HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.05.19 RESO 2008-0024RESOLUTION 2008 - 24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO,
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, UPHOLDING STAFF DECISION
FOR DENIAL OF WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT EXEMPTION
APPLICATION FROM LAWRENCE G. NUORALA
WHEREAS, the subject property is identified as parcel identification number
1003121120001.
WHEREAS, an exemption application was submitted to City Hall on September
20, 2007.
WHEREAS, on January 4, 2008, City Staff issued a Notice of Decision denying
the exemption application.
WHEREAS, Mr. Nuorala has appealed staff s decision of denial.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUGO hereby denies the exemption application based on the following facts:
8420.0122 Subp. 1.C. Agricultural Activities: The impacted wetland was not drained or used for
agricultural activities. Permanent wetland fill is not an acceptable method of "normal farming
practices", as defined by MN Rules 8420. Type 7 (Tamarack swamp) wetlands are ineligible
for all of the agricultural exemptions of MN Rules 8420.0122.
8420.0122 Sift. 2.13.2. Drainage: The impacted wetland was not drained and Type 7 (Tamarack
swamp) wetlands are ineligible for drainage exemptions under MN Rules 8420.0122. Subp.
B.
8420.0122 Subp. 5. Incidental Wetlands: The wetland complex on which "fill" was placed was
not incidentally created within the last 25 years.
8420.0122 Subp. 7. Forestry: The impacted wetland is not used for silvicultural activities, nor
is any silvicultural activities conducted on site.
WHEREUPON, a vote being taken upon the motion, the following members voted in favor:
Granger, Haas, Pet* Puleo, Miron
The following voted against: None
ADOPTED by the City Council this 19a' day of May,
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AnKhAYon, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk