Board of Managers meetings

RPBCWD will conduct its December 11, 2024, regular meeting at 18681 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen, Hennepin County, MN beginning at 7 p.m. The Board will host a special Workshop at 6:00 p.m. prior to the start of the regular meeting. Members of the public may participate in person or remotely by accessing the Virtual Meeting with the following link:

Presentation on proposed 2025 Grant program

1.

Estimated Time

7:00 pm

Call to Order Regular Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Approval of Agenda

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and Approval of Minutes

a. Approve minutes of the October 2, 2024, workshop of the Board of Managers.

b. Approve minutes of the November 6, 2024, workshop of the Board of Managers.

c. Approve minutes of the November 6, 2024, regular meeting of the Board of Managers. 

Reports - all reports will be received in one resolution after the presentation of all reports has been given.

a. Receive Citizen Advisory Committee report.

b. Receive November 27, 2024 Personnel Committee Meeting Report

c. Receive November Staff Report.

d. Receive November Administrator's Report.

e. Receive November Engineer's Report.

f. Receive November Regulatory Report.

g. Confirm Board representative for December 16, 2024, meeting of the CAC. 

Action

Receive reports

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during the member reports.

a. Adopt Resolution 24-065 to approve the following items on the consent agenda.

• Approve pay application #1 for Lotus Lake Alum application.
• Approve pay application #8 for the Pioneer Trail Wetland 2024 maintenance.
• Approve pay application #8 for the Rice Marsh Lake 12A Water Quality project.
• Approve permit #2024-049 for Leona Road Redevelopment as presented in the recommended board action section of the permit review report. 
• Approve permit #2024-086 for Eden Prairie Police Station Improvements as presented in the recommended Board action section of the permit review report.
• Approve permit #2024-091 as presented in the recommended board action section of the permit review report. 

Action

Adoption of Resolution 24-065 Approving Items on Consent

New Business

a. Items removed from Consent Agenda.

b. Adopt Resolution 24-066 accepting the November Treasurer's Report and approving the payment of bills.

c. Provide opportunity for comment and adopt Resolution 24-067 confirming final budget and levy for 2025.

• Simplified Budget

d. Consider adoption of Resolution 24-068 appointing of members to the Citizens' Advisory Committee for terms beginning January 1, 2025.

e. Adopt Resolution 24-069 approving the cooperative agreement between RPBCWD and the City of Chanhassen and authorizing the President to sign the agreement.

f. Adopt Resolution 24-070 authorizing solicitation of bids for the Upper Riley Creek Ecological Enhancement Project and authorizing the President to sign the agreement.

g. Adopt Resolution 24-071 setting the 2025 calendar for the meetings of the RPBCWD Board of Managers. 

h. Adopt Resolution 24-072 adopting the revised Governance Manual.

• Governance Manual Edit Markups
• Governance Manual Proposed Edits- Clean

i. Adopt Resolution 24-073 establishing vendors that may be paid via Automated Clearing House (ACH).

j. Consider extension of the review period for permit #2024-078 Avienda Regional Stormwater Management

k. Authorize amendement to Task Order 036B for Barr Engineering to conduct a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment. 

Action

Adoption of Resolutions

Discussion Items

a. Update LAK v. RPBCWD and Terrance Jeffery (the board may go into closed session).

b. Update LAK v. Hennepin County, Carver County, RPBCWD, et al (the board may go into closed session). 

Manager Reports

Upcoming Board Topics

a. December 19th (12 pm-3 pm)- Strategic Planning Workshop

b. Notice of intent to modify 10-year plan

Upcoming Events

a. February 19-20, 2025- MNWa Legislative Event

b. June 24-26, 2025- MNWa Summer Tour in Roseau

Action

RPBCWD will conduct its November 6, 2024, regular meeting at 18681 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen, Hennepin County, MN beginning at 7 p.m. The Board will host a special Workshop at 5:00 p.m. prior to the start of the regular meeting. Members of the public may participate in person or remotely by accessing the Virtual Meeting with the following link:

Special Workshop: Governance and Strategic Planning

• Governance Manual Proposed Edits
• Table of Contents for Location of 10-17-2024 Workshop cross-referenced with 2017 Governance Manual
• Debrief 10/17 Discussion

1.

Estimated Time

7:00 pm

Call to Order Regular Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Approval of Agenda

a. Limit discussion to 10 minutes per manager per item w/ 2 minute rebuttal.

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Guest Presentation

Bluff Creek Flood Storage and Promiscuous Dump Site, Heather Lau, P.E., Barr Engineering

Reading and Approval of Minutes

a. Approve minutes of the October 2, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Managers.

b. Approve minutes of the October 17, 2024, Board of Managers Workshop. 

Reports - all reports will be received in one resolution after the presentation of all reports has been given.

a. Receive Citizen Advisory Committee Report.

b. Receive October Staff Report.

c. Receive October Administrator's Report.

d. Receive October Engineer's Report.

e. Confirm Board representative for November 18, 2024, meeting of the CAC.

Action

Receive reports

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during the member reports.

a. Adopt Resolution 24-064 to approve the following items on the consent agenda.

• Approve permit 2024-072 CenterPoint Energy-Stodola Rd waterbody crossing as presented in the recommended board action section of permit report.
• Approve permit 2024-077 BIOLYPH Parking Expansion as presented in the recommended board action section of permit report.

Action

Adoption of Resolution 24-064 Approving Items on Consent

New Business

a. Items removed from Consent Agenda.

b. Accept October Treasurer's Report and payment of the bills.

c. Approve reinstatement of permit 2022-068 Kiwatchi Development as presented in the recommended board action section of permit report.

Action

Adoption of Resolutions

Discussion Items

a. Duck Lake Outlet Modification - Draft Technical Memorandum

b. MNWa Resolutions Discussion

c. Update LAK v. RPBCWD and Terrance Jeffery (the board may go into closed session).

d. Update LAK v. Hennepin County, Carver County, RPBCWD, et al (the board may go into closed session). 

Manager Reports

Upcoming Board Topics

a. December 11th - Set final levy

b. December 11th - Adopt meeting schedule for 2025 calendar year

c. December 12th, 12-3 pm - Strategic Planning Workshop

d. Notice of intent to modify 10-year plan

Upcoming Events

a. November 28th-29th Office Closed for Thanksgiving

b. December 3rd- Government Affairs Conversation at Annual Conference (6:30 pm)

c. December 4th-6th Annual Conference

d. December 11th - Regular Meeting of the BOM

e. December 19th - Mission, Vision, and Values Workshop

Action

RPBCWD will conduct its October 17, 2024, Board workshop at 18681 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen, Hennepin County, MN beginning at 4 p.m. Members of the public may participate in person or remotely by accessing the Virtual Meeting with the following link:

4:00 pm Call to Order Board of Managers workshop

Discussion of Existing Goals, Organizational Structure, and District History as the Foundational Basis for the next Ten-year Planning Process

• Current 10-year Plan
• Presentation
• Overview of Robert's Rules of Order

RPBCWD will conduct its October 2, 2024, regular meeting at 18681 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen, Hennepin County, MN beginning at 7 p.m. The Board will host a special Workshop at 5:00 p.m. prior to the start of the regular meeting. Members of the public may participate in person or remotely by accessing the Virtual Meeting with the following link:

Special Workshop: Governance and Strategic Planning

• Committee Proposed Revisions to Governance Manual
• Governance Manual Presentation

-Manager Crafton's Report on Governance/Partnerships

1.

Estimated Time

7:00 pm

Call to Order Regular Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Approval of Agenda

a. Limit discussion to 10 minutes per manager per item w/ 2 minute rebuttal.

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and Approval of Minutes

a. Approve minutes of the September 11, 2024, regular meeting of the Board of Managers. 

Reports - all reports will be received in one resolution after the presentation of all reports has been given.

a. Adopt Resolution 24-061 receiving the reports.

• Receive Citizen Advisory Committee Report.
• Receive September Staff Report.
• Receive September Administrator's Report.
• Receive September Engineer's Report.
• Receive September Regulatory Report.

b. Confirm Board representative for October 21, 2024, meeting of the CAC.

Action

Receive reports through adoption of Resolution 2024-061 after reports are given

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during the member reports.

a. Adopt Resolution 24-062 to approve the following items on the consent agenda.

• Approve permit 2023-059 Three Oaks Development as presented in the recommended board action section of the permit report.
• Approve permit 2024-064 CenterPoint Energy-Xcel Service Center as presented in the recommended board action section of the permit report. 

Action

Adoption of Resolution 24-062 Approving Items on Consent

New Business

a. Items removed from Consent Agenda.

b. Accept September Treasurer's Report.

c. Approve payment of the bills.

d. Adopt Resolution 24-063 approving Barr Task Orders for Lake Lucy, Ann, and Susan watershed and lake diagnostic study and management plans (TO 047), shoreline and vegetation management (TO 048), and fisheries management (TO 049), and Red Rock and Mitchell Lakes watershed and lake diagnostic study and management plans (TO 050).

Action

Adoption of Resolutions

Discussion Items

a. Discuss terms of cooperative agreement with the City of Chanhassen for the replacement of the culvert at Galpin Road with a box culvert with naturalized bottom.

b. Discuss terms of cooperative agreement with the City of Chanhassen for the Upper Riley Creek Restoration and Ecological Enhancement project including the proposed Decant Facility. 

c. Update LAK v. RPBCWD and Terrance Jeffery (the board may go into closed session).

d. Update LAK v. Hennepin County, Carver County, RPBCWD, et al (the board may go into closed session). 

