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The five-year plan addresses only the worst problems on 1.3 miles of the total 2.8 miles of shoreline. Restoration maintenance over the next five years will be crucial for the long term success of the restoration project, so the city's park maintenance staff will learn proper management practices and set up specific maintenance schedules for these areas. , Education Program: Louise Watson reported on several different educational activities that the District has been. involved this year, including the second annual E-Team workshop for city and county staff related to NPDES Phase 2, Lawn and Yard Care for tiVater Quality community education workshops, and many other educational collaborations. She also noted that the District has obtained a buckthorn display that will be loaned out to cities within the District on a continuous basis. WaterFest 2002: Louise gave a status report on how plans are taking shape for the May 18 event. The location of this year's event at the Lake Phalen Park and Pavilion will be an excellent venue and will access a new group of people. She has established new contacts at the City of St. Paul that will result in the development of more long-term educational programs. 6. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT PERA Update Cliff Aichinger and Tracey Galowitz have met with representatives of the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA} to address the Watershed District's participation in this retirement program. Some unresolved issues remain before staff enrollment can begin, and Cliff has registered for PERA administrative training that will take place later this month. Board Appointments Managers Bob Johnson and Roger Lake have been reappointed for three-year terms effective February 23. Tracey Galowitz administered the oath of office to all Board members. Watershed and Waterway Si ng age Discussion was held on Cliff's proposal to examine the benefit and potential design of signs that could be posted at creek crossings and at divisions between various major subwatersheds within the District. The main objective would be to increase public awareness of the District and its water resources. Research would also need to be done to identify existing regulations that may ban or discourage the placement of such signs. The Board agreed to assign to the Natural Resources Board the task of researching the pros and cons of the proposal, and to report back to the Board on their findings. 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 April 3, 2002. Motion carried. 8. SPECIAL ORDERS FY2001 Audit Report Review and Approval Motion: Paul Ellefson moved, Roger Lake seconded, to accept and approve the FY2001 audit report as prepared by HLB Tautges Redpath. Motion carried. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Bob Johnson moved, seconded by Pam Skinner, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Robert Johnson, Secretary Page 4 April 3, 2002 RWMWD Minutes