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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes January 25, 1996 Page 4 The LRRWMO reviewed the action and irnplementation plans, funding summaries, and discussed some of the costs included. Haas noted there has not been a lot. of contactwith the general public_and suggested the LRRWMO's agenda be published in the newspaper each month to provide better notification. • Lobermeier noted the funding summary indicates what types of funds or grants would be expected or needed to complete that project. Schultz and Ferguson expressed concern with including projects, and thus being held liable by other agencies (Met Council) if the projects are not completed due to lack of funding. Lobermeier suggested he explore with BWSR the significance of including the CIP in the Plan Update, especially since the LRRWMO is not a taxing agency. Lobermeier stated he will ask whether the caveat of receiving outside funding can be attached in the text portion so if outside funding is not received, the project is not completed. Haas pointed out most CIP's are conducted by individual cities, except, perhaps, fora • project involving the Rum River dam. Schultz concurred and noted the estimate to inspect the dam. Ferguson advised that the Six Cities WMO funding calculations took quite a long time to determine and questioned whether it can be completed for the LRRWMO prior to the November 22, 1996 open house. Lobermeier agreed it will take review time outside of the meeting. -Consensus-was.reached.to not.include.dollar figures.atahis point to allow:for tlrrtherreview- and consideration. It was noted that the Plan which will be distributed to local libraries for public review and presented at the open house will be a draft plan, not a completed document. Lobermeier reviewed the action plan related to the Rum River dam. Schultz noted Anoka spends a considerable amount to maintain the dam and is currently seeking proposals to inspect the dam and include 33 inch flashboards which is estimated to cost $20,000. However, Anoka will probably explore funding options which may include the LRRWMO, Anoka County, etc. Lobermeier agreed this issue will need to be fully debated and resolved since the dam is of significance to groups outside of Anoka. Ferguson concurred. Haas agreed that both Ramsey and Andover benefit from the dam. • Lobermeier noted that the dam is the defining issue in the LRRWMO, and the other issues are really minor. He asked if the dam should be included in the Plan.