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Home My WebLink About4E - Credit River Water Mgmnt. Org. Dissolution AGENDA #: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: 4E LANOL LEICHTY, WATER RESOURCES COORDINATOR CONSIDER APPROVAL RECOMMENDING DISSOLUTION OF THE CREDIT RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (CRWMO). MARCH 2, 1998 DATE: INTRODUCTION: The Credit River Water Management Board (CRWMO) received a petition to dissolve itself and allow Scott County to administer the watershed activities. At the January 30, 1998 WMO meeting the members voted unanimously to dissolve. BACKGROUND: On April 7, 1997 Prior Lake City Council passed Resolution 97-25 allowing Prior Lake's representative, Lanol Leichty, to vote in favor of dissolving the CRWMO. All of the Water Management Organizations (WMO) in Scott County have been or are in the process of dissolving. The water management responsibilities for the WMO's will be assumed by Scott County. DISCUSSION: The next step in the process is for each governmental unit to vote on dissolution which must be passed by 517ths of the WMO membe,rs in order to dissolve. The resolution will then be taken to a final CRWMO board meeting for a vote. If 517ths of the governmental units vote in favor, dissolution will be final. FINANCIAL IMPACT: With more stringent goals and policies required in the second generation WMO plans, there should be a cost savings realized by having the County administer watershed planning on a county wide basis, thus eliminating duplication of individual plans. Any remaining funds, property, etc. remaining with the Credit River WMO will be returned on a pro rata basis to the respective governmental units. ALTERNATIVES: The alternatives are as follows: 1. Terminate the CRWMO and have Scott County take over the responsibilities and authorities of watershed planning for the WMO. 1620MB.W~reek Ave. S.E" Prior Lake, Minnesota 553'il2-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 2. Continue to have the CRWMO operate as in the past with local members administering the watershed planning for the WMO. 3. Table this item for a specific reason. 4. Deny this agenda item for specific reasons. RECOMMENDATION: Alternative #1: Staff recommends terminating the CRWMO and have Scott County take over the responsibilities and authorities of watershed planning for the Credit River Basin area. Staff would also recommend that the existing local CRWMO board be retained as an advisory board to the County. This recommendation is reflected in the resolution. ACTION REQillRED: A motion and second to approve Resolution 98-XX. &/Wl /1;. ~ REVI~BY WMODEC.DOC 2 '" RESOLUTION 98-XX RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DISSOLUTION OF THE CREDIT RIVER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION. MOTION BY: SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners of the Credit River Water Management Commission ("CRWMO") have by unanimous vote on January 30, 1998 recommended that the organization be dissolved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,' MINNESOTA, that 1. The City of Prior Lake hereby votes to dissolve the CRWMO and have Scott County take over the responsibilities and authorities of watershed planning for the Credit River Basin area. 2. The City of Prior Lake recommends that the existing local CRWMO board be retained as an advisory board to Scott County. 3. A copy of this Resolution shall be sent to the Chair of the CRWMO. Passed and adopted this 2nd day of March, 1998. YES NO Kedrowski Mader Petersen Schenck Wuellner Kedrowski Mader Petersen Schenck Wuellner Frank Boyles City Manager City of Prior Lake 1620~gW~D5eek Ave. S.E" Prior Lake, Minnesota 553112-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER RESOLUTION 97-25 AUTHORIZING BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLlK & ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WELL #6 AND THE ASSOCITATED WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS MOTION BY: .Kedrowski SECOND BY: Schenck WHEREAS, it is proposed to construct well #6 and reconstruct wellhouse #3, and WHEREAS, engineering services including a feasibility study, final design, and construction services are required for this project, and WHEREAS, based on the review and evaluation of five proposals, the City Engineer recommends acceptance of the proposal from Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA, Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates is hereby authorized to provide engineering services for well #6 and the associated water system improvements for a total fee not to exceed $55,782. Passed and adopted this 7th day of April, 1997. Andren Greenfield Kedrowski Mader Schenck {Seal} YES NO _X_ Andren _X_ Greenfield _X_ Kedrows7.i _X_ Mader -1L~~'~ Frank BOYles ) / City MJ.