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Mr. Kysylyczyn wanted the Commission to include in their letter that they wanted the maximum number of bidders. Member Willenbring said the letter should be as simple as possible. Schwartz said he would draft a letter and have Chair Wilke review it. 3.Approval of July meeting minutes Member Willenbring moved to approve the minutes of July 26, 2005, of the Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission. Member Fischer seconded. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried 6. Watershed District Rules Changes/Implementation Item out of order: Duane Schwartz said he’d like to have a discussion on changes going on in watershed management organizations. Deb Bloom gave some background on the three watershed districts within Roseville and on the new requirements for infiltration that are being put on cities. It’s much more difficult for Roseville, as a fully-developed city, to meet these new standards than it is for some other outer ring suburbs. Schwartz asked the Commission for their input on what they think the City’s position should be. Member Willenbring asked if these new requirements would be directed towards commercial developments as well. Bloom said it already is. Member Shiely said that the cost, which would probably be over $200,000 per mile in five years, is prohibitive. He said it’s onerous, retroactive and economically prohibitive. Member Fischer asked what exceptions, if any, are built into the rules. Bloom responded that there may be exemptions if there is soil contamination or a high water table, or also if the road is less than 100 feet long. Member Wilke asked if the Met Council was dictating the rules. Bloom responded that each watershed district is an independent governing agency. Page 2 of 5