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Natural Resources Update Tamarack Swam: In addition to the updates provided in the Project Status Report, most District staff were busy on Tuesday, planting 225 tamarack trees, with another batch to be planted on Thursday. Julie Vigness-Pint reported that the seeds for the trees planted came from the existing tamaracks in the swamp. 6. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED FY2003 GENERAL FUND AND CIB BUDGET The hearing was opened by President Roger Lake at 8:06 p.m. Tracey stated that the public hearing was properly published in the District's legal newspapers. Cliff stated that he has not received any comments by mail or phone relative to the proposed budget. No one was present to make comments. President Lake declared the hearing closed at 8:07 p.m. Board action to finalize the budget is scheduled for December 4. 7. PROPERTY ACQUISITION PROPOSAL -NIARCIO OLIVEIRA Last month, the Board accepted Marcio Oliveira's offer to sell to the District Lots 7 and 8, Block 3, Lake Park Third Addition to Oakdale (1.66 acres) for the price of $20,000. Mr. Oliveira was present to discuss the appraised value of the property, which changed his selling price. Cliff stated that the District's interest is limited Co securing public ownership for the entire wetland, with the remainder existing on these two lots. Mr. Oliveira presented three options for the Board to consider if they were to purchase both lots. One option proposes trading 25 feet with the owner of Lot 6 which would, in effect, take the place of the existing easement held by the District for access to their permeable weir on the north side of the wetland. All options focus on his contention that two buildable lots exist on this property if subdivided, and the sale of the buildable lots would pay for the cost of the lowland that the District wants. Tracey Galowitz will review the information presented, and arrange for an inspection and appraisal. The Board agreed to communicate by e-mail if a decision must be made prior to next month's meeting. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS, continued Education Report This is the first monthly status report on the implementation of the "six tracks" of the Education Program and haw each staff member participates in this effort: • Schools and Youth • City Education • Developers • Environmental Educators • Natural Resource Management Public Involvement • General Public Education Roger discussed the educational objective "to protect resources at construction sites," which he viewed as an enforcement issue rather than an educational issue. Cliff considered the District's permit inspection process and our dealings with engineers and developers as an educational effort to increase their understanding and willingness to respond to specific on-site concerns. Louise also noted that she and Tina Carstens will be designing next year's E-Team workshop to focus on enforcement issues versus city policy issues. Roger also announced that Ron Struss, BWSR Water Resources Educator, will attend the January 2003 Metro MAWD meeting. He will discuss the development of the League of Minnesota Cities' education program and guidebook that is geared towards compliance with NPDES Phase 2. Cliff added that each city in our District must submit a Stonnwater Pollution Prevention Plan to MPCA by March 10, 2003 and receive afive-year permit. Louise Watson also invited Board members to attend an October 5 event to unveil the Ames Lake interpretive displays that were created by Farnsworth School students. 8. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Meetings Attended Jack Frost asked for a report on the September 30 meeting held with the cities of Oakdale, Woodbury, and North St. Paul on NPDES Phase 2. Cliff stated that the purpose of the meeting was to determine the level of cooperation between the organizations. He felt the meeting went well and was a good start. They are very receptive to potential Page 3 October 2, 2002 RWMWD Minutes