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Mr. Johnson provided a successful example from 2009/2010 from the McCarrons Lake Project in filtering water before entering the lake. Mr. Johnson provided preliminary projections for the 3`d quarter of cost -share projects estimated at $22,000; opining that the GLWMO would need to determine priority funding for cost -share projects, until those funds were depleted, and that the GLWMO would exceed typical caps. Mr. Petersen suggested that, related to Lake Judy projects, the Board should establish clear cut priorities for those projects addressing active erosion or untreated storm water entering the lake, and encumber funds for those projects accordingly. Action Step: Mr. Petersen asked Mr. Johnson to assist the GLWMO Board in prioritizing which projects would be most beneficial to water quality; and asked if that information could be available for the GLWMO Board by their September 2011 meeting. Mr. Johnson responded affirmatively, noting that some areas were worse than others, with some muskrats burrowing underground and eroding the banks, suggesting that for those areas, the buffer area be increased with more native vegetation; advising that he had several restoration candidates that would allow the GLWMO to achieve significant impact for funds expended. Mr. Johnson advised that, due to getting bids out, he could probably not provide the Board with information until their September meeting. Chair Eckman noted one residence on Lake Judy in her neighborhood that discharged directly into the lake, without possibility of any pretreatment at this time. Mr. Schwartz arrived at this time, approximately 4:40 p.m. Mr. Schwartz suggested that the Board also consider targeting project sites from a water quantity management perspective rather than only from a water quality management perspective. Mr. Johnson concurred, noting a project on Sharon Street in Roseville that was developed to avoid frequent flooding. Related to the Robert lwan cost -share contract coming before the GLWMO Board for approval tonight (918 Transit Avenue, Roseville), Mr. Johnson revised that project in more detail, using another project done several years ago in the Capitol Region Watershed District, but similar to plans for the Iwan project. In light of the very limited cost -share funding GLWMO currently has available, Mr. Johnson advised that, if necessary, the RCD could supplement GLWMO cost -share funding with funding that the RCD's has acquired from BWSR, that was originally targeted to the Phalen Lake Chain of Lakes, to extend cost - share funding for projects on Lake Judy and other lakes. The additional cost -share funding could allow for up to 75% funding, even though the normal GLWMO cost -share was at 50 %. Motion I1 -07 -4 Approval of RCD Second Quarter Invoice Member Westerberg moved, and Member Von De Linde seconded approval of the RCD Second Quarter Invoice dated July 7, 2011 in the amount of $1,869.75, for technical assistance for second quarter, 2011 water quality conservation practice cost -share programs, as detailed. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried.