WELLHEAD PROTECTION COMMITTEE PAYNESVILLE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

FEBRUARY 21, 2018 3:45 P. M.

AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER

II . CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes (page 1)

Ill. NEW BUSINESS A. Election of Officers (page 4) B. Meeting Schedule (page 5) C. 2018 Paynesville Water Festival (page 6)

IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Implementation Grant - Update 8. VOC Plant Report C. Wellhead Plan Renewal (page 9)

V. INFORMATIONAL

VI. ADJOURN

Please contact Ron Mergen at ron@paynesvillemn.com or 320-243--3714 ext 230 if you are unable to attend.

Members: NFCRWSD Representative, Neil Herzberg, Bill Virant, Jay Thompson, Jeff Saw:;.tzky, Karen Langmo, KLA Rap1asentativw; John Jr. Vanderbeek, and Boo Brauchler. Advisory Members: Dave Neiman, Katie Breth, SWCD Representative; Chuck DeWolf, Karen Voz, Ron Mergen, and Renee Eckerly.

The agenda has been prepared to provide information regarding an upcoming meeting of the Wellhead Protection Committee. This document does not claim to be complete and is subject to change.

BARRIER FREE: All Wellhead Protection Committee meetings are accessible to the handicapped. Attempts will be made to accommodate any other individual need for special services. Please contact City Hal! at (320) 243-3714 early so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

REQUEST FOR COMMITTEE/COUNCIL ACTION

COMMITTEE/COUNCIL NAME: Wellhead Protection Committee

Committee/Council Meeting Date: February 21, 2018

Agenda Section: Consent

Originating Department: Administration

Item Number: II - A

ITEM DESCRIPTION: Minutes

Prepared by: Staff

COMMENTS:

Please review the attached minutes from the March 1, 2018 Wellhead Protection Committee meeting.

ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS:

COMMITTEE/COUNCIL ACTION:

A motion to approve the minutes from the March 1, 2018 Wellhead Protection Committee meeting.

MINUTES WELLHEAD PROTECTION COMMITTEE

MARCH 1, 2017

Vice Chairperson, Bob Brauchler called the meeting to order at 3:15 p.m. Members present were Jay Thompson, Jeff Sawatsky, and Bill Virant. Advisory members present were Chuck DeWolf, City Engineer; Katie Breth, SWCD; and Ron Mergen, Public Works Director. Absent were Chris Lundeen, John VanderBeek, Neil Herzberg, Dave Neiman, and Karen Voz.

Motion was made by Virant to approve the minutes from the February 17, 2016 Wellhead Protection Committee meeting. Seconded by Sawatsky and unanimously carried.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Motion was made by Sawatsky to elect the following officers: Chairperson - Herzberg Vice Chair - Brauchler Secretary - Mergen Seconded by Virant and unanimously carried.

MEETINGS

Meetings will continue to be held on an as needed basis.

PAYNESVILLE WELLHEAD 2017 WATER FESTIVAL

The Water Festival will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017. The Task List was reviewed and the date, location, and presenters were confirmed. The trees have been ordered. Breth agreed to work with Mergen on reviewing the packet information. It was also noted that the Koronis Lake Association will provide water bottles and will utilize the t-shirt logo. Sawatsky will work on providing the logo. The schedule will start at 8:30 a.m. with a tour of the Paynesville Wastewater Treatment Facility and the sessions will be as follows:

SESSION A. Fabulous Fish & Lake Management Fisheries/Lake Management Lake Predator and Prey Instructor: Dave Coahran, MN DNR

SESSION B. Water Cycle Incredible Journey Instructors: National Honor Society

SESSION C. Is Your Dihydrogen Monoxide Safe Water Chemistry Activities Instructor: Jay Thompson & Students

SESSION D. Groovy Groundwater & Pollution /Flush It Down Groundwater Model - Enviroscape I Erosion Control Instructors: NFCRSWD

SESSION E. AQUATIC Vegetation and evasive species Aquatic Invader

Instructors: Koronis Lake Association Sess10N F. Incredible Invertebrates

Macro Invertebrate Identification Instructor: Bill Virant

SESSION G. Shoreland & Wetland Adventures Wetland Plant Identification I Bog Walk Instructor: SWCD Representative

Grant Information· Members discussed the grant activities: 1. Identifying and sealing of unused wells - estimated 5 wells 2. Supporting the local water festival along with funding for the Science Museum 3. Providing an education newsletter on proper management of potential contaminant sources

voe WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT REPORT

Dewolf reported that the construction is nearing completion and the tower will likely be on line in late April or May. Members are welcome to tour the facility.

