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Monthly Enforcement Report No violation notices were. issued during January Ongoing enforcement issate--damaged wetland at Tartan High. School (Permit #02-09}: According to the conference call that Tracey Galowitz initiated with Kraus Anderson and Kellington Construction, the erosion control blanket was apparently laid in January without advance notice to the District. The restoration work can start once the frost is out of the ground. Tracey will send them a letter outlining what needs to be done at that time, with a deadline stipulated. Roger called for discussion of Entry #5814 from this month's Correspondence Log. There was concern among Board members that there may have been a lack of response to the organization's earlier correspondence sent to the District office in November and December. The Willow Marsh Coach Homes Association of White Bear Lake has requested assistance from the Board of Managers to address elevation, design., and capacity concerns related to high water levels in the stormwater pond that impacted the residents of 1747 - 1755 Elm Street following two summer 2002 storm events (Permit #97-30). Cliff reported that the pond was actually designed to serve as stormwater detention for the commercial and industrial sites that are also part of this development, located south and east of the intersection of Highway 61 and County Road E. He stated that it is not the District's responsibility to correct the problem but he proposed to draft a letter of response, recommending that the organization work with the city and developer to correct the situation. The letter will also direct them to collect information on the following key issues: ® Excess water should be flowing to the overflow Swale • Check actual elevations of the pond outlet and the first floor level of the units a Check swale construction for proper shape, check pipe outlet size, and check for clogs 5. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS CIP Maintenance/Repairs 2003 ProLt The Notice to Proceed is expected to be issued to Holst Excavating during the first week of February once staff completes their review of the required submittals. Project 3 -West Tamarack Swamp Improvements Battle Creek Lake Flood Protection Project: It was reported that District staff met with Jay Brothers on January 13 to discuss the remaining punch list items and the delays associated with this project. Tonight's discussion on liquidated damages was postponed until Brad Lindaman's arrival. Motion: Paul Ellefson moved, Roger Lake seconded, to approve Change Order #1 to the Battle Creek Lake Flood Protection Project, which represents a $1,710.00 increase in the contract price to furnish and install insulation for the Lift Station structure. Motion carried. Carver Subwatershed Infiltration Study Cliff stated that the draft report will be sent to Board members in advance of the March meeting date. Tanners Alum System Water Ouality Monitoring and Permit Renewal Process Discussion was held on the January 30 meeting between District staff and MPCA to discuss permitstandards and system performance. Currently, the facility meets the standard for dissolved aluminum but it does not meet the standard for total aluminum. The District's report on the entire five-year permit period should be ready for distribution in May. Pam Skinner asked if there is a concern that total (background) aluminum levels do not meet the standard. Cliff stated that aluminum is anaturally-occurring characteristic of the soils in the region, which affects the total aluminum levels reported. He also pointed out that alum treatment is a new technology, and MPCA had used EPA's guidelines in order to set the standards at the time the District's permit was issued. District staff have questioned whether it is necessary for MPCA to set a standard for total aluminum. MPCA will consider the need to continue with a total aluminum standard but first, they-want to review the facility operation results over the first five years of the permit as contained in the District's final. report. The MnDNR will also be making a state wetland jurisdiction determination on the 7`~' Street Wetland, which may improve permit compliance if it is considered to be part of the overall treatment system. Tanners Lake Flood roofing Project In an effort to limit costs, Cliff recommended. that the District first try to sell the Rabine property by advertising for sealed bids. A minimum bid amount would be established to enable the District to recoup their Page 2 February 5, 2003, RWMWD Minutes