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The managers must determine that the project is beneficial and any <br />property owner bo taxed for their fair share of the cost and that <br />properties damaged are fairly compensated. The Board has <br />available the petition by the City of Wayzata, the Engineer’s <br />report, and the advice of the Department of Natural Resources and <br />other agencies that reviewed the Engineer’s report. <br />President Spcnsley introduced the District Engineers who gave <br />an overview of the project as presented in the Engineer’s report. <br />The Engineers recommended alternative one to the Board of Managers <br />because it meets the objectives of the Watershed District, the <br />City of Plymouth and Wayzata. <br />President Spensley opened the Public Hearing for testimony: <br />Mayor Bob Gisvold of Wayzata stated that the project offers <br />an excellent opportunity to solve some of the water quantity and <br />quality problems as they relate to Lake Minnetonka. Mr. Gisvold <br />acknowledged that he is aware that there are some concerns in the <br />Gleason Lake neighborhood area and that he hoped these concerns <br />can be addressed. Mr. Gisvold i.aid that he was excited about the <br />project and hoped the Watershed District will approve it. <br />Fred Moore, Director of Public Works for the City of <br />Plymouth, stated ♦•hat the project is in accordance with Plymouth’s <br />adopted stormwater drainage plan which previously established the <br />high water elevations for Gleason Lake. One of the major concerns <br />Moore has noted from speaking to property owners in Plymouth is <br />what permanent affects the project might have on the shoreline <br />around Gleason Lake if the outlet structure is modified and the <br />flows are changed. Another concern is if the outlet is <br />constructed and is more restrictive, what effect will it have at <br />the higher elevations if the water is allowed to rise with major <br />storm events. Moore requested that the Board of Managers address <br />these concerns when considering the project <br />Ceil Strauss, the area hydrologist from the Department of <br />Natural Resources, stated that the Department sent a comment <br />letter to the Board in response to the initial Engineer’s report <br />submitted in April. The conment letter is now part of the .*evised <br />plan. The Department is generally supportive of projects that <br />reduce flood damage potential and improve water quality. The <br />Department has received numerous inquiries from the residents in <br />the Gleason Lake aroa. One major concern ie the affect that a <br />change in the outlet structure would aave on flooding potential. <br />In evaluating the District's permit application, the Departsnnt <br />irould need verification from the District that there were no <br />structures in place before floodplain toning requirements were <br />established, would require that easements be obtained foe <br />-J-