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9/23/87 Page 2 Chairman Schrantz reported that the new Water Soil Resources Board will take affect October 1, 1987. The commission concurred that they should receive information from the Department of Natural Resources and the State prior to meetings. Chairman Schrantz presented a letter received regarding proposed grading work to be done along Round Lake shoreline #2 -89. NEW BUSINESS Acting Public Works Director for the City of Anoka, Ray Schultz, presented the commission with information on the Preliminary Report on the Rum River Dam, as completed by Barr Engineering. While there are funds available through the DNR and other sources for the repair of the dam, there is no funding available for the much needed repair of the retaining wall portion of the project. While discussing what the Watershed could do to assist in various applications, Mr. Skallman stated that the more people supporting a project the better the chance for extra funds.' He went on to say that the DNR may be willing to contribute up to 50 per cent matching funds for the dam and cress gates. Mr. Skallman added that with the Metro Councilts interest in recreational things, they may consider assisting with cress gates as pool access to the Rum River Park. Also, the left retaining wall has a trail on top of that. Maintenance may be of interest to them. However, Mr. Skallman stated that application for funding must come from the county. Commission members concurred that Mr. Torkelson with the Countyts Parks Department as well as the County Commissioners be contacted. Chairman Schrantz added that he felt the Watershed could add their sup- port also. Mr. Skallman agreed to assist with the contact letter to these various individuals. Councilman Weaver requested that these let- ters be written as soon as possible, and that he be sent a copy. Mr. Skallman stated that he would find out from the DNR the proper man- ner in which to initiate action. When discussing the possibility of the Watershed assisting financially, Mr. Pearson stated that there may be a question whether the watershed has a policy as such among the communities. (Mr. Raatikka arrived - 9:00 a.m.) Motion was made by Mr. Weaver, seconded by Mr. Mathisen, to approve a resolution authorizing the chairman and secretary to join in application for grant funds or other funds which may benefit the improvements and maintenance of the dam, giving them the authority to act on behalf of the Watershed Management Organization. All voted yes. Motion carried. Chairman Schrantz pointed out that the Rum River Dam was once a part of the WMO agreement, but was taken out.