HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018.11.05 RESO 2018-34 Watershed Boundary Change ConcurrenceRESOLUTION NO. 2018 - 34
CITY OF HUGO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MN
APPROVAL OF LETTER OF CONCURRENCE FOR WATERSHED DISTRICT
BOUNDARY CHANGE/ADJUSTMENT
WHEREAS, Rice Creek Watershed District ("RCWD") has analyzed and identified
certain discrepancies in the common boundary between the Brown's Creek Watershed
District and the RCWD. The discrepancies arise because of differences between the
boundaries as established by State order and the hydrologic boundaries as determined by
modern mapping information; and
WHEREAS, RCWD has developed a revised boundary for inclusion in a petition to the
Board of Water and Soil Resources for boundary change; and
WHEREAS, RCWD has presented the revised boundary for consideration by the City of
Hugo;
WHEREAS, the RCWD Engineer has prepared a revised watershed district boundary
map (Exhibit A) and affected parcel listing (Exhibit B)which have been considered by the
City of Hugo; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 103B.215, requires a petition for boundary change to be
accompanied by a written statement of concurrence in the petition from the governing
body of each statutory or home rule charter city and town and each watershed
management organization having jurisdiction over the territory proposed to be added or
transferred; and
WHEREAS, RCWD has requested concurrence from the City of Hugo in the proposed
boundary change and in the filing of a petition for boundary change with the Board of
Water and Soil Resources that reflects the boundary changes described in Exhibit A and
B.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF HUGO
The City of Hugo in accordance with Minnesota Statute 103B.215, concurs with the
proposed boundary changes found in Exhibit A and B, and authorizes its City
Administrator to execute the attached concurrence letter for inclusion with the RCWD
petition to the Board of Water and Soil Resources for boundary change.
Whereupon said resolution was declared passed and adopt is lsi y of October,
2018.
Tom Weidt, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk
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CITY OF
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November 6, 2018
14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN55038 • (651) 762-6300 • www.ci.hugo.mn.us
Rice Creek Watershed District
ATTN: Phil Belfiori
4325 Pheasant Ridge Dr NE, Suite 611
Blaine, MN 55449
Re: Petition for Boundary Change, Rice Creek Watershed District: Letter of Concurrence
Dear Mr. Belfiori,
The City of Hugo has reviewed and considered the proposal to change the common boundary
between the Rice Creek Watershed District and Brown's Creek Watershed District. Pursuant to
Resolution #34, the City of Hugo authorized concurrence with the proposed petition to change
the common boundary between the Rice Creek Watershed District and Brown's Creek
Watershed District.
I will be your point of contact regarding this concurrence. I can be reached at 651-762-6320.
Sincerely,
ryan ear
City Administrator
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