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A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION
OF THE MINNESOTA WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Wetland Conservation Act of 1991 (WCA) requires local government units
(LGUs) to implement the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Water and Soil Resources
(BWSR) pertaining to wetland draining, filling and excavation; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules, chapter 8420 have been adopted by BWSR in accordance with the
rulemaking provisions of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 14, for the purpose of implementing WCA; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights agrees to provide knowledgeable and trained staff with
expertise in water resource management to manage the program as required by Minnesota Rule
8420.0200, Subpart 2, Item B; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Rule 8420.0200, Subpart 2, Item A requires that each LGU of the State send a
written acknowledgement, including a copy of the adopting resolution, to BWSR that it is assuming its
responsibilities under chapter 8420 and the act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Oak Park Heights hereby accepts the
authority and administrative responsibility to implement WCA as the LGU within the legal boundaries of
the City of Oak Park Heights as of July 1, 2010 in accordance with Minnesota Rules, Chapter 8420.
Adopted this 140' a of September, 2010.
By:
David Beaudet, Mayor
A es
'c o son, City Administrator