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RESOLUTION 94 - 8
A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
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, Elk River City Council previously assumed
responsibilities of LGU for wetland alterations within the
City of Elk River under the interim rules; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River is a technical sub-unit of
government capable of making determinations and developing
replacement plans.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
that it hereby accepts the responsibility as the LGU
the WCA within the legal boundaries of the City of
River as of January 19, 1994, within the guidelines as
forth by the WCA and rules.
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Elk
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ADOPTED: This 18th day of
January, 1994
Larryb, ~haYor