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City Planner Anderson responded he did plan to have it in place by Happy Days for that reason. He said it would be a great opportunity to get feedback on this, and anything else. Councilmember LeTourneau stated if there is a lot of confusion over it, the Board can discuss at a future meeting. If people seem to understand it, then we can move forward in discussion this chapter of the Comp Plan. Board Member Bentz inquired if dates had been set up for the discussion of the Comp Plan. City Planner Anderson replied there are no public dates set will likely not move forward until 2016. The Comp Plan; Our discussions are ahead of the game. yet. Some of the other chapters ate is not actually due until 2018. 5.02: Discuss Erosion Concerns Along Both Rivers and Consider Potential Prevention/Mitigation Resources City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He noted both the Rum :and the Mississippi Rivers are considered waters of the state. He explained any work conducted blow the Ordinary High Water elevation would require the involvement of the DNR. Any work above the Ordinary High Water elevation will require involvement of the state. He said staff is looking for a motion or direction to reach out to the Conservation District to get a better sense of what is needed. Board Member Bentz questioned why the previous inventory was stopped at Ramsey's eastern border. City Planner Anderson replied it was dependent on the pool that is created above the dam. The purpose of that study was to assess the condition of the recreational pool of the dam, and that geographically ended before Ramsey. Board Me °` ber Bentz asked if the Army Corps of Engineers could do the work. City Planner Anderson responded they could do the work, depending on their staff and the funds available to them. He said that is another entity or agency to reach out to, or bring into the conversation. Councilmember LeTourneau clarified the discussion is not about spending any money yet. It is to discuss the choices available. City Planner Anderson confirmed this discussion is not to authorize anything. Board Member Valentine thanked City Planner Anderson for putting the information together to begin a discussion on possible remedies. This discussion is a great need. He also mentioned he just learned about Minnesota Erosion Control Association. He said it seems to be more involved in stormwater management. City Planner Anderson responded he is aware of this agency. While they do work with stormwater, he said they could be a source of funding. Environmental Policy Board / August 17, 2015 Page 4 of 11