HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-051 'ARC HILLS
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-051
RESOLUTION PROVIDING APPROVAL TO CONDUCT DRAINAGE
PROCEEDINGS FOR RAMSEY COUNTY DITCH NUMBER 4 UNDER
THE WATERSHED LAW
WHEREAS, Rice Creek Watershed District ("RCWD") is the drainage authority for
Ramsey County Ditch Number 4 (the "Drainage Systems"); and
WHEREAS,the RCWD Engineer is preparing repair reports recommending repair options
that balance the drainage function of the Drainage System with water quality and flood damage
concerns in the watershed; and
WHEREAS, RCWD is proceeding with repairs to the Drainage System along a segment
of Ramsey County Ditch No. 4 between County Road C and Terrace Drive in the City of Roseville
to convert a section of open channel ditch to a piped storm sewer system (the "Repairs"); 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 Repairs for Ramsey County Ditch
Number 4 from County Road C to Terrace Drive 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 Repairs option.
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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 solely
for Ramsey County Ditch Number 4 from County Road C to Terrace Drive under Minnesota
Statutes Chapter 103D for the Repairs, with water management district charges on properties and
right-of-way within the City of Arden Hills not to exceed the maximum amounts listed on
Attachment A.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 9TH
DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2020.
David Grant, Mayor
ATTEST:
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4 Hanson, City Clerk
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