HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2001-331CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-331
RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING COMMITMENT TO THE
SHINGLE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat., §103113.201 to §103113.255 (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. 103113 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 riles by the State
Board of Water and Soil Resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 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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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.
Adopted by the City Council on August 14, 2001.
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS.
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Plymouth,
Minnesota, certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the Plymouth
City Council on August 14, 2001, with the original thereof on file in my office, and the same is a
correct transcription thereof.
WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the City this
day of
City Clerk
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