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Battle Creek Lake Area Water Management Project ,ABI site. Brad described the height of the STMH 10 structure and its proximity to the roadway grade, which caused MnDOT to require guardrail to be placed in the vicinity of the structure. Motion: Roger Lake moved, Paul Ellefson seconded, to approve Change Order #2 to the Battle Creek Lake Area Water Management Project, which represents a $3,750.00 increase in the contract price to furnish and install an additional 150 lineal foot of guardrail. Motion carried. Natural Resources Update Lake Phalen Shoreland Restoratiofz: Bill Bartodziej discussed the City of St. Paul's concern with the abundance of Eurasian water milfoil on the lake. The southern end of the lake is infested, as well as another ten-acre area near the observation platform on the north end. It has topped out and will soon cause odor problems at a time when. a national regatta is to be held. The Parks & Recreation Department plans to harvest about 30 acres of milfoil next month. By mid-August, the rate of growth will drop off and lessen for the rest of the summer, although it will return next year. The cost is estimated at $9,000 to12,000, and they are asking the District to contribute one third of the cost, with the city and the regatta group contributing the other two thirds. Bill felt that the problem should not be ignored since it is an invasive species, and it would be good for public relations. Motion: Bob Johnson moved, Roger Lake seconded, to support the efforts of the City of St. Paul Parks & Recreation Department to harvest Eurasian water milfoil at Lake Phalen this summer by paying one third of the cost, up to $4,000. Motion carried. WaterFest 2002 Louise Watson gave a presentation on WaterFest 2002, held May 18. Costs are going down as participation rises. Plans for 2003 include: " _ • hold the event at the same location with an improved layout strategy • further reduce the District's costs and increase city contributions • reduce District staff time and increase youth involvement during the preparation stages • provide more signage to direct visitors to outlying activities on park grounds • consider the feasibility of a virtual tour of the District instead of the van tour It was also noted that attendance will increase if we have better weather next year.. Paul Ellefson noted that elementary age students seem to be the focus of past events. He expressed the need to focus on other age groups when planning future events. 6. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Upcoming Meetings Jack Frost mentioned other dates: MPCA has scheduled a meeting for next Thursday to discuss their construction site permit program, which has generated a lot of controversy. Capitol Region WD will discuss street sweeping practices at their meeting scheduled for tomorrow night. District Technician Hirin Status Cristina Carstens has accepted the position. She was formerly an environmental engineer with the City of Savage. Washington County Water Governance Plan--Revised Implementation Plan The Washington County Board of Commissioners has adopted a revised implementation plan for their Water Governance Study following recent Court of Appeals actions that overturned the-county's ;efforts to , reorganize watershed districts and WMOs. Among the significant changes made, they propose the formation of a Coordinating Council comprised of a representative from each WMO and WD whose primary purpose will be to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of water management throughout the county. It is unknown at this point if RWMWD representation is necessary, but Pam Skinner agreed to be the District's representative if the request is made. Page 3 July 10, 2002 RWMWD Minutes