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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 4, 1991 PAGE 5 A. Award of bid for Watermain Construction: Resolution No. 91-19 M/S/P Dick Johnson/Williams - to adopt Resolution No. 91-19, accepting bid for construction of the SW-1 Watermain Project, exclusive of well abandonment, to Kenko, Inc. in the amount of $675,331.13. (Motion carried 5-0). B. Award of bid. for Well Abandonment: Resolution No. 91-2.0. M/S/P Dick Johnson/Hunt - to adopt Resolution No. 91-20, accepting bid for SW-1 well abandonment relating to SW-1 watermain project to Keyes Well Drilling in the amount of $49,941.00. (notion carried 5-0). C. Amended Contract with Washington and Ramsey Counties The Council received an amended contract from the Counties. Discussion followed on the County's method of billing not obligating the city in such a manner that they have to pay out-of-pocket expenses before being reimbursed by the County. M/S/P Williams/Dave Johnson - to postpone consideration of contract amendment until the June 18th Council meeting and direct the City Attorney and City Engineer to develop the proper wording to avoid the city having to pay out-of-pocket contractor's fees before getting reimbursed by the County. (Motion carried 5-0). 9. VALLEY BRANCH WATERSHED DISTRICT: Discussion with Managers and Engineer Al Dornfeld, President of VBWD, reported the Oakdale Water Management Plan has been submitted to the VBWD, and they have 60 days to review and respond to the Plan. Concerns discussed included the fact that the Plan shows that water will go thru two outlets into Olson Lake from Oakdale and water coming across Mr. Winkel's property has done damage to his beach. An agreement for restoration is being worked on and restoration is being paid by Oakdale, Carl Peterson, the developer, and Barr Engineering. The Council recommended the VBWD implement a district policy that the surface water management plan of any community within the watershed district be submitted to the adjoining communities for their comments. Councilman Williams noted for the record, historically, no water from that area ran into Olson Lake above ground, but Oakdale's plan calls for water from that area to flow into Olson Lake. The VBWD rules states that no more than 1% increase in water rate shall occur. Therefore, Oakdale's plan is not in conformance with that rule. Williams added, "until this comment has been refuted., I call upon the VBWD to enforce the 1% rate rule" Al Dornfeld will co-ordinate a meeting between Dick Johnson, Lake Elmo's representative, VBWD, and Oakdale to discuss the options with VBWD and City of Oakdale for solving potential problems from any development in Oakdale for water overflow into Olson Lake or the