{"id":723,"date":"2014-01-20T14:40:57","date_gmt":"2014-01-20T20:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakedelhi.org\/?p=723"},"modified":"2014-02-02T14:42:05","modified_gmt":"2014-02-02T20:42:05","slug":"minutes-for-trustee-special-meeting-and-public-hearing-january-20-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/lakedelhi.org\/?p=723","title":{"rendered":"Minutes for Trustee Special Meeting and Public Hearing – January 20, 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Combined Lake Delhi Recreational Facility and Water Quality District<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Board of Trustees Meeting<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Monday, January 20, 2014 \u2013 6:30 p.m. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Maquoketa Valley Middle School Conference Room<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Delhi, IA<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Trustees present: Leonard,\u00a0 Kramer, Davidson, Schneider and Kray by Skype, Gifford by phone <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Trustees absent:\u00a0 Burger<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Visitors: Chris Stender, Jim Locke, Dave Larson<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Agenda reviewed by Leonard. Motion made by Schneider to approve agenda, Davidson second, all ayes, motion passed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Leonard opened public hearing.\u00a0 Leonard asked if any trustees have received written or verbal comments as it relates to the potential of the land transfer.\u00a0 No Trustees have received comments.\u00a0 Leonard opened the session to public comments.\u00a0\u00a0 Stender asked for update on the public access work.\u00a0 Leonard gave an update and reviewed the drawing and plan between the District and the\u00a0 County.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Gifford joined by phone at 6:42pm.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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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.\u00a0 This 28E agreement details the transfer of the property and the terms and conditions of the $2.999 million bond agreement.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 Any ongoing maintenance costs will be the responsibility of the County.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 With no further comments, Kramer made motion to close the public hearing. Schneider second, all ayes, motion passed.\u00a0 Public hearing closed at 6:56 pm.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Leonard introduced and read Resolution 1.20.14 to enter into the 28E agreement with Delaware County.\u00a0 Motion made by Schneider to approve, Davidson second.\u00a0 Individual roll call requested, all ayes, motion passed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Public commnet \u2013 Chris Stender asked if this agreement will suffice for the State funding requirements and Leonard advised yes.\u00a0 Stender asked for a specific update on the next steps.\u00a0 Leonard advised we are anticipating the federal permit by the end of the month and that the final bid package is being worked on.\u00a0 The bid mailings will begin in early February and will be opened in early March.\u00a0 We expect work to begin in the spring.\u00a0 Dave Larson asked what is the estimated time frame for installation of the coffer dam and Leonard said June or July.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Jim Locke asked if the programmatic agreement was a separate issue from the permit.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 The agreement needed to be in place before the permit was given.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Davidson mentioned that it would be nice to have the ability to put a camera on the dam so the public could view construction.\u00a0 Gifford confirmed we could add a web cam to the Trustee web site.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Locke asked if the District was going to start work on Phase I before we get the Phase II permit.\u00a0 Leonard said it depends on timing.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Stender said he thought the Community Fund needed to raise more funds and all agreed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Larson asked if elevation maps were still available for dredging and Leonard said yes.\u00a0 Leonard also added that we will need to prioritize our plan for dredging and it will be dependent on if we have funds.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Locke asked if adequate soil was found from the borings taken.\u00a0 When Stanley designed costs of the dam they used the soil types that they found locally.\u00a0 It will be up to the contractors to deal with owners of the land that have that soil. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Motion to adjourn by Schneider and second by Davidson.\u00a0 All ayes, motion passed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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