MEETING OF THE
METROPOLITAN AREA WATER SUPPLY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Wednesday | July 22, 2015
390 Robert Street North, LLA | 10:00 AM

Committee Members:
 
Sandy Rummel, Chair Metropolitan Council District 11
Mark Daleiden Wright County
Julie Ekman Department of Natural Resources
Randy Ellingboe Department of Health
Georg Fischer Dakota County
Vacant Vacated by City of Chanhassen Mayor
Chuck Haas City of Hugo
Katrina Kessler Pollution Control Agency
Susan Morris Isanti County
Michael Robinson Chisago County
Steve Schneider St. Paul Regional Water Services
Jamie Schurbon Anoka Conservation District
Barry Stock City of Savage
Dan Stoddard Department of Agriculture
Lisa Vollbrecht Sherburne County
Glen Gerads City of Minneapolis
NEW City Staff Representative from Hennepin County
NEW City Staff Representative from Ramsey County

 

AGENDA


I.          CALL TO ORDER / INTRODUCTIONS

II.         APPROVAL OF AGENDA

III.        APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE 05/06/15 MEETING

IV.        STATUTORY CHANGES – Judd Schetnan, MCES
“The Council staff will share information about changes Minnesota Statutes 473.1565 including changes in the membership of MAWSAC, new authority for MAWSAC to approve the master water supply plan, and establishment of a new technical advisory committee to inform MAWSAC’s work.”

V.          TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE – Leisa Thompson, MCES
Changes to Minnesota Statutes 473.1565 establishes a technical advisory committee to inform MAWSAC’s work by providing scientific and engineering expertise necessary to provide the region an adequate and sustainable water supply. The technical advisory committee consists of up to 15 members appointed by MAWSAC. A Community Technical Work Group with the membership required in statute has been established to review the master water supply plan and supporting technical information; this group may be considered for appointment by MAWSAC.”

VI.          MASTER WATER SUPPLY PLAN UPDATE – Lanya Ross, MCES
“Council staff will share information about the draft Master Water Supply Plan public comment period and input heard at two informational meetings. Details about the schedule will be provided.”

VII.          MASTER WATER SUPPLY PLAN APPROVAL PROCESS – Leisa Thompson, MCES
“Potential process to approve the master water supply plan update will be discussed. Examples of Clean Water Council and Metropolitan Council bylaws and approval processes will be provided to inform this discussion.

VIII.          ADJOURNMENT