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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes November 16, 1988 Page 2 Motion was made by Mr. Raatikka, seconded by Chairman Schrantz, to approve payment of Anoka invoice #13829 as presented. All voted yes. Motion carried. w REPORT OF OFFICERS None. NEW BUSINESS The Commission was in receipt of an 11 -8 -88 letter from John O'Donnell, owner of the Maple Lodge Motel, 5800 N.W.,Highway 10, Anoka, requesting their review and comments on his proposed project which calls for the demolition of his present motel and construction of a new 35 unit motel. City of Anoka Public Works Director Ray Schultz explained that Mr. O'Donnell's plat calls for the storm sewer to run directly into the backwater to the Mississippi River. Mr. Schultz reported discussing the issue with LRRWMO Consulting Engineer Skallman who said there would be no need for intervention because of the small -sized parking lot proposed in the project. The com- mission reviewed the proposed plat. Skallman informed Schultz that a deten- tion pond would not be necessary because of the small size of the project. Mathisen referred to the Water Management Plan in relation to Mr. O'Donnell's project. He felt that the plan is too restrictive for all sites, and feared there would end up being detention ponds scattered everywhere due to these small sites. Mr. O'Donnell stated that he contacted the DNR 2 years ago prior to the start of his project and was reportedly told that if the City of Anoka ap- proves the project, the DNR would have no problem with it. Chairman Schrantz felt that the LRRWMO Engineering Consultant should review the project and make recommendation to the board. Following much discussion, Mr. O'Donnell was informed that he must go through the DNR and follow a point source permit process in order for him tc discharge into the river. Mr. O'Donnell's engineer, Mau Morgan, with the James Hill Engineering firm, should be contacted by Mr. O'Donnell and directed to take the proper steps necessary. This WMO will again address the application during the review process. Mr. O'Donnell reported that he is on a very strict time schedule and will run into serious financial difficulties if the project doesn't begin next month. Raatikka and Weaver felt that Mr. O'Donnell should deter- mine himself whether or not he should proceed with the construction por- tion of the project while the drainage issue is being reviewed. Mathisen concurred, stating that Mr. O'Donnell may be required to put in a skimmer, but it shouldn't, in all likelihood, hold up the project. ' No action necessary at this point.