There being no further business! the meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.

REQUEST FOR COMMITTEE/COUNCIL ACTION

COMMITTEE/COUNCIL NAME: Wellhead Protection Committee

Committee/Council Meeting Date: February 21, 2018

Agenda Section: New Business

Originating Department: Administration

Item Number: Ill - A

iTENi DESCRIPTION: Election of Officers

Prepared by: Staff

COMMENTS:

Nominations for Chairperson.

Nominations for Vice-Chair.

Nominations for Secretary.

ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS:

The 2017 officers were: Chair - Neil Herzberg Vice Chair - Bob Brauchler Secretary - Mary Kiebel

COMMlTTEE/COUf..JCIL ACTIOf~:

A motion to elect as Chair. --------A motion to elect as Vice-Chair. --------A motion to elect ________ as Secretary.

REQUEST FOR COMMITTEE/COUNCIL ACTION

COMMITTEE/COUNCIL NAME: Wellhead Protection Committee

Committee/Council Meeting Date: February 21, 2018

Agenda Section: New Business

Originating Department: Administration

Item Number: Ill - B

ITEM DESCRIPTION: Meeting Schedule

Prepared by: Staff

COMMENTS:

Annually each Committee sets their meeting schedule. Currently the Wellhead Protection Committee meets on an as needed basis.

ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS:

COMMITTEE/COUNCIL ACTION:

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2018 Paynesville Area Water Festival Task List

TASK RESPONSIBLE PARTY

Confirm dates with school & teachers

Schedule Speakers Confirm site location and reserve

alternatlve site due to bad weather Arrange busses

Green Bags T ..shirts-

Contest at School Information Packets- delivered to

the school day before the event Prepare a map with directions to

Assembly Grounds Contact Paynesville Press

Video Tape Event Lunches for volunteers and

speakers - pizzas, coffee, and rolls Signs - Water Festival &

Station Titles - Map Adequate tables & chairs for

students/speakers Bring Supplies: markers, tape,

stapler, paper, first aid kit, extension cords, etc.

Names tags for speakers/volunteers and staff

Find Volunteers (12) 2 - Co-op, 3 - teachers, 6 - adult parents & Committee members

Weather Watcher Noon Activities: Fish Casting

Order Trees Digital Camera - City camera

Water Bottles Hom or noise maker to sound when I

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Event schedules for teachers, committee members, & volunteers (copies delivered to the school the

day before the event) Thank You's to financial supporter

Thank You's to support partners

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02112118 16TH ANNUAL PAYNESVILLE AREA WATER FESTIVAL

MAY 4TH, 2018

WHERE: Koronis Ministries Paynesville 5th Graders WHO:

Tour: Tour Wastewater Treatment Facility and Ponds prior to going to Koronis Ministries.

TOPICS:

SESSIONA. f~f~Q-L~M~ Fisheries/Lake Management Lake Predator and Prey Instructor: Dave Coahran, MN DNR

SESSION B. Water Cy@ Incredible Journey Instructors: National Honor Society

SESSIONC. ll'YOW'"'D~~M~S~ Water Chemistry Activities Instructor: Jay Thompson & Students

sess10N o. Groovy Groundwaar & P~~ It'Dowt11 Groundwater Model - Enviroscape I Erosion Control Instructors: NFCRSWD

SESSION E. Aquatt:oV~umt& Irw~sp~ Aquatic Invader Instructors: Koronis Lake Association

SESSION F. I~Irw~~ Macro Invertebrate Identification Instructor: Bill Virant

SESSION G. Sher& LCM'UL& Wetf.a+1.d,AdN~ Wetland Plant Identification/Bog Walk Instructors: Stearns County SWCD

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2018 PAYNESVILLE AREA WATER FESTIVAL

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Topics: SESSION A. Fabulous Fish & Lake Management SESSION B. Water Cycle SESSION C. ls Your Dihydrogen Monoxide Safe

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SESSION D. Groovy Groundwater & Pollution/Flush It Down SESSION E. Aquatic Vegetation & Invasive Species SESSION F. Incredible Invertebrates SESSION G. Shore Land & Wetland Adventures & Bog Walk

SCHEDULE 8:30-9:00 Tour 9:00-9:10 Buses Arrive 9:10- 9:20 Welcome 9:20-9:55 Session A 9:55-10:00 Break 10:00 - 10:35 Session B 10:35-11:10 Session C 11 :10 -11 :45 Session D 11:45 -12:25 Lunch 12:25-1:00 Session E 1:00-1:35 Session F 1:35-2:10 Session G 2:10-2:20 Closing Remarks 2:20-2:30 Load Buses

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