HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-197 Council ResolutionCouncil Member Reinert introduced the following resolution and moved its
• adoption:
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
COUNTY OF ANOKA
RESOLUTION NO. 06-197
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
AMONG THE UNITS OF GOVERNMENT COMPRISING THE VADNAIS LAKE AREA
WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
Whereas, the constituent units of government comprising the Vadnais Lake Area
Water management Organization entered into a Joint Powers Agreement to meet the
requirements of the Metropolitan Surface Water management Act in September of
1983; and
Whereas, the governmental units have now agreed that certain amendments to
that document are necessary; and
Whereas, said Joint Powers Agreement will expire at the end of 2006;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA:
That the Mayor and the City Administrator are authorized to execute a Joint
Powers Agreement reestablishing the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management
Organization through December 31, 2011.
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Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 11 day of Dec , 2006.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council
Membero'Donnelland upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof:
Reinert, O'Donnell,_ Carlson, Stoltz, Bergeson
The following voted against same:
• None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
AGENDA ITEM 3B
• STAFF ORIGNINATOR: Gordon Heitke, City Administrator
MEETING DATE: December 11, 2011
TOPIC: Resolution No. 06 -197 Authorizing a Joint Powers Agreement for Vadnais Lake Area Water
Management Organization
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
BACKGROUND
The Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization ( VLAWMO) was established in 1983 to meet
the requirements of the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act and originally consisted of five
cities, a township, and the St. Paul Regional Water Service / Board of Water Commissioners. VLAWMO
acts as the Local Government Unity (LGU) in the administration of the Wetland Conservation Act for the
six government entities and promotes preservation of natural surface and ground water systems. Since its
inception in 1983 the organization has reviewed development plans to ensure compliance with the
Wetland Conservation Act, promoted public education programs, sponsored ongoing water quality testing
programs and worked with other agencies to resolve wetland impact issues. The current Joint Powers
Agreement, which authorizes VLAWMO to act for the member government units, is set to expire on
January 1, 2007.
• Representatives of the member units of government have drafted a new Joint Powers Agreement which
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would be effective through the year 2011. Significant changes to the new agreement include:
1. Creation of a Board of Directors comprised of elected officials from member government
units.
2. Creation of a Technical Committee consisting of representatives appointed by member units to
provide technical expertise and guidance for the planning and operations of VLAWMO.
3. Budget preparation schedule is coordinated with the budget schedules of the municipal
members.
4. Membership will not include the St. Paul Regional Water Service / Board of Water
Commissioners.
The source of revenue for the operating budget will initially continue to rely on annual payments from the
general funds of member units; however, other members have indicated their intention of pursuing levy
authority for VLAWMO in order for there to be equitable means within their jurisdictions of funding
watershed districts and VLAWMO.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending the approval of Resolution No. 06 -197 Authorizing a Joint Powers Agreement for
Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization.
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