RES 22-21City of
City of Elk River
ver City Council
Resolution 22-21
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Approving Delegation of the
Administration of the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA), Floodplain,
Shoreland, and Buffer Programs to a Qualified Consulting Firm
WHEREAS, The City of Elk River has accepted the authority and administrative responsibility to
implement the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA), and manage Floodplain/Shoreline permits, within
the legal boundaries of Elk River in accordance with Minnesota Rules, Chapter 8420; and
WHEREAS, The City of Elk River is authorized by Minnesota Administrative Rules Part
8420.0200, Subpart 2, Item C, to delegate certain functions about implementation of WCA,
including the authority to make decisions on applications, with its staff.
WHEREAS, The City of Elk River is responsible to manage Floodplain/Shoreland, Wild & Scenic
Rivers, and buffer setbacks associated with development, as identified in City Ordinance, Chapter 30
Land Development Regulations, Divisions 10-13.
WHEREAS, Delegation of the above responsibilities to a qualified consultant would ensure
applicants are compliant with all regulations.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Elk River City Council, that decision -making
authority for WCA {exemption, no -loss, wetland boundary and type, sequencing, replacementplan, and wetland
banking') applications is placed with the qualified consultant firm of WSB Engineering.
The following members were present: �q �Plet _ � Councilmembers Christianson,
Westgaard, Beyer, and Wagner and
the following absent: none
Passed and adopted this 18"' day of April 2022.
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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