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Motion: Roger Lake moved, Bob Johnson seconded, to authorize the finial completion date of the CIP Maintenance/Repairs 2002 Project to be extended to August 31, 2002, with the exception of Site 11 (Kohlman Basin) and Site 12 (Battle Creek Energy Dissipator Inspection), whose completion dates will be scheduled for this winter. Motion carried. Battle Creek Subwatershed Sediment Studv Brad Lindaman distributed an August 2002 draft and asked that comments be submitted by August 16. Discussion was held. on the cost comparison table that lists various alternatives to address the sediment problem over a 20-year period. Each successive alternative lengthens the frequency between channel cleaning, but no alternative will totally eliminate the need for channel cleaning. Cliff felt that since Ramsey County has only recently accepted the responsibility for channel maintenance, the District's objective should be to monitor the situation for the next five years. District staff can also help them develop a vegetation management program to address the organic growth that is adding to the problem. Unless a TMDL issue is identified downstream that requires the District to limit sediment production, there didn't appear to be any significant advantages to any of the options.. Jack would like to see the city and state become good stewards by changing their management practices involving road sanding. Cliff stated that the most cost-effective option would be to prevent the sediment from reaching the channel. At this point, Louise Watson discussed District goals, objectives and policies regarding street management. A goal in 2003 is to work with the cities to increase multi jurisdictional collaboration, minimize damage caused by anti-icing materials and their misapplication, and maximize street sweeping in critical areas. She believes there is now enough information available for her to put together an introductory-level educational tool that can be used for presentations to cities in order to pass on practices that are generally-accepted by leading authorities on the subject. Beltline Outlet Structure Improvements Cliff reported on the final inspection that took place on August 6. The project is currently under budget, but there will be an additional unplanned expenditure. It involves re-design. of the locking hatch doors in the transition structure, which did not withstand the forces of the rotational flow during June's heavy rainstorms. Battle Creek Lake Flood Protection Project Brad Lindaman reported that the berm was completed on schedule. On a related note, Pam commented on what she has observed as an increased green color of the lake, and it appears to stay that way longer. Cliff mentioned that he has received similar complaints related to all the lakes in the District. Although it has been a strange weather year, there has been no change in the physical water quality of Battle Creek Lake. Rob Langer added that he is unable to identify any clear trend using existing data. Valley Creek Road Stormwater Infiltration Brad reported that the site is currently being staked, construction will begin on August 12, and the contractor plans to complete the job in three weeks. 6. ADMINISTRATOR'SREPQRT Oakdale Cost Share Funding Request The City of Oakdale has the opportunity to purchase a parcel of land owned by the Episcopal Diocese of St. Paul, located at the intersection of Trunk Highway 120 and 43rd Street North. They are considering its use as a park, and welcomed any funding that the District could provide towards the purchase. Their request was prompted by Cliff's recent memo addressed to all cities, in which he had asked for input in developing the District 2003 budget, and one of the items to consider was whether they thought the District should be involved in land or easement acquisition for greenways and buffer protection. Page 4 August 7, 2002 RWMWD Minutes