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' MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
' FROM: Don Ashworth, City Manager
DATE: April 9, 1990
SUBJ: Correspondence to Watershed District, Chain of Lakes
Project
In December, the City received correspondence from the Watershed
District asking whether the City of Chanhassen supported the
' District's completing the work plan for the Lake Riley Chain of
Lakes Improvement Project. Before that item could be placed onto
an agenda for Council action, we received notification that the
' District was preparing an outline for the work that they were
proposing to complete as a part of the work plan and that the City
may wish to review such before making comment. Watershed District
minutes since December have continued to reference progress on the
' outline. The plan has now been completed (copy attached) . The
public access on Lake Lucy is noted in the outline (bottom of page
3) , but no guarantee is being made that such can be achieved.
' This office is concerned that there is no correspondence from
Chanhassen from the date of their initial letter to us (December,
1989) . I do not foresee litigation, but it may be advisable to
' have a letter in the file supporting the Watershed District's
position that a public access on Lake Lucy may be very difficult to
achieve and is not being guaranteed by the City of Chanhassen.
Authorizing staff to prepare such a letter is recommended.
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March 9, 1990
' Mr. Mark D. Tomasek
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Division of Water Quality 'MAR 1 4 1990
' Program Development Section
520 Lafayette Road CLTYOF.CRANHASSEN
St. Paul, MN 55155
' Dear Mr. Tomasek:
' The purpose of this letter is to outline the work that the Riley-
Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD) proposes to complete as
' part of revising the Work Plan for the Lake Riley Chain of_Lakez_Improvement
Project. Hopefully, the planned revisions will meet with your approval and
allow the Work Plan to be finalized. The following comments are made in
response to your letter of July 24, 1989.
Water Quality Objectives
The draft version of the Work Plan presented water quality goals for
lakes within the Lake Riley chain (Table 1, page 6). These goals were
' adopted by the RPBCWD Board of Managers in 1972. As part of redrafting the
Work Plan, these goals will be compared to water quality goals calculated
' according to the program MINLEAP (Minnesota Lake Eutrophication Analysis
Procedure) , and will be reconsidered. Current lake water quality goals will
' also be compared to "suitability for recreation indices" from the Minnesota
Lake Water Quality Assessment Report (MPCA •- Heiskary and Wilson, 1988).
The revised Work Plan will present the lake water quality goals that the
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RPBCWD wishes to adopt for the project lakes. It Will specify goals for
average summer lake water quality, including acceptable degrees of use
impairment, that correspond to the recreational uses intended for the lakes.
The draft Work Plan also cited Minnesota Class 2(b.) (Fisheries and
Recreation) water quality standards as the general management goals for
RPBCWD streams. The Work Plan stated that more restrictive goals could be
prescribed, if necessary, to limit nutrient loading rates to levels
commensurate with lake water quality goals. Originally, it was planned that
the nutrient budget analyses necessary to calculate permissible nutrient '
loads to project lakes be performed as part of the project after detailed
land use analyses were completed, not during preparation of the project Work '
Plan. Now, however, the RPBCWD proposes to calculate, for current and future
land use conditions, approximate phosphorus and hydrologic budgets for the '
project lakes as part of revising the draft Work Plan. These analyses will
be based on existing land-use information and projected future land use. '
Intensive surveys conducted to generate new land use data are not planned as
part of these analyses. '
Phosphorus and hydrologic budgets will be computed by applying
phosphorus export coefficients and runoff yield coefficients to the
watershed, respectively assuming current watershed management practices.
Using simplified watershed modeling techniques [e.g. , PONDNET (Walker, 1989)]
and mass balance lake modeling techniques (e.g. . Dillon & Rigler, 1974),
current and future lake water quality will then be predicted from phosphorus
and hydrologic budget estimates. Current water quality data will be utilized
for model calibration purposes to ensure that predictions are reasonable.
These analyses will indicate if lake water quality goals are likely to be met
in the future after the watershed is fully developed. Stream water quality
goals that ensure achievement of in-lake water quality goals will also be
calculated from the results of these analyses. In this way, the
effectiveness of current RPBCWD water quality management regulations will be
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evaluated and the need for changes in management practices will be
' determined.
' Proposed lake and stream water quality goals will be published and made
available for public review and comment. Subsequently, these goals will be
discussed publicly at an announced meeting of the Watershed District,
modified to reflect public comment (if necessary), and adopted by the RPBCWD
' for inclusion in the revised Work Plan.
' onpoint Source Abatement Program
' The project Work Plan will identify the roles and responsibilities of
cooperating governmental units, agencies, and groups to be involved in the
Nonpoint Source Abatement Program. This will include responsibilities for
' implementation, operation, maintenance, and replacement of all ros ective
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' BMPs. The watershed management activities to be implemented, including BKPs
and appropriate official controls, will be described generally. These
' general descriptions will not include the number and location of specific
BMPs, however. The RPBCWD does not feel that it can predict the course of
' future watershed development precisely enough to specify the type and
location of BKPs before development occurs.
' Public Access
' The RPBCWD has worked with the City of Chanhassen to secure adequate
public access to Lake Lucy so that the Lake Riley Chain of Lakes project can
proceed. The Watershed District will continue to work with the City and the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on this issue, but cannot guarantee
' the establishment of such an access.
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Fisheries Management Project
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will conduct a public
hearing in regards to the proposed fisheries management project before it is
implemented. The RPBCWD will assist the MDNR in this hearing, but does not
wish to moderate separate public debate over the issue as part of the Work
Plan preparation. The Watershed District will contact the MDNR to determine
if this hearing can be conducted in advance of the completion of the Work '
Plan so that some indication of public acceptance can be reported. It is
uncertain if the MDNR would proceed with a public hearing concerning the
fisheries management phases of the project before the public access question
is resolved, however. ,
Resolutions of Continuing Operation. Maintenance, and Equipment Replacement
The RPBCWD will seek Resolutions of Continuing Operation, Maintenance, '
and Equipment Replacement from the Cities of Chanhassen and Eden Prairie
concerning managerial and financial responsibilities for the aeration ,
equipment and fish barriers planned for the Lake Riley project. This may
require that the RPBCWD enter into cooperative agreements with the Cities,
but these responsibilities are best assumed by the municipalities since they
both have full-time maintenance staffs equipped to do the jobs.
Resvonses to Other Specific Comments
1. The RPBCWD will seek written confirmation of intended project
involvement from the MDNR, Mn/DOT, Metropolitan Council, Hennepin
Conservation District, and the Carver Soil and Mater Conservation
District for inclusion in the revised Project Work Plan. ,
2. Comment noted. ,
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3. Figure 3 (Ponding Basin Program) will be revised to distinguish between
lakes and ponds on one hand and regional stormwater detention basins on
the other.
4. The RPBCWD currently has rules relating to soil erosion, sediment
' control and storawater management. These rules apply to development
sites both during construction and after completion of a project, and
are vigorously enforced. Copies of the RPBCWD rules will be included
in the revised Work Plan.
5. The specific roles
p of the cooperating resource management agencies
' involved in the Lake Riley Chain of Lakes Project will be clarified in
the revised Work Plan.
6. Information about past, present and future watershed land use will be
' tabulated and presented in the revised Work Plan. These data will
include information currently presented in Figures 4, 5, and 6.
7. Figure 5 (Chanhassen Land Use Map) will be replaced with a more legible
i map.
8. In the revised Work Plan, discussion will be given to other pollutants
' that are important constituents in urban runoff water quality. This
will include potential impacts on recreational usage of the project
lakes.
' 9. The discussion of the proposed Information and Education program will
be expanded and described in greater detail.
10. The discussion of biomanipulation will be enlarged to include its
' affects on macrophyte distribution in the project lakes.
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Aerator maintenance costs will be predicted and reported in the revised
Work Plan.
11. Aerator operating costs will be estimated and reported in the revised
Work Plan.
The RPBCWD will seek written confirmation from Mn/DOT that Trunk
Highway 5 will be maintained in a manner that ensures it will continue
to act as a fish barrier.
12. The revised Work Plan will attempt to determine if the three-fold
increase in outflow vs. inflow phosphorus mass observed for Rice Marsh
Lake is attributable to any of the following causes:
a. wind driven currents,
b. macrophyte breakdown, '
c. external nutrient sources, and/or
d. sediment disruption by fish. '
13. The possibility that wind-driven currents might disrupt the calcium '
nitrate applied to Rice Marsh Lake sediments will be discussed in the
revised Work Plan.
14. The proposed runoff monitoring program will be discussed in greater
detail as part of the revised Work Plan. This discussion will focus on
how the results of runoff water quality monitoring will be used to
verify the effectiveness of prescribed Bless that are implemented as part
of the project.
15. The Milestone Work Schedule will be expanded to include a detailed
listing of each cooperating group's responsibilities and assistance to
the project.
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' 16. Column and row totals of the dollar amounts included in Table 4 of the
draft Work Plan will be specified in the revised Work Plan.
17. The sources of all materials appearing in the Appendix to the draft Work
Plan will be identified in the revised draft.
' Lakes within the RPBCWD will be identified as to their current levels
of water quality in addition to their specified management levels (i.e. ,
water quality goals).
The RPBCWD is anxious to complete the Work Plan for the Lake Riley Chain
of Lakes Improvement Project. The Watershed District's basic goals in
' completing this document are to restore and maintain the quality of the water
in the project lakes to a level sufficient to support selected recreational
uses. Specifically, the objectives of the Lake Riley Chain of Lakes
Improvement Project are:
' 1. To restore the current water quality of project lakes so that water
quality goals are achieved and beneficial uses are supported.
2. To preserve, protect and enhance future lake water quality of
' project lakes and streams as the watershed urbanizes.
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Please contact us to discuss the proposed revisions ons to the draft Work
Plan after you have reviewed this letter. If completion of this scope of
work is, in your opinion, adequate to result in approval of the Work
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Plan, please indicate so by signing and returning one copy of this letter.
We will then begin the process of revising the draft Work Plan.
Sincerely, i
Conrad Fiskness, President
RILEY-PURGATORY-BLUFF CREEK
WATERSHED DISTRICT
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Ms. Lori Sietsema, City of Chanhassen
Mr. Bob Lambert, City of Eden Prairie
Mr. Don Roberts, U.S. EPA
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Ms . Lori Sietsema
I City Planner
City of Chanhassen
City Hall
690 Coulter Drive
IChanhassen, MN 55317
RE: Lake Riley Chain of Lakes Project
IOur File No. : 3826-010
Dear Ms . Sietsema:
I As a follow-up to our discussions concerning the status of the
Lake Riley Chain of Lakes Project in Carver and Hennepin Counties,
I am enclosing a copy of the EPA letter to the Minnesota Pollution
I Control Agency closing out the project and redirecting the unspent
funds to other projects in the State.
I As you will note, the Managers must now consider whether it is
advisable as of this date to complete the additional work
requested by the EPA and MPCA in order to secure those agencies '
approval of the Work Plan. Given the continuing requirement that
I a public access to all lakes must be provided, and sensing the
uncertainty as to whether the City of Chanhassen will proceed to
provide the public access to Lake Lucy, the expenditure of
I additional funds on any aspect of the project may not be a
sensible decision. Presently, the City of Chanhassen is obligated
for its share of the project cost to date, in an amount not to
I exceed $8,333.00. Before incurring added expenditures, I would
request that you obtain from the City Council written confirmation
that they desire the Watershed District to complete the work
requested by the EPA and MPCA, so as to place the District in a
Iposition, in the event future funds are available, to immediately
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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Ms . Lori Sietsema
December 6, 1989
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proceed with the second phase of the Project. As you will note in
the attached letter, there is the uncertainty that additional
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requirements may be identified. The EPA has indicated a
willingness to consider a future application for Phase II funding,
provided that the work proposed includes actual implementation of II a comprehensive protection plan for the Lake Chain Watershed, and
meets program requirements current at the time of application. I
would appreciate a prompt response from the City of Chanhassen.
