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5.7. SR 12-06-2010Item # 5.7. 1~.~„ ~~ R.lver MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Lori Johnson, City Administrator DATE: December 6, 2010 SUBJECT: Citizen Request Regarding a Navigable Channel for the Mississippi River Mr. Jim Rosman has requested that the City Council review and consider his proposal to advocate on the City's behalf to create a navigable channel in the Mississippi River. Attached is information from Mr. Rossman on his proposal. He will be at the Council meeting to make a presentation on this matter. He is suggesting that he attend the Coon Rapids Dam Commission meetings and report to the Council periodically on the Commission's activities as they relate to Elk River. N:\Public Bodies\City Council\Lori\2010\Rossman.docx What would a navigable channel do for our economy? Why should it be looked at now? • By creating a navigation channel we would not be abandoning the National Park system or the MN wild and scenic waterway. A usable channel would merely allow the public to enjoy the river's splendor and scenic value from pleasure craft. • Did you know that the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area includes 72 miles of the Mississippi River stretching from the cities of Dayton and Ramsey downstream to Hastings, Minnesota? This diverse stretch of river flowing through the park consists of numerous natural, historic, and recreational resources of national significance. • The portion of the Mississippi River is contained within the DNR's designated recreational section of the river with boundaries from Anoka to the Hwy 24 Bridge at Clearwater and recreational boating is an approved use of the river under this designation? • This area once had a channel that was maintained by the Corps of Engineers. Now that the logging days are long gone the old channel could be restored from just above St Anthony Falls at mile 859 to Elk River at mile 887 with very little effort. • This is not a request to make this area of the river usable for commercial traffic, but it is a call for a maintained shallow draft channel with markers making the waterway user friendly. More than likely the proposed channel could be kept open by minor dredging a few very shallow spots, moving some rocks out of the channel and putting in marker's to guide boaters up and downstream. • Trains have long since replaced the paddle wheelers that transported our goods through each community. These trains currently generate economic benefits to our country but have little economic effect for the communities they pass through. Just recently the Northstar Rail was put into operation with the hope of directly benefiting the communities. • Barge traffic generates economic benefits for the country with little economic effect for the communities they pass through. Where the Mississippi River navigation channel is maintained for barge traffic it allows for pleasure crab use, which in turn brings much needed revenue to the individual communities along the river. These towns include Redwing, Hastings, and Prescott to name a few. It is fortunate that the public use of the channel delivers a vastly larger local economic impact than commercial traffic. • With this in mind I make the argument that a shallow draft, pleasure craft channel would be an inexpensive way to stimulate the economies along this river. We have numerous business properties that are now failing, abandoned or foreclosed along the river that would attract new investors if this project was authorized. • This would be a great time to promote the project as the Coon Rapids dam is in need of dire repair which is the only barrier between us and the rest of the river systems navigable waters. A scour hole has developed under the dam causing it to lose its integrity. With no real plan to getting the funding to fix the dam it would be economically wise to restore the usable navigation channel from river mile 859 to 887 while removing of the dam. a:m ~x~~ •. '~li ~~ ~ ~~r Elk Riper Ares C~iamber of Commerce Progress is Orsr B~rsiness September 27, 2010 James Rosman 404 Main Street Elk River, MN 55330 Dear Jim: The Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors would like to thank you for all the research and work tha_ t you have dons with the intent of revitalizing bp-sinesses ?I~ng th.e Mississippi River.in pur community. Economic development is an important goal for our community and your passion about the concept of river front development that would encourage and provide a reason to embrace the- river could be the next step in our community's future. Making the Mississippi River more navigable is a huge project. We as an organization cannot say if the project proposed is feasible, we do agree that by looking at the river as being in our front