HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019.02.04 RESO 2019-6 Conduct Drainage Proceedings for JD3RESOLUTION NO. 2019-6
CITY OF HUGO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
APPROVAL TO CONDUCT DRAINAGE PROCEEDINGS FOR ANOKA-
WASHINGTON JUDICIAL DITCH 3 and WASHINGTON JUDICIAL DITCH 2
BRANCHES 1 & 2 UNDER THE WATERSHED LAW
WHEREAS, Rice Creek Watershed District ("RCWD") is the drainage authority for Anoka -
Washington Judicial Ditch 3 and Washington Judicial Ditch 2 Branches 1 & 2. (the "Drainage
Systems");
WHEREAS, RCWD is proceeding on a petition to repair the Drainage Systems;
WHEREAS, the RCWD Engineer is preparing a repair report recommending a repair option that
balances the drainage function of the Drainage Systems with ecological concerns in the
watershed;
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 103D.621, subd. 4, grants RCWD the authority to undertake
proceedings related to the Drainage Systems in accordance with the Watershed Law (Minnesota
Statutes Chapter 103D) rather than the Drainage Code (Minnesota Statutes Chapterl03E),
subject to concurrence by city councils and town boards where the Drainage Systems is located;
WHEREAS, RCWD has requested concurrence from the City of Hugo to conduct the necessary
proceedings related to Anoka -Washington Judicial Ditch 3 and Washington Judicial Ditch 2
Branches 1 & 2 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 the recommended repair option.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF HUGO THAT:
The City of Hugo, in accordance with Minnesota Statute 103D.621, subd. 4., consents to the Rice
Creek Watershed District's request to conduct proceedings for Anoka -Washington Judicial Ditch 3
and Washington Judicial Ditch 2 Branches 1 & 2 under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103D.
ADOPTED by the Hugo City Council this e day of FebruwT,
2019'.
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Tom Weidt, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk