HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-108 CCRMember Bob Peppe introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-108
RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING COMMITMENT TO THE SHINGLE CREEK
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
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WHEREAS, Minn. Stat., §10313.201 to §10313.255 (the "Act") requires the implementation of
water management programs in the seven-county metropolitan area under the jurisdiction of a
watershed management organization; and
WHEREAS, the Act allows watershed management organizations to be formed either as a
watershed district under Minn. Stat., Ch.1031) or as a joint powers organization made up of
municipalities within a watershed; and
WHEREAS, in 1984, the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Maple Grove,
Minneapolis, New Hope, Osseo, Plymouth, and Robbinsdale decided it would be in the best interest of
the public for watershed management programs required by the Act to be carried out within the
Shingle Creek watershed by a joint powers organization and formed the Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Commission; and
WHEREAS, it has been suggested that the Shingle Creek Watershed Management
Commission be replaced by a watershed district with members appointed by the county board; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the public has been well served by the Shingle Creek
Watershed Management Commission and that the Commission should continue to exist and act as the
watershed management organization for the Shingle Creek watershed; and
WHEREAS, the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission is currently in the
process of preparing its second generation watershed management plan as required by the rules by the
State Board of Water and Soil Resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council for the City of Brooklyn
Center as follows:
1. The City Council reaffirms its support and commitment to the Shingle Creek Watershed
Management Commission and to the accomplishment of the purposes of the Act as set
forth in Minn. Stat., § 103B.201, such purposes being to:
a. Protect, preserve and use natural surface and ground water storage and
retention systems;
b. Minimize public capital expenditures needed to correct flooding and water
quality problems;
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-108
C. Identify and plan for means to effectively protect and improve surface and
ground water management;
d. Prevent erosion of soil into surface water systems;
e. Promote ground water recharge;
f. Protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat and water recreational facilities;
and
g. Secure the other benefits associated with the proper management of surface
and ground water.
2. The City Council reaffirms its determination that the public has been, and will
continue to be, best served by a joint powers organization made up of the cities having
land within the Shingle Creek watershed, and opposes the formation of a watershed
district for the Shingle Creek watershed.
3. The City Council requests the support and assistance of Hennepin County
Commissioners and staff in preparing its second generation plan and carrying out its
statutory responsibilities.
4. The City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this resolution to each of the Hennepin County
Commissioners.
August 13, 2001
Date
ATTEST: Vilamm t~~-
City Clerk
Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Ed Nelson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kay Tasman, Ed Nelson, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.