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Board members felt that their. participation was premature since there is no budget for this participation and a District program has not been approved or funded. Cliff will draft a letter of response for Board members' review and comment before it is sent out. Kline Volvo Final Report Discussion was held on Rob Langer's report, entitled "The Effectiveness of a Subsurface Rock Trench Infiltration System for a Small Commercial Sites." The final report closes out the Met Council grant that was received for the 2001 Kline Volvo Study. The objective of the project was to monitor the system's effectiveness as a BMP. It is unclear how much treatment the infiltration trench provided to the stormwater, and the information he was able to collect was limited by the small grant amount. He felt that it would have been beneficial to also monitor groundwater wells and to give more consideration to the surrounding soils beyond the infiltration trenches. He also noted that it would have been helpful to be present at the site during installation in order to address some of these issues, but he was hindered by conflicting schedules. Cliff mentioned that the same type of system is being proposed at the Kline Nissan site (Permit #02-17). The results of the study did indicate that these systems, if designed properly, have a place as a stormwater best management practice and could be considered for small sites. 7. TREASURERS REPORT AND BILL LIST Motion: Bob Johnson moved, Jack Frost seconded, to approve the Bill List and also the Supplemental Bill List for August 7, 2002. Motion carried. 8. SPECIAL ORDERS Well Sealing Resolution No. 02-09 Motion: Bob Johnson moved, Jack Frost seconded, to adopt Resolution No. 02-09 to approve cost share funding for seven well sealing program applications. Motion carried. Fiscal Year 2003 Budget and Work Program Review An updated version of the FY 2003 Budget and Work Plan Narrative dated 8/6/02, revised since the Board packet was mailed out, was distributed and discussed. Cliff pointed out that the draft budget as distributed indicates a 46% levy increase from the 2002 budget. He explained that the budget did not increase significantly, but the levy increased due to the use of carry-over funds from 2001. Several managers commented that budget changes need to be made to reduce the proposed levy increase. Cliff 's July 26 memo provides more information on new program initiatives that were presented last month, and it also responds to some additional topics that were raised by Board members at that time. Roger guided discussion through each item in order to reach Board consensus on whether or not each item will be included in the budget: Wetland Mgmt Plan Update and Preparation for Watershed Mgmt Plan Update in 2004: AGREED. Budget Line 36 will include $20,000 to cover costs of consultant services, aerial photos, and other data needs. Budget Line 20 will be increased by $42,000 for creation of a new District Technician position. Promote Water-Related Environmental Recreation: DELETE Budget Line 49. Revise the work program instead to describe how staff will develop and refine the program proposal for possible inclusion in the 2004 budget. Wetland Information Transfer/Habitat Mentors/Greenways: AGREED. Budget Line Item 40 will include $20,000 to cover the costs of mailings, design assistance, and plant materials. NPDES Phase II: AGREED. Budget Line Item 48 will include $40,000 to cover the costs of consultant services in order to assist cities with the drafting of their permit and their five-year work program and budget. Page 5 August 7, 2002 RWMWD Minutes