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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2025-60 Support for NMCWD Board Reappointment of Larry Olson RESOLUTION NO. 2025-60 SUPPORTING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF LARRY OLSON TO THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE NINE MILE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT BY THE HENNEPIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS, the City of Edina has a long history of supporting water resource protection and improvement efforts through policies, planning efforts and programs guided by the city’s water resources management and comprehensive plans; and WHEREAS, formed in 1959, the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is a public entity that works with cities, including the City of Edina, to protect and enhance the water resources of the Nine Mile Creek watershed as guided by a ten-year Watershed Management Plan; and WHEREAS, the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District operates under Minnesota Statute 103D and has a five- member Board of Managers. Board managers are appointed by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners and serve a term of three years; and WHEREAS, a vacancy will be opening on the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board of Managers, to which residents who reside in the City of Edina and within the watershed district boundaries are eligible to apply; and WHEREAS, Larry Olson is a current resident of the City of Edina and resides within the boundaries of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District, and is qualified to serve again on the Board of Managers of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. Mr. Olson has been a resident on Lake Cornelia since 2004 and has a keen interest in water quality and flood mitigation; and WHEREAS, Larry Olson has a strong background in local government having previously served two terms on the Edina Transportation Commission from 2014 to 2019. Mr. Olson is nearing the completion of his second 3-year term on the board of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District with Mr. Olson serving as board president since January of 2024. WHEREAS, The City of Edina desires to support the reappointment of Larry Olson as a board manager to the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council hereby supports and recommends the reappointment of Larry Olson by the Hennepin County Board of Commissions to the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board of Managers. Dated: July 15, 2025 Attest: ___________________________ Sharon Allison, City Clerk James B. Hovland, Mayor Sharon Allison (Jul 16, 2025 12:16 CDT) STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS CITY OF EDINA ) CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this _______ day of ___________________, 2025. Sharon Allison, City Clerk