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Motion 11 -07 -10 Member Miller moved, and Member Von De Linde seconded authorizing FOR and Mr. Petersen to develop specific grant applications for all six (6) of the projected listed in the July 14, 2011 memorandum for GLWMO Board approval at the August meeting; and provide FOR and Mr. Petersen with guidance on the financial framework (e.g. matching funds). Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Third Generation Watershed PlanninE Update Special Meeting, August 25, 2011 Mr. Petersen noted the timeframe for the GLWMO Board to respond in writing to written comments from the 60 -day review process; as well as a meeting to approve responses from consultants (EOR and Mr. Petersen) all to be submitted before that meeting; with August 15, 2011 the official close for comments. Motion 11 -07 -11 Member Miller moved, and Member Westerberg seconded scheduling a Special Meeting of the GLWMO Board for Thursday, August 25, 2011 from 4:00 — 6:00 p.m., for the purpose of reviewing and formally approving written responses from FOR to comments on the DRAFT Third Generation Plan. Member Von De Linde advised that she would be unavailable for that meeting. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Other Presentation by Len Ferrington Mr. Ferrington presented a recent study from one of his students at the U of MN in partnership with the City of Shoreview at Lake Owasso County Park; with the study providing for a full semester of analysis of environmental efficiencies for consideration by the City. Mr. Ferrington opined that the City and students all benefited from the study and that it had proven to be a good partnership, providing a good learning experience and increased interest by students in environmental stewardship and management, and allowing them to apply concepts learned in class to real world situations. Mr. Ferrington's presentation was the results of that study; focusing on mechanisms for more sustainable management of parks. Mr. Ferrington suggested that Ramsey County develop a large rain garden to address current runoff, and consider the relocation of dumpsters from an existing site. Mr. Ferrington addressed potential options to address infiltration; availability of additional space for filtering drainage; and segregation of organic versus inorganic garbage. Mr. Ferrington also discussed drainage from areas outside that of the park, including three (3) lots to the east of existing homes east of the park that may be up for sale for a housing development in the near future that could also facilitate additional discussions on drainage corrections. Action Step At the request of Chair Eckman, Mr. Ferrington clarified that his intent for this presentation was for the GLWMO Board to be aware of and identify issues; and offered to give further consideration to various options and return to a GLWMO Board meeting with his recommendations and supporting data. Chair Eckman opined that the challenge was whether or not the County is interested in infiltration concerns at the park; and if the GLWMO could come up with a solution that wouldn't require a lot of maintenance for the County, it may be ready to overcome its objections to previous proposals. 13