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GLWMO Meeting July 27, 2006 Page 2 The Board discussed lake quality, including loading and in-lake issues. They questioned the previous study's (1991) outcome, problem areas, and what the new lake quality study should include. It was noted that the 1991 report may have been compromised somewhat due to drought conditions that existed in the late 80s. There eventually were capital improvements put in place because of the outcome of the earlier study. Aichinger alerted the Board to the possibility of the recommendation for further studies as a result of the Lake Owasso study, more specific in nature, including carp influence, aquatic plants, weed harvest, etc. The Board discussed necessary monitoring/sampling equipment, and the feasibility of rental vs. purchase. If the Board were to consider similar efforts for Wabasso, Snail, etc., purchasing may be more cost-effective for the cities. Mogg asked Aichinger if he could bring in a representative lake study model that the Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District has conducted for the Board to review and study. Aichinger agreed to do so. Mogg requested that the purpose for the Lake Owasso Study be tied directly to GLWMO's current management plan. Discussion ensued regarding the Board's course of action; and the need to state the specific goals for the Lake Owasso study, not a study in general. Stark agreed to generate a justification statement, to be forwarded to Aichinger for inclusion in Barr's Scope of Services proposal. In addition, Soderbeck requested that Barr report on the outcome of the previous study of 1991; identifying any specific inflow or in-lake problems, etc. Soderbeck moved to purchase the necessary equipment for the Lake Owasso study so that sampling/monitoring can begin on October 1, 2006. Stark seconded. Ayes 3 Nays 1 (Mogg) He felt the study should be spelled out in more specific detail, and would not vote to begin the study before the objectives were clearly spelled out. Maloney distributed the current financial report budget for the GLWMO; and a Direct Discharge Report created by the Environment Quality Committee in 1998. A short discussion followed, identifying city projects that had been completed or pending, addressing most issues noted in the 1998 report. Nito Quitevis, Lake Owasso resident and Lake Owasso Association member, stated concerns about direct discharge into the lake, and asked that both cities identify their culverts that enter Lake Owasso. There was discussion regarding the 2004 & 2005 NPDES reports that were made available to the public. DeZellar thanked both Bester and Quitevis for attending the GLWMO meeting, and asked that they continue to work with the cities of Roseville and Shoreview, and the GLWMO Board to help determine the best way to determine the lake quality of Lake Owasso, and to take steps necessary to assure the quality of the lake is stabilized.