HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-024City of Gem Lake
County of Ramsey
State of Minnesota
Resolution No. 2025-024
RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE CONTINUED
OPERATION OF THE VADNAIS LAKE AREA WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
WHEREAS, the City has been a member of the Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization
(“VLAWMO”) since it was originally establishment in 1983; and
WHEREAS, the City’s participation in VLAWMO allows it to address its obligation under Minnesota
Statutes, sections 103B.201 through 103B.253 to manage surface water within the watershed; and
WHEREAS, the current joint powers agreement, which is a cooperative effort of all member
communities with land in the watershed, expires on December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the attached joint powers agreement, which is incorporated herein by reference, updates the
language in the joint powers agreement to better reflect how VLAWMO has actually operated for years,
recognizes the storm sewer utility fee imposed by VLAWMO as its primary funding source, and provides
for the continued operation of VLAWMO through January 1, 2036; and
WHEREAS, the VLAWMO has funded many projects throughout the watershed, including in the City,
which has contributed to improved surface water quality and ecological integrity within the watershed;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines it is in the best interests of the City to continue its participation
in the VLAWMO to further its goals of improving water quality and in furtherance of satisfying its
obligations to properly manage surface water in accordance with the Metropolitan Surface Water
Management Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council as follows:
1. The attached Vadnais Lake Area Water Management Organization Joint Powers Agreement is
hereby approved and entered into by the City.
2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the attached joint powers
agreement on behalf of the City.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced by Councilmember Lindner and
supported by Councilmember Cacioppo, and upon vote being taken thereon, the resolution passed with a
vote of 5 in favor and 0 against.
ATTEST
I, Melissa Lawrence, the duly qualified Acting City Clerk of the City of Gem Lake, County of Ramsey,
State of Minnesota, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution is a true and accurate representation of
action taken by the City Council of the City of Gem Lake on the date first written.
Melissa Lawrence August 19, 2025
Melissa Lawrence, Acting City Clerk Date