~. City of Pnor Lake 16200 E~~reek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY El'-lPLOYER CITY OFFICES 6000 McColl Drive (County Road 16). Savage, MN 55378-2464 Telephone: 612-882-2660 · Fax: 612-882-2656 February 4, 1998 VVes~ader, ~ayor City of Prior Lake 16200 Eagle Creek Avenue Prior Lake, MN 55372 Re: Credit River VVater ~anagement Organization Dear Mr ~ader: For the past several months, the Credit P,,-lver \Xllv10 Board has been di~cussing the possibilityr of dissolving the CRW~O and allowing Scott County to administer the watershed activIties in accordance with the ~etropolitan , Surface VVater ~anagement Act. Scott County staff has indicated a willingness to assume these duties as they have already done for all other \\!MOs in Scott County. In accordance with the existing CR\\!MO Joint Powers Agreement, the Board did receive a petition for dissolution from Credit River Township. On January 30, 1998, a hearing was held to consider the dissolution. The CR\\!MO Board voted unanimously to dissolve and attached is CRWMO Resolution 98-1 confIrming that action. The JP A further states that a resolution must be submitted to each governmental unit for consideration and must be passed by 5/7 of the members in order to dissolve. Attached is the appropriate Resolution for each town board/City Council to approve of the dissolution. Please return all signed resolutions to me as soon as possible. Upon receipt of all the Resolutions, I will then call for a final Board meeting to discuss completion of any work in progress, disposal of any property, refunds of funds, etc. Those portions of Lakeville and Burnsville that are in the CRWMO area will need to resolve the administration of their areas with BVVSR and Scott County directly. Attached are the most recent minutes from the last two Board meetings providing further information on the discussion of this item. Please contact me at 882-2670 if you have any questions or comments. C-1 David E. Hutton Chairman, CR\\!MO D EH/ljj cc: All Board ~embers Brad Larson, Scott County BVVSR - Bruce Sandstrom CREDIT RIVER W A'l.ID.< MANAGEMENT COMMISSION SCOTT AND DAKOTA COUN llliS, MINNESOTA RESOLuTiON RECOMMENDING DISSOLuTiON OF i.llli CREDIT RIVER WAi'EK MANAGEl\tllilff COMl\1ISSION Seconded By 9f-I' ;t4 /ser Date /- J()- ~ Motion By I54~E ' Resolution No. WJ:U.REAS, the Credit River Water Management Commission ("CRWMO") has received a petition from Credit River Township to dissolve the CRWMO; and W.l:1EREAS, on January 30, 1998, a public hearing was conducted by the CRWMO Board of Commissioners preceded by proper published and mailed notice to consider the dissolution of the CRWMO; and W.l1.EKEAS, the Board of Commissioners of the CRWMO believe that it is in the best interest of the member communities to dissolve the CRWMO. NOW, T..l:ll..REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Credit River Water Management Commission: 1. The Board unanimously recommends to the member communities that the CRWMO be dissolved. 2. The Chair is directed to send a copy of this Resolution to the member communities. ADOr lill by the Board of Commissioners of the Credit River Water Management Commission this.3:::>711 day of ~nut1r ' 1998. CREDIT RIVER W Al'bK MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Its Chair AITbST: Its Secretary CREDIT RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (CRWMO) MINUTES January 30,1998 ATTENDANCE: Dave Hutton - City of Savage Ed McQuiston - City of Savage Jeff Sandberg - City of Savage Clarence Kaiser - Spring Lake and New Market Township John Kane - Credit River Township John Casey - Credit River Township Lani Leichty - City of Prior Lake Keith Nelson - City of Lakeville Terry Schultz - City of Bumsville STAFF PRESENT: Roger Knutson, Campbell, Knutson et al OTHERS PRESENT.: Bruce Sandstrom, BWSR CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Dave Hutton called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. ,APPROV AL OF MINUTES.: Minutes of the previous meeting were approved on a motion by McQuiston seconded by Kane with the following correction: Page 2, Paragraph 7 will read ''Nelson also stated that there would be too much duplication if the CRWMO was not a part of Scott County's plan. Motion carried. Kaiser abstained. APPROV AL OF INVOICES FOR PAYMENT.: Motion made by Nelson seconded by McQuiston to pay Campbell, Knutson Scott and Fuchs $186.68. Motion carried. ---- BUSINESS: Chairman Dave Hutton opened the Public Hearing concerning the dissolution ofthe CRWMO. Kane presented the attached letter from Credit River Township, dated December 16, 1997, asking that the CRWMO be dissolved. Discussion followed concerning the small area ofthe CRWMO that is located in Dakota County within the cities ofBumsville and Lakeville. Bruce Sandstrom ofBWSR said he thought that the cities ofLakeville and Bumsville would probably set up a Joint Powers Agreement with Scott County. Roger Knutson stated that a Memorandum of Understanding between Scott County and the cities of Lakeville and Bumsville might be appropriate. He also stated that the CRWMO does not have the authority to make a decision on this matter. -- - CRWMO Minutes January 30, 1998 Page 2 On a motion by McQuiston seconded by Kaiser the public hearing was closed. Motion carried. The regular meeting reconvened with Kane making a motion that the CRWMO be dissolved, Kaiser seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Having received the attached letter from Credit River Township, Mr. Knutson was asked to prepare a resolution in accordance with the Joint Powers Agreement. The JP A states: "The resolution shall be submitted to each member governmental unit within 60 days, and if approved by a 5/7 vote of the members the board shall dissolve the Commission allowing a reasonable time to complete work in progress and to dispose of personal property owned by the Commission. Upon dissolution of the Commission, all property of the Commission shall be sold and the proceeds thereof, together with monies on hand, shall be distributed to the eligible members of the Commission. Such distribution of Commission assets shall be made in proportion to the total contribution to the Commission required by the annual budget." Mr. Knutson will send a copy ofthe resolution to all member governments and to Scott County. OTHER BUSINESS: John Kane suggested that at the next meeting the CRWMO should invite Jim Robinette to thank him formally for all his work and dedication to the CRWMO over the years. Chairman Hutton said he would be happy to organize such an event. The next meeting will be held at the discretion of the Chairman. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by McQuiston seconded by Leichty the meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m. Minutes taken by: cJrJ)~ Leona J. 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I ;. l;"jj CREDIT RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (CRWMO) Revised MINUTES December 10,1997 ATTENDANCE: Dave Hutton - City of Savage Ed McQuiston - City of Savage Jeff Sandberg - City of Savage Larry Hamre - New Market Township John Kane - Credit River Township John Casey - Credit River Township Lani Leichty - City of Prior Lake Keith Nelson - City ofLakeville STAFF PRESENT: Roger Knutson, Campbell, Knutson et al OTHERS PRESENT: Phil Belfiori, BWSR Brad Larson, Scott County CALL TO ORDER: Because Chairman Jim Robinette had retired, John Casey called the meeting to order. The election of 1998 officers followed: Motion made by Nelson seconded by Leichty to appoint Dave Hutton as the Chairman of the CRWMO. Motion carried. Motion made by Hamre seconded by Hutton to appoint John Kane as Vice Chairman. Motion carried. Motion made by Nelson seconded by Casey to appoint McQuiston as Secretary/Treasurer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of the previous meeting were approved on a motion by Hamre seconded by Leichty. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF INVOICES FOR PAYMENT: Motion made by McQuiston seconded by Kane to pay Campbell, Knutson Scott and Fuchs $409.42. BUSINESS: Dave Hutton asked Brad Larson of Scott County to give the CRWMO a report on Scott County's plan to assume jurisdiction of the watershed districts in Scott County that are not in compliance. ,.. . ~~--- CRWMO Minutes December 10, 1997 Page 2 He assured board members that all members of the CRWMO would have the opportunity to offer input before any decisions are made concerning watershed issues. He indicated that the Scott County plan is fashioned after the Carver County plan, which is working very well. There will subcommittees, a Citizen Advisory Committee and committees that will be made up of watershed members; thereby, giving the present watershed members input in any decisions made that could influence watershed issues. John Kane stated he thought that the CRWMO being a part of the Scott County plan along with the other watershed districts in Scott County made financial sense as long as the members of the CRWMO still would have input. He felt there would be too much duplication if the CRWMO stayed separate from the rest of the County. He also stated that the CRWMO could supply Scott County with valuable information from the 2nd generation plan that BWSR has been working on with the CRWMO. Hutton mentioned that several members, especially the cities, have their own stormwater plans and Larson stated that those members would have enforcement privileges for their particular areas according to their stormwater plans. Leichty stated he agreed with Kane, that it make perfect sense to go with the Scott County plan at the implementation of the program. Nelson also stated that there would be too much duplication if the CRWMO was not a part of Scott County's plan. John Casey said he liked the idea of the WMOs having representation on the Citizen Advisory Committee and the other Scott County committees. Jeff Sandberg asked about the possibility of the boundaries changing on the various watershed districts. Phil Belfiori said minor changes could take place but all affected municipalities and townships would be involved in those decisions. Hamre asked how the County system evolved. Belfiori said so many watersheds were not in compliance that it was suggested to change to a County system which has worked well in out- state counties as well as Carver County. He also said BWSR has no preference. They want to see a good plan/strategy go forward whether it is the CRWMO or the County system. , CR WMO Minutes December 10, 1997 Page 3 Hutton asked Knutson what the requirements are for dissolution. The Joint Powers Agreement states: "Any member may petition the Board to dissolve the agreement. Upon 30 days' notice in writing to the clerk of each member governmental unit, the Board shall hold a hearing and upon a favorable vote by 3/5 of all eligible votes of then existing Board members, the Board may by resolution recommend that the commission be dissolved. The resolution shall be submitted to each member governmental unit within 60 days, and if approved by a 5/7 vote of the members the board shall dissolve the Cmmnission allowing a reasonable time to complete work in progress and to dispose of personal property owned by the Commission. Upon dissolution of the Commission, all property ofthe Commission shall be sold and the proceeds thereof, together with monies on hand, shall be distributed to the eligible members of the Commission. Such distribution of Commission assets shall be made in proportion to the total contribution to the Commission required by the annual budget." John Kane said Credit River Township will send the resolution petitioning the Board for dissolution. The next meeting will be held on January 21, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. in Savage City Hall. If a petition is received in time from Credit River Township, this meeting would be the public hearing for recommending dissolution of the Board. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Hutton adjourned the meeting at 11 :30 a.m. Minutes taken by: Leona J. Johnson Recording Secretary ,...... -------llfT