Minutes - Council Work Session - 08/23/2016

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City Administrator Ulrich stated that after this project has been completed and the cost to repair those sprinkler heads is known he would like have the item reviewed by the Public Works Committee. Councilmember Kuzma stated that he would like to be a part of the Public Works discussion. He referenced the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization (LRRWMO), providing background information on the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) and the decision the City made to sign that based on Anoka taking ownership of the dam. He stated that part of the Third Generation Plan included an item on the Anoka dam and BWSR wants to see that item addressed further in the Plan. He stated that at the last meeting of the LRRWMO there was discussion regarding whether to authorize Barr Engineering to complete an analysis on the dam. He explained that Anoka is stating that they included the dam analysis as a structural analysis only and did not want to see the water quality elements addressed. He explained that the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is requiring the water quality elements in the analysis as well. He stated that before he makes a decision on moving forward with the analysis he would like the input of the Council. He noted that the Chair of the LRRWMO requested to have a meeting with BWSR staff and the City Managers but BWSR has refused a second meeting. City Engineer Westby stated that the control plan mentioned by Anoka was stated by Anoka to be only structural but BWSR has stated that they would like water quality elements included as well. He stated that the cost of the analysis from Barr Engineering would be $14,800. He explained that Anoka's position on the dam is that if the analysis comes back with water quality elements that should be shared by the LRRWMO and Anoka would solely be responsible for structural elements. City Administrator Ulrich stated that the liability is not known until the analysis is done and stated that it should also be clarified that Anoka would be willing to fund the costs not associated with water quality. He stated that perhaps additional clarification should be made with the City of Anoka. Mayor Strommen returned to the meeting. City Administrator Ulrich asked if a decision would need to be made at the next meeting. Councilmember Kuzma stated that the decision will be made at the September meeting. City Administrator Ulrich stated that at the meeting he attended with BWSR they stated that even if water quality elements are identified in the analysis that does not necessarily mean that the LRRWMO would have to pursue those items. He noted that additional funds may be available through grants for those items. He suggested that City staff from each of the three cities meet to discuss this item further. He noted that the Council could also request a representative from BWSR come to speak to the Council to provide them with additional clarification. He confirmed that the meeting between city staff could occur before the September LRRWMO meeting. City Council Work Session / August 23, 2016 Page 5 of 6