HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2012-215CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION No. 2012-215
A RESOLUTION TO AFFIRM THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT FOR
ADMINISTRATION OF THE WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT AND
DELEGATING AUTHORITY FOR STAFF DECISIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth is designated as the local government unit (LGU) to
oversee wetland alternation within the City under the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA); and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department is designated to
administer the program in accordance with the permanent riles as adopted by the Board of Water and
Soil Resources (BWSR); and
WHEREAS, it is recommended by BWSR the City pass a resolution specifically delegating
staff to make some WCA related decisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA:
I . The City of Plymouth shall continue to serve as the LGU to oversee wetland alterations
within the City under the permanent riles established by BWSR regarding the WCA.
2. The City Council shall make decisions regarding wetland replacement plan applications.
3. Engineering Division staff is authorized to make decisions regarding wetland boundary/type,
no -loss, exemption, sequencing, and wetland monitoring determinations.
4. Appeals of staff decisions shall be made to the City Council per Minnesota Rule 8420.0905.
Approved this 24th day of July 2012.