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1988 A diagnostic feasibilit)~ stud}' was completed. This study, based on a computer model calibrated with rainfall data, quantifies the pollutant loading to major lakes in the watershed. With a better understanding of how area lakes function, projects were recommended that would have the largest impact on water quality. 1990 A lake level control plan was completed. This plan analyzed the flooding potential in the watershed and recommended changes to the outlets of major lakes. 1990 Charlie Pond modifications were constructed. This pond, located on the border of Shoreview and Roseville west of Lake Owasso, treats water from a major contributing watershed to Lake Owasso. 1990/ Anew Lake Owasso outlet was constructed. This project eliminated high water 1991 problems on Lake Owasso. 1.992/ A number of smaller studies including the Lady Slipper Park dredging stud}~ and 1993 the south bay of Lake Wabasso study were completed. 1993 A stormwater characterization study was constructed. This study monitored actual runoff from the watershed and compared it to other wbanized watersheds. 1994 A SWMM computer model update was finished. This study utilized the results from the stormwater characterization to update a computer model of the ~ti•atershed. 1994 The original diagnostic feasibility study was updated. This update based on the original report completed in 1988 utilizes results from the new computer model to verif}~ the benefit of proposed capital projects. 1995 A lake planning effort was finished. The first phase of this project includes the preparation of lake management plans for Snail Lake, Lake Wabasso, and Lake O~;~asso. These plans review past water qualit<• information and the results of the diagnostic feasibilit<~ study to set water qualih~ goals for each lake. 1995/ American Legion Park ponds will be constructed. These stormwater ponds located 1996 east of Victoria Street and south of Count}' Road C ~;'ill treat stormwater from a major contributing area to Lake Owasso. FUTU CTION Historically, the activities of GLWMO have either been directly mandated by State legislation or addressed water quantity and flooding issues within the watershed. More recently, activities have focused on understanding the complexities of the watershed and there relation to water quality. In the future, it is expected that GLWMO will continue to function as a policy making organization with regard to water resources use with a focus on maintaining and, where possible, improving water quality. The board wishes that its activities provide a valuable service to watershed citizens. It is important, therefore, that the board's direction meets the approval of both Roseville's and Shoreview's City Councils. When. discussing potential watershed management organization directions, two extremes arise: