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� �� . <br /> � O O <br /> ��b. - CITY of ORONO <br /> � � � <br /> �� t,'� RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL <br /> � L�kESH�4�' NO. � 9� <br /> A RESOLUTION REQUESTING COUNTY ASSISTANCE IN THE <br /> OVERSIGHT OF THE MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Orono lies within the boundaries of the Minnehaha Creek <br /> Watershed District(MCWD); and <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Orono strongly supports the protection of wetlands and the <br /> protection of water quality through proper management of stormwater drainage; and <br /> WHEREAS,the City of Orono believes it is essential that the cities and the MCWD are able <br /> to work cooperatively to address and resolve issues related to the management and protection of <br /> water resources; and <br /> • WI�REAS,the various cities in the MCWD have, in recent months, expressed a range of <br /> concerns regarding the manner in which the MCWD is carrying out its responsibilities; and <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Orono believes governmental agencies should carry out their <br /> fiznctions in a responsible manner with cost effectiveness and reasonableness; and <br /> WHEREAS, the current conflict between the cities and the MCWD is not conducive to <br /> optimum management of the water resources within the district; and <br /> WfiEREAS,the City of Orono supports efforts to improve the working relationship between <br /> the cities and the MCWD; and <br /> WHEREAS,the cities have no authority to control the affairs of the MCWD for the benefit <br /> of the cities and their citizens; and lack the resources to monitor, oversee, and negotiate with the <br /> district independently; and <br /> WHEREAS,the Hennepin Couniy Board of Commissioners does have authority to control <br /> . and monitor the affairs of the MCWD,as the MCWD Board of Managers is appointed by the County <br /> Board of Commissioners. <br /> • NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Orono that: <br />