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GRASS LAKE WATER MANAGEMENTN ORGANIZATION -JULY 23, 2009 6 pre-aquatic plant survey to assess the need for treatment must be done in order to obtain a permit for treatment from the DNR. Then a survey is done annually for three years post treatment. A sampling is also needed for seed pods for curly leaf to see if the seed bank is depleting. Aichinger recommended more analyses on the Central Park Pond contribution to the problem and curly leaf pond weed treatment. He suggested the Board have a clear policy to work with cities on cost-share projects to accomplish water quality goals and use BMP strategies as redevelopment occurs. Eckman asked what can be done about the 12 public discharges into Lake Owasso. Maloney suggested that when opportunities arise, GLWMO use its leverage and policy to work with cities to fix what is in the area when redevelopment occurs. Kelsey stated that it makes sense to for additional work to be done, but he is concerned about the price tag and funding availability. Although it may be a slower path forward, he would like to see work on public education before a lot more money is spent. Westerberg asked the reason iron was not considered in the study. Sobiech explained that whether iron is present or not, phosphorous is released if there is an anoxic. The more iron there is in the system, the greater impact on controlling curly leaf pond weed. He would not recommend an alum treatment until curly leaf pond weed is under control. Another recommendation from the study is to provide infiltration in the watershed, which requires very detailed analyses. Root suggested the water quality recommendations be forwarded to the City Councils of Roseville and Shoreview. Alum and curly leaf pond weed treatment amounts to $850,000. It is not the responsibility of GLWMO to find those funds. It is the responsibility of GLWMO to make recommendations supported by data for what should be done. Sobiech stated that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is opening grants up to $250,000 for water body protection. Aichinger stated that Central Park would fit that criteria, as data is needed to know the impact on Lake Owasso. He will find out if aquatic plant management would be considered for a grant . This can be further discussed at the August workshop meeting. Schwartz noted the deadline, September 18tH Sobiech stated that the water management organization is allowed a very low tax for funding that the county would collect and release for projects that meet established criteria. This would be one way to do capital improvement projects. Eckman added that another source of funding would be BOWSR money through the metro joint powers agreement to which Ramsey County Conservation District belongs.