to appoint
managers for a watershed district from a list of persons nominated jointly or severally by the
towns and municipalities within the district if a list(s) is submitted 60 days before the mangers
term expires or the county board may appoint any manager from towns and municipalities that
fail to submit a list. In order for the county to accept nominations for the expiring term, they
must be received by November 18, 2021.
At the Monday, October 25th City Council meeting, Lino Lakes resident, Scott Robinson,
spoke at open mike and informed the Council that he has applied and is interested in serving on
the Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers.
Based on discussions with other municipalities who wish to have representation on the Rice
Creek Watershed Board of Managers, the cities of Circle Pines and Blaine will also be
nominating an individual. The cities of Centerville, Lexington and Spring Lake Park have
indicated that they will support nominees from a jointly submitted list.
To help ensure the County considers a Lino Lakes nominee, staff is recommending jointly
submitting a list with surrounding communities. At the November I" Work Session, the
Council showed support of the appointment of Scott Robinson as a Rice Creek Watershed
District Board Manager and their desire to exercise their authority under M.S. §103D.311 to
jointly submit a list of nominees to fill the vacancy from which the County must appoint.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 21-137.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 21-137