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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes June 19, 1991 Page 4 Schrantz queried the status of the phasing out of the Anoka Treatment Plant, referencing a May 10, 1991, letter he received at Andover, not as part of LRRWMO information. Schultz reported the City of Anoka allows the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission to use Anoka land. The city has nothing further to do with the operation. A May 23, 1991, letter from Dick Osgood, Limnologist/Emriron- mental Planner, Metropolitan Council, was noted. Said letter referenced the Metropolitan Council's proposal to begin a citizen - assisted lake monitoring program in 1992. Recording Secretary Mikkonen reported she noted the similarity between this proposed activity and that proposed by the Anoka County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), with which the LRRWMO is participating at a total cost of $675.00 for moni- toring three lakes, with an additional $35.00 cost per lake approved for Seechi Disc monitoring. Upon receipt of Mr. Osgood's letter, Mikkonen contacted Pat Rudolph, Anoka County SWCD, requesting her observation of the Metropolitan Council proposal. Ms. Rudolph indicated while it seems the Metropolitan Council's monitoring may be more detailed, the Anoka County SWCD program will provide much of the needed information. She reportedly stated while it would be a good program, it will also be costly, at $1,000.00 per lake. It is a judgement call for the LRRWMO members. Mikkonen added Ms. Rudolph informed her of the three lakes being monitored for the LRRWMO by the SWCD, Sunfish Lake will receive extensive monitoring because of the Waste Management Landfill project. She stated it is doubtful Lake Itasca can be monitored by Seechi Disc in that it is severely weed choked and dangerous for anyone to attempt to gain access to the deeper parts of the lake due to the perimeter weeds. Liability insurance for the SWCD will be extremely costly also. Lake Itasca is also very low due to the previous drought years. The remaining lake to be monitored, Rodgers Lake, will most likely be monitored as proposed. Seechi Disc monitoring - activities will be billed at a - later - date'when more information on resident participation is available. Erickson suggested writing the Metropolitan Council informing them of our involvement with the Anoka County SWCD monitor - ing/Seechi Disc program. Weaver requested Pat Rudolph first be asked to provide a written comment by the July meeting on whether her agency can provide the same service as the Metropolitan Council is offering. Erickson advised members these types of situations must be kept in mind when the budget is again up for consideration. Weaver indicated $1,000.00 per lake is excessive.