2015.07.16 CC Minutes - NE Metro Water Summit

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discussions on how to reach the 17%conservation goal, which they stated is not a mandate It was acknowledged that all those things could be done,and the water level of White Bear Lake may still not be fixed. Hugo Water Reuse Project City Administrator Bryan Bear presented a PowerPoint showing the Oneka Lake Golf Course and other water reuse projects and answered questions on the projects. Formalize Group as a Coalition Attendees talked about the benefits of formalizing the Water Summit group and referred to the I- 35 W/E coalition,which was formed in 2004 to work on transportation issues. The majority of the group agreed there would be a benefit to being formalized,but few were concerned it was another layer of government. City Administrator Bryan Bear stated that a draft Joint Powers Agreement would be drafted and provided for consideration at the next meeting. Updates Cities provided updates,mostly stating they were working on water conservation issues. Washington County Commissioner Fran Miron stated that the Second Generation Ground Water Management Plan was approved by the DNR, and they were now working on strategies for implementation. The Rice Creek Watershed District stated there may be some grant opportunities. The City of Columbus was asked about the TH 97 bridge over I-35 E,which many cities wrote resolution of support for increasing it to four lanes. It was stated that it had been stalled for this year. Engineer Ryan Goodman talked about the importance of water conservation education. Conclusion The group agreed to hold another meeting in September/October,2015. Possible agenda items were: information on grant applications; invitation to White Bear Lake plaintiffs to attend the meeting; and presentation by Metropolitan Council on Water Supply Plan and grant opportunities. Adjournment Mayor Weidt adjourned the meeting at a 9:40 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, 'Vf\ Michele Lindau City Clerk