HomeMy WebLinkAbout7263 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1982/11/01RESOLUTION NO.
7263
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE BASSETT CREEK FLOOD CONTROL
COMMISSION TO PREPARE AN AMENDED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
AND A PLAN TO REORGANIZE THE COMMISSION TO COMPLY WITH
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION ADOPTED BY THE
1982 MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature has adopted S F 1431 which was signed into
law by the Governor on March 22, 1982; and
WHEREAS, said Legislature mandates the creation of a watershed management
organization; and
WHEREAS, the watershed management organization has responsibilities under said
Act to proceed in areas not currently authorized by the joint powers agreement
creating the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that a watershed management organization with proper
powers be in existence by December 31, 1983 or the responsibility for surface water
management will be transferred to Hennepin County which will then create a water-
shed district to manage the watershed; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park along with the other cities has a substantial
investment in the Commission and in the plans prepared and adopted for management
of surface water; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has had a good working relationship with
the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission and believes it is in the public
interest to continue the existence of that commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission is authorized and encouraged
to prepare an amended joint powers agreement to bring it into conformance with
M.S. Section 473.877 as a watershed management organization. Upon completion of
the proposed amended joint powers agreement, it is requested that the Commission
submit the amended agreement to the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park for
further consideration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the preparation of the amended agreement, the
Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission is authorized to structure itself in such a
manner that it can prepare the watershed plan required by the act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Engineer is authorized and directed to
cooperate with the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission in the preparation of
an amended joint powers agreement and to prepare a plan which will bring the City
of St. Louis Park into conformance with the mandated requirements of the new act
relating to surface water management.
Adopted by the City Council November 1, 1982
Attest:
Reviewed for Administration:
401Fy Manager
(Aeze;
Mayor)
Approved as to form and legality:
City Attorney