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Permit 02-58; Trunk Highway 61 Culvert Replacement -White Bear Lake Pursuant to last month's Project Status Report regarding Willow Creek/County Ditch 18, MnDOT has applied for a permit to complete the culvert replacement project under Highway 61 near the Buerkle Honda dealership. Motion: Jack Frost moved, Paul Ellefson seconded, to approve Permit #02-58. Motion carried. Permit 02-59; Rosewood Ponds -Oakdale DNR has waived WCA jurisdiction over unnamed wetland 82-423W, which the District has categorized as a Utilize wetland to be used to treat stormwater from this project. Motion: Bob Johnson moved, Jack Frost seconded, to approve Permit #02-59. Motion carried. Monthly Enforcement Report No violation notices were issued during November. Most sites inspected were in order, or they were in need of minor repairs that were discussed with the foremen onsite. Ongoing enforcement issues involve staff's focus on the party responsible for damage to the wetland at Tartan High School site (Permit #02-09). Tracey Galowitz has informed the school district superintendent of the situation in the event that they are not aware of their contractor's failure to comply with the terms of the Wetland Conservation Act on this site. 5. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS CIP Maintenance/Repairs 2002 Project Tracey reported on the letter that was sent to Jay Bros, detailing the deadline for specific work yet to be completed, and informing them of the District's right to assess liquidated damages in accordance with the terms of the contract if they fail to comply. Owasso Basin Low Flow Pipeline Cleanout (Site 1): Brad Lindaman discussed the access problem which has delayed the contractor's start. Staff expected to obtain permission from the City of St. Paul to use the same access point they were allowed to use ten years ago; however, the city now requires the District to design and construct a concrete pad over the top of the city's pipeline in order to spread out the load of the backhoe that will be situated on top of the pipeline. In order to avoid a change order for these unanticipated costs, staff is seeking an alternate access through the Slumberland parking lot, and Cliff believes it is reasonable for the District to provide written assurance to the owner that the District will pay for any damages to the parking lot that may result. Battle Creek Tirnnellnspection (Site 12): Brad reported that the contractor is scheduled to mobilize and begin dewatering operations on December 9 so that the pipe inspection can commence the next day. CIP Maintenance/Repairs 2003 Project Plan sheets and the cost estimate were distributed by Brad. All project sites were discussed in detail last month, although total project costs have increased by about $15,000. Most of the increase relates to the control structure in the channel for Site 4 (Lake Phalen/Keller Dam/Footbridge). Staff requested authorization to advertise the project for bids. Motion: Jack Frost moved, Paul Ellefson seconded, to authorize staff to finalize the bidding documents and advertise for bids the CIP Maintenance/Repairs 2003 Project. Motion carried. Project 3 -West Tamarack Swamp Improvements Battle Creek Lake Flood Protection Project: Tracey reported that phone calls and another letter have been sent to Jay Bros. on this project, detailing the deadline for specific work yet to be completed, and informing them of the District's right to assess liquidated damages in accordance with the terms of the contract if they fail to comply. Brad reported that no punch list items have been addressed, and Tracey has received no response. Protect 2 -Battle Creek Lake Area Water Management Project (ABI site) Brad reported that although the contractor's final pay application has been processed this month, the contractor would like to attend the next meeting to discuss their $1400 claim for additional compensation, which was initially denied in April of this year by Barr Engineering staff. They want to be compensated for three hours of down time while waiting for the City of Oakdale to turn off water service. Board members were in Page 2 December 4, 2002 RWMWD Minutes