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." . . MINUTES . CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1994 7:30 P.M. - NEW BRIGHTON CITY HALL RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT Kate Drewery, from the Rice Creek Watershed District began her presentation to the Planning Commission at 7:45 p.m. She explained the District's main water drainage is Rice Creek. The districts are formed by hydrological boundaries, not political boundaries. The district is guided by a water management plan which lays out the guidelines/policies of the district. Some goals of the District are: To improve water quality, protect fish water, provide transition to local units of government and minimize consumer cost. The district regulates and maintains the current runoff rate on developed land making certain it doesn't exceed the predeveloped rate. Runoff must be treated, so downstream water quality is not effected. The district also monitors . flood plain encroachment. Development in ground water recharge areas is regulated and shoreland protection policies are also enforced. The permit program is a large percentage of what the district regulates. They also manage public ditches within the geographic limits of the district and are responsible for an annual water quality monitoring program. Hydrologic studies detailing hundred year flood elevations and lake diagnostic studies are also completed by the District. Mr. Carlson asked if the district pays 100% of the ditch cleanup. Ms. Drewery stated the district pays up to $10,000 and after that there are drainage ordinances which allow assessments to be made. Although, to her knowledge, this process has never been taken. Mr. Fritsinger asked Ms. Drewery to clarify how a home owner or a larger type project might be reviewed by Rice Creek Watershed District. .