1i. Resolution Adopting Permanent Rules of the Wetland Conservation ActCITY OF 1= `
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937 -1900 • FAX (612) 937 -5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Paul Krauss, Planning Director
FROM: Diane Desotelle, Water Resources Coordinator - D - D
DATE: January 18, 1994
SUBJ: Wetland Conservation Act Resolution
As of January 1, 1994, the Wetland ConservE
Since the City of Chanhassen has chosen to act
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adopt the permanent WCA rules. The attach,'
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN
FOR ADOPTING THE PERMANENT RULES OF THE
WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT '
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Wetland Conservation. Act of 1991 (WCA) requires local '
government units (LGUs) implement this law by adopting the rules and regulations promulgated
by the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) pertaining to wetland draining and filling; and
WHEREAS, the BWSR is requesting LGUs adopting the permanent rules of the WCA to '
notify them of the LGU decision regarding adoption; and
WHEREAS, the LGU is responsible for making WCA determinations for landowners; and '
WHEREAS, the Chanhassen City Council previously assumed responsibilities of LGU for '
wetland alterations within the City Limits under the interim rules; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chanhassen is technically capable of making determinations and '
developing replacement plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL that it '
hereby accepts the responsibility as the LGU for the WCA within the legal boundaries of the City
of Chanhassen as of January 1, 1994, within the guidelines as set forth by the WCA and rules.
ADOPTED I
CITY COUNCIL OF '
CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA
ATTEST: BY:
City Administrator City Mayor '
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