HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-04-04 PACKET 04.K.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
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DATE 4/4/12 o
PREPARED BY Engineering Department Jennifer Levitt
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Consider approving the resolution designating the South Washington Watershed District for
the administration and implementation of the Wetland Conservation Act.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approve the resolution designating the South Washington Watershed District for the
administration and implementation of the Wetland Conservation Act.
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® MEMO /LETTER: Jennifer Levitt, March 30, 2012
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® OTHER: Matt Moore, March 27, 2012
ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS
City Administrator Date
COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER
H: \COUNCIL FORMS \Council Action Formn Wetland Conservation act 1991.doc
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION
OF THE WETLAND ACT OF 1991
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act of 1991 (WCA)
requires local governmental unit (LGU) to implement this law by adopting the
rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Water and Soil Resources
(BWSR) pertaining to wetland draining, filling and excavation; and
WHEREAS, the BWSR is requesting notification of an LGU's decision
adopting or excepting administrative responsibility for another LGU in
accordance with Minn. Rules part 8420.0200, item B; which requires each local
government unit of the State to acknowledge in writing to the BWSR that it is
assuming its responsibilities under the Wetland Conservation Act; and
WHEREAS, the LGU is responsible for following the WCA rules as stated
in 8420.0200, Determining Local Government Unit Duties; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Cottage Grove, County of Washington, State of Minnesota, hereby
DESIGNATES the administrative responsibility as the LGU to South Washington
Watershed District for the administration and implementation of the guidelines as
set forth by the WCA rules.
Passed this 4 day of April, 2012.
Myron Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
Caron M. Stransky, City Clerk
City of
Cotta Grove
Minnesota
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator
From: Jennifer Levitt, City Engineer
Date: March 30, 2012
Subject: Approve SWWD as LGU Representative for WCA
Background /Discussion
The Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act of 1991 (WCA) requires that all local governmental
units (LGU) implement this law by adopting the rules and regulations promulgated by the
Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) pertaining to wetland draining, filling and
excavation. The City of Cottage Grove has provided internal staff to serve as the LGU
representative by administering and fulfilling the requirements of the law. The South
Washington Watershed District (SWWD) has provided an opportunity to cities and townships
within the district to serve as the LGU on behalf of cities and townships. This offer would
provide financial savings to the City of Cottage Grove in the fact that training related to WAC
would not have to be obtained for staff and staff time related to the implementation of WAC
regulations would not have to be allocated. It is recommended that the responsibility of
administration of the WAC rules and regulations be designated to the SWWD.
Recommendation:
It is recommended to approve the resolution designating South Washington Watershed District
for the administration and implementation of Wetland Conservation Act.
March 27. 2012
Ms. Jennifer Levitt, City Engineer
City of Cottage Grove
Department of Public Works
8635 West Point Douglas Road
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
RE: Wetland Conservation Act Local Unit of Government
Dear Ms. Levitt:
At the request of select Cities and Townships within the South Washington Watershed District
(SWWD) is requesting consideration of the attached resolution. This resolution will designate the
administrative responsibility as Local Government Unit (LGU) to South Washington Watershed
District for the Wetland Conservation Act. The LGU` status will apply to that area of the City or
Township included within the boundary of the SWWD.
The SWWD is requesting designation from most Cities and Townships within the watershed
boundary. If the council designates LGU status to the SWWD, please forward a copy of the
resolution to the SWWD office. Upon receipt of all City and Township resolutions the SWWD
Board will complete the process by passing a resolution accepting LGU status. The SWWD will
then forward all resolutions to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. A target date
for implementation by the SWWD is May 15, 2012. The SWWD appreciates your consideration
of this action at a regular meeting in April to allow action by the SWWD Board at their May 8,
2012 meeting.
If you have questions or need additional information please contact me at 651.714.3729 or
mmoore(d)c i.woodburv. mn. us.
Sincerely,
South Washington Watershed District
Matt Moore
SWWD Administrator
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2302 Tower Drive • Woodbury, MN 55125 • 651- 714 -3729 • Fax 651 - 714 -3721
www.swwdmn.org