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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 15-45
RESOLUTION GRANTING WETLAND AND BUFFER EASEMENT TO RCWD AND
APPROVING WETLAND BUFFER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
LINO LAKES FIRE STATION
WHEREAS, the Lino Lakes Fire Station project includes the construction of stormwater
facilities and wetland alterations adjacent to a Wetland Management Corridor; and
WHEREAS, such improvements are subject to the requirements of the Rice Creek Watershed
District; and
WHEREAS, the RCWD permit no. 15-021 requires the dedication of a wetland and buffer
easement and execution of a buffer maintenance agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by The City Council of The City of Lino Lakes
hereby grants the Wetland and Buffer easement to the Rice Creek Watershed District and
approves the execution of a Wetland Buffer Maintenance Agreement between the Rice Creek
Watershed District and City of Lino Lakes.
Adopted by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 27th day of April, 2015.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
Kusterman and was duly seconded by Council Member Rafferty and upon
vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Kusterman, Rafferty, Roeser, Stoesz, Reinert
The following voted against same:
none
ATTEST:
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anne Bartell, itykrk
Jeff Reinet,
ayor
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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 6A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala
MEETING DATE: April 27, 2015
TOPIC: Resolution No. 15-45, Granting Wetland and Buffer Easement to
RCWD and Approving Wetland Buffer Maintenance Agreement,
Lino Lakes Fire Station
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
Staff is requesting City Council approval to grant a wetland and buffer easement to the Rice Creek
Watershed District along with authorization to enter into a wetland buffer maintenance agreement
with the District.
BACKGROUND
The Lino Lakes Fire Station property includes wetlands located within a Wetland Management
Corridor (WMC) as established in the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) rules. The
proposed project avoids wetland impacts with the exception of access points off of Centerville
Road and Birch Street. The City has two permit applications currently being reviewed by the
RCWD. The Final Site Drainage Permit was approved by the RCWD on Wednesday, April 22
with conditions. Staff is anticipating that the second permit, which is for the turn lane
improvements and wetland alteration, will be considered by the RCWD board of Managers in
May. The Wetland Alteration permit is necessary to connect the internal roadway to Birch Street
and Centerville Road. Emergency vehicle access directly to Birch Street is provided by a third
access.
One of the conditions, in accordance with district rules, requires the dedication of an easement
over the wetlands and surrounding buffer as well as execution of a buffer maintenance
agreement. The easement preserves the wetland area and provides the RCWD with the right to
enter the easement area to monitor, modify and maintain hydrological and vegetative conditions.
The City has included a provision to allow roadway access across the western most wetland
upon approval of the wetland alteration permit. The RCWD is reviewing this language and it is
subject to modification. Any proposed changes will be addressed at the City Council meeting.
The associated buffer maintenance agreement addresses ongoing maintenance requirements
within the buffer area. Essentially, as is common practice, the buffer area will be maintained by
the City in a natural state.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 15-45.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 15-45
2. Draft Wetland and Buffer Easement
3. Draft Wetland Buffer Maintenance Agreement