yard instead of our backyard there can be great benefits for the businesses we support. We wish you the best as you continue to meet with local groups and organizations to explain what the plan consists of and what a proposed boat channel for pleasure craft might do far our local economy. Thank you for your commitment to the Elk River community and making Elk River a better place to do business. Sincerely, Alan Sakry Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce Chair, Board of Directors Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce so9 HigHwaq 1o Eck River MN ss33o wwweikriverchamberorg nolce (763) 441.31 so Pax (763) 441-3409 eracc@elkriwawercham6erorg From: Gary Brown, P.E. [mailto:gbrown@pineng.com] Sent: Friday, September 24, 2010 9:41 AM To: jimprossman@gmail.com I would point out that technology has changed dramatically in the last few years that would enable a contractor to locate and remove obstructions or to at least be able to mark these passible rock outcroppings so that boaters would feel safe to use the river as they do on Lake Minnetonka (look at how that impacts our economy}. Why hasn't the DNR used the funds that they are currently receiving from the recently approved tax, to at least prepare a feasibility study of providing navigation to this stretch of the river? Usually that is the process, first a study (a study to determine whether or not it is possible and also to determine cost} and then get the monies either appropriated or identified as a project with the new tax revenue as the funding. I would think that the state would be looking for a project that would provide more people an opportunity to enjoy their natural resource {Mississippi River) and to provide businesses along the way to benefit by increased boat traffic {restaurants, fueling facilities, boat and jet ski sales, etc}. Gary Brown, P.E., Sr. Project Engineer Pinnacle Engineering, Inc. 1154195th Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55369 763-277-8434 (direct) ~ 763-464-1549 {mobile) ~ 763-315-4501 (fax) ~ gbrown@pineng.com Visit www.pinen~.com -Environmental,lndustrial and Renewable Energy The information contained in this E-mail is privileged and confidential and intended for the use of the addressee(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is prohibited. If you have received this E-mail in error, please notify us by telephone or E-mail Another interesting development. I have been trying to get a designated channel marked at my portion of the river. The local news paper, Star I~'ews of Elk River called me this week and said that they wanted to inter~~iew me about how to use the river in order to stimulate the econo>ny. They said that they were going to start interviewing the MN State legislator candidates and they wanted to know what question they should ask them about the idea of making the river more user friendly for small boat traffic. This is exciting forme as I started presentations, letter writing and documenting facts on why this plan might work as of last November. It looks like I might be making some headway. I also e-mailed Lyle Glemenson about the information he has from the old t•Vendell Anderson days and the channel up to the Coon Rapids Dam. Gary if you have any input or ideas on questions that the News paper reporter should be asking Legislators and potential Legislators about my proposal please let me know what they might be? see map on page 67 Mississippi River Q 873.4- Donie Galloway Riverside Park, City of Champlin 872.8R open play area, trails Q ®873.4 Mississippi River Community Park, City of Anoka 872.9E carry-in, fishing dock, cookers, restrooms, © picnicking, 4 shelters, trails, drinking water (763) 576-2700, wtivw.ci.anoka.rnn.us 873.0- Champlin area 868.OR food, lodging away from river Hennepin County Sheriff emergency 911 or Dispatch 24 hr. non-emergency (763) 525-6216 Water Patrol non-emergency (612) 596-9880 873.5- Anoka area 870.0E food, lodging away from river Anoka County Sheriff emergency 911 or non-emergency (763) 427-1212 Rum River Q ®1.7R Rum River South County Park, Anoka County ® asphalt ramp, canoe access, restrooms, picnic area, trails, water (763) 757-3920, www.co.anoka.mn.us Q ®0.2L Atkin Riverside Park, City of Anoka boat access, picnic Mississippi River Q ®871.3L Peninsula Point Two Rivers Historical Park, City of Anoka ® boat docks, cookers, nature walk, picnicking, pavilion, restrooms, shelter, trails, drinking water, (763) 575-2700, avww.ci.anoka.mn.t~s Q ®870.9R Mississippi Point Park, City of Champlin ® paved concrete ramp, picnicking, restrooms, shore fishing (763) 421-2820 870.3- Coon Rapids area 864.4E food, lodging away from the river Anoka County Sheriff emergency 9 "1 1 or non-emergency (763) 427-1212 CAUTION: There is neither a channel nor buoys on this portion of the Mississippi. Also, water levels vary greatly. Boaters should take precautions to avoid damage, especially upstream of the Highway 169 Bridge, between Anoka and Champlin. 66 Page 1 of 2 Jim Rosman From: Jim Rossman [jimprossman@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 9:07 AM To: jimprossman@gmail.com Subject: Jim Rossman sent you an article from startribune.com Jim Rosman wrote these comments: What to do with the Coon Raapids Dam This Article from StarTribune.com has been sent to you by JimRossman. "Please note, the sender's identity has not been verified. The full Article, with any associated images and links can be viewed here. Officials wonder what to do with Coon Rapids Dam LAURIE BLAKE, Star Tribune The Coon Rapids Dam on the Mississippi River has a new failure in its concrete apron -- a problem that is not yet a safety concern but could cost millions to repair, a Three Rivers Park District inspection shows. Repairing the cracked area with steel pilings could cost $1.5 million to $2 million, and reinforcing the entire apron could cost $6 million or more, Bill Holman of Stanley Consultants advised the park board. Three Rivers officials are scheduled to discuss the problem with the Department of Natural Resources on Jan. 6 and with park board members later in the month. The apron, an underwater layer of concrete, takes the pounding of the river water spilling over the dam and prevents scouring that could undermine the dam structure. Scuba divers inspecting the dam found a section of apron had broken up "and large pieces were lying on the bottom," Holman said. A similar failure was found in 2004 and repaired with steel piling at a cost of $1.2 million in 2005. Two failures in five years raise the odds that more of the apron will fail and other repairs will be needed, Holman said. Sonar soundings already indicate another area of concern, he said. The dam was built in 1913 and rehabbed in 1998. Once used to generate electricity, the dam now serves primarily a recreational purpose: It backs up the flow of Mississippi River water to create asix-mile lake for boating and fishing. The park district accepted the dam as a gift from Northern States Power in 1969 along with 225 acres of park land on the Mississippi. Now the park district is a responsible but reluctant dam owner, and since the mid-1990s it has been looking for another entity to take it over, said Margie Walz, associate superintendent for Three Rivers. "It's not in the interest of the park district to run a dam. It's becoming very expensive." The district tries not to have dam costs paid entirely by suburban Hennepin County residents whose property taxes support the Park District. When the district made the $1.2 million repair in 2005, the state dam repair fund paid $250,000 of the cost. Since 1974, the dam has undergone $11 million in major repairs, and Three Rivers has paid $4 million, with the balance coming from the state and a Metropolitan Council agency, 11/1/2010 Page 2 of 2 Walz has said. Operating the dam is "threatening our ability to do other things," Walz said. The board learned of the apron cracks on the same night it considered whether to replace the Eastman Nature Center at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Dayton and whether to improve the chalet and parking at the Hyland Ski and Snow board areas in Bloomington. Whether its recreational function merits continuing repair of the dam is a question the park district is looking to the DNR to address, Walz said. "This is a lake on one of their major rivers. It is probably beyond the call of the suburban Three Rivers Park District." DNR regional hydrologist Dale Homuth said, "We have no position on it. There are obviously hundreds of people who have lakeshore now and wouldn't have lakeshore if the dam were removed. It becomes political." Asked why Three Rivers is having such a hard time finding a new owner for the dam, Homuth said, "The term 'white elephant' comes to mind." The state could not take it over without special legislation, and the DNR, with an already tight budget, would not favor that, Homuth said. In general, said DNR hydrologist Judy Boudreau, "I don't know that we necessarily as a department or a division see a lot of value" in maintaining a dam for recreational purposes. "If you were to talk to our ecological resources, stream habitat people, they are tending toward dam removals. They love to see structure that helps promote spawning, but that dam does not allow for fish passage." The dam does, however, act as a barrier to invasive species along the Mississippi and would stop Asian carp if the species ever got that far, Homuth said. Laurie Blake • 612-673-1711 11/1/2010 Page 1 of 1 Jim Rosman From: Jason McGrew-King [JMcGrew-King@threeriversparkdistrict.orgj Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 4:10 PM To: jimprossman@charter.net Cc: Beth Nash Subject: Coon Rapids Dam Hello, Jim, Thank you for your interest in the Coon Rapids Dam. Presently a commission appointed by the Minnesota Legislature is meeting to advise Senate and House of Representative committees on future options for the dam. The commission will provide recommendations to the Legislature including suitable public uses, governance, operation, maintenance, and financing of the dam and its operations. You can check out the commission's website, which contains more information about the study process, at http://www.crdcommission.blogspot.com/ As far as recent articles about the Coon Rapids Dam, this article appeared in the Star Tribune a couple months ago: http://www.startribune.com/local/west/101687193.html Thanks again for your interest in the dam; if you have additional questions please feel free to contact me. Jason McGrew-King Intergovernmental Media Relations Coordinator Three Rivers Park District 3000 Xenium Lane North Plymouth, MN 55441-1299 763-559-6779 jmcgrew-king@threeriversparkdistrict.org http://www.threeriversparks.org 11/11/2010 7~hreeRivers PARK DISTRICT Coon Rapids Dam Operational Update February 16, 2010 During a routine inspection in the fall of 2009, dam engineers working for Three Rivers Park District uncovered some significant maintenance issues that will need to be addressed. There is no immediate danger to the dam associated with the problems. Since the repair needs were discovered Three Rivers Parks officials have been communicating with local and state leaders about the future of the Coon Rapids Dam. Questions and Answers What is the current status of the Coon Rapids Dam? A scour hole was found in November 2009. "Scour hole" is the term used to describe the hole caused by the breaking up of a section of concrete below the water level. A section of concrete has broken up on the underwater sloping downstream apron. Is this an emergency, or is the dam in immediate danger of failure? No. This is not an emergency. The hole is approximately 12,000 square feet, and when investigated, it was not found to have extended upstream to a point that has undermined the dam's support pilings. The Department of Natural Resources Dam Safety Office, which is responsible for the safety of all darns in Minnesota, concurs that the scour hole is not currently compromising dam safety. How long before the scour hole creates an emergency? There is no predictable answer. The river is dynamic, and flow rates as well as the methods used in lowering the pool may influence the growth of the scour hole. Protecting the scour area by leaving one of the bags inflated, if possible, depending on flow rates, may slow the expansion of the hole. Will the recreational pool be raised for 2010? Yes, Three Rivers Park District intends to raise the pool this year. However, the DNR makes final decisions in consideration of dam safety. Wasn't a scour hole fixed a few years ago? Yes. The first scour hole was discovered in 2004 and repaired in 2005. This scour hole was also on the downstream apron, but closer to the dam than the current scour hole. How much would it cost to make the recommended current repairs to address the scour hole? A similar repair strategy to what was done in 2005 is estimated to cost approximately $2 million. However, this is not recommended since there may be future scour holes and this repair does not fully address the problem. Alonger- lasting repair across the downstream apron is estimated to cost $6 million to $8 million. Would repairs resolve all long-term issues with the dam? Consultants advising Three Rivers Park District say no. As with any major infrastructure, ongoing maintenance and rehabilitation will be required, some of which could be costly. The downstream apron is one component of the dam structure. Additionally, the rubber gates experience annual wear and tear and may be problematic over time and will need to be replaced. Wasn't the dam fully rebuilt just 10 years ago? No. Contrary to a recent media report, the dam was never fully rebuilt, In 1996- 1997, the walkway across the dam and the broken and twisted steel gates were replaced. The gates were replaced with a new computerized gate system that primarily used rubber gates. Why does Coon Rapids Dam need so many repairs? The underwater infrastructure of the dam was built in 1913-14 with an expected life of 50 years. It is currently 97 years old. Consultants say the dam has already far outlived the engineering expectations of its design. Given its age, needed repairs will grow in frequency, with the most significant being to the underwater infrastructure and the gate system. If these major issues are addressed, life expectancy can be significantly improved. Who pays for dam repairs and upkeep? The taxpayers of Suburban Hennepin County fund the annual upkeep and operation of the dam through taxes paid to Three Rivers Park District. Over the years, the Park District has secured funding assistance from the State of Minnesota and the Metropolitan Council for some repairs and in funding of the walkway and recreational improvements. Historical Background 1913-1914 -The Coon Rapids Dam and powerhouse were built by NSP to provide hydroelectric power. Power was generated until 1966. 1958 -The Park District's first Vision Plan identifies the desire to provide public access to parkland along the Mississippi River. 1969 -The Park District acquired 225 acres of parkland straddling both sides of the river as a gift from NSP. The gift included the 1,000-foot dam and some funds to address immediate repair needs. The acquisition agreement expressed the Park District's concern far the financial viability of funding for future dam repairs. 1970 -The Park District and NSP jointly commissioned a structural analysis of the dam and identified needed repairs. 1975 -The Park District, with financial assistance from the state of Minnesota and NSP, contracted far repairs of the dam and initiated development of the parkland on both sides of the river. 1978-present -The Park District and various interests have explored the possibility of re-establishing hydropower at the dam as a way to reduce taxpayers' liability for ongoing maintenance and repairs. While various entities have evaluated the economic viability as a business investment, no party has ever applied for a federal permit to develop hydropower. 1992 -The DNR inspected and closed the pedestrian walkway dine to structural deficiencies. The Park District commenced planning efforts to repair the dam and walkway. 1994 -The Park District and Anoka County entered into alease/purchase agreement whereby the County would pay $75,000 per year for 30 years to purchase the improved park property on the east side of the river (214 of the original 225 acres donated by NSP). As part of the agreement, the Park District placed the $75,000, matched by another $75,000 per year of Park District funds, into a Coon Rapids Dam Improvement Fund. 1995-1996 -The original steel gate system and the walkway across the dam were replaced at a cost of approximately $6 million. The new °rubber bag" gate system was chosen because it was supposed to allow ice to more freely pass aver the bags during the winter. 2001 -The rubber gates were replaced under warranty due to a manufacturing flaw. 2004-2005 -The first scour hole was discovered and repaired. 2005-2009 - Repair of the rubber gates has been an ongoing issue. Late 2009 -Second scour hole was discovered. • Structure: Coon Rapids Dam. • Location: River Mile 866.2. • Dam Width: 2,150 Feet Overall, 1,000 Foot Longest Structure. • River Elevation (Pool): 823 Feet. • River Elevation g 10 Feet. (Outflow): • Water Fall: 13 Feet. • Date Opened: Built 1913, Rebuilt 1997. The original dam at this location was built in 1913. It was constructed as an earth and concrete structure resting on wood and steel piles. Demand for hydro power dropped in the 1960s, and the dam was abandoned on December 31, 1966. The dam was taken over by the county park districts to be used as a regional recreation area. The dam and the overhead pedestrian bridge was removed and rebuilt over a two year period from 1995 to 1997. The old dam had 33 gates. The replacement dam has 10 gates, but they are much larger gates than were found on the old dam. Five of the gates are crest gates, which means that water flows over the gate, and the gate can lift up to stop the flow of water. Four of these crest gates have inflatable rubber bladders. The bladders can be inflated to hold back more water and raise the level of the dam pool. The Coon Rapids Dam is the largest dam in the world to use these inflatable rubber bladder gates. The Coon Rapids dam does not have a lock system for navigation traffic. That means that this is the true head of navigation for the great river. All dams south of this point have locks and are primarily for navigation, with the Keokuk Power Dam being the notable exception of having a large powerplant. The Coon Rapids dam is primary for recreation to maintain a constant pool depth. Dams north of here were installed for a variety of reasons from flood control and reservoir management to hydro power and logging. The photo above is looking east across the main river channel structure. The photo was taken during a period of high water. The noise and power of the water flowing through this dam is nothing short of amazing. The photo below is looking east towards the walkway that runs across the top of the main dam structure. This walkway is open to the public and is heavily used by pedestrians, bikers, and rollerbladers. Coon Rapids