The District will be submitting an invoice to the City of
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to date.
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(612) 937-1900 • FAX (612) 937-5739
November 7, 1989
Mr. Paul Swenson, Director
Trails and Waterways Unit
Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155
' Dear Mr. Swenson:
This is in response to your letter of September 12, 1989 offering
to construct a boat access at Greenwood Shores Park. The City
appreciates the willingness of DNR to assist us in solving this
dilemna. However, the MPCA has indicated that the funds for the
Riley Chain of Lakes Clean Up Project will be diverted to other
projects and therefore an access is not necessary at this time.
' If and when an application for this project. is resubmitted, the
City would again be looking for access. However, as an access
would require compromising delicate wetland areas or a small
' neighborhood park, the City has decided that such will not be
pursued at this time.
Again, thank you for your offer to assist us in this matter.
Sincerely,
' Lori Sietsema
Park and Recreation Coordinator
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS
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OF THE RILEY-PURGATORY-BLUFF CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
March 7, 1990
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Conrad Fiskness at
7:00 p.m. on March 7, 1990, at the Eden Prairie City Offices, Eden
Prairie, Minnesota. i
Managers present: Fiskness, Cardinal , Peterson, and Scribner .
Managers absent : Rahr.
Also present : Board Advisors Raymond Haik and Bob Obermeyer.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 1990, were
reviewed. The following correction was noted: On page 3 , the
word "commemorative" was misspelled. Following discussion, it was
moved by Cardinal , seconded by Peterson, that the minutes be
approved as corrected. Upon vote, the motion carried.
Matters of General Public Interest
Mark Sanda, Kathy Sanda, Joe Moran and Kathy Finstad,
residents of Excelsior and Chanhassen, were present to discuss the
Lake Lucy property owner' s project proposal . The Chairman
reported that a fixed time of 8:00 p.m. , had been set for a
hearing on the request.
Correspondence
A communication from the Minnesota Association of Watershed
Districts providing a legislative update. 1
A communication from the Corps of Army Engineers regarding
procedures for securing permits from the Army Corps of Engineers .
A communication from the law firm of Opperman, Hines and
Paquin regarding the capability of that firm to handle watershed
matters. '
A communication from the City of Eden Prairie confirming the
cooperative agreement with the District for additional hydrologic
and hydraulic analysis of the system downstream of Purgatory Creek
recreation area.
A communication from the Metropolitan Council providing the
Council's comments on the District ' s 509 Watershed Plan.
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Metropolitan area lakes.
A communication from the Board of Water & Soil Resources
giving notice of cost sharing for sealing of improperly abandoned
Swells ,
Permit Applications
' The following grading, land alteration and utility
installation permit applications, and the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources Work in Public Waters permit applications were
processed by the Managers .
A. Permit #90-04 : Filling on City of Eden Prairie property along
Prairie Center Drive; grading and land alteration permit:
Eden Prairie.
The Engineer reviewed the status of the project plans and
' reported on the continuing evaluation of alternatives by the
Minnesota Department of Transportation. Following discussion,
it was moved by Peterson, seconded by Cardinal, that action on
' the permit application be continued. Upon vote, the motion
carried.
B. Permit #90-05; Filling on Feeders property along Prairie
Center Drive; grading and land alteration permit: Eden
Prairie.
' The Engineer reported that the same considerations that
applied to Permit #90-4, applied to the present permit .
Following discussion, it was moved by Peterson, seconded by
' Cardinal, that action on the permit be continued. Upon vote,
the motion carried.
C. Permit #90-08; Ersbo Addition; 1211 Lake Lucy Road; grading
' and land alteration permit: Chanhassen.
