MEETING OF THE
METROPOLITAN AREA WATER SUPPLY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Wednesday | June 8, 2016
390 Robert Street, Room LLA, St. Paul, MN 55101| 9:00 AM
| Committee Members |
| Sandy Rummel, Chair |
Metropolitan Council District 11 |
| Barry Stock |
City of Savage |
| TBD |
Municipal Representative, Washington County |
| Jeff Berg |
Department of Agriculture |
| Dean Lotter |
City of New Brighton |
| Georg Fischer |
Dakota County |
| Glen Gerads |
City of Minneapolis, Water Works |
| Jamie Schurbon |
Anoka Conservation District |
| Julie Ekman |
Department of Natural Resources |
| TBD |
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency |
| Lisa Vollbrecht |
Sherburne County |
| Mark Daleiden |
Wright County |
| Michael Robinson |
Chisago County |
| Patty Acomb |
City of Minnetonka |
| Randy Ellingboe |
Department of Health |
| Steve Schneider |
St. Paul Regional Water Services |
| Susan Morris |
Isanti County |
| Todd Gerhardt |
City of Chanhassen |
NOTE: Quorum = 9 |
Voting = Majority of quorum present must vote in favor of an item for it to pass |
AMENDED AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF AMENDED AGENDA
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 23, 2016 regular meeting of the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee
IV. BUSINESS
1. Southeast Wastewater Reuse Study - Deborah Manning, Environmental Services
MCES has been evaluating region-wide opportunities for wastewater reuse. In the Southeast Metro area, MCES developed a reuse scenario and has been working with local communities to further develop potential opportunities. One possibility, also mentioned in the Master Water Supply Plan, is to use reclaimed water (wastewater that has received additional treatment consistent with the intended use) for infiltration and groundwater recharge. Drawing on work done by the Southeast Water Supply Work Group and others, MCES has begun an evaluation of the hydrologic impacts of this infiltration & recharge. Stakeholder input about the criteria for assessing impacts is being sought.
2. Fresh Water Society Report – The Water Underground – Steve Woods, Freshwater Society
Freshwater Society has published reports on Minnesota’s groundwater supply issues for over four decades. The latest report (March 2016) focused on public water suppliers and takes a decidedly bottom-up approach designed to equip public works staff with information they can use to show their councils they are doing what it takes to have a sustainable supply that will attract industry, minimize surprises, and keep their system under local control.
3. TAC Charter Discussion - Lanya Ross, Environmental Services
The Council staff would provide draft TAC charter for review and discussion. The staff would like to receive MAWSAC member’s feedback on draft charter document and incorporate changes for approval.”
4. MAWSAC Members Roles for Incorporation into MAWSAC Charter – Lanya Ross, Environmental Services
The Council staff would provide background information to support MAWSAC members’ effort to establish roles and responsibilities for the committee members reflecting changes made to statute in 2015. The staff would like to receive MAWSAC member’s feedback on proposed items to prepare a draft charter document for future approval.
5. MAWSAC / TAC Liaison Selection – Lanya Ross, Environmental Services
Select a MAWSAC member to act as a liaison between MAWSAC and TAC and to co-chair TAC meetings.
V. MAWSAC MEETINGS SCHEDULE
VI. ADJOURNMENT
* Additional materials included for items on published agenda
** Additional business items added following publication of agenda
*** Backup materials available at the meeting