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To view the final document, access adopted Resolutions via Arden Hills Public Laserfiche Weblink by visiting cityofardenhills.org and clicking on Archived Documents under Helpful Links on our main webpage. CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2020-051 RESOLUTION PROVIDING APPROVAL TO CONDUCT DRAINAGE PROCEEDINGS FOR RAMSY COUNTY DITCHES 2, 4 AND 5 UNDER THE WATERSHED LAW WHEREAS, Rice Creek Watershed District (“RCWD”) is the drainage authority for Ramsey County Ditches 2, 4 and 5 (the “Drainage Systems”); and WHEREAS, RCWD is proceeding on repair of the Drainage Systems; and WHEREAS, the RCWD Engineer is preparing repair reports recommending repair options that balance the drainage function of the Drainage Systems with water quality and flood damage concerns in the watershed; and 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 Chapter 103E), subject to concurrence by city councils and town boards where the Drainage Systems are located; and WHEREAS, RCWD has requested concurrence from the City of Arden Hills to conduct the necessary proceedings related to the Drainage Systems under the Watershed Law, rather than the Drainage Code; and 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 Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, that the City of Arden Hills, in accordance with Minnesota Statute 103D.621 Subd. 4., consents to the Rice Creek Watershed District’s request to conduct proceedings for Ramsey County Ditches 2, 4 and 5 under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103D.