The Engineer reported that the developer's plans were being
' revised. Following discussion, it was moved by Scribner,
seconded by Peterson, that the action on the permit be
continued. Upon vote, the motion carried.
' D. Permit Extension #89-62 and 89-63; Fairfield 2nd Addition;
grading and land alteration permit; site grading and utility
installation: Eden Prairie.
The Engineer reviewed the status of the prior work and the
prior permit conditions. Following discussion, it was moved
by Peterson, seconded by Cardinal, that a permit extension be
granted through September 1, 1990, upon condition that all
prior permit conditions and erosion facilities were in place
' prior to commencement of work. Upon vote, the motion
carried.
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E. Permit #90-09; Eden Prairie Center; Glen Lane and Eden Road; I
site grading and utility installation; grading and land
alteration permit : Eden Prairie.
The Engineer reviewed the plans and proposed permit II
conditions . Following discussion, it was moved by Cardinal ,
seconded by Peterson, that the permit be issued in accordance
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with the Engineer ' s recommendation. Upon vote, the motion
carried.
F. Permit #90-10; Red Rock Shores; site grading and utility I
installation; grading and land alteration permit : Eden
Prairie.
The Engineer reported that the Department of Transportation I
was studying alternatives , and the necessity for the roadway
and the impact on adjacent homes . Following discussion, it II was moved by Scribner , seconded by Cardinal, that action on
the permit be continued. Upon vote, the motion carried.
G. Permit Extension #89-32 : Country Suites Hotel : Chanhassen. I
The Engineer reported on the status of prior construction and
the request for a permit extension. There followed a
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discussion concerning the fact that erosion control facilities
were not in place. Following review of the corrective work
required, it was moved by Cardinal, seconded by Peterson that
the work not proceed until all erosion control facilities are
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in place and written confirmation has been secured from the
project engineer for the City of Chanhassen. Upon vote, the
motion carried. I
H. MDNR Chapter 105 Work in Protected Waters Permit; gravel path
construction, Hales property; 7946 Island Road: Eden Prairie.
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The Engineer reviewed the request by the property owner to
improve the secure access to the navigable portions of
Mitchell Lake. Following discussion of the impact of placing
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a gravel strip on the lake bed, and the precedent that might
be created during this period of drought, it was moved by
Peterson, seconded by Scribner, that action on the matter be
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tabled, and that the property owner be requested to supply
data to justify the need for the placement of a gravel path on
the bed of Mitchell Lake, including the feasibility of the 11 project and its ability to provide the result sought by the
property owner . Upon vote, the motion carried.
I . MDNR Chapter 105 Work in Protected Waters Permit; Raise the I
normal elevation of Mitchell Lake: Eden Prairie.
The Engineer reported on the request by the City to raise the
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level of Mitchell Lake in conjunction with the Minnesota
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Project. They discussed the studies and water level
11 alternatives . Following discussion, it was moved by Cardinal,
seconded by Scribner, that action on the establishment of the
outlet elevation of Mitchell Lake be deferred pending
' completion of additional investigations by the City. Upon
vote, the motion carried.
J. Permit #90-11 and MDNR Chapter 105 Work in Protected Waters
' Permit; T.H. 5 Improvements from County Road 4 to
Hennepin-Carver County line: Eden Prairie.
' The Engineer reported on the plans and the fact that the
roadway improvement involved the establishment of the
elevation of Mitchell Lake. Following discussion, it was
' moved by Cardinal, seconded by Scribner, to continue action on
the matter, pending receipt of data from the Department of
Transportation and the City of Eden Prairie and to require the
City and Department of Transportation to coordinate their
project plans . Upon vote, the motion carried.
Treasurer ' s Report
' The Treasurer submitted his report, a copy of which is
attached and made a part of the minutes by reference. The
' Treasurer noted that on the first page of the report under
Receipts for December, the word interest is incorrect and it
should be shown as a receipt from Hennepin County in the amount of
$3,270.26 . Following review, it was moved by Cardinal, seconded
' by Scribner, that the report be approved and the bills be paid.
