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RESOLUTION NO. 25-106
RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
FOR THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VADNAIS
LAKE AREA WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, the City has been a member of the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management
Organization ("VLAWMO") since it was originally establishment in 1983; and
WHEREAS, the City's participation in VLAWMO allows it to address its obligation under
Minnesota Statutes, sections 10313.201 through 10313.253 to manage surface water within the
watershed; and
WHEREAS, the current joint powers agreement, which is a cooperative effort of all
member communities with land in the watershed, expires on December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the attached joint powers agreement, which is incorporated herein by
reference, updates the language in the joint powers agreement to better reflect how VLAWMO
has actually operated for years, recognizes the storm sewer utility fee imposed by VLAWMO as
its primary funding source, and provides for the continued operation of VLAWMO through
January 1, 2036; and
WHEREAS, the VLAWMO has funded many projects throughout the watershed, including
in the City, which has contributed to improved surface water quality and ecological integrity
within the watershed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines it is in the best interests of the City to continue its
participation in the VLAWMO to further its goals of improving water quality and in furtherance
of satisfying its obligations to properly manage surface water in accordance with the
Metropolitan Surface Water Management Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota that
1. The attached Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization Joint Powers Agreement
is hereby approved and entered into by the City.
2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached joint
powers agreement on behalf of the City.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 11t" day of August, 2025.
Ro fferty, Mayor
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC, City Clerk