Kegional llarn Commission Page 3 of 5 Dam. An informational brochure that Three Rivers Park District produced earlier this year was provided to Commission members prior to their first meeting. The brochure is available at this link: Informational brochure The agenda for the first Coon Rapids Regional Dam Commission meeting, which was held September 21, 2010, is available here: September 21, 2010, CRD Commission agenda -- Posted-by Coon-Rapids {tegianal Darn-Carnxn+ssiorr-rnt-11:00 AM -- -- ' 0 comments WEDNESDAY, SEPTEh4BER 29, 2010 Minnesota Legislature creates Coon Rapids Regional Dam Commission The 2010 Minnesota Legislature created a Commission to study options and make recommendations for the future of the Coon Rapids Dam, which spans the Mississippi River between Brooklyn Park and Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The Legislation directs the Commission to consider the Coon Rapids Dam's suitable public uses, governance, operation, maintenance and financing. The Commission will consider economic, environmental, ecological, and other pertinent factors, and the Commission will present its analysis and recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor by March 1, 2011. ~4i ' . ~/ ~J't t The Commission includes representatives from the Legislature; ~,i ,;'~ ~~ federal and state agencies that have jurisdiction over waterways; the ~ ,.; ::- Metropolitan Council; Three Rivers Park District; Hennepin and Anoka ~ +` ;y~, ~ counties; and representatives from each of the cities adjacent to the ' .'~ 1 _ ;'M ~~ Dam and the recreational pool. '~""~~ .l ~`,~ ;' ~, ~° Posted by Coon Rapids fteyional Darn Commission at 3:54 PM 0 comments `~ ~~ t M Home Subscribe to: Posts (Atom) http://crdcommission.blo~spot.com/ l 1 /15/2Ql g 1 comments: '; ]im Rossman said... I understand that the Commission includes representatives from the Legislature; federal and state agencies that have jurisdiction over waterways; the Metropolitan Council; Three Rivers Park District; Hennepin and Anoka counties; and representatives from each of the cities adjacent to the Dam and the recreational pool. What is done with the dam has an effect an other cities that are upstream from the pool. I am interested to find out if your commission has considered how the effects of what is determined for the future of the dam will affect the other upstream cities and if the~were asked to be a part of the planning? The way I see it is if the channel could be marked for PLEASURE CRAFT from mile 859 up to and beyond Elk River our economy would see growth while business and buildings along the river would then have added value attracting new investors willing to invest in the communities. The river could be used to spur us in this down economy. It might be possible that the cost of fixing the Coon Rapids Dam is above and beyond the budget of the State or other government agencies. If the Asian Carp should get here couldn't we close the lock at Upper St. Anthony Falls and offer a bounty to anyone that kills one. Americans have never had a problem bringing other creatures to the point of extinction. Why not this fish. The meat could be made into hog feed or pet food. I realize that if the dam was removed that the silt that has built up over the years would have to be removed to restore the channel, but the residence along the river in the old six mile pool would then have access to the balance of the navigable waters below the dam. This might be done at a far lower cost than repairs and maintenance to the dam and the loss of revenue that may be brought upstream by having a pleasure craft channel open when ever the water levels are high enough to maintain a continuous 4 foot depth for pleasure boating. November 13, 2010 8:55 PM ~ui:~: Post a Comment Minnesota Session Laws 2010, Reeular Session CHAPTER 361--S.F.No. 3275 H.F. No 3702 An act Sec. 71. COON RAPIDS DAM COMMISSION. Subdivision 1. Establishment. (a) The Coon Rapids Dam Commission is established to perform the duties specified in subdivision 2. (b) The commission consists of 15 votingmembers and three nonvoting members as follows: (1) two members of the house of representatives, appointed b ty he speaker of the house, with one member from the minority caucus; (2) two members of the senate appointed by the Subcommittee on Committees of the Committee on Rules and Administration, with one member from the minority caucus; ~3) the commissioner of natural resources or the commissioner's designee; ~) the commissioner of energy or the commissioner's desi ngnee; (5) two representatives of Three Rivers Park District, appointed b_y the Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners; (6) one representative each from the counties of Anoka and Hennepin, appointed by the respective county boards; (7) one representative each from the cities of Anoka, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, and Coon Raids, appointed by the respective mayors; (8) one representative from the Metropolitan Council, appointed by the council chair; (9) one representative of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, appointed by the superintendent of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, who shall serve as a nonvoting member; (10) one representative of the United States Arm~rps of Engineers, appointed by the commander of the St. Paul District, United States Army Corps of Engineers, who shall serve as a nonvoting member; and (11) one representative from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, appointed by the regional director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, who shall serve as a nonvoting member. (c) The commission shall elect a chair from among its members. ~) Members of the commission shall serve a term of one year and may be reappointed for any successive number of terms. (e) The Three Rivers Park District shall provide the commission with office space and staff and administrative services. (fl Commission members shall serve without compensation. Subd. 2. Duties. The commission shall stud~ptions and make recommendations for the future of the Coon Rapids Dam, including its suitable public uses, governance, operation, and maintenance and financing of the dam and its operations. The commission shall consider economic, environmental, ecological, and other pertinent factors. The commission shall, by March 1, 2011, develop and present to the legislature and the governor an analysis and recommendations for the Coon Rapids Dam. The commission shall present its findings to the house of representatives and senate committees and divisions having jurisdiction over natural resources and energy policy. Subd. 3. Expiration. This section exQires upon presentation of the commission's analysis and recommendations according to subdivision 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective the day following final enactment. Coon Rapids Regional Dam Commission 2010/2011 List of Members Date: Name Or anization Status Lar Blackstad Three Rivers Park District Voting member Maril nn Corcoran Three Rivers Park District Voting member Barbara Derus Kinse Three Rivers Park District Alternate voting member Jim Abeler Minnesota House of Re resentatives Voting member Jer Newton Minnesota House of Re resentatives Voting member Leo Fole Minnesota Senate Voting member Michael Jun bauer Minnesota Senate Voting member Dale Homuth Minnesota De artment of Natural Resources Voting member Grad Kin horn De t. of Commerce/Office of Ener Securit Voting member John VonDeLinde Anoka Count Voting member Dan Erhart Anoka Count Alternate voting member Mike O at Henne in Count Voting member Steve Schmidt Cit of Anoka Voting member Dave Bonthuis Cit of Anoka Alternate voting member Jeff Lunde Cit of Brookl n Park Voting member Steve Lam i Cit of Brookl n Park Alternate voting member Mark U lem Cit of Cham lin Voting member Bret Heitkam Cit of Cham lin Alternate voting member Joe Sidoti Cit of Coon Ra ids Voting member Natalie Steffen Metro olitan Council Voting member Susan Ho Metro olitan Council Alternate voting member Paul Labovitz Mississi i National River and Recreation Area Non-voting member Alan Robbins-Fen er Mississi i National River and Recreation Area Alternate non-voting member Crai Evans St. Paul District, U.S. Arm Cor s of En ineers Non-voting member Richard Davis Twin Cities Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Non-voting member Nick Rowse Twin Cities Field Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Alternate non-voting member ~ ~ -n ~' ~P ~' ~* ~ ~fitiz 1 ~ ~~ ,. "'mot rF ~_ -~, ~# iA ![D .~-r• C) C'y r-+ t/~ ~ !~? ~ ~ ~.,~; Q y-~ ..~ ~ ~ ~ "~ _ . -~- ~ ~ ~ ~. -°~ ' ~,'~ T~ 3 a ~µ. ~~ ~ ~ j ~~ .. ~ t)Q t,ft OQ 'O' '~ C~ ~ t~ '~ ~J C~ t o~ m w ~" Q {~ Q Page 1 of 1 Jim Rosman From: Petersen, Charlie (MMB) [Charlie.Petersen@state.mn.us] Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 4:42 PM To: jimprossman@gmail.com Subject: RE: Coon Rapids Dam Commission Meetings Mr. Rassrnan, The public can attend a{I the Coon Rapids Regional L7am Commission meetings. We usually have a few members of the public in attendance. The next Commission meeting is becember 7, 2020 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Gardenview Room, Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave IV, Brooklyn Park, MN. Thanks for your interest, Charlie From: Jim Rossman [mailto:jimprossman@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 1:24 PM To: Petersen, Charlie (MMB) Subject: Coon Rapids Dam Commission Meetings Mr. Charlie Petersen Can the public attend the scheduled Dam Commission meetings? Please let me know? Jim Rossman 11 /30/2010