Upon vote, the motion carried.
' Lake Riley Chain of Lakes Project
The Engineer and Attorney discussed the report to the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency outlining the work to complete the Project Work
Plan. They reported that confirmation had not been received from
those agencies . The Chairman asked that a final report be made at
' the next meeting so that a decision could be made as to further
investment of funds . The Attorney reported that, at that time,
final statements for the shares of the project cost to date to be
' paid by the City of Chanhassen and the City of Eden Prairie would
be determined and billing statements sent.
Engineer 's Report
' The Engineer discussed the commemorative plaque to dedicate
completion of the Eden Prairie Chain of Lakes Project. Following
' discussion it was moved by Scribner, seconded by Cardinal that the
Engineer submit a layout for review by the Managers. Upon vote,
the notion carried.
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The Engineer reported that two projects had been submitted for IL
preliminary review: the Cedar Lake Estates and Round Lake View
Development.
The Engineer reported that the projects not requiring permits
had been reviewed and comments submitted to the property owners of
small residential developments . ,
Status of Construction Projects
The Engineer reported on the Empac Building final site and
grading and noted the need for restoration of erosion control
facilities at Lake Drive and County Road 17 in the City of
Chanhassen. ,
Lake Lucy Property Owners Project Proposal
Mr. Eric Rifkin, Co-chair of the Lake Lucy Property Owner ' s
Association, and Mr. Delman R. Hogan, a biologist retained by the
Homeowner ' s Association, presented an overview of the Homeowner ' s
investigation of the condition of Lake Lucy. They discussed
programs to improve water chemistry, reduce nutrients, improve the
fishery, and generally improve the lake for boating, fishing and
recreational uses .
Mr. Hogan, on behalf of the Association, outlined the results
of his investigation and discussed the need for a continuous
aeration program to provide the water quality improvements sought
by the Homeowners . The preliminary estimated costs discussed by
Mr. Rifkin and Mr. Hogan indicated potential costs to carry out
the program of up to $150, 000 over a 5 year period and annual
costs thereafter . Other members of the Lake Lucy Homeowner ' s
Association were in attendance.
There followed a discussion concerning the alternatives being '
explored by the Homeowner ' s Association. The attorney reported on
his conversations with Mr. Rifkin regarding Watershed Act
procedures . He outlined the suggestion to work through the City
of Chanhassen, and reviewed the problems of public funding of
private improvement projects and the procedures for special
assessments to benefited properties . Following questions and
comments the Managers thanked the Homeowner ' s for their
presentation and stated that they would await receipt of
additional information. I
Strategic Planning Special Meeting
Manager Peterson reviewed the arrangements with the University 1
of Minnesota professor for a goal setting and strategic planning
seminar set for Saturday, March 10, 1990, at 8:30 a .m. , in the
offices of the Engineer, 7803 Glenroy Road, Bloomington, Minnesota . 1
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State Watershed District Association Annual Summer Meeting
The Chairman noted the need to establish the dates for the
annual summer meeting, and directed the staff to outline a meeting
program.
Earth Week Activities
' Manager Peterson reported on the arrangements to commemorate
Earth Week and the request by the City of Eden Prairie that the
District assist in financing a booth and presenting information on
' natural resource issues. Following discussion, it was moved by
Cardinal, seconded by Scribner to authorize the participation by
the Watershed District with the City of Eden Prairie in the Earth
' Week activities .
Purgatory Creek Clean-Up Project
Manager Peterson reported on a request to assist, as part of
Earth Week activities, in a cooperative City of Eden Prairie Creek
clean-up program. Following discussion, it was moved by Cardinal ,
' seconded by Peterson, to authorize participation and to request
the Attorney to check on insurance coverage when details of the
clean-up project are available.
' Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it
' was moved by Cardinal, seconded by Peterson, that the meeting be
adjourned. Upon vote, the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Scribner
Acting Secretary
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