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August 16, 1995 To: Steven Sarkozy, City Manager From: Karl P. Keel, Director of Public Works RE: GRASS LAKE WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION (GLWMO) UPDATE AND BUDGET REQUEST GLWMO is a water management organization governed by afive-member board appointed by the Cities of Roseville and Shoreview. This organization, formed in 1983, manages water resources in the northeast portion of Roseville including Lake Owasso. Funding is split equally between Roseville and Shoreview. A short report providing a description and short history of GLWMO is attached From 1984 to 1990, both Roseville and Shoreview made separate annual contributions averaging $33,000 to GLWMO. Because the board's expenditures were actually lower than city contributions, a large fund balance accrued. Accordingly, no city contributions were made for the years 1991 through 1.995. GLWMO operations for these years were funded through the existing fund balance. Currently, the fund balance has been depleted and additional contributions from Shoreview and Roseville are necessary to continue the proposed GLWMO operations. Based on GLWMO's preliminary budget of $50,600, Roseville is being requested to contribute $25,300 for 1996. In the past, Roseville has funded its share through the storm water utility. Currently, this amount is not included in the proposed 1996 Roseville City Budget. As was discussed during the preparation of the 1996 Roseville budget., the proposed GLWMO contribution has not been included in recent budgets. As such, it is seen as an increase in the budget compared to the approved 1995 budget. It was felt that it would be beneficial for the board to discuss its past accomplishments and future goals with the City Council before additional funding is approved. Please schedule a discussion of GLWMO for the August 21, 1995, City Council work session. Edward Roberts, the chair of GLWMO, will attend the meeting to make a short presentation and to answer questions from the council. Attachment