HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-025 Council ResolutionCouncil Member 0,c(Ail)y) introduced the following resolution and moved its
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 06-25
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF DESIGNATING VADNAIS LAKE AREA
WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION ( VLAWMO) AS A SPECIAL TAXING
DISTRICT UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES 275.066.
WHEREAS, VLAWMO is a Joint Powers Water Management Organization
established for the General Purpose of: to (1) protect, preserve and use natural
surface and groundwater storage and retention systems; (2) minimize capital
expenditures necessary to correct flooding and water quality problems; (3) identify and
plan for means to effectively protect and improve surface and ground water quality; (4)
establish more uniform local policies and official controls for surface and groundwater
management; (5) prevent erosion of soil into surface water systems; (6) promote
groundwater recharge; (7) protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and water
recreational facilities and secure other benefits associated with the proper
management of surface and groundwater; and
WHEREAS, members of the Joint Powers Water Management Organization
currently support VLAWMO through general fund budgets or utility fee budgets; and
WHEREAS, VLAWMO members have found this funding method to be
inequitable, with residents outside of the VLAWMO jurisdiction paying for two
watershed budgets; and
WHEREAS, the ability to levy for planning and implementation of Water Plans
and Projects is provided to water Management Organizations (WMO), under
Minnesota Statutes, Section 103B.241; and
WHEREAS, the city has been advised that designation as a Special Taxing
District under Minnesota Statutes, Section 275.066 is required to allow this Water
Management Organization to levy a tax, with the precedent of Middle Mississippi
WMO;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA:
That the City supports the inclusion of the Vadnais Lake Area Water
Management Organization under Minnesota Statutes, Section 275.066 as a Special
Taxing District through legislative action.
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Julian a Bartell, Cit Clerk
oM'n Ber eson, Mayor
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 13th day of February, 2006.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council
Membero'PD,uttI and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
th�eyreof:
The following voted against same:
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Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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AGENDA ITEM 3a
STAFF ORIGNINATOR: Gordon Heitke, City Administrator
MEETING DATE: February 13, 2006
TOPIC: Resolution No. 06 -25 Supporting Designating Vadnais Lake Area Water
Management Organization as a Special Taxing District Under Minnesota Statutes 275.066
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
BACKGROUND
Throughout the past two years, discussions have occurred within the VLAWMO Board and
member units as to the need to restructure VLAWMO to in order to have the necessary
resources to effectively manage the water resources within its jurisdiction. Recently, member
units, including Lino Lakes, agreed to extend the joint powers agreement for an additional year
in order to allow for the exploration of ways to obtain adequate financial resources, as well as
address the need for a water plan and resolve governance issues.
The Board of Directors has proposed to address the funding problem by proposing legislation
which would make VLAWMO a special purpose taxing district, allowing them to levy taxes on
properties within their jurisdiction. The Board is seeking resolutions of support from its
member units for this legislation.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending the approval of Resolution No. 06 -25
ATTACHMENT
1. Resolution No. 06 -25
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