ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no announcements.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES After discussion of the minutes of the November 13, 2008 meeting, motion was made by Bucheck and seconded by Borash to approve the minutes as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.

ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS Added to the agenda under Engineer: Lower St. Croix WMO; MAWD; Under Managers: Guidelines for BMP Cost Share.

PUBLIC FORUM There was no discussion in Public Forum.

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chuck Taylor had mailed his report on lake levels, and discussed it with the managers at this meeting.

CHANGE IN ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS At this time President Fetcher authorized a change in the order of agenda items.

WASHINGTON CONSERVATION DISTRICT -Community BMP Cost-Share Grant Application: City of Mahtomedi Public Works Facility Retrofit Vice President Bucheck began a discussion on the Mahtomedi Public Works Facility Cost-Share project. The City of Mahtomedi proposed to renovate the public works facility on the northeast corner of Lincolntown Road and Long Lake, and is asking VBWD to cost share the renovation in the amount of $45,000. Most of the project has already been completed. The City claims that some additional stormwater treatment, more than required by the VBWD, was constructed. After much discussion, motion was made by Scheel and seconded by Fetcher to deny the request. Motion carried unanimously.

Presentation Summarizing 2008 BMP Cost-Share Program Projects Rusty Schmidt, with the Washington Conservation District, made a 30-minute report to the managers using a PowerPoint Presentation, on the BMP Cost Share Program projects in 2008. The managers appreciated the presentation and thanked Rusty Schmidt for his efforts.

BMP Priorities and Procedures Rusty Schmidt asked the managers if they could set priorities for the BMP cost-share program and let him know the priorities in January or February 2009.

2009 Contract for Services - BMP Cost-Share Program Rusty Schmidt presented the managers with a contract with the Washington Conservation District for BMP services in 2009. After discussion, motion was made by Bucheck and seconded by Scheel to approve the service contract with the Washington Conservation District on the BMP programs in 2009. Motion carried unanimously. The managers approved and signed the contract.

Permit Close-Out: Chandler Exhibits, Afton Engineer Hanson had mailed a memorandum to the managers regarding the close-out of the Chandler Exhibits in Afton, VBWD Permit # 2007-21. Chandler Exhibits has requested that the project be closed out, and that the surety of $6,520 be returned. Engineer Hanson reported that Inspector Roemmich has visited the site and found it acceptable to the VBWD approved plans and permit conditions.

After discussion, motion was made by Bucheck and seconded by Fetcher to close out the Chandler Exhibits Building Addition project and return the surety in the amount of $6,520. Motion carried unanimously.

Secretary Scheel left the meeting at 8:20 pm.

Permit Request: Goodwill, Woodbury Engineer Hanson presented to the managers information on a project located directly east of Wal-Mart and south of Gander Mountain in the northeast quadrant Hudson Road (south I-94 frontage road) and Lake View Drive, Woodbury in part of the E 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 2, Township 28 North, Range 21 West. The purpose of the project is to construct a 20,600 square foot retail building and associated parking.

VBWD System and Dam Inspections Because of the extensive agenda, the managers agreed to postpone discussion of the VBWD inspections until the first meeting in January 2009.

Habitat Monitoring Report Because of the extensive agenda, the managers agreed to postpone discussion of the VBWD habitat monitoring report until the first meeting in January 2009.

Ravine Stabilization Projects After discussion of Payment Application No. 2 for Valley Branch Watershed District Ravine Stabilization in Lake Elmo and Pine Springs, Minnesota, motion was made by Fetcher and seconded by Bucheck to pay $82,026.91 to Frattalone Companies. Motion carried unanimously.

Valley Creek Stabilization Projects After discussion of Payment Application No. 2 for Valley Branch Watershed District Valley Creek Stabilization - Native Vegetation Establishment in Afton, Minnesota, motion was made by Fetcher and seconded by Bucheck to pay $7,839.27 to Prairie Restorations, Inc. Motion carried unanimously.

WOMP Station President Fetcher and Engineer Hanson reported on a meeting held on November 26^th at the site of the WOMP station to discuss the impact of the Downstream Stabilization Project on the station. The managers agreed to discuss at a future meeting, the addition of one more monitoring station.

North St. Paul Water Management Plan Engineer Hanson had mailed to the managers a draft comment letter regarding the North St. Paul Water Management Plan. The managers approved the letter, and directed Engineer Hanson to mail it.

Lake Elmo and Woodbury AUARs No discussion was necessary for this item. The AUARs will be discussed at the January 8, 2009 meeting.

Sunfish Lake Park Easement Release Engineer Hanson had mailed to the managers copies of a letter he had received from the Minnesota Land Trust, requesting the release of VBWD-held easements within Sunfish Lake Park in the City of Lake Elmo. After discussion, motion was made by Borash and seconded by Fetcher to direct legal counsel to draft documents to release the easements in Sunfish Lake Park in the City of Lake Elmo, and to direct Attorney Marshall to contact the Minnesota Land Trust and ask them to draw up the papers for the release of the easements. Motion carried unanimously.

Eagle Point Lake Dam After discussion of an invoice from Prairie Restorations, Inc., for herbicide treatment to revegetate the Eagle Point Lake dam, motion was made by Fetcher and seconded by Lucksinger to pay Prairie Restorations, Inc. $640.00 for the work on re-vegetating the Eagle Point Lake Dam. Motion carried unanimously.

Lower St. Croix WMO Engineer Hanson reported to the managers that VBWD representatives have been asked to attend a meeting on January 14, 2009, at 4:30 pm at the Denmark Township Hall to continue discussion on the possible merge of the Lower St. Croix WMO with the VBWD. The managers agreed that Engineer Hanson should attend the meeting, and they also directed Attorney Marshall to attend. President Fetcher said he will also attend.

MAWD Because of the extensive agenda, the managers did not discuss this item.

Consent Calendar Motion was made by Bucheck and seconded by Fetcher to accept the Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously.

Citizens Advisory Committee Engineer Hanson had mailed to the managers, draft copies of a request for volunteers, a general CAC Workplan, and the application form for potential Citizens Advisory Committee members. The managers discussed the draft documents and directed Engineer Hanson to prepare information on targeting mailings for potential applicants.

2009 Goals The managers reviewed the goals for 2009, made changes, and expect to approve the goals at the next meeting.

Election of 2009 Officers; Selection of Legal Newspaper and Official Bank for District Motion made by Fetcher and seconded by Borash to approve the current slate of officers as follows: Lincoln Fetcher, President; Dave Bucheck, Vice President; Donald Scheel, Secretary; and Dale Borash, Treasurer. Motion carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT Motion made by Borash and seconded by Fetcher at 10:37 pm to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Respectfully Submitted,

Don Scheel, Secretary