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homes within the flood zone but if that is declined, we will have to prepare a flood emergency response plan with Oakdale Emergency Management staff for each individual homeowner. Jack Frost asked if it would be feasible to lower the lake level in the fall, in advance of the springtime critical event. Brad Lindaman and Cliff will check into this option. Ditch 7A Discussion was held on the $2,500 in costs incurred to fully restore homeowners' property after easement work was complete. Brad Lindaman stated that when the Board entered into the easement agreements last year, these additional costs were authorized at that time. Tracey Galowitz reported on the status of easement acquisition efforts involving three landowners. One landowner signed a quit claim deed at no cost. Another easement is being complicated by a VA mortgage foreclosure. The third property owner, Jimmy Richardson, is asserting a claim for losses to property and will grant an easement for $15,000. Due to the amount of staff time already involved in these negotiations, she recommended that the Board accept. Cliff Aichinger stated that no easement costs were budgeted for these parcels but ample funds are available in the contingency fund. Motion: Moved by Bob Johnson, Roger Lake seconded, to offer up to $15,000 to settle the Jimmy Richardson easement as negotiated by Tracey Galowitz. The motion carried. Beltline Sewer Hydraulics/Beltline Sewer Repair The Board received the plans and specifications for the work to be performed during the winter of 1998-1999 on the Beltline Interceptor. Motion: Roger Lake moved, Paul Ellefson seconded, to approve the plans and specifications for the 1998-1999 Beltline Interceptor Repair project and to authorize the staff to advertise for bids. The motion carried. Well Sealing Cost-Share Program Cliff Aichinger and Louise Watson attended a meeting to discuss the Ciry of North St. Paul's Well Head Protection Plan. It was suggested that the District's well sealing program could assist their efforts, the estimated District cost being $27,000. The City will explore the possibility of negotiating one contract with one driller which would reduce paperwork and increase efficiency. If it turns out that they can't get a competitive price per well, he will report back to the Board. Motion: Roger Lake moved, Bob Johnson seconded, to contribute an expected $27,000 to the North St. Paul Well Head Protection Plan to be used for well sealing in the designated area. The motion carried. 7. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Staff Support to the Capitol Region Watershed District Cliff Aichinger stated that the members of the newly-formed watershed district will have to hold a few meetings before they know what type of start-up assistance they need and doesn't expect any possible request for assistance until fall. The Board's consensus is that they are comfortable with offering assistance but they want to be consulted if it interferes with the operations of our own watershed district, or if appreciable costs are involved. 1999 Budget Cliff Aichinger outlined new budget items for Board consideration. These included $12,000 for new and upgraded computer equipment, $5,000 for Web Site Assistance, and the need for a second district vehicle. Cliff stated. that a second vehicle will reduce employee mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicles. Wear and tear on personal vehicles is becoming an issue. Page 3 June 3, 1998 RWMWD Minutes