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Monthly Enforcement Report No violation notices were issued during February. Ongoing enforcement issue--damaged wetland at Tartan High School (Permit #02-09). The permit holder's consultant has requested to meet with District staff on March 10, at which time alternative bids for wetland restoration will be discussed. It is hoped that this meeting will result in a formal restoration plan and an early spring timeline for completion. Amendment to Permit 03-08; Schmelz Countryside VW Expansion -Maplewood The Board originally approved this permit on February 5, 2003, for expansion of their parking lot and construction of an on-site stormwater treatment pond. They are now proposing to replace the stormwater pond with a pervious paving system which does not create runoff and allows the owner to maximize the use of his site. William McCully of Glenn Rehbein Companies is requesting, on behalf of his client, District cost-share funding through the Water Quality Incentive Grant Program due to the unique, innovative, and enviromnentally responsible nature of the proposal. Discussion was held on issues to be addressed in a potential contract between the District and the applicant in the event that the parties agree to a cost-share arrangement: ® District access to property and to use as a demonstration site ® District to undertake a monitoring program and prepare a report after one year ® Owner to be responsible for maintaining the system in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations • Clarify responsibility for repair of a system that fails within a specified period of time Motion: Paul Ellefson moved, Jack Frost seconded, to authorize staff to issue an amended Permit #03-08 for a parking lot expansion that uses a pervious paving system, and to authorize staff to draw up a contract that sets forth the responsibilities of the District and Schmelz Countryside VW in the event that the applicant is agreeable to accept $20,000 from the Water Quality Incentive Grant Program to install this innovative system on their property. Motion carried. 6. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS CIP Maintenance/Repairs 2002 Project Motion: Roger Lake moved, Paul Ellefson seconded, to approve Change Order #3 to the CIP Maint/Repairs 2002 Project, which represents a $5,207.41 increase in the contract price to furnish and install a riser section on an existing manhole at the Owasso Basin Low Flow pipeline cleanout (Site 1), and to furnish and install additional riprap at the Sod Farm basin (Site 4) and Tanners Wetland inlet channel (Site 10). Motion carried. Battle Creek Tunnel Ins ection Copies of the February 26, 2003, report entitled "Battle Creek Interceptor Inspection Report" had been distributed to Board members prior to tonight's meeting. Overall, the interceptor system is in good condition. Isolated areas needing future attention are listed in the conclusions and recommendations as Items A - D. Item A discusses two areas of special interest between the outfall and Upper Afton Road. They appear to be in the vicinity of sinkholes that developed. on the surface, which have required periodic maintenance in the past. The inspection indicates that the condition of the pipe is not causing the sinkholes. It is a safety issue, however, that District staff will pursue with the Ramsey County Parks Department to discuss responsibility for repair. Brad stated that the pipe repairs recommended in the report are scheduled to be done when flows are low in early winter of 2003/2004. Managers needed more time to review the report, so it will be placed on the April agenda for further discussion. CII' Maintenance/Repairs 2003 Project Holst Excavating began work as planned on week of February 24. Suburban Avenue Pipeline Repair Roger brought back to the table for discussion his suggestion at the March 6, 2002, Board meeting to investigate the placement of regional sediment trap facilities that can be easily maintained to minimize the amount of sand getting into Battle Creek ravine. Due to the amount of redevelopment occurring in this area, he wanted to know if this concept is now being looked at again. Cliff reported that Louise Watson was recently contacted by the City of St. Paul Planning Department to discuss low-impact development alternatives Page 3 March 5, 2003, RWMWD Minutes