Manager Reports

Upcoming Board Topics

a. Board and Staff Retreat for Strategic Planning purposes: October 17 at 4 PM

Upcoming Events

a. Spring Rd tour

b. December 4th-6th Annual Conference

Action

RPBCWD will conduct its September 11, 2024, regular meeting at 18681 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen, Hennepin County, MN beginning at 7 p.m. Members of the public may participate in person or remotely by accessing the Virtual Meeting with the following link:

1.

Estimated Time

7:00 pm

Call to Order Regular Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Approval of Agenda

a. Limit discussion to 10 minutes per manager per item w/ 2 minute rebuttal.

Public Hearing on Proposed 2025 Budget and Levy

Anyone may address the Board regarding the proposed 2025 Budget and Levy. Please wait to be recognized by the President of the Board, state your name and full address clearly for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minures. There will be another opportunity to speak on the proposed budget and levy in December of 2024. 

Budget information can be found here.

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and Approval of Minutes

a. Approve minutes of the August 7, 2024, regular meeting of the Board of Managers.

b. Approve minutes of the August 7, 2024, workshop of the Board of Managers.

Reports - all reports will be received in one resolution after the presentation of all reports has been given.

• Receive Citizen Advisory Committee Report
• Receive Audit & Finance Committee Report
• Receive August Staff Report
• Receive August Engineer's Report
• Receive August Regulatory Report

a. Adopt Resolution 24-053 receiving the reports. 

b. Confirm Board representative for September 16, 2024, meeting of the CAC.

Action

Receive reports through adoption of Resolution 2024-053 after reports are given

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during the member reports.

a. Adopt Resolution 24-054 to approve the following items on the consent agenda. 

• Approve permit 2024-056 Hennepin County Regional RR Culvert lining as presented in the recommended board action section of permit report.
• Award Lotus Lake Alum treatment to Solitude and authorize administrator to enter into agreement with advice of counsel.
• Authorize administrator to register up to 2 CAC members for the annual conference.
• Authorize grant reimbursement to Minnesota Creekview Townhome Association of $11,444.03.
• Authorize grant reimbursement to The Preserve Association of $20,000. 

Action

Adoption of Resolution 24-054 Approving Items on Consent

New Business

a. Items removed from Consent Agenda.

b. Accept August Treasurer's Report.

c. Approve payment of the bills.

d. Adopt Resolution 24-055 adopting 2025 Budget and Levy authorizing the Administrator to submit to county auditors. 

e. Approve modification of Permit 2024-006 to bifurcate into 2024-006a and 2024-006b.

f. Adopt Resolution 24-056 approving Barr Task Order #39B for refinement of the North Lotus Lake Concept Plan and additional Stakeholder Engagement.

g. Adopt Resolution 24-057 authorizing administrator, with advice of counsel, to enter into an agreement with Landbridge Ecological for three years of maintenance on the restored prairie at St Hubert's School.

h. Adopt Resolution 24-058 authorizing the president or administrator to enter into a License with landowners along the Upper Riley Creek project area for purposes of access, construction, and maintenance.

i. Approve Resolution 24-059 setting Administrators delegated spending authority.

j. Authorize Resolution 24-060 designating two delegates and an alternate for the Minnesota Watersheds Annual Business meeting and authorizing the delegates to present resolutions. 

k. Approve Change Order for additional engineering services budget on Task Order #32B Upper Riley Creek Project.

Action

Adoption of Resolutions

Discussion Items

a. Discuss Task orders no. 47, 48, 49, and 50.

b. Update LAK v RPBCWD and Terrance Jeffery (the board may go into closed session)

c. Update LAK v Hennepin County, Carver County, RPBCWD et al (the board may go into closed session)

Member Reports

a. Manager Reports

b. Administrator Report

c. Legal Counsel Report

Upcoming Board Topics

a. October 2nd Board Workshop on EHAP at 5 PM.

b. Board and Staff Retreat for Strategic Planning purposes October 17 at 4 PM.

Upcoming Events

a. August 26th MN Watersheds Meeting

b. December 4th-6th Annual Conference

c. Date TBD Lower MN River Boat Tour of MN River

Action

RPBCWD will conduct its August 7, 2024, regular meeting at 18681 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen, Hennepin County, MN beginning at 7 p.m. The Board will host a special Workshop at 5:00 p.m. prior to the start of the regular meeting. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §13D.021, subdivision 1, and a declaration by the Board President, this meeting is to be held in person and public while recognizing that a Manager may, based on advice from a healthcare professional, have a legitimate reason for not attending a meeting in a public place in person, such as COVID-19 exposure or infection, and in such circumstances may participate in the meeting remotely. Members of the public may participate in person or remotely by accessing the Virtual Meeting with the following link:

1.

Estimated Time

7:00 pm

Call to Order Regular Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Approval of Agenda

a. Limit discussion to 10 minutes per manager per item w/ 2 minute rebuttal.

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and Approval of Minutes

a. Approve minutes of the July 10, 2024, regular meeting of the Board of Managers. 

b. Approve minutes of the July 18, 2024, workshop of the Board of Managers. 

Committee Reports - all reports will be received in one resolution after the presentation of all reports has been given.

a. Adopt Resolution 24-048 receiving the following reports. 

• Receive Personnel Committee Report
• Receive July Staff Report
• Receive July Engineer's Report
• Receive July Regulatory Report

b. Confirm Board representative for September 16, 2024, meeting of the CAC.

Action

Receive reports through adoption of Resolution 2024-048 after reports are given

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during the member reports.

a. Adopt Resolution 24-049 to approve consent agenda.

• Accept July Treasurer's Report.
• Approve payment of the bills.
• Authorize administrator to execute LMCIT waiver electing not to waive the monetary limits on tort liability.
• Authorize pay application #8 for Middle Riley Creek in the amount of $4,875. 
• Authorize the administrator to register Managers for the MN Water Resources Conference and authorizing the use of District funds for registration fees.

Action

Adoption of Resolution 24-049 Approving Items on Consent

New Business

a. Items removed from Consent Agenda.

b. Adopt Resolution 24-050 authorizing Administrator to enter into an agreement with Indentisys to install access controll and intrusion detection system.

c. Adopt Resolution 24-051 amending the District Organizational Chart. 

Action

Adoption of Resolutions

Discussion Items

a. 2025 Budget and Levy

b. Discussion of both of Larry Koch's pending lawsuits against RPBCWD, et al. (the Board may go into closed session to discuss). 

Member Reports

a. Manager Reports

b. Administrator Report

c. Legal Counsel Report

Upcoming Board Topics

a. Board and Staff Retreat for Strategic Planning purposes

b. Public Hearing on 2025 Budget and Levy

c. Adoption of 2025 Budget and Levy

Upcoming Events

a. August 26th MN Watersheds Meeting

b. December 4th-6th Annual Conference

Action

RPBCWD will conduct its July 18, 2024, Board workshop at 18681 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen, Hennepin County, MN beginning at 7 p.m. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §13D.021, subdivision 1, and a declaration by the Board President, this meeting is to be held in person and public while recognizing that a Manager may, based on advice from a healthcare professional, have a legitimate reason for not attending a meeting in a public place in person, such as COVID-19 exposure or infection, and in such circumstances may participate in the meeting remotely. Members of the public may participate in person or remotely by accessing the Virtual Meeting with the following link:

7:00 pm Call to Order Board of Managers Workshop

2.

Approval of the Agenda

Review 2025 Proposed Budget and Levy

• Presentation
• Simple Budget Outline

RPBCWD will conduct its July 10, 2024, regular meeting at 18681 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen, Hennepin County, MN beginning at 7 p.m. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §13D.021, subdivision 1, and a declaration by the Board President, this meeting is to be held in person and public while recognizing that a Manager may, based on advice from a healthcare professional, have a legitimate reason for not attending a meeting in a public place in person, such as COVID-19 exposure or infection, and in such circumstances may participate in the meeting remotely. Members of the public may participate in person or remotely by accessing the Virtual Meeting with the following link:

1.

Estimated Time

7:00 pm

Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Approval of Agenda

a. Limit discussion to 10 minutes per manager per item w/ 2 minute rebuttal.

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and Approval of Minutes

a. Approve minutes of the June 5, 2024, regular meeting of the Board of Managers. 

Committee Reports - all reports will be received in one resolution after the presentation of all reports has been given.

a. Adopt Resolution 2024-041 receiving the following reports. 

• Receive Personnel Committee Report
• Receive Audit and Finance Committee Report
• Receive Citizen Advisory Committee report and minutes
• Receive June Staff Report
• Receive June Engineer's Report
• Receive June Regulatory Report

b. Confirm Board representative for August 19, 2024, meeting of the CAC.

Action

Receive reports through adoption of Resolution 2024-041 after reports are given

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during the member reports.

a. Adopt Resolution 24-042 to approve consent agenda.

b. Approve permit 2024-027 Hyland Lake Boat Launch Improvements as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

c. Approve permit 2024-038 Lunds & Byerlys Food Service Building Improvements as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

d. Approve Payment Application #1 in the amount of $73,952.04 to Peterson Companies Inc for the Lake Susan Park Pond Reuse Intake Modification. 

e. Approve Resolution 24-047 authorizing Administrator to submit a Point Source Implementation Grant Application to the MN Public Facilites Authority and to execute the grant agreement on behalf of RPBCWD. 

Action

Adoption of Resolution 24-042 Approving Items on Consent

New Business

a. Items removed from Consent Agenda.

b. Accept June Treasurer's Report

c. Adopt Resolution 24-043 approving payment of the bills.

d. Approve permit modification 2016-017 Southwest Light Rail Transit- Traction Power Substation Site modification as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

e. Adopt Resolution 24-044 authorizing the administrator, with the advice of counsel, to enter into an agreement with David Drown Associates to perform a compensation and benefits study.

f. Adopt Resolution 24-045 authorizing the administrator to notice a public hearing to be held September 11, 2024, for the purpose of setting the preliminary 2025 budget and levy.

g. Adopt Resolution 24-046 authorizing the administrator with the advice of counsel and engineer to solicit bids for Lotus Lake Alum Treatment.

Action

Adoption of Resolutions

Discussion Items

a. Resolutions for MN Watersheds 2025 Legislative Platform

b. 2023 Final Audit Report

• Presentation
• Executive Governance Summary

Member Reports

a. Manager Reports

b. Administrator Report

c. Legal Counsel Report

Upcoming Board Topics

a. New Manager Orientation/On-boarding

b. Mission, Vision, and Values Statements

Upcoming Events

a. Salt Symposium

b. July 18, 2024, Board workshop on 2025 Budget and levy

Action

RPBCWD will conduct its June 5, 2024, regular meeting at 18681 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen, Hennepin County, MN beginning at 7 p.m. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §13D.021, subdivision 1, and a declaration by the Board President, this meeting is to be held in person and public while recognizing that a Manager may, based on advice from a healthcare professional, have a legitimate reason for not attending a meeting in a public place in person, such as COVID-19 exposure or infection, and in such circumstances may participate in the meeting remotely. Members of the public may participate in person or remotely by accessing the Virtual Meeting with the following link:

1.

Estimated Time

7:00 pm

Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Approval of Agenda

a. Limit discussion to 10 minutes per manager per item w/ 2 minute rebuttal.

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and Approval of Minutes

a. Approve minutes of the May 8, 2024, regular meeting of the Board of Managers. 

Committee Reports - all reports will be received in one resolution after the presentation of all reports has been given.

a. Adopt Resolution 24-037 accepting committee reports.

• Receive Citizen Advisory Committee report.

b. Confirm Board representative for June 17, 2024, meeting of the CAC.

Action

Receive reports through adoption of Resolution 2024-037 after reports are given

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during the member reports.

a. Adopt Resolution 24-038 to approve consent agenda.

b. Receive May Staff Report.

c. Receive May Engineer's Report.

d. Receive May Regulatory Report.

e. Approve permit 2024-018 Permit 2024-018: Miller Park Outdoor Courts as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

f. Adopt Resolution 2024-040 approving grant for $11,444.03 to Minnesota Creekview HOA, plus three years of professional maintenance. 

Action

Adoption of Resolution 24-038 Approving Items on Consent

New Business

a. Items removed from Consent Agenda.

b. Accept May Treasurers' Report.

c. Adopt Resolution 24-039 approving payment of the bills.

d. Consider permit 2023-077 Enclave at Manor Road variance request from Rule J for rate control.

e. Approve permit 2023-077 Enclave at Manor Road as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

f. Consider permit 2024-023 Chanhassen Civic Campus variance requests from Rule J for low floor elevation and stormwater management implementation timing.

g. Approve permit 2024-023 Chanhassen Civic Campus as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report. 

Action

Adoption of Resolutions

Discussion Items

a. LMCIT Insurance Updates

b. Discussion of Larry Koch v. RPBCWD and Terrance Jeffery (the Board may go into closed session)

Member Reports

a. Manager Reports

b. Administrator Report

c. Legal Counsel Report

Upcoming Board Topics

a. Lotus Lake Water Quality Improvement Project

b. 2023 Audit

c. Preliminary Budget and Levy

Upcoming Events

a. MN Watersheds Summer Tour- June 25-27

Action

May 8, 2024 Final Meeting Minutes

1.

Estimated Time

7:00 pm

Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Approval of Agenda

a. Limit discussion to 10 minutes per manager per item w/ 2 minute rebuttal.

b. adjournment at 10:30 PM.

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and Approval of Minutes

a. Approve minutes of the April 3, 2024, regular meeting of the Board of Managers.

b. Approve minutes of the April 18, 2024, Board of Managers workshop.

Committee Reports - all reports will be received in one resolution after the presentation of all reports has been given.

a. Adopt Resolution 24-033 accepting committee reports.

• Receive Citizen Advisory Committee report.
• Receive Joint A&F/Governance Committee report.

b. Confirm Board representative for May 20, 2024, meeting of the CAC.

Action

Receive reports through adoption of Resolution 2024-027 after reports are given

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during the member reports.

a. Adopt Resolution 24-034 to approve consent agenda.

b. Receive April Staff Report.

c. Receive April Engineer's Report.

d. Receive April Regulatory Report.

e. Approve modification for permit 2022-018 Eden Prairie High School Track Facility Improvements as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

f. Approve permit 2024-003 Asian Market Parking Expansion as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

g. Approve permit 2024-020 Olympic Hills Golf Course Hole 5 Reconfiguration as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

h. Adopt Resolution 24-036 to enter into a cost share agreement with The Walnut Grove Homeowners Association for a shoreline buffer project not to exceed $17,603.25 and professional maintenance not to exceed $5,280.98.

Action

Adoption of Resolution 24-034 Approving Items on Consent

New Business

a. Items removed from Consent Agenda.

b. Accept April Treasurers' Report.

c. Adopt Resolution 24-035 approving payment of the bills.

d. Consider permit 2023-077 Enclave at Manor Road variance request from Rule J for rate control.

e. Approve permit 2023-077 Enclave at Manor Road as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

f. Approve permit 2024-008 Chanhassen Apartments as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

g. Consider permit 2024-013 Chan View Street Reconstruction variance requests from Rule J for low floor elevation and stormwater management implementation timing.

h. Approve permit 2024-013 Chan View Street Reconstruction as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

Action

Adoption of Resolutions

Discussion Items

a.LSOHC Funding

Member Reports

a. Manager Reports

b. Administrator Report

c. Legal Counsel Report

Upcoming Board Topics

a. 2023 Financial Audit - June 5th, 2024

Upcoming Events

a. Passport Adventure: Happening all month!

b. RPBCWD Creek Week- May 5-12

• May 9: Creek Week Trivia at Hackamore
• May 11: Cycle the Creek and Creek Week Pop-up Party

c. MN Watersheds Summer Tour- June 25-27

Action

RPBCWD will conduct its April 18, 2024, Board workshop at 18681 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen, Hennepin County, MN beginning at 7 p.m. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §13D.021, subdivision 1, and a declaration by the Board President, this meeting is to be held in person and public while recognizing that a Manager may, based on advice from a healthcare professional, have a legitimate reason for not attending a meeting in a public place in person, such as COVID-19 exposure or infection, and in such circumstances may participate in the meeting remotely. Members of the public may participate in person or remotely by accessing the Virtual Meeting with the following link:

7:00 pm Call to Order Board of Managers workshop

1. Approval of the agenda

2. Review of the revised draft of the Governance Manual   

• Committee proposed revisions of the Governance Manual
• Manager Koch revisions of the Goverance Manual
• Manager Koch updated revisions of the Governance Manual (4/12)

RPBCWD will conduct its April 3, 2024, regular meeting at 18681 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen, Hennepin County, MN beginning at 7 p.m. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §13D.021, subdivision 1, and a declaration by the Board President, this meeting is to be held in person and public while recognizing that a Manager may, based on advice from a healthcare professional, have a legitimate reason for not attending a meeting in a public place in person, such as COVID-19 exposure or infection, and in such circumstances may participate in the meeting remotely. Members of the public may participate in person or remotely by accessing the Virtual Meeting with the following link:

1.

Estimated Time

7:00 pm

Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Approval of Agenda

a. Limit discussion to 10 minutes per manager per item w/ 2 minute rebuttal.

b. adjournment at 10:30 PM.

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and Approval of Minutes

a. Approve minutes of the March 13, 2024, regular meeting of the Board of Managers.
b. Approve minutes of the March 26, 2024, continuation of the March 13 regular meeting of the Board of Managers.

c. Approve minutes of the March 28, 2024, special meeting of the Board of Managers.

Committee Reports - all reports will be received in one resolution after the presentation of all reports has been given.

a. Adopt Resolution 24-027 receiving committee reports.

• Receive Audit & Finance Committee report.
• Receive Governance Committee report.
• Receive Citizen Advisory Committee's Report and minutes.

b. Confirm Board representative for April 15, 2024, meeting of the CAC.

Action

Receive reports through adoption of Resolution 2024-027 after reports are given

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during the member reports.

a. Adopt Resolution 24-028 to approve consent agenda.

b. Receive March Staff Report.

c. Receive March Engineer's Report.

d. Receive March Regulatory Report.

e. Approve permit 2023-031 Lake Susan Park Pond Reuse System Intake Modification as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

f. Adopt Resolution 24-032 to enter into a cost share agreement with The Preserve Association for a shoreline buffer project not to exceed $20,000 and professional maintenance not to exceed $3,000.

Action

Adoption of Resolution 24-028 Approving Items on Consent

New Business

a. Items removed from Consent Agenda.

b. Accept March Treasurers' Report.

c. Adopt Resolution 24-029 approving payment of the bills.

d. Approve permit 2024-006 Lake Lucy Lane Watercourse and Wetland Restoration as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

e. Adopt Resolution 24-030 amending Resolution 24-007 to move the regular meeting of the Board of Managers from May 1 to May 8.

f. Adopt Resolution 24-031 authorizing Barr Task Order 040B administrating Lotus Lake alum application.

