HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015-092 Resolution Regarding the Administration of the Minnesota Wetland Conservation ActMember Pederson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION 2015-92
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE MINNESOTA
WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the "City") is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City has accepted the authority and administrative responsibility to
implement the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) within the legal boundaries of the City in
accordance with Minnesota Rules, Chapter 8420; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Administrative Rules Part 8420.0200, Subpart 2, Item C
authorizes the City to delegate certain functions with regard to implementation of WCA,
including the authority to make decisions on applications, to its staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Medina,
Minnesota hereby delegates decision -making authority for the following WCA applications to
the City Engineer or their designee:
1) Wetland boundary and type;
2) Exemption;
3) No -loss; and
4) Wetland banking.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that decisions by staff may be appealed to the City
Council which shall review the appeal following an evidentiary public hearing. An application
for an appeal shall include the fee prescribed by the City fee schedule in addition to relevant
information to review.
Dated: October 20, 2015.
By:
Attest:
By: p � �
Scott T. John n, City Administrator -Clerk
Bob Mitchell, Mayor
Resolution No. 2015-92
October 20, 2015
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Cousineau and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Cousineau, Martin, Mitchell, Pederson
And the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Resolution No. 2015-92 2
October 20, 2015