Res. #18-016 - Approval to Conduct Drainage Proceedings for Anoka-Washington Judicial Ditch 3 Under the Watershed Law

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RESOLUTION#18-016 CITY OF CENTERVILLE APPROVAL TO CONDUCT DRAINAGE PROCEEDINGS FOR ANOKA-WASHINGTON JUDICIAL DITCH 3 UNDER THE WATERSHED LAW WHEREAS, Rice Creek Watershed District("RCWD") is the drainage authority for Anoka- Washington Judicial Ditch 3. (the"Drainage System"); WHEREAS, RCWD is proceeding on a petition to repair the Drainage System; WHEREAS, the RCWD Engineer is preparing a repair report recommending a repair option that balances the drainage function of the Drainage System with ecological concerns in the watershed; WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 103D.621,subd. 4,grants RCWD the authority to undertake proceedings related to the Drainage System in accordance with the Watershed Law (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103D)rather than the Drainage Code (Minnesota Statutes Chapter103E),subject to concurrence by city councils and town boards where the Drainage System is located; WHEREAS, RCWD has requested concurrence from the City of Centerville to conduct the necessary proceedings related to the Drainage System under the Watershed Law, rather than the Drainage Code; 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 OF CENTERVILLE THAT: The<local government>, in accordance with Minnesota Statute 103D.621, subd.4.,consents to the Rice Creek Watershed District's request to conduct proceedings for Anoka-Washington Judicial Ditch 3 under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103D. Adopted November 28, 2018. ATTEST: Mayor,Jeff Paar a c City Clerk,Teresa Bender