Clearwater
River Watershed District
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UNOFFICIAL
MINUTES CLEARWATER
RIVER WATERSHED DISTRICT Board of
Managers Meeting Annandale
Middle School October 8, 2003 Regular meeting was called to order at 7:10p.m. by Vice-Chairperson Liebrenz. Manager’s Marvin Brunsell, Roland Froyen, Virl Liebrenz, Bob Schiefelbein, and Mark Kampa were present. Others in attendance were Merle Anderson, Norm Wenck, Kelly Bergesch, Hugh Wagner, John Perry, and Tom Melloy. Bill Hohenstein arrived at 8:00p.m. Motion #03-10-1:
Schiefelbein, seconded by Froyen, made a motion to adopt the agenda, to include
correspondence received and presentations by Hugh Wagner and Tom Melloy. All
Managers voted aye. Motion #03-10-2:
Brunsell, seconded by Schiefelbein, made a motion to accept the September 10,
2003 regular meeting minutes after clarifying deeded access assessment in Motion
#03-09-12. All Managers voted aye. Motion #03-10-3: Froyen, seconded by Kampa, made a motion to
accept the September 24, 2003 work session minutes. All Managers voted aye. Motion #03-10-4:
Brunsell, seconded by Schiefelbein, made a motion to accept the October 8, 2003
financial report and pay bills. All Managers voted aye.
John Perry, realtor with Annandale Properties, explained
that a property located in Corinna Township is experiencing excessive surface
flow during rainstorm events. Manager Froyen suggested that he contact Corinna
Township to determine if culverts are either downsized or plugged. Manager
Froyen also indicated that the CRWD would be willing to assist with assessing
the situation if petitioned to do so. John Perry left the meeting at 7:25p.m. Tom Melloy, Attorney and Legal Counsel for CRWD, explained
that at a recent pre-trial hearing concerning the Clearwater Harbor Sanitary
Sewer System, it was determined that a flat assessment does not violate statute.
He also indicated that the judge has required that an appraisal be made of
contested properties to determine if the benefits exceed the cost of the
project. Vice-Chairperson Liebrenz closed the meeting at 7:35p.m. to
discuss litigation matters. Vice-Chairperson reconvened the meeting at 8:00p.m. Tom Melloy left the meeting at 8:00p.m. Bill Hohenstein, Clearwater Lake, explained
that he needs to upgrade the sanitary sewer system for his business. Manager
Froyen suggested to Bill that he visit with neighbors who may have a similar
need and inform the Board at a later date about their willingness to pursue
development of a community sanitary sewer system. Bill Hohenstein left the meeting at 8:10p.m. Hugh Wagner, Meeker County Commissioner, indicated
his appreciation for CRWD efforts in water quality matters. He also informed the
Board that a public hearing concerning Stearns County ditches turnover of
authority to Sauk River Watershed District will be held October 21, 2003. Norm Wenck, Engineer, distributed proposals regarding stormwater management
plans for Kimball and Watkins. Discussion was held regarding the role and
financial responsibility for CRWD, cities, and townships that are within the
sub-watershed area of Kimball and Watkins. Norm Wenck, Engineer, indicated that on January 13, 2004 a TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Loading) conference will be held in St. Cloud to explain the next phase in the process of addressing TMDL’s. Motion #03-10-5:
Kampa, seconded by Froyen, made a motion to consider cleaning out of channel at
Lake Augusta. Motion #03-10-6:
Froyen, seconded by Kampa, made a motion to lay on the table Motion #03-10-5.
All Managers voted aye. Motion #03-10-7:
Froyen, seconded by Brunsell, made a motion to authorize Wenck and Associates,
Inc. to obtain three quotes for sediment removal at or near the Fairhaven Dam.
All quotes must be under $25,000. Administrator Anderson is to contact
Department of Natural Resources for permit requirements concerning dredging in
this area. All Managers voted aye. Motion #03-10-8:
Froyen, seconded by Brunsell, made a motion to
instruct Administrator Anderson to attend city council meetings in Kimball and
Watkins asking them for partnership efforts, financial support, and willingness
to work with other local units of government as we jointly address stormwater
management. All Managers voted aye. Administrator Anderson indicated that Bill Hennen continues to work on
resolving the telemetry for Restawhile Shores Sanitary Sewer System. Motion #03-10-9:
Froyen, seconded by Brunsell, made a motion to submit
the Buffer Strip Resolution to the Minnesota Association of Watershed Districts
for consideration at their annual meeting in December. All Managers voted
aye. Administrator Anderson reported that Forest Prairie Township will soon begin
construction to resolve the erosion issue north of Watkins. Norm Wenck, Engineer, reported that three core samples have been taken on
the Lake Louisa, Marie, and Millpond Chain. The core samples are currently at
the lab awaiting analysis. Kelly Bergesch left the meeting at 9:10p.m. Motion #03-10-10:
Brunsell, seconded by Kampa, made a motion to cast a unanimous ballot for the
following slate of officers: Chairperson, Manager Froyen; Vice-Chairperson,
Manager Liebrenz; Treasurer, Manager Brunsell; Secretary, Manager Schiefelbein;
and PR & I, Manager Kampa. All Managers voted aye. Motion #03-10-11:
Froyen, seconded by Brunsell, made a motion to authorize Vice-Chairperson
Liebrenz to sign resolution indicating CRWD willingness to enter into a joint
powers agreement with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to analyze TMDL data. All
Managers voted aye. Hugh Wagner left the meeting at 9:25p.m. Administrator Anderson reported that he has met with Steve Prinson of the Annandale
Advocate and agreed on the following: CRWD will publish regular meeting minutes only. The Annandale
Advocate will reduce their charges for printing regular meeting minutes
by 25%. They will share the cost of a reporter with others to cover CRWD
meetings and create a link from their website to the CRWD website. Administrator Anderson informed the Board that a release is needed to allow
road changes across the CRWD easement area in Restawhile Shores Development. The
Stearns County Attorney will draft that release for CRWD action at a later date.
Administrator Anderson and Manager Froyen will
attend the Pleasant Lake Association meeting on October 11, 2003.
Motion #03-10-12:
Kampa, seconded by Schiefelbein, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. All
Managers voted aye.
DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THESE MINUTES IS AVAILABLE AT: THE CRWD DISTRICT OFFICE Annandale, Minnesota __________________________ ______________________ Chairperson, Roland Froyen
Secretary, Bob Schiefelbein
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