HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 10304 - 2026/09/14RESOLUTION 10304
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
CONCURRENCE WITH RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT'S DECISION TO
CONDUCT DRAINAGE PROCEEDINGS FOR ANOKA RAMSEY JUDICIAL DITCHI
(ARJD1) UNDER THE WATERSHED LAW
WHEREAS, Rice Creek Watershed District ("RCWD") is the drainage authority for ARJD1
(the "Drainage System");
WHEREAS, RCWD possesses on -going maintenance obligations related to the Drainage
System;
WHEREAS, the RCWD Engineer is investigating potential repair options for the Drainage
System that balance the drainage function of the Drainage System with various other resource
concerns and constraints in the watershed;
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 103D.621, subd. 4, grants RCWD the authority to
undertake proceedings related to the Drainage System in accordance with the Watershed Law
(Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103D) rather than the Drainage Code (Minnesota Statutes Chapter
103E), subject to concurrence by city councils and town boards where the Drainage Systems are
located;
WHEREAS, RCWD has requested concurrence from the City of Mounds View to conduct
the necessary proceedings related to the Drainage System under the Watershed Law, rather than the
Drainage Code;
WHEREAS, the purpose of conducting proceedings under the Watershed Law is to provide
consistent management of all drainage systems under RCWD management, comprehensive wetland
management, and appropriate administration of resource management plans; and
WHEREAS, conducting the proceedings under the Watershed Law will facilitate flexibility
in financing future actions related to the Drainage System.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MOUNDS VIEW, AS FOLLOWS: The City of Mounds View, in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, sections 103D.621 Subd. 4, concurs with and otherwise consents to the Rice Creek
Watershed District's request to conduct proceedings for ARJDlunder Minnesota Statutes Chapter
103 D.
Adopted this 14th day of September, 2026.
ATTEST
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Nyle Zi und, Wy A ministrator
(SEAL)