23-085 (10-03) Approve Appointment to Bassett Creek Watershed Management CommissionRESOLUTION NO. 23-085
RESOLUTION APPOINTING ROXANNE BIIDABINOKWE GOULD AS ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER
TO THE BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley is a member of the Bassett Creek Watershed
Management Commission (the “BCWMC”); and
WHEREAS, the BCWMC serves as the duly constituted watershed management organization
for the Bassett Creek watershed pursuant to the Metropolitan Surface Water Management Act, and
is charged with responsibility for the management of storm water to protect persons and property
from flooding and to protect and preserve the water quality of lakes, streams and wetlands of the
Bassett Creek Watershed and downstream receiving waters; and
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley has adopted a Joint Powers Agreement joining the
BCWMC; and
WHEREAS, every three years the City Council appoints a Commissioner and Alternate
Commissioner to represent the City of Golden Valley on the BCWMC; and
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley’s Alternate Commissioner position has been vacant
since March 21, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Roxanne Biidabinokwe Gould has applied to serve as Alternate Commissioner
for the remainder of the three-year term ending February 1, 2024 and the City Council has
interviewed them and found them to be qualified to serve in the role.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley,
Minnesota, that Roxanne Biidabinokwe Gould is hereby appointed as Commissioner to the Bassett
Creek Watershed Management Commission.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 3rd day of October 2023.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa Schyma, City Clerk
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