HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-062RESOLUTION NO. 2014-062
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
MINNESOTA WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT
WHEREAS, Resolution 2010-185 was adopted by City Council on December 7, 2010
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater has accepted the authority and administrative
responsibility to implement the Wetland conservation Act (WCA) within the legal boundaries of
the City of Stillwater, in accordance with Minnesota Rules, Chapter 8420; and
WHEREAS, the City of Stillwater is authorized by Minnesota Administrative Rules Part
8420.0200, Subpart 2, Item C, to delegate certain functions with regard to the implementation of
WCA, including the authority to make decisions on applications, to its staff or designee;
NOW, THEREFORE,, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Stillwater:
I. That decision-making authority for WCA exemption, no -loss, wetland boundary and
type, and sequencing applications is delegated to the city staff or their designee, including
the Washington Conservation District;
2. That staff or the Washington Conservation District, may request that the City Council
exercise decision-making authority for exemption, no -loss, wetland boundary and type,
and sequencing applications, in cases such as, but not limited to, the following:
controversial projects, disputes with land owners, or when an application is
recommended for denial;
3. That decision-making authority for replacement plan and wetland banking applications is
retained by the City Council of the City of Stillwater; and that appeals of staff decisions
will be heard by the City Council.
4. That Resolution 2010-185 is hereby rescinded.
Adopted by the City Council of Stillwater this 15th d
AATST:
Diane F. Ward, City Clerk