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1. RPBC Watershed District – presentation MEMORANDUM CITYOF TO: Kate Aanenson, Community Development Director CHANHASSEN FROM: Terry Jeffery, Water Resources Coordinator 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen,MN 55317 RE: Presentation by Claire Bleser, PhD. Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District Administrator Watershed District 101 and City/District Collaboration Administration Phone:952.227.1100 DATE: October 4, 2016 Fax:952.227.1110 Building Inspections Phone:952.227.1180 It is well known that land management decisions impact water quality. As decision Fax:952.227.1190 makers for this community,planning commissioners are charged with balancing this simple fact with the myriad of other interests pertaining to land Engineering development. Understanding this, legislation was passed to allow for the creation of Phone:952.227.1160 Fax:952.227.1170 watershed districts and watershed management organizations. But what is their role in protecting our water resources? How can they help cities plan for future Finance development while protecting our lakes and streams for the enjoyment of all people? Phone:952.227.1140 Fax:952.227.1110 Doctor Bleser will present to you the basics of what a watershed district is and does. She will also discuss their latest plan update and how the City and the Park&Recreation Phone:952.227.1120 Watershed District can align our plans to continue to provide opportunity for Fax:952.227.1110 partnerships that protect and restore our water resources. Commissioners will also hear about areas where the District and the City have collaborated as well as how the Recreation Center District and the City are trying to simplify and streamline applications, plan reviews, 2310 Coulter Boulevard long term operations and maintenance, and financial securities. Phone:952.227.1400 Fax:952.227.1404 Planning& Natural Resources Phone:952.227.1130 Fax:952.227.1110 Public Works 7901 Park Place Phone:952.227.1300 Fax:952.227.1310 Senior Center Phone:952.227.1125 Fax:952.227.1110 Website www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us Chanhassen is a Community for Life-Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow