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I I I I I I I ! I I I SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT Meeting Minutes Thursday, December 2, 1982 PRESENT: Bill Ottensamnn, Coon Rapids; Carol Carlson, Champlin; Sy Knapp, Brooklyn Center; Bob Johnson, Anoka; Neil Johnson, Brooklyn Park; Pete Raatikka, Ramsey; Fred Salsbury, Columbia Heights; John Flora, Fridley; Jerry Mortenson, Blaine; Joseph Anderlik, Spring Lake Park; Gerry Butcher, Maple Grove; Eugene Hakanson, Osseo The group reviewed the proposed boundaries of the Upper Mississippi River Drainage District as proposed by the Metropolitan Council. One of the suggestions was that, in the formation of a district, the Upper Mississippi be split into two districts separated by the River. Mr. Ottensmann pointed out that under Subdivision 2, if the Watershed Management Organization is not estqblished by December 31, 1983, the County must petition for .the establish- ment of a watershed district under Chapter 112 provided however, "that the district so created shall not cross a primary river" It would, therefore, seem that it would be possible to create two districts out of the proposed Upper Mississippi District. Jerry Butcher of Maple Grove stated that they are proceeding to combine part of the Crow River District with the Elm Creek District. Sy Knapp of Brooklyn Center felt that expanding existing drainage districts was a viable alternative. M~. Fred Salsbury of Columbia Heights felt his community would not be receptive to enlargement of existing drainage districts. Mr. Ottensmann stated he felt that Coon Rapids likewise would not be receptive to expansion of the Coon Creek Watershed District. Mr. Flora of Fridley pointed out some of the problems which might result from multiple drainage districts. The group discussed the possibility of an umbrella organization with smaller suborganizations for each subdistrict. There was a general agreement that districts created should be split by the Miss-issippi River. The group further felt that the cities should proceed expeditiously in creation of watershed management organizations. It was agreed to meet again on December 9, 1982, and invite representatives of the Water Resources Board, the Metropolitan Council, and Mr. Vern Peterson of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. The group then briefly discussed the authority of the various persons present to represent their communities. Most of the representatives indicated that they were keeping thier Managers and Councils informed of the proceedings and felt at this time the ' present group was best qualified to deal with the problems.