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Tracey Galowitz advised the Board that, in her opinion, the -District's bidding process and contract documents provide adequate guidelines and instructions, and she advised against accepting a bid with these irregularities. Paul Ellefson added that the pre-bid meeting is intended to provide bidders with an opportunity to get clarification on any issues they may have that would otherwise prevent them from submitting a proper bid. Motion.: Paul Ellefson moved, Roger Lake seconded; to construct the Battle Creek Lake Area Water Management Project according to Base Bid Plus Alternate B (Excavation with On-Site Disposal). The motion carried unanimously. Motion: Paul Ellefson moved, Roger Lake seconded, to accept the Base Bid Plus Alternate B as submitted by S. M. Hentges and Sons Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $221,062.00. After discussion, the motion carried unanimously. Web Site Development n Cliff reported that the website is still not available due to computer problems and website host issues involving the District's Internet service provider. This site should be available by mid-February (www.rwmwd.org). Natural Resources Update Lake Phalen Shoreland Restoration: The final draft of the five-year plan is being distributed this month. On January 10, Cliff and Bill Bartodziej presented an overview of the project to upper-level administration staff at the City of St. Paul. The feedback has been positive. Bill added that some city staff are concerned about the need to install a permanent fence along the parking lot, which is intended to protect the restored areas. Bill is also working with DNR to establish designated fishing access points along the shoreline. Good Management Practices Pamphlet: The Natural Resources Board was instrumental in shaping the educational messages contained in this new pamphlet. Roger Lake shared his views relating to the effective use of technically correct information in the brochure versus theatrical language as a way to effectively convey our message to the public. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT :'DES Phase 2 Cliff reported that MPCA should complete the draft Phase 2 permit in March. City workshops will then be held to find ways for the cities and the District to work together to achieve compliance. Jack Frost stated that all cities within the District must be permitted, as well as the Watershed District itself, due to its ownership of the Beltline Interceptor. Brad added that one of the tasks undertaken during the Beltline five-year inspection was to plan ahead by collecting information that will be needed as part of the future permit program. Noting the District's lack of control over what is feeding into the Beltline Interceptor, Cliff added that the District's permit needs to include a joint powers agreement with the City of St. Paul 7. TREASURERS REPORT AND BILL LIST Motion: Bob Johnson moved, Roger Lake seconded, to approve the Bill List and also the Supplemental Bill List for February 6, 2002. Motion carried. 8. SPECIAL ORDERS Well Sealing Resolution No: 02-02 Motion: Paul Ellefson moved, Bob Johnson seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 02-02 to approve cost share funding for one well sealing program application. Motion carried. Page 3 February 6, 2002 RWMWD Minutes