Agenda - Council Work Session - 07/10/2012

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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes June 21, 2012 Page 4 Obermeyer explained that surety is necessary to ensure that if a project is not completed correctly, those funds could be used to complete the project rather than having to use public dollars to complete a private project. Haas confirmed that the cities could require a line item in the development contract that would function as surety. Obermeyer agrees that the municipalities could collect that amount in the development contract, rather than having the LRRWMO collect and hold those funds. Himmer agreed that surety should remain at the city level. He preferred that letters of credit be used rather than performance bonds, as it would be easier to collect on a letter of credit. Obermeyer agreed that the cities could adjust the idea to fit with their process but believed that the WMO funds should remain separate in the case that the funds need to be drawn upon. The Board discussed whether all the cities should have the same calculations, or whether each City could continue with their existing amounts. Obermeyer noted that the information was simply given to review at this point and for each member city to determine the best method for moving forward. He suggested that each city review the information and continue the discussion at the next meeting. He referenced the stormwater impact fund item and briefly reviewed some ideas, noting he would provide the Board with additional information on that item and the volume banking item in the next few days. Haas moved on to the stormwater maintenance template that had been drafted. Himmer explained the process that is followed in the City of Ramsey. Obermeyer noted a statement could be included that would specify the maintenance responsibility. Haas confirmed that the maintenance statement could be added as a condition from Barr Engineering when the review of a permit is done. He stated he would ask LeFevere to draft the document into a template that could be reviewed at the next meeting. Lee reviewed the item regarding the Reconstruction/Development of a Control Plan for the Rum River Dam. He stated that there is a plan developed for the Coon Rapids Dam to act as an invasive species barrier but believed that the Anoka Dam should also be modified to act in the same manner in the case that the Asian Carp do move past the Coon Rapids Dam. He stated that staff is working with Stanley Group, which completed the study on the Coon Rapids Dam, to review the Anoka Dam in the same manner. He noted that the Stanley Group is in the study process at this time, and staff has also spoken with the State representatives to the possibility of