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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 5 November 26, 2002 Page 5 1 Councilmember Faust explained that the watershed boundaries are established by how water:,`; 2 flows. Councilmember Sparks stated that is correct,but realistically cities go in and out of 3 watersheds even though they are to be geologically based. She advised that Falcon Heights 4 pulled out of the Mississippi WMO. 5 6 Councilmember Sparks stated St. Anthony makes up less than 1%of the Middle Mississippi 7 watershed but is given one full vote on the board of five. She explained that at some point they 8 may be looking for someone to sit on a subcommittee. 9 10 Councilmember Faust asked if it would be more appropriate to appoint someone who lives 11 within that jurisdiction, or if anyone in the community can serve. He stated that also asks the 12 question about participation on the Rice Creek Watershed District and what"say" St. Anthony 13 should have since a greater portion of St. Anthony is contained within the Rice Creek Watershed 14 District jurisdictional area. He noted it is between Anoka County,Hennepin County, and 15 Washington County and the members are appointed by the County Commissioners. He 16 suggested it be considered whether this representation should be expanded. 17 18 Mr. Mornson stated St. Anthony has applied for funds from the Rice Creek Watershed District 19 but never received any. And, when the City Hall was constructed they at first stated nothing 20 needed to be done,but then required the City to install two ditches. -Also, Culver's Restaurant is 21 struggling to get approvals.from the Rice Creek Watershed District and their application may be 22 tabled again. He stated St. Anthony may want to play a larger role when the Apache area is 23 redeveloped. 24 25 Councilmember Sparks asked who represented St. Anthony on the Rice Creek Watershed 26 District. Councilmember Faust stated there is no representation at this time. 27 28 Mr. Mornson stated the perfect representatives would be Mayor Hodson and Councilmember 29 Faust because both live in the Rice Creek watershed and on Silver Lake. 30 31 Mayor Hodson asked where the Watershed District rules come from. Councilmember Faust 32 stated there is State legislation that outlines their responsibilities but he is unsure of the Middle 33 Mississippi WMO charter. He suggested it be determined how the appointments are made by 34 the County Commissioners. 35 36 Councilmember Thuesen stated his concern that the Apache development may be difficult since 37 they are making it difficult on the Culver's Restaurant site. 38 39 Mayor Hodson asked if the watershed district is funded from property taxes. Councilmember 40 Faust answered in the affirmative. 41 42 Mr. Mornson stated Todd Hubmer's background is in watershed issues so he will be asked for a 43 recommendation. 44 45 Mayor Hodson asked that this item be placed on an upcoming agenda for further discussion once 46 information is received. 47