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Permit 02-19: Hillcrest Animal Hospital -Maplewood Motion: Bob Johnson moved, Paul Ellefson seconded, to approve Permit #02-19. Motion carried. Amended Permit 00-12; Dearborn Meadows. -Maplewood Cliff requested consideration of another permit amendment. Revised plans were submitted as a result of the city's requirements for stormwater conveyance on the site. Karl has initiated the WCA notification process in order to issue a Certificate of No Loss Determination for the proposed excavation of this Utilize 2 type wetland in order to create the required stormwater pond. Motion: Bob Johnson moved, Paul Ellefson seconded, to approve Amended Permit #00-12 and the associated wetland fill exemption. Motion carried. Monthly Enforcement Report During March,. no violations were issued, and there are no WCA enforcement updates to report. 5. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS CIP Maintenance/Repairs 2002 Brad Lindaman showed "before and after" photos of the cleanout work on the lower ravine of Battle Creek. Kohlman Basin Management Project Board members have received the 3/27/02 Barr Engineering memo that summarizes the actual project costs and design changes that occurred over the course of this nine-year project. Weir Drive Drainage Improvements (West Tamarack SwamR~ District staff will meet with the City of Woodbury on April 4 to discuss cost allocation issues and update the Board at the May meeting. Battle Creek Lake Area Water Management (ABI) Project Brad showed"before and after" photos of the site, reporting that the excavated fill has been spread across the ballfield area to a depth of 3 to 4 feet: Natural Resources Update Natural Resources Board: An environmentally friendly neighborhood yard award program is being developed to recognize public and private landowners that are using good management practices to preserve and improve local water and natural resources. Awards will be presented at WaterFest 2003. Paul Ellefson commented on the original formation of this group as a steering committee to assist in the development of a management plan for the Phalen Chain of Lakes, wondering if it had served its purpose. Cliff stated that it evolved into aDistrict-wide committee when the Watershed Management Plan was developed, and the group has since accomplished some positive things as a District Advisory Committee. Phalen Lakeshore Restoration Plan Presentation: The five-year plan dated Dec 2001 was sent to Board members in mid-February. Bill Bartodziej presented a summary of the plan, starting with a history of shoreland conditions and management practices to show how the Lakeshore habitat has changed since the park was established in 1899. The greatest Lakeshore impacts originate from (1) physical disturbance caused by 500,000 visitors to the lake each year, and (2) lake level bounce. The Watershed District and the City of St. Paul Division of Parks and Recreation are the lead agencies who developed the five-year plan. It meets specific objectives of the District's Watershed Management Plan related to decreased nutrient and sediment loading, reduced shoreline erosion, enhanced fish and wildlife habitat, and improved recreational opportunities. The first phase of restoration occurred in 2001 at a cost of $52,000, and the second phase starting in 2002 will cost $146,000. Other agencies contributing to the project so far include: MnDNR, St. Paul Neighborhood Star Grant Program, Ramsey County, BWSR, and Ramsey SWCD. Financial support for the remaining three years has yet to be determined. In-kind services are being provided in the form of project management, technical support, and field labor. Page 3 April 3, 2002 RWMWD Minutes