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Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
JULY 19,2010
5H
STEVE ALBRECHT, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
STEVE ALBRECHT
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE
PERMITTING AGREEMENT WITH THE PRIOR LAKE SPRING LAKE
WATERSHED DISTRICT
Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to extend the existing permitting
agreement with the Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District (PLSLWD).
This agreement allows the City of Prior Lake to issue storm water permits for
projects without requiring a second permit from the PLSLWD.
Historv
In 2007 the City of Prior Lake entered into permitting agreements with the
PLSLWD and Scott WMO (Water Management Organization) for storm
water permits. These agreements streamlined storm water permitting and
reduced overlap among multiple jurisdictions.
Current Circumstances
The original agreement with PLSLWD will expire based on the adoption of
the revised Water Resources Management Plan if it is not extended. At the
June PLSWD meeting, its Board approved a two year extension to the
agreement.
Conclusion
This agreement streamlines storm water permitting within the City of Prior
Lake and reduces jurisdictional overlap. City staff believes this agreement
and partnership is beneficial to the residents of Prior Lake and should be
extended accordingly.
Failure to extend the agreement would result in multiple storm water permits
being required for projects in Prior Lake. This both increases project costs,
timelines and permit compatibility issues.
Since 2007 the City has been responsible for permitting and no additional
costs are anticipated. Without the agreement PLSLWD costs would most
likely increase impacting Prior Lake taxpayers due to increased staffing or
consultant costs related to permits. The costs for both public and private
projects will increase due to the need for multiple permits.
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ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve a Resolution Extending the Memorandum of Agreement for
Local Water Planning and Regulation until July 19, 2012.
2. Table this Resolution and provide alternative direction to staff.
3. Deny this Resolution
RECOMMENDED Alternative #1
MOTION:
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Frank Bo~es, City Manager
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4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 10-xxx
A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE
PRIOR LAKE SPRING LAKE WATERSHED DISTRICT FOR LOCAL WATER
PLANNING AND REGULATION
Motion Second
By: By:
WHEREAS, In 2007 the City of Prior Lake entered into an Memorandum of
Agreement with the Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District for
permitting storm water activities; and
WHEREAS, The agreement has streamlined the permitting process, reduced
permitting costs and eliminating jurisdictional overlap which often resulted
in confusion with regards to the project process; and
WHEREAS, The current agreement will expire if not extended; and
WHEREAS, The PLSLWD approved extension of the agreement for a period of two
years at its June 2010 meeting.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR
LAKE, MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to extend the agreement for a period of
two years.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 19th DAY OF JULY, 2010.
YES
NO
I Myser
I Erickson
I Hedberq
I Keeney
I Millar
Myser
Erickson
Hedberg
Keeney
Millar
Frank Boyles, City Manager
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