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REEK WATERSHED DIST RICT 4315 Phemnc Ridge or NE #611 • Blaine, MN 55449 -3070 Phone: 763- 398 -3070 • Fax 763- 398 -3088 www.ricecreekwd.corn Dallas Larson City of Centerville 1880 Main Street Centerville, MN 55038 Re: Stream Gauge Hosting Mr. Larson, February 18, 2010 For more than 14 years, the City of Centerville has supported the Rice Creek Watershed District's efforts to improve water quality in Clearwater Creek by allowing the District to tee-ate and operate a water monitoring station behind city hall. This letter proposes a continuation of this mutually beneficial arrangement by allowing the District to install and operate, at its sole expense, a cantilever stream gauge to measure the height of the creek under varying conditions. The gauge would also be located behind city hall. Please find the attached aerial photo providing a general representation of the proposed location of the new equipment, as well as a concept drawing of the gauge. The gauge is a precision instrument that requires a very solid foundation, so to install the equipment a District contractor will need to be onsite for about 2 days to dig a hole and pour concrete for a footing. Installation of the gauge would follow. Other than the presence of the gauge, the area would be returned to materially its preexisting condition. If existing vegetation is harmed during installation, the District will re -seed using a standard native plant mix. After the gauge is installed, the District would be able to temporarily remove it from the footing if circumstances require. The District proposes to operate the equipment, once installed, and to impose no obligation or duty upon the city beyond the exercise of reasonable care to avoid damaging or interfering with the equipment. Operation of the gauge will require District staff to access the equipment anywhere from 1 -4 times per month during the open water season. The District agrees to hold harmless the city, its officers, employees and agents, from any costs, damages or liabilities of any nature that are the result of any action or inaction by the District associated with the installation and operation of the gauge. Please indicate that the council has agreed to the installation and operation of the cantilever stream gauge adjacent to Clearwater Creek by having a city representative with the requisite authority sign in the space below, then retaining a copy of this letter agreement for your records and returning a copy to the District. ■