Action

Adoption of Resolutions

Discussion Items

a. Purgatory Creek WOMP Station

Member Reports

a. Manager Reports

b. Administrator Report

c. Legal Counsel Report

Upcoming Board Topics

a. 2023 Financial Audit - June 5th, 2024

Upcoming Events

a. STEM on Tap - April 15

b. Eden Prairie Eco Expo - April 20

c. Resilient Shores Workshop - April 25

d. Eden Prairie Arbor Day Walk & Green Fair - April 27

e. RPBCWD Creek Week- May 5-12

f. MNWA Summer Tour- June 25-27

Action

RPBCWD will conduct its March 13, 2024, regular meeting at 18681 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen, Hennepin County, MN beginning at 7 p.m. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §13D.021, subdivision 1, and a declaration by the Board President, this meeting is to be held in person and public while recognizing that a Manager may, based on advice from a healthcare professional, have a legitimate reason for not attending a meeting in a public place in person, such as COVID-19 exposure or infection, and in such circumstances may participate in the meeting remotely. Members of the public may participate in person or remotely by accessing the Virtual Meeting with the following link:

1.

Estimated Time

7:00 pm

Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Approval of Agenda

a. Limit discussion to 10 minutes per manager per item w/ 2 minute rebuttal.

b. adjournment at 10:30 PM.

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and Approval of Minutes

a. Approve minutes of the February 7, 2024, regular meeting of the Board of Managers

Committee Reports - all reports will be received in one resolution after the presentation of all reports has been given.

a. Adopt Resolution 2024-019 receiving committee reports.

i. Receive Governance Committee report.

ii. Receive Audit and Finance Committee report.

iii. Receive Citizen Advisory Committee's report and minutes.

b. Confirm Board representative for March 18, 2024, meeting of the CAC.

Action

Receive reports through adoption of Resolution 2024-019 after reports are given

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during the member reports.

a. Adopt Resolution 24-020 to approve consent agenda.

b. Receive February Staff Report.

c. Receive February Engineer's Report.

d. Receive February Regulatory Report.

e. Approve permit 2023-074 TH 101 Culvert Replacement as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

f. Approve permit 2024-004 Clear Springs Elementary Parking Lot as presented in the proposed board action segment of the permit review report.

g. Approve permit 2024-005 Lake Ann Preserve Trail System as presented in the proposed board action segment of the permit review report.

h. Adopt Resolution 24-021 authorizing distribution of 2023 Annual Report.

Action:

Adoption of Resolution 24-020 Approving Items on Consent

Old Business

a. Adopt Resolution 24-016 authorizing Barr Task Order #45 to develop a district groundwater monitoring network.

b. Adopt Resolution 24-017 authorizing Barr Task Order #46 to analyze potential Duck Lake outlet modification.

c. Adopt Resolution 24-024 amending the order of the Upper Bluff Creek Restoration & Stabilization Project.

Adoption of Resolution

New Business

a. Items removed from Consent Agenda.

b. Accept February Treasurer's Report.

c. Adopt Resolution 24-022 approving payment of the bills.

d. Adopt Resolution 24-023 authorizing administrator, with the advice of counsel, to enter into agreement for lake vegetation management.

Discussion Items

a. Update on lawsuit Larry Koch v. RPBCWD and Terry Jeffery (the Board may go into closed session)

b. Acquisition of 9955 Spring Road, 9875 Spring Road, and PID 2811622320005 in Eden Prairie, Hennepin Country, MN. (The Board may go into closed session)

Member Reports

a. Manager Reports

i. Hybrid meeting configuration- LAK.

b. Administrator Report

c. Legal Counsel Report

i. Limited liability.

Upcoming Events

a. March 14, Cedar Ridge Science Night

b. March 19, Woodland Invaders Workshop

c. March 21, Lake Association Summit

d. March 25, Metropolitan Regulators Meeting

Action

RPBCWD will conduct its February 7, 2024, regular meeting at 18681 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen, Hennepin County, MN beginning at 7 p.m. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §13D.021, subdivision 1, and a declaration by the Board President, this meeting is to be held in person and public while recognizing that a Manager may, based on advice from a healthcare professional, have a legitimate reason for not attending a meeting in a public place in person, such as COVID-19 exposure or infection, and in such circumstances may participate in the meeting remotely. Members of the public may participate in person or remotely by accessing the Virtual Meeting with the following link:

1.

Estimated Time

7:00 pm

Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Approval of Agenda

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and Approval of Minutes

a. Approve minutes of the December 6, 2023, special meeting of the Board of Managers.

b. Approve minutes of the January 10, 2024, regular meeting of the Board of Managers.

c. Approve minutes of the January 25, 2024, workshop of the Board of Managers.

Committee Reports - all reports will be received in one resolution after the presentation of all reports has been given.

a. Adopt Resolution 23-012 receiving committee reports.

• Receive Citizen Advisory Committee's report and minutes.
• Receive Personnel Committee report.

b. Confirm Board representative for February 26, 2024, meeting of the CAC.

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during the member reports.

a. Adopt Resolution 24-013 to approve consent agenda.

b. Receive January Staff Report.

c. Receive January Engineer's Report.

d. Receive January Regulatory Report.

e. Approve permit 2023-079 Grace Church Playground as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

f. Adopt Resolution 24-014 to enter into a cost share agreement with Autumn Ridge Townhome Association for $19,475.24 for a habitat restoration and $4,875 for professional maintenance

g. Adopt Resolution 24-018 to authorize Administrator to enter agreement with Carver County Soil and Water Conservation District for technical services

Action:

New Business

a. Items removed from consent agenda.

b. Accept January Treasurer's Report.

c. Adopt Resolution 24-015 approving payment of the bills.

d. Approve after-the-fact permit 2023-053 Helgeson Lot Improvements as presented in the proposed board action segment of the permit review report.

• Pavelko: Request for Denial Supporting Documents

e.Consider permit 2023-045 Avienda Rowhomes variance request from Rule B.

f. Approve permit 2023-045 Avienda Rowhomes as presented in the proposed board action segment of the permit review report.

g. Adopt Resolution 24-016 authorizing Barr Task Order #45 to develop a district wide groundwater monitoring network.

h. Adopt Resoluition 24-017 authorizing Barr Task Order #46 to analyze potential Duck Lake outlet modification.

Adoption of Resolutions

Discussion Items

a. Hybrid meeting configuration. LAK critique.

b. Update on lawsuit Larry Koch v. RPBCWD and Terry Jeffery (the Board may go into closed session).

Member Reports

a. Manager Reports

b. Administrator Report

c. Legal Counsel Report

Upcoming Board Topics

a. EHAP Workshop- 3/11

Upcoming Events

a. February 10, Minnetonka Farmers Market

b. February 22, Volunteer Appreciation

c. February 26, STEM on Tap

d. March 2-3, MNWA Legislative Days

e. March 9, Eden Prairie Home, Landscape, and Garden Expo

f. March 14, Cedar Ridge Science Night

January 10, 2024 Regular meeting minutes

RPBCWD will conduct its January 10, 2024, regular meeting at 18681 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen, Hennepin County, MN beginning at 7 p.m. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §13D.021, subdivision 1, and a declaration by President David Ziegler, this meeting is to be held in person and public while recognizing that a Manager may, based on advice from a healthcare professional, have a legitimate reason for not attending a meeting in a public place in person, such as COVID-19 exposure or infection, and in such circumstances may participate in the meeting remotely. Members of the public may participate in person or remotely by accessing the Virtual Meeting with the following link:

1.

Estimated Time

7:00 pm

Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Approval of Agenda

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and Approval of Minutes

a. Approve minutes of the December 13, 2023, regular meeting of the Board of Managers.

b. Approve minutes of the December 26, 2023, special meeting of the Board of Managers.

Committee and Member Reports - all reports will be received in one resolution after the presentation of all reports has been given.

a. Adopt Resolution 2024-001 receiving committee reports.

    i. Receive Citizen Advisory Committee's report and             minutes.

    ii. Receive Governance Committee report (No meeting held in December)

    iii. Receive Audit and Finance Committee report (No meeting held in December)

    iv. Receive Personnel Committee report (No meeting held in December)

b. Confirm Board representative for January 22, 2024 meeting of the CAC.

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during the member reports.

a. Adopt Resolution 24-002 to approve consent agenda

b. Receive December Staff Report.

c. Receive December Engineer's Report.

d. Receive December Regulatory Report.

e. Approve permit 2023-020 Bush Lake Veterinary Clinic modification request as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

f. Approve after-the-fact permit 2023-053 Helgeson Lot Improvements as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

g. Approve permit 2023-064 Rainbow Drive Culvert Replacement as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

h. Adopt Resolution 24-003 naming official newspapers for publication of RPBCWD notices.

i. Adopt Resolution 24-004 naming US Bank and the 4M Fund as the official depository for RPBCWD funds.

j. Adopt Resolution 24-005 designating depositories for permit assurance bonds, letters of credit, and cash escrows.

Action:

Adoption of Resolution 24-002 Approving Items on Consent

Old Business

Action

New Business

a. Items removed from consent agenda

b. Accept December Treasurer's Report

c. Adopt Resolution 24-006 approving payment of the bills.

d. Adopt Resolution 24-007 adopting schedule of meetings for the Board of Managers in 2024.

e. Adopt Resolution 24-008 acknowledging schedule of meetings for the Citizen Advisory Committee in 2024.

f. Adopt Resolution 24-009 appointing Citizen Advisory Committee members for 2024.

g. Adopt Resolution 24-010 appointing managers to standing committees: Personnel, Governance, and Audit and Finance. (This may be done as a slate of nominations, addressing all committees in one motion or on a committee-by-committee progression.)

h. Adopt Resolution 24-011 electing President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary (This may be done as a slate of nominations, addressing all offices in one motion or on an office-by-office progression.)

Adoption of Resolutions

Discussion Items

a. Update on lawsuit Larry Koch v. RPBCWD and Terry Jeffery (the Board may go into closed session)

Member Reports

• Manager Reports
• Adminsitrator Report
• Legal Counsel Report

Upcoming Board Topics

a. EHAP Workshop

b. District Administrator Annual Review

December 13, 2023 meeting minutes

1.

Estimated Time

7:00 pm

Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Approval of Agenda

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and Approval of Minutes

a. Approve minutes of the November 1, 2023, regular meeting of the Board of Managers

b. Approve minutes of the November 6, 2023, continuation of the November 1 regular meeting of the Board of Managers

c. Approve minutes of the November 16, 2023, work session of the Board of Managers

d. Approve minutes of the December 6, 2023, special meeting of the Board of Managers

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during the member reports.

a. Adopt Resolution 23-078 to approve consent agenda

b. Receive November Staff Report

c. Receive November Engineer's Report

d. Receive November Regulatory Report

e. Approve after-the-fact permit 2022-012 for 7300 Laredo Drive as presented in the board action section of the permit review report.

f. Approve after-the-fact permit 2023-053 for 6575 Pleasant View Way as presented in the board action section of the permit review report.

g. Approve Permit 2023-036 Chipotle-EP as presented in the board action section of the permit review report.

h. Approve pay application #7 for $4,562.00 to Meyer Contracting for the Rice Marsh Lake Water Quality Improvement Project.

Action:

Adoption of Resolution 23-078 Approving Items on Consent

Member Reports

a. Adopt Resolution 23-079 to receive member reports.

b. Receive Citizen Advisory Committee's report and minutes.

c. Confirm Board representative for December 18, 2023 meeting of the CAC.

d. Receive Audit and Finance Committee report.

e. Receive manager reports.

          1. Manager Koch

f. Receive administrator report.

g. Receive legal counsel report.

Action

Adoption of Resolution 23-079

New Business

a. Items removed from Consent Agenda.

b. Receive November Treasurer's report.

c. Adopt Resolution 23-080 approving payment of the bills.

d. Adopt Resolution 23-081 setting the final budget and levy and authorizing administrator to submit to county auditors.

         1. Members of the public may make comments on the 2024 budget at this time.

e. Adopt Resolution 23-082 ordering the Upper Bluff Creek Restoration and Habitat Enhancement Project.

f. Adopt Resolution 23-083 approving Task Order #36B to develop plans for the Upper Bluff Creek Restoration and Habitat Enhancement Project.

Adoption of Resolutions

Take comments

Upcoming Board Topics

a. EHAP Workshop

b. Groundwater Monitoring Program

c. Upper Riley Creek

Upcoming Events

• EHAP TAP #4

7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

2.

Approval of the agenda

Update of Spring Road Conservation Project

November 16, 2023 Meeting Minutes

7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

2.

Approval of the agenda

Public Hearing: Intent to amend the RPBCWD 10-Year Plan to include the Spring Road Conservation Project and for the Board of Managers to Order the Project

• Written comments received (as of 11/15, will continue to be updated)

1.

Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Approval of Agenda

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and Approval of Minutes

a. Approve minutes of the September 27, 2023, continuation of the September 13 regular meeting of the Board of Managers

b. Approve minutes of the October 4 2023, regular meeting of the Board of Managers

c. Approve minutes of the October 19, 2023, work session of the Board of Managers

Committee Reports

a. Adopt Resolution 23-069 to receive committee minutes

• Receive Citizen Advisory Committee's report and minutes and confirm board representative for November 20, 2023, meeting of the CAC.
• Receive Personnel Committee Report
• Receive Governance Committee report (no meeting was held in October)
• Receive Audit and Finance Committee report

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during the member reports.

a. Adopt Resolution 23-066 to approve consent agenda

b. Receive October Staff Report

c. Receive October Engineer's Report

d. Receive October Regulatory Report

Action:

Adoption of Resolution 23-066 Approving Items on Consent

New Business

a. Items removed from Consent Agenda

b. Receive October Treasurer's Report

c. Adopt Resolution 23-067 approving payment of the bills.

d. Consider permit 2023-003 Galpin Boulevard variance request from Rule D minimum buffer width requirement.

e. Consider permit 2023-003 Galpin Boulevard exception request from Rule J rate control requirement.

f. Approve permit 2023-003 Galpin Boulevard as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

g. Award Lake Susan Park Pond Reuse Intake Modification to Peterson Companies for $106,297.00 as presented in the proposed board action section of the Barr Engineering recommendation memo.

h. Adopt Resolution 23-070 approving Barr Engineering request to increase the budget for Task Order 44 by $12,000 for construction administration services.

i. Approve Resolution 23-068 to elect two Minnesota Watersheds delegates and an alternate

j. Adopt Resolution 23-071 to authorize President or Administrator to execute, with advice of legal counsel, the engagement letter with Northland Securities.

Action

Adoption of Resolutions

Discussion Items

a. Board Room

b. Workshop Schedule

c. MN Watersheds Annual Conference Schedule

Discussion/ Information

Member Reports

a. Manager Reports

b. Administrator Report

c. Legal Counsel Report

Upcoming Board Topics

Upcoming Events

• MN Watersheds Annual Conference 11/28-11/30

November 1, 2023 Meeting Minutes

1.

Estimated Time

7:00 pm

Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Approval of Agenda

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and Approval of Minutes

a. Approve minutes of the September 27, 2023, continuation of the September 13 regular meeting of the Board of Managers

b. Approve minutes of the October 4 2023, regular meeting of the Board of Managers

c. Approve minutes of the October 19, 2023, work session of the Board of Managers

Committee Reports

a. Adopt Resolution 23-069 to receive committee minutes

• Receive Citizen Advisory Committee's report and minutes and confirm board representative for November 20, 2023, meeting of the CAC.
• Receive Personnel Committee Report
• Receive Governance Committee report (no meeting was held in October)
• Receive Audit and Finance Committee report

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during the member reports.

a. Adopt Resolution 23-066 to approve consent agenda

b. Receive October Staff Report

c. Receive October Engineer's Report

d. Receive October Regulatory Report

Action:

Adoption of Resolution 23-066 Approving Items on Consent

New Business

a. Items removed from Consent Agenda

b. Receive October Treasurer's Report

c. Adopt Resolution 23-067 approving payment of the bills.

d. Consider permit 2023-003 Galpin Boulevard variance request from Rule D minimum buffer width requirement.

e. Consider permit 2023-003 Galpin Boulevard exception request from Rule J rate control requirement.

f. Approve permit 2023-003 Galpin Boulevard as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

g. Award Lake Susan Park Pond Reuse Intake Modification to Peterson Companies for $106,297.00 as presented in the proposed board action section of the Barr Engineering recommendation memo.

h. Adopt Resolution 23-070 approving Barr Engineering request to increase the budget for Task Order 44 by $12,000 for construction administration services.

i. Approve Resolution 23-068 to elect two Minnesota Watersheds delegates and an alternate

j. Adopt Resolution 23-071 to authorize President or Administrator to execute, with advice of legal counsel, the engagement letter with Northland Securities.

Action

Adoption of Resolutions

Discussion Items

a. Board Room

b. Workshop Schedule

c. MN Watersheds Annual Conference Schedule

Discussion/ Information

Member Reports

a. Manager Reports

b. Administrator Report

c. Legal Counsel Report

Upcoming Board Topics

Upcoming Events

• MN Watersheds Annual Conference 11/28-11/30

Oct 19, 2023 meeting minutes

7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

2.

Approval of the agenda

Presentation- 2023 Grant Year Summary

October 4, 2023 meeting minutes

1.

Estimated Time

7:00 pm

Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Approval of Agenda

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and Approval of Minutes

a. Approve minutes of the September 13, 2023, regular meeting of the Board of Managers with continuation on September 21, 2023

Committee Reports

a. Receive Citizen Advisory Committee's report and minutes.

b. Confirm Board representative for October 16, 2023, meeting of the CAC.

c. Receive Governance Committee report (no meeting was held).

d. Receive Audit and Finance Committee report.

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during the member reports.

a. Adopt Resolution 23-059 to approve consent agenda

b. Receive September Staff Report

c. Receive September Engineer's Report

d. Receive September Regulatory Report

e. Approve final pay application #9 for $7,906.95 to Sunram Construction for Bluff Creek Tributary Restoration project.

f. Approve permit 2023-026 Cafe Zupas as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

g. Approve permit 2023-055 Ridgewood Ponds development as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

h. Approve permit 2023-056 Kinsley development as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

i. Approve Resolution 23-060 approving Watershed Stewardship Grant with Hackamore Brewery in the amount of $34,176 for the installation of a pervious paver patio and native plantings.

j. Adopt Resolution 23-065 authorizing the expenditure of District funds to send up to five managers to the MN Water Resources Conference.

Action:

Adoption of Resolution 23-059 Approving Items on Consent

New Business

a. Items removed from Consent Agenda

b. Receive September Treasurer's Report

c. Adopt Resolution 23-061 approving payment of the bills.

d. Consider permit 2023-012 Audubon Business Park variance request from Rule B- Floodplain for placement of fill within floodplain.

e. Approve permit 2023-012 Audubon Business Park as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

f. Consider permit 2023-022 CorTrust Bank Parking Lot Improvements variance request from Rule D minimum buffer width requirement.

g. Approve permit 2023-022 CorTrust Bank Parking Lot Improvements as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

h. Adopt Resolution 23-062 affirming Trek Development Inc documents as Trade Secret Information

i. Adopt Resolution 23-063 approving assignment agreement and authorizing execution of the assignment agreement (the Board may go into closed session)

j. Adopt Resolution 23-064 authorizing notification of public hearing on plan amendment and a public hearing on ordering the project

Action

Adoption of Resolutions

Discussion Items

a. Board Room

b. Workshop Schedule

Discussion/ Information

Member Reports

a. Manager Reports

b. Administrator Report

c. Legal Counsel Report

Upcoming Board Topics

• EHAP Workshop

Upcoming Events

• Gravel Bed Tree giveaway 10/6
• Soil Health Walk-shop 10/7
• Cycle the Creek 10/7

Sept 13, 2023 Regular meeting minutes

1.

Estimated Time

7:00 pm

Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Public Hearing on Proposed 2024 Annual Budget and Levy

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and Approval of Minutes

a. Approve minutes of the August 2, 2023, regular meeting of the Board of Managers with continuation on August 17, 2023.

b. Approve minutes of the August 17, 2023, Board of Managers Work Session.

Committee Reports

a. Receive Citizen Advisory Committee's report and minutes

b. Confirm Board representative for September 18, 2023 meeting of the Citizen Advisory Committee

c. Receive Governance Committee report

d. Receive Audit and Finance Committee report

e. Receive Personnel Committee report

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during the member reports.

a. Adopt Resolution 23-054 to approve consent agenda

b. Receive August Staff Report

c. Receive August Engineer's Report

d. Receive August Regulatory Report

e. Approve permit 2013-017 Crew Carwash Eden Prairie as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report

f. Approve permit 2023-038 Mister Car Wash as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report

g. Approve permit 2023-047 HCRRA Mntk 60 & 61 Culvert Rehabilitation as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report

h. Approve permit 2023-049 351 Joanna Dr-Pearson Residence as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report

Action:

Adoption of Resolution 23-054 Approving Items on Consent

Old Business

New Business

a. Items removed from Consent Agenda

b. Accept July Treasurer's Report

c. Adopt Resolution 23-055 approving payment of the bills

d. Consider permit 2023-044 Chanhassen Trail Walk Improvements variance request from Rule D minimum buffer width requirement

e. Approve permit 2023-044 Chanhassen Trail Walk Improvements as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

f. Adopt Resolution 23-056 setting draft budget and levy for 2024 fiscal year.

g. Adopt Resolution 23-057 modifying organization chart to reflect new allocation of staff responsibilities.

h. Discussion the potential acquisition of the property located at 9955 and 9875 Spring Rd, Eden Prairie, MN and PID 281162232005. Board may go into closed session.

i. Adopt Resolution 23-058 to authorize change order #2 for Conservation Solutions

Action

Adoption of Resolutions

Discussion Items

a. MN Watersheds Resolutions

Discussion/ Information

Member Reports

a. Manager Reports

b. Administrator Report

c. Legal Counsel Report

Upcoming Board Topics

• EHAP Workshop

Upcoming Events

• Fall Tour 9/26
• Soil Health Workshop 9/28
• Build a Rain Barrel 10/3
• Gravel Bed Tree giveaway 10/5
• Soil Health Walk-shop 10/7
• Cycle the Creek 10/7

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7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

2.

Approval of the agenda

Update on Ecosystem Health Action Plan

1.

Estimated Time

7:00 pm

Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Approval of the agenda

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and Approval of Minutes

a. Approve minutes of the July 12, 2023, regular meeting of the Board of Managers with continuations on July 17, 20, and 26, 2023

Committee Reports

a. Receive Citizen Advisory Committee's report and minutes

b. Confirm Board representative for August 21, 2023 meeting of the Citizen Advisory Committee

c. Receive Governance Committee report

d. Receive Audit and Finance Committee report

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during the member reports.

a. Adopt Resolution 23-052 to approve consent agenda

b. Receive July Staff Report

c. Receive July Engineer's Report

d. Receive July Regulatory Report

e. Approve final pay application #11 for $10,211.04 to Rachel Contracting for Lower Riley Creek

f. Approve pay application #7 for $4,875 to Sunram Construction for Middle Riley Creek

g. Approve pay application #7 for $9,500 to Sunram Construction for Pioneer Wetland Restoration

Action:

Adoption of Resolution 23-052 Approving Items on Consent

Old Business

New Business

a. Items removed from Consent Agenda

b. Accept June Treasurer's Report

c. Adopt Resolution 23-053 approving payment of the bills

d. Approve variance from Rule B- Floodplain for placement of fill within floodplain (see item 9e for materials)

e. Approve permit 2022-074 Xcel Energy facility as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report

Action

Adoption of Resolutions

Discussion Items

1. Presentation of proposed 2024 draft budget and levy
2. Fall Tour
3. Lake Ann
4. Update on Spring Valley Friends vs. RPBCWD
5. Closed session to discuss the potential for acquisition of property located at 9955 & 9875 Spring Rd, Eden Prairie, MN and PID 281162232005

Discussion/ Information

Member Reports

a. Manager Reports

• President Ziegler

b. Administrator Report

c. Legal Counsel Report

• Adopt Resolution 23-050 adjusting delegation of authority to the administrator to approve certain regulatory application

Upcoming Board Topics

• Public hearing on draft 2024 budget and levy

Upcoming Events

• Cycle the Creek
• Fall Tour

7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

2.

Approval of the agenda

Presenation: Kristine Maurer- Hennepin County Land Conservation Program

1.

Estimated Time

7:00 pm

Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Approval of the agenda

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and approval of minutes

a. Approve minutes of the April 25th continuation of the April 12 regular meeting of the Board of Managers

b. Approve minutes of the June 7, 2023 regular meeting of the Board of Managers

c. Approve minutes of the June 15, 2023 Board of Managers Work Session

Committee Reports

a. Acceptance of Citizens' Advisory Committees' report and minutes

b. Confirm Board representative for July 17, 2023 CAC meeting

c. Receive Governance Committee report

d. Receive Audit and Finance Committee report

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during administrator report.

1. Adopt Resolution 23-051 to approve consent agenda
2. Receive June Staff Report
3. Receive June Engineer's Report
4. Receive June Regulatory Report
5. Approve permit 2023-020 Bush Lake Vet Clinic as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report
6. Approve permit 2023-034 Lifetime Fitness Pickleball Courts as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report

Action:

Adoption of Resolution 23-051 Approving Items on Consent

Old Business

a. Adopt Resolution 23-039 electing not to waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability as listed in Minn Stat § 466.04

b. Adopt Resolution 23-050 adjusting delegation of authority to the administrator to approve certain regulatory application.

New Business

1. Items moved from consent agenda
2. Accept May Treasurer's Report
3. Adopt Resolution 23-045 approving payment of the bills.
4. Adopt Resolution 23-046 authorizing the Administrator, with the advice of counsel, to enter into an agreement with Redpath to provide accounting services.
5. Adopt Resolution 23-047 authorizing the Administrator, with the advice of counsel, to enter into an agreement with Abdo to provide auditing services.
6. Adopt Resolution 23-048 ordering a public hearing on the proposed 2024 budget and levy.
7. Adopt Resolution 23-049 to close out and release final retainage for Scenic Heights Restoration Project.
8. Conservation Solutions contract extension of scope and cost.

Discussion Items

1. Potential funding partners for Bluff Creek crossing at Galpin Blvd
2. MN Watersheds Request for Resolutions
3. MN Watersheds Board Training Survey
4. Workshop Calendar
5. Bluff Land Development
6. Closed session to discuss the potential for acquisition of property located at 9955 & 9875 Spring Rd, Eden Prairie, MN and PID 281162232005

Member Reports

a. Manager Reports

b. Administrator Report

c. Legal Counsel Report

Upcoming Board Topics

• Public hearing on draft 2024 budget and levy

Upcoming Events

• Board Work Session, July
• Regular Board Meeting, August

1.

Estimated Time

7:00 pm

Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action

2.

Approval of the agenda

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and approval of minutes

a. Approve minutes of the April 25th continuation of the April 12 regular meeting of the Board of Managers

b. Approve minutes of the June 7, 2023 regular meeting of the Board of Managers

c. Approve minutes of the June 15, 2023 Board of Managers Work Session

Committee Reports

a. Acceptance of Citizens' Advisory Committees' report and minutes

b. Confirm Board representative for July 17, 2023 CAC meeting

c. Receive Governance Committee report

d. Receive Audit and Finance Committee report

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered as one item of business. It consists of routine administrative matters or items where further discussion isn't essential. Any manager may remove any item from the consent agenda for individual action on that item. Items included in the reports may be discussed later in the meeting during administrator report.

1. Adopt Resolution 23-051 to approve consent agenda
2. Receive June Staff Report
3. Receive June Engineer's Report
4. Receive June Regulatory Report
5. Approve permit 2023-020 Bush Lake Vet Clinic as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report
6. Approve permit 2023-034 Lifetime Fitness Pickleball Courts as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report

Action:

Adoption of Resolution 23-051 Approving Items on Consent

Old Business

a. Adopt Resolution 23-039 electing not to waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability as listed in Minn Stat § 466.04

b. Adopt Resolution 23-050 adjusting delegation of authority to the administrator to approve certain regulatory application.

New Business

1. Items moved from consent agenda
2. Accept May Treasurer's Report
3. Adopt Resolution 23-045 approving payment of the bills.
4. Adopt Resolution 23-046 authorizing the Administrator, with the advice of counsel, to enter into an agreement with Redpath to provide accounting services.
5. Adopt Resolution 23-047 authorizing the Administrator, with the advice of counsel, to enter into an agreement with Abdo to provide auditing services.
6. Adopt Resolution 23-048 ordering a public hearing on the proposed 2024 budget and levy.
7. Adopt Resolution 23-049 to close out and release final retainage for Scenic Heights Restoration Project.
8. Conservation Solutions contract extension of scope and cost.

Discussion Items

1. Potential funding partners for Bluff Creek crossing at Galpin Blvd
2. MN Watersheds Request for Resolutions
3. MN Watersheds Board Training Survey
4. Workshop Calendar
5. Bluff Land Development
6. Closed session to discuss the potential for acquisition of property located at 9955 & 9875 Spring Rd, Eden Prairie, MN and PID 281162232005

Member Reports

a. Manager Reports

b. Administrator Report

c. Legal Counsel Report

Upcoming Board Topics

• Public hearing on draft 2024 budget and levy

Upcoming Events

• Board Work Session, July
• Regular Board Meeting, August

7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

2.

Approval of the agenda

Update on Ecosystem Health Action Plan

1.

7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

2.

Approval of the agenda

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and approval of minutes

a. Approve minutes of the May 3, 2023 regular meeting of the Board of Managers

b. Approve minutes of the May 18, 2023 continuation of the May 3rd meeting of the Board of Managers

c. Approve minutes of the May 18, 2023 work session of the Board of Managers

Committee Reports

1. Acceptance of Citizens' Advisory Committees' report and minutes
2. Confirm Board representative for June 19, 2023 CAC meeting
3. Receive Personnel Committee report (no meeting held)
4. Receive Governance Committee report
5. Receive Audit and Finance Committee report

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered one item of business. It consists of routing administrative items or items where discussion isn't essential to understanding. Any manager may remove an item from the consent agenda for action.

1. Adopt Resolution 23-038 to approve consent agenda
2. Accept May staff report
3. Accept May engineer's report
4. Accept May regulatory program report
5. Adopt Resolution 2023-039 electing not to waive monetary limits on municipal tort liability as listed in Minn. Stat. 466.04

Action Items

1. Items moved from consent agenda
2. Accept April Treasurer's Report
3. Adopt Resolution 23-040 to approve paying of the bills
4. Approve Permit 2023-031 Award of Lake Susan Park Pond Reuse Intake Modification as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report
5. Adopt Resolution 23-041 authorizing the administrator to enter into a cooperative agreement with the City of Chanhassen for the Lake Susan Park Pond project.
6. Adopt Resolution 23-042 authorizing the purchase of four Hach autosamplers
7. Adopt Resolution 23-043 to enter into a cost share agreement with the City of Eden Prairie for a native vegetation planting, bee lawn, and installation of energy dissipators in a stormwater basin.

Discussion Items

1. Discussion of use of independent contractor status for per diem payments
2. Closed session to discuss the potential for acquisition of property located at 9955 & 9875 Spring Rd, Eden Prairie MN and PID 2811622320005

Manager Reports

a. Manager Koch

Administrator Reports

Upcoming Board Topics

Upcoming Events

• MAWD Summer Tour, June 20-22, 2023
• Board Work Session, June 15 2023 7:00pm
• Regular Board Meeting, July 12 2023 7:00pm

7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

2.

Approval of the agenda

Presentation: Robert's Rules of Order

1.

7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

2.

Approval of the agenda

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

• Mr. Ted Mellby: Presentation

Reading and approval of minutes

a. Approve minutes of the April 12, 2023 regular meeting of the Board of Managers

b. Approve minutes of the April 20, 2023 continuation of the April 12th meeting of the Board of Managers

c. Approve minutes of the April 20, 2023 work session of the Board of Managers

Committee Reports

1. Acceptance of Citizens' Advisory Committees' report and minutes, and resolution to create a subcommittee
2. Confirm Board representative for May 15, 2023 CAC meeting
3. Receive Personnel Committee report
4. Receive Governance Committee report
5. Receive Audit and Finance Committee report

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered one item of business. It consists of routing administrative items or items where discussion isn't essential to understanding. Any manager may remove an item from the consent agenda for action.

1. Adopt Resolution 23-035 to approve consent agenda
2. Accept April staff report
3. Accept April engineer's report
4. Accept April regulatory program report
5. Approve permit #2023-007 Southwest Village Retail as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

Action Items

1. Items moved from consent agenda
2. Accept March Treasurer's Report
3. Adopt Resolution 23-036 to approve paying of the bills
4. Adopt Resolution 23-037 authorizing to expend funds to register and provide needed room and board for Managers to attend regularly scheduled MN Association of Watersheds
   events

Discussion Items

1. Rule A and Resolution 2019-005: Permit renewal and transfer

Manager Reports

a. Manager Koch

Administrator Reports

Upcoming Board Topics

Upcoming Events

• Board Work Session, May 18 2023 7:00pm
• Regular Board Meeting, June 7 2023 7:00pm

1.

7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

2.

Approval of the agenda

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

• Mr. Ted Mellby: Presentation

Reading and approval of minutes

a. Approve minutes of the April 12, 2023 regular meeting of the Board of Managers

b. Approve minutes of the April 20, 2023 continuation of the April 12th meeting of the Board of Managers

c. Approve minutes of the April 20, 2023 work session of the Board of Managers

Committee Reports

1. Acceptance of Citizens' Advisory Committees' report and minutes, and resolution to create a subcommittee
2. Confirm Board representative for May 15, 2023 CAC meeting
3. Receive Personnel Committee report
4. Receive Governance Committee report
5. Receive Audit and Finance Committee report

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered one item of business. It consists of routing administrative items or items where discussion isn't essential to understanding. Any manager may remove an item from the consent agenda for action.

1. Adopt Resolution 23-035 to approve consent agenda
2. Accept April staff report
3. Accept April engineer's report
4. Accept April regulatory program report
5. Approve permit #2023-007 Southwest Village Retail as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.

Action Items

1. Items moved from consent agenda
2. Accept March Treasurer's Report
3. Adopt Resolution 23-036 to approve paying of the bills
4. Adopt Resolution 23-037 authorizing to expend funds to register and provide needed room and board for Managers to attend regularly scheduled MN Association of Watersheds
   events

Discussion Items

1. Rule A and Resolution 2019-005: Permit renewal and transfer

Manager Reports

a. Manager Koch

Administrator Reports

Upcoming Board Topics

Upcoming Events

• Board Work Session, May 18 2023 7:00pm
• Regular Board Meeting, June 7 2023 7:00pm

1.

7:00 pm Continue Meeting of the Board of Managers

Discussion Items

d. Closed session to discuss the potential for acquistion of property located at 9955 & 9875 Spring Rd, Eden Prairie MN and PID 281162232005.

Manager Reports

Administrator Reports

Upcoming Board Topics

Upcoming Events

• Turf Maintenance Workshop- April 13, 2023
• RPBCWD BOM Worksohp- April 20, 2023
• Cedar Ridge Elementary Science Night- April  20, 2023
• Eden Prairie Eco Expo- April 22, 2023
• Resilient Shoreline Workshop w/ NMCWD, Eden Prairie, and Blue Thumb- April 26, 2023
• Arbor Day Walk and Green Fair w/ Eden Prairie, NMCWD, and LMRWD

7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

2.

Approval of the agenda

Presentation: Flood Risk mapping results

1.

6:00 pm Continue Meeting of the Board of Managers

Action Items

h. Declaration re: Hybrid Meetings

Discussion Items

d. Closed session to discuss the potential for acquistion of property located at 9955 & 9875 Spring Rd, Eden Prairie MN and PID 281162232005.

Manager Reports

Administrator Reports

Upcoming Board Topics

Upcoming Events

• Turf Maintenance Workshop- April 13, 2023
• RPBCWD BOM Worksohp- April 20, 2023
• Cedar Ridge Elementary Science Night- April  20, 2023
• Eden Prairie Eco Expo- April 22, 2023
• Resilient Shoreline Workshop w/ NMCWD, Eden Prairie, and Blue Thumb- April 26, 2023
• Arbor Day Walk and Green Fair w/ Eden Prairie, NMCWD, and LMRWD

1.

7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

2.

Approval of the agenda

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and approval of minutes

a. Approve minutes of the March 1, 2023 regular meeting of the Board of Managers

b. Approve minutes of the March 16, 2023 work session of the Board of Managers

Committee Reports

1. Acceptance of Citizens' Advisory Committees' report and minutes
2. Confirm Board representative for April 17, 2023 CAC meeting
3. Receive Personnel Committee report
4. Receive Governance Committee report
5. Receive Audit and Finance Committee report

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered one item of business. It consists of routing administrative items or items where discussion isn't essential to understanding. Any manager may remove an item from the consent agenda for action.

1. Adopt Resolution 23-024 to approve consent agenda
2. Accept March staff report
3. Accept March engineer's report
4. Accept March regulatory program report
5. Approve permit #2022-068 KIWATCHI development as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report
6. Approve permit #2022-077 Dunibar Court development as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report
7. Approve permit #2022-079 CSAH 4 culvert lining project as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report
8. Approve permit #2023-005 Sunnybrook Road culvert replacement project as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report
9. Adopt Resolution 23-025 accepting Personnel Committee's recommendation to approve the administrator work plan as amended by committee.
10. Adopt Resolution 23-031 authorizing staff to notice the special meeting of the Board of Managers on June 1, 2023, at 4:00pm for Duck Lake bridge ribbing cutting ceremony.
11. Adopt Resolution 23-032 in support of a Minnesota GreenCorps member for the 2023-2024 program year.
12. Adopt Resolution 23-033 authorizing the release of retainage to Minger for St. Hubert project.
13. Adopt Resolution 23-034 authorizing distribution of 2022 Annual Report

Action Items

1. Items moved from consent agenda
2. Accept February Treasurer's Report
3. Adopt Resolution 23-026 to approve paying of the bills
4. Adopt Resolution 23-027 authorizing the President to enter into an agreement with Smith Partners, PLLP to provide legal services to the district until 12/31/2025.
5. Adopt Resolution 23-028 authorizing the administrator to enter into an agreement with Barr Engineering to act as the District Engineer and provide engineering service to the district until 12/31/2025.
6. Adopt Resolution 23-029 authorizing administrator to enter into agreements with PLM and Midwest AquaCare to provide aquatic vegetation management.
7. Adopt Resolution 23-030 authorizing administrator to enter into cost share agreement with The Preserve Association for a habitat restoration project.

Discussion Items

1. Manager Koch's grievance with Administrator Jeffery
2. Closed session to discuss the potential for acquistion of property located at 9955 & 9875 Spring Rd, Eden Prairie MN and PID 281162232005.

Manager Reports

Administrator Reports

Upcoming Board Topics

Upcoming Events

• Turf Maintenance Workshop- April 13, 2023
• RPBCWD BOM Worksohp- April 20, 2023
• Cedar Ridge Elementary Science Night- April  20, 2023
• Eden Prairie Eco Expo- April 22, 2023
• Resilient Shoreline Workshop w/ NMCWD, Eden Prairie, and Blue Thumb- April 26, 2023
• Arbor Day Walk and Green Fair w/ Eden Prairie, NMCWD, and LMRWD

7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

2.

Approval of the agenda

Presentation: Stormwater Pond Maintenance & Wetland Management for Phosphorus Reduction

Manager Reports

a. Report- Manager Koch

1.

7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

2.

Approval of the agenda

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and approval of minutes

a. Approve minutes of the February 1, 2023, regular meeting of the Board of Managers

b. Approve minutes of the February 16, 2023, work session of the Board of Managers

Committee Reports

1. Acceptance of Citizens' Advisory Committees' report and minutes
2. Confirm Board representative for March 20, 2023 CAC meeting
3. Receive Personnel Committee report and minutes (no meeting held)
4. Receive Governance Committee report and minutes
5. Receive Audit and Finance Committee report

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered one item of business. It consists of routing administrative items or items where discussion isn't essential to understanding. Any manager may remove an item from the consent agenda for action.

1. Adopt Resolution 23-021 to approve consent agenda
2. Accept February staff report
3. Accept February engineer's report
4. Accept February construction inspection memo
5. Approve reduction of financial assurance amount from $328,405 to $181,500 for permit #2021-068 Erhart Farms.
6. Approve permit #2022-075 Eden Prairie Well House 17 as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report
7. Adopt Resolution 2023-023 to authorize payment on St. Hubert's Water Quality project payment application #2

Action Items

1. Items moved from consent agenda
2. Accept January Treasurer's Report
3. Adopt Resolution 23-022 to approve paying of the bills
4. Authorize Administrator to enter into agreement with NMCWD for a shared office assisant
5. Confirm date for Duck Lake bridge ribbon cutting ceremony

Discussion Items

1. Schedule of workshop topics
2. Process per diem claims as vendor checks
3. Closed session to discuss the potential for acquistion of property located at 9955 & 9875 Spring Rd, Eden Prairie MN and PID 281162232005.

Manager Reports

1. Update on MAWD Legislative Day- Ziegler

Administrator Reports

Upcoming Board Topics

Upcoming Events

• RPBCWD BOM Workshop- March 16, 2023
• RPBCWD- Lake Association Summit- TBD
• Riley Purgatory Summit- TBD
• RPBCD- Volunteer Recognition event- TBD

7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

2.

Approval of the agenda

Presentation: 2022 Financial Report

1.

7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

2.

Approval of the agenda

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and approval of minutes

a. Approve minutes of the January 4, 2023 regular meeting of the Board of Managers

b. Approve minutes of the January 19, 2023 regular work session of the Board of Managers

Committee Reports

1. Acceptance of Citizens' Advisory Committees' report and minutes
2. Confirm Board representative for February 20, 2023 CAC meeting
3. Receive Personnel Committee report and minutes (no meeting held)
4. Receive Governance Committee report and minutes

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered one item of business. It consists of routing administrative items or items where discussion isn't essential to understanding. Any manager may remove an item from the consent agenda for action.

1. Adopt Resolution 23-015 to approve consent agenda
2. Accept January staff report
3. Accept January engineer's report
4. Accept January construction inspection memo
5. Approve Permit #2022-076 Tricam Addition as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.
6. Approve Pioneer Wetland Restoration project payment application #6 
7. Approve Lower Riley Creek Restoration project payment application #10
8. Adopt Resolution 23-016 approving task order #006J for Barr to perform WOMP station monitoring services

Action Items

1. Items moved from consent agenda
2. Accept December Treasurer's Report
3. Adopt Resolution 23-017 to approve paying of the bills
4. Adopt Resolution 23-018 waiving Smith Partners, PLLP conflict of interest so they may work with NMCWD and RPBCWD for purposes of drafting an agreement for a shared office assistant
5. Adopt Resolution 23-019 approving task order 43 for Barr to develop an Ecosystems Health Action Plan
6. Adopt Resolution 23-020 approving task order 44 for Barr to design new intlet configuration for Lake Susan Park Pond reuse project.

Discussion Items

Manager Reports

Administrator Reports

a. Audit update

b. WBIF Update

Upcoming Board Topics

Upcoming Events

• Chanhassen Feb Fest- Feb 4, 2023
• RPBCWD- Lake Association Summit- February 21, 2023
• Riley Purgatory Summit- DTBD
• RPBCD- Volunteer Recognition event- Postoned to DTBD

7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

2.

Approval of the agenda

Presentation: Hennepin County Climate Action Plan

Project Discussion

a. Carver Beach Park Shoreline Stabilization

b. Lake Susan Park Pond Reuse Maintenance

c. Duck Lake Outlet Design

d. Upper Riley Creek Status

7:00 pm Call to Order Meeting of the Board of Managers

2.

Approval of the agenda

Matters of public interest

Welcome to the Board Meeting. Anyone may address the Board on any matter of interest in the watershed. Speakers will be acknowledged by the President; please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record. Please limit your comments to no more than three minutes. Additional comments may be submitted in writing. Generally, the Board of Managers will not take official action on items discussed at this time but may refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct that the matter be scheduled on a future agenda.

Reading and approval of minutes

a. Approve minutes of December 7, 2023 work session and regular meeting of the board of managers

Committee Reports

1. Acceptance of Citizens' Advisory Committees' report and minutes
2. Confirm Board representative for December 12, 2023 CAC meeting
3. Accept Personnel Committee report and minutes (no meeting held)
4. Accept Governance Committee report and minutes
   1. Governance Manual proposed changes

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda is considered one item of business. It consists of routing administrative items or items where discussion isn't essential to understanding. Any manager may remove an item from the consent agenda for action.

1. Adopt Resolution 23-001 to approve consent agenda
2. Accept December staff report
3. Accept December engineer's report
4. Accept December construction inspection memo
5. Approve permit #2022-053 Fox Ridge Development as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.
6. Approve permit #2022-060 Groveland Elementary as presented in the proposed board action section of the permit review report.
7. Adopt Resloution 2023-12 authorizing payment on Payment Application #6 for Rice Marsh Lake Water Quality Improvement Project
8. Adopt Resolution 23-002 adopting the official publications of the district
9. Adopt Resolution 23-003 designating U.S. Bank as the official depository of district funds
10. Adopt Resolution 23-004 designating depository for permit assurance bonds, letters of credit, and cash escrows
11. Adopt updated Resolution 22-092 changing Task Order 40 to 42
12. Adopt Resolution 23-014 adopting electronic-signature policy

Action Items

1. Items moved from consent agenda
2. Accept November Treasurer's Report
3. Adopt Resolution 22-005 to approve paying of the bills
4. Adopt Resolution 23-006 election of officers
   1. President
   2. Vice President
   3. Treasurer
   4. Secretary
5. Adopt Resolution 23-007 appointment of committee members
   1. Governance
   2. Personnel
   3. Audit and Finance
6. Consideration of the formation of an IT committee
7. Adopt Resolution 23-008 authorizing the district administrator to solicit proposals for professional services
8. Adopt Resolution 23-009 appointing Citizen Advisory Committee members
9. Adopt Resolution 23-013 appointing Technical Advisory Committee members
10. Adopt Resolution 23-010 extending the agreement with Abdo through the 2022 audit cycle
11. Adopt Resolution 23-011 updating the permit deposit and fee schedule

Discussion Items

Manager Reports

a. LAK- Memorandum regarding HR

Administrator Reports

Upcoming Board Topics

1. Tentative workshop schedule

Upcoming Events

• RPBCWD Workshop- Jan 19th, 2023 @ 7PM
• RPBCWD- Volunteer Recognition event- Jan 20, 2023
• Chanhassen Feb Fest- Feb 4, 2023
• RPBCWD- Lake Association Summit- February 21, 2023
• Riley Purgatory Summit- TBD