Agenda - Council Work Session - 02/23/2021

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to the LRRWMO in writing, along with a statement of the problem and need, the rationale for the amendment, and an estimate of the cost. Amendments identified by LRRWMO contract staff and member city staff will similarly be presented to the Board of Managers for approval. The LRRWMO anticipates that only significant changes or additions to goals, issues, administrative procedures, or implementation (i.e., programs, projects, and capital improvements) will prompt and amendment to the Plan, although final discretion resides with the Board of Managers. Minnesota Rules 8410.0140 subp. la defines changes that do not require an amendment (e.g. reformatting/reorganization of the plan, clarification of existing plan goals or policies, and adjustment to how the District will carry out program activities within its discretion). Amendments to this Plan are subject to the review process provided in Minnesota Statutes 1036.231 subd. 11, except when the proposed amendments are determined to be minor -amendments by satisfying all of the following criteria: A. BWSR has either agreed that the amendments are minor or failed to act within five working days of the end of the 30-day comment period specified in item 6 (unless an extension has been mutually agreed upon); 6. The LRRWMO has sent copies of the amendments to the plan review authorities for review and comment allowing at least 30 days for receipt of comments, has identified that the minor amendment procedure is being followed, and has directed that comments be sent to the District board; C. No county board has filed an objection to the amendments with the LRRWMO and BWSR within the comment period specified in item 6 (unless an extension is mutually agreed upon); D. The LRRWMO has held a public meeting to explain the amendments and published a legal notice of the meeting twice, at least seven days and 14 days before the date of the meeting; or E. The amendments are not necessary to make the Plan consistent with an approved and adopted Anoka County groundwater plan. Draft and final amendments will be formatted and distributed consistent with the requirements of Minnesota Rules 8410.0140, subparts 4 and 5, respectively. Approximately 2 years prior to the expiration date of this Plan, the LRRWMO will begin the process of updating its Plan (unless a revised schedule is developed by BWSR in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 1036.231, subdivision 3a). The member cities of the LRRWMO manage the impacts of development and redevelopment on water resources through their official controls (e.g., City code, ordinances), local water management plan (LWMP) and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. 5-10