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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes June 15, 1995 Page 8 In response to Weaver's question, Schultz explained funding for reconstruction of the dam 25 years ago was received from the City of Anoka, Anoka County and the D1VR. Jankowski questioned whether there could be issues other than the dam, such as the depth fluctuation of the pool and/or environmental issues. Schultz noted the City of Anoka has addressed those types of issues, but they aze not the WMO's problem. Jankowski questioned the cost funding for replacing the boazds. Schultz concurred and asked whether Ramsey should also share in the yeazly maintenance. Jankowski asked if it would be fair for that type of contnbution to be based on a formula using 42% of the City's evaluation. Schultz suggested the assessment azea along the Rum River which is attributable to the dam be defined, such as a certain number of feet from the River, or the azea within the Rum River Corridor, etc. Jankowski stated this is why he is more comfortable with a negotiated settlement. Schultz reported that the majority of calls concerning timing for placement of the boazds and pool level comes from Ramsey residents. Jankowski stated he is not implying Ramsey does not benefit from the dam, but the issue is how to equitably distribute the costs. Schultz stated if this is the issue, then it should be dealt with separately as an addendum to the JPA. Weaver noted when the JPA was first developed by the LRRWMO, the dam was a point of specific discussion and the agreement at that time was to leave it out of the JPA. He believed it was appropriate to include the dam as a specific source of agreement for use in the future when a project does come up, perhaps as an addendum. Weaver supported Pearson's recommendation and proceeding, and to identifying the dam issue as a sepazate source of agreement. Jankowski suggested the dam be addressed within the Management Plan. Lobermeier explained this was identified as a potential project in the original Plan but no strategy is included on how it would be done or funded. He indicated it may be better to have a sepazate strategy in the Plan. Jankowski stated it maybe several years before the cities have to do anything with the dam, but he felt it was appropriate to address it in the Plan. Schultz estimated it cost about $20,000 for a complete inspection of the dam and reviewed the findings of the last inspection and repairs that may need to be made in the near future. He advised Anoka's 1997 budget and 5 yeaz Capital Improvement Plan includes $50,000 but staff has not looked into funding sources. He pointed out that all of Anoka County uses this River so he expects they will be asked to contribute.