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special Meeting of Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers January 4, 1990 Page 3 in the termination clause. Chairman Spensley indicated that he felt that the two year contract should have a definite termination, but that special projects which were separately authorized under the agreement would be performed to completion. Following discussion, it was moved by Lindley, seconded by Love, to approve the agreement as reported by Chairman Spensley, to direct the Attorney to draft the necessary language concerning termination of the agreement as described above, and to direct Chairman Spensley to sign the agreement once these modifications were made. Upon vote, the motion carried. New Business Manager Love stated that he was aware of interest '>mong some property owners or businesses on Lake Minnetonka in propo:>ing that augmentation wells be used to attempt to increase the level of the lake. Mr. Strommen reported that he was aware that a group of marina operators had discussed this idea at a meeting in December. Mr. Strommen contacted John Stine of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), who informