The Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, January 20, 2014 – 6:30 p.m.
Maquoketa Valley Middle School Conference Room
Delhi, IA
The meeting of the Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District Board of Trustees was called to order by President Steve Leonard at 6:33 PM at the Maquoketa Valley Middle School Conference Room.
Trustees present: Leonard, Kramer, Davidson, Schneider and Kray by Skype, Gifford by phone
Trustees absent: Burger
Visitors: Chris Stender, Jim Locke, Dave Larson
Agenda reviewed by Leonard. Motion made by Schneider to approve agenda, Davidson second, all ayes, motion passed.
Leonard opened public hearing. Leonard asked if any trustees have received written or verbal comments as it relates to the potential of the land transfer. No Trustees have received comments. Leonard opened the session to public comments. Stender asked for update on the public access work. Leonard gave an update and reviewed the drawing and plan between the District and the County.
Gifford joined by phone at 6:42pm.
Leonard gave total amount of project cost which is approximately $15.3 million and the revenues are approximately $16 million and both are detailed in the 28E agreement. This 28E agreement details the transfer of the property and the terms and conditions of the $2.999 million bond agreement. The county will process a request for a marine tax grant to assist with the cost of some of the items of the new public access area. Any ongoing maintenance costs will be the responsibility of the County. Stender asked if the federal permit had been issued yet and Leonard advised they expected the Army Corp of Engineers General to sign tomorrow and we are expecting the permit by the end of the month. With no further comments, Kramer made motion to close the public hearing. Schneider second, all ayes, motion passed. Public hearing closed at 6:56 pm.
Leonard introduced and read Resolution 1.20.14 to enter into the 28E agreement with Delaware County. Motion made by Schneider to approve, Davidson second. Individual roll call requested, all ayes, motion passed.
Public commnet – Chris Stender asked if this agreement will suffice for the State funding requirements and Leonard advised yes. Stender asked for a specific update on the next steps. Leonard advised we are anticipating the federal permit by the end of the month and that the final bid package is being worked on. The bid mailings will begin in early February and will be opened in early March. We expect work to begin in the spring. Dave Larson asked what is the estimated time frame for installation of the coffer dam and Leonard said June or July.
Jim Locke asked if the programmatic agreement was a separate issue from the permit. Leonard explained that the agreement for signature on the agreement takes care of any outstanding issues and also explains what will be allowed for dredging going forward. The agreement needed to be in place before the permit was given.
Davidson mentioned that it would be nice to have the ability to put a camera on the dam so the public could view construction. Gifford confirmed we could add a web cam to the Trustee web site.
Locke asked if the District was going to start work on Phase I before we get the Phase II permit. Leonard said it depends on timing. The Board will continue to make decisions as to the timing and funding. Stender asked if we expected any delays as it relates to the Phase II permit and Leonard said the DNR is aware of our plans and we are working with the DNR to answer questions as well as working with them through the requirements.
Stender said he thought the Community Fund needed to raise more funds and all agreed.
Larson asked if elevation maps were still available for dredging and Leonard said yes. Leonard also added that we will need to prioritize our plan for dredging and it will be dependent on if we have funds.
Locke asked if adequate soil was found from the borings taken. When Stanley designed costs of the dam they used the soil types that they found locally. It will be up to the contractors to deal with owners of the land that have that soil.
Motion to adjourn by Schneider and second by Davidson. All ayes, motion passed.