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Invitation to Tour 3M Corporate Campus The Board has been invited to tour the 3M corporate campus. This invitation resulted from earlier discussions between District staff and members of the 3M Environmental Technology & Services division. Staff were impressed by the efforts they devote to campus stormwater concerns. We are- also interested in collaborating with 3M on the possibility of parking lot redesigns and infiltration systems. The Board accepted the invitation and agreed to a tour date of August 16 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. 8. TREASURERS REPORT AND BILL LIST Motion: Jack Frost moved, Bob Johnson seconded, to approve the Bill List, and also the Supplemental Bill List for August 1, 2001. Motion carried. 9. SPECIAL ORDERS Well Sealing Resolution No. 01-07 Motion: Roger Lake moved, Bob Johnson seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 01-07 to approve cost share funding for 3 well sealing program applications. Motion carried. FY2002 Work Program & Budget Review and Discussion Discussion began on the 7/26/01 draft Work Program Summary. The Strategic Lake Management Plans section lists the continuation of the 2001 program aimed at updating of FEMA floodplain maps and adding a layer to the GIS system. Cliff stated that we will have new topographic maps by the end of the year. When all data is assembled, the materials must be forwarded to FEMA for review and approval, which is expected to be ready for submittal in 2002. Paul Ellefson would like to offer additional funding to the Reed Canary Grass Control Research Project. Cliff stated that funds are currently budgeted, but it could be continued in FY2003. Discussion moved to Cliff's budget memo (revised July 27), which incorporates changes made since last month's discussion. Board consensus was to include the following studies and projects in the FY2002 budget: ® Beltline Watershed Modeling (estimated cost $74,000). ® County Ditch 7A Diversion Improvement (estimated cost $98,700). • Phalen Chain of Lakes Diagnostic Study (estimated cost $240,000). ® Woodbury Infiltration Demonstration Project (estimated cost $169,000). ® East Tamarack Swamp Ditch Block Project (estimated cost $106,400). Motion: Moved by Roger Lake, seconded by Bob Johnson, to approve the- draft FY2002 budget as amended for distribution to cities and counties for review and comment prior to the October public hearing. Discussion was held on the motion when Paul Ellefson asked if further investments are warranted to expand the scope of current projects, such as Phalen Lakeshore Restoration, or to start new projects, such as NPDES issues or the purchase of experimental street sweeping equipment. Motion carried. 10. ADJOURN Motion: Bob Johnson moved, Roger Lake seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Robert Johnson, Secretary Page 3 August 1, 2001 RWMWD Minutes