MEETING OF THE
METROPOLITAN AREA WATER SUPPLY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC)
Tuesday | September 6, 2016
Robert LLA | 1:00 PM

Committee Members
Kristin Asher	City of Richfield
Bob Cockriel	City of Bloomington
John Dustman	Summit Envirosolutions
Klayton Eckles	City of Woodbury
Dale Folen	City of Minneapolis
Jennifer Levitt	City of Cottage Grove
Mark Maloney	City of Shoreview
G.H. Crystal Ng	University of Minnesota
Chris Petree	City of Lakeville
Lih-in Rezania	Minnesota Department of Health
Lon Schemel	Shakopee Public Utilities
James Stark	U.S. Geological Survey
Jamie Wallerstedt	Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Bruce Westby	City of Ramsey
Ray Wuolo	Barr Engineering

Meeting Purpose:
Determine next steps for TAC committee. Discuss specific tasks regarding MAWSAC and TAC workplan, as appropriate.

Desired Outcomes:

Chair position formalized.
Comments or ideas provided to MAWSAC/TAC subcommittee on 2017 Report.
List of ideas for how TAC and MAWSAC might work together to determine roadmap or process for success.
List of desired outcomes for a joint MAWSAC/TAC meeting.
List of next steps or tasks for TAC committee.

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. APPROVAL OF CHAIR

Formalize approval of Mark Maloney as Chair

III. CALL MEETING TO ORDER BY CHAIR

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

July 20, 2016 meeting of the Water Supply Technical Advisory Committee

VI. INFORMATION ITEMS

Presentation on “Reducing Water Use on Twin Cities Lawns through Assessment, Research, and Demonstration” – Brian Davis, Environmental Services and Sam Bauer, University of Minnesota

In the Twin Cities metropolitan area approximately 20% of all treated drinking water is used outdoors, with a majority being used on lawns and landscapes. The Metropolitan Council and University of Minnesota Extension are working to quantify the performance of existing Twin Cities landscape irrigation systems, compare these existing irrigation systems with water-efficient systems, and demonstrate to the public and to municipalities the benefits of switching to smart irrigation technologies including soil moisture and evapotranspiration sensors, and water efficient sprinkler heads.

VII. BUSINESS

1. 2017 Report to Council, Legislative Water Commission, Legislators
This vision and future work is likely to be the focus of the group’s first official – statutorily required – task: a report. MAWSAC discussed the value of a summary document that highlights a strategic vision, builds on the Master Plan, IDs key actions needed in ~5 years to support the vision, and supports recommendations with local project and planning examples.Update on MAWSAC/TAC subcommittee

2. Road Map/Process Discussion
Begin discussion on how MAWSAC and TAC will, together, determine their road map and/or process to success. This will consider how TAC’s work and responsibilities will be developed in conjunction with MAWSAC’s work and responsibilities. Discuss components and desired outcomes of the joint MAWSAC/TAC meeting