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Enivornmental Board <br />May 27, 2015 <br />Page 2 <br />5. ACTION ITEMS <br />A. Consider Feasibility Study of Stormwater Reuse /Mattamy Homes <br />Mr. Asleson stated that the term stormwater reuse is used to describe water that is <br />collected on-site and utilized in a new application. The Mattamy proposed development <br />called Watermark is still a concept plan but is in the study area. <br />Ms. Diane Hankee, city engineer from WSB, said the feasibility study will evaluate water <br />reuse options at the proposed Matttamy development. Water reuse may include irrigation <br />and infiltration systems within public open spaces. The purpose to water reuse is to <br />utilize water resources sustainably, to use water as many times as feasible and to satisfy <br />watershed volume reduction requirements. <br />Mr. Heiskary noted that this is a good time to do the study and the mentioned area does <br />have drainage problems. <br />Ms. Hankee said that Mattamy Homes does have an interest in doing a stormwater reuse <br />options. <br />Ms. Andrzejewski MOTION to rec <br />Schwartz and Mr. Sullivan. Motio <br />6. DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />mend the feasibility study. Seconded by Mr. <br />ied 5-0 <br />A. Discussion of Integrated Water Management Plans for Local Government <br />Units <br />Mr. Asleson discussed the increased awareness both locally and regionally of the surface <br />water and groundwater resources. <br />Internally, city staff has been discussing with WSB, city engineer, opportunities for <br />improving the efficient use of both surface water and groundwater resources. At this <br />time staff is requesting that the Environmental Board make recommendations for a study <br />that would address the relationship between growth, and water use. The study would <br />produce an Integrated Water Management Plan. <br />Mr. Asleson introduce Ms. Diane Hankee, city engineer from WSB. The city did apply <br />for the grant which is from the clean water fund from the Environmental and Natural <br />Resources Trust Fund. The fund is for mainly for research not for implementation of the <br />plan. The funding is quite competitive. The cities of Hugo and Rosemount are also <br />included in this request. Funds would be available in 2016 and no local match funding is <br />required. <br />Mr. Heiskary stated that we should let council know that the study was well received and <br />the Environmental Board will look forward to the outcome. <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br />