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k, 8/19/87 Page 2 CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATIONS (Cont.) insurance coverage. Motion was made by Mr. Weaver, seconded by Mr. Raatikka, to request legal counsel to advise the Board as to the need or advisability of hav- ing liability insurance to cover errors or omissions of the Board. All voted yes. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Dean Skallman, Consulting Engineer, reported that work is progressing on the Water Management Plan. The December 23, 1986, draft update was reviewed. Mr. Skallman stated that information was taken from the six cities' Water Management Plans, which has received approval from the Metropolitan Council. Having concurred that the respective City Councils should review and comment on the December 23 draft of the Lower Rum River Watershed Manage- ment Plan, the next meeting of the WMO was set for September 23, 1987, to allow for same. Motion was made by Mr. Weaver, seconded by Mr. Raatikka, to accept the report from the engineering consultant and request the review and comment of this document by the respective city councils. All voted yes. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Weaver reported that the City of Anoka has had the structure of the Rum River Dam analyzed and has found a need for approximately $3$0,000 to $360,000 worth of immediate repair. While discussing the dam's impact on neighboring communities, Chairman Schrantz suggested there be the pos- sibility of some type of Watershed Management Organization involvement, possibly as applicant, along with the City of Anoka, for grants. It was further suggested that other Watershed Management Organizations be con- tacted for their support, those along the Upper Rum River. Mr. Raatikka recommended that the City of Anoka submit a report to the WMO. Motion was made by Mr. Weaver, seconded by Mr. Raatikka, that the Barr Engineering firm investigate possible grants or avenues of financing for the Rum River Dam project. All voted yes. Motion carried. Acting Public Works Director for the City of Anoka, Ray Schultz, was invited to attend the September WMO meeting for further discussion. There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. Raatikka, seconded by Mr. Weaver, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m. Mava Mikkonen, Secretary