CALL TO ORDER President Fetcher called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm.

ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no announcements made.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES After discussion of the minutes of the November 8, 2007 meeting, motion was made by Scheel and seconded by Bucheck to approve the minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Added to the agenda under Managers: Update on BMP Cost-Share Program.

PUBLIC FORUM There was no discussion in the Public Forum segment of the meeting.

Park Meadows Attorney Marshall reported that Attorney Wolle has been in contact with the attorney for the City of Lake Elmo in the Park Meadows issue. He said that the City of Lake Elmo is still holding a Letter of Credit in the amount of $108,750.

Holiday Station Attorney Marshall reported that the surety check for the Holiday Station in West Lakeland Township has been given to Treasurer Borash. President Fetcher and Secretary Scheel signed the operation and maintenance agreement.

Treasurer Borash reported that an irrevocable Letter of Credit in the Discover Crossing project has been extended to October 2008.

Treasurer Fetcher also told the managers that he had been in contact with personnel at the Lake Elmo Bank regarding the VBWD deposits at the bank, and whether or not the money should be divided into several Certificates of Deposit to be properly insured. The managers agreed that Treasurer Borash should investigate the pros and cons of whether or not to separate the CDs for insurance purposes.

Torre Pines Grading Engineer Hanson reported that Contractor Buelow completed the work today, but some restoration work might be needed in the spring.

2007 Stormwater Pond Maintenance  Engineer Hanson reported that the sediment samples have been collected and sent to the laboratory, but results have not been received. He will make a report to the managers at the January 10^th meeting. Engineer Hanson also reported that no easements were recorded for some of the stormwater ponds. The managers directed Engineer Hanson to wait until the lab results are received before contacting the property owners to determine if the VBWD could access the ponds for maintenance. In addition, the managers agreed that Engineer Hanson should not prepare any permits until the managers can discuss the lab results.

Tri-Lakes Improvement Association Annual Meeting Engineer Hanson said the Tri-Lakes Association will hold its annual meeting on February 4, 2008. The Association has requested that the VBWD coordinate a nitrate testing clinic with Washington County and the Association. The managers agreed to be involved, and directed Engineer Hanson to contact Angie Hong, the District Educator, to organize the program. Engineer Hanson said he will keep the managers posted.

System and Dam Inspections Engineer Hanson had mailed to the managers a memorandum regarding dam inspections of Project 1007, the Olson Lake Estates Pond Outlet Project, and the Downs Lake Neighborhood Flood Duration Reduction Project. He had also sent the managers draft letters regarding Barr Engineering inspections of the Rest Area Pond dam and the Eagle Point Lake dam. He asked the managers to review the recommendations made in the system inspection memorandum and determine what actions Barr should take. After discussion, motion was made by Fetcher and seconded by Scheel that Barr should make the recommended corrections. Motion carried unanimously.

After discussion of the Rest Area Dam Inspection, motion was made by Fetcher and seconded by Scheel to correct the maintenance of Rest Area Dam. Motion carried unanimously.

2007 Habitat Monitoring President Fetcher moved this agenda item to the January 10, 2008 meeting agenda.

Raleigh Creek President Fetcher moved this agenda item to the January 10, 2008 meeting agenda.

Wetland Assessments Engineer Hanson had mailed to the managers, a map and table showing the progress made in 2007 on the wetland assessments in VBWD. The managers discussed the information with Engineer Hanson.

Sunfish Lake Water Quality Engineer Hanson had mailed to the managers a memorandum regarding the use of barley straw in Sunfish Lake to improve the water quality in the lake. The managers discussed the issue at length, and directed Engineer Hanson to investigate the long-term effects of using alum and barley straw.

Next Meeting - January 10, 2008 The managers expect to have a quorum at the next meeting.

Final 2008 Levy Certification Treasurer Borash indicated that he had provided the final certification forms to the counties.

Citizens Advisory Committee President Fetcher will discuss this issue at a future meeting.

Report on MAWD Annual Conference President Fetcher and Manager Lucksinger will give reports at a future meeting.

Organization of Officers Dale Borash was nominated for Treasurer; Don Scheel was nominated for Secretary; Dave Bucheck was nominated for Vice President; and Lincoln Fetcher was nominated for President. Motion was made and seconded to approve the slate of officers as nominated for 2008 as follows: President - Lincoln Fetcher; Vice President - Dave Bucheck; Secretary - Don Scheel; and Treasurer - Dale Borash. Motion carried unanimously.

Contact Information Update Engineer Hanson distributed a copy of the contact page on the VBWD website for the managers and staff to review and update.

ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Fetcher and seconded by Bucheck at 10:25 pm to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted,

Don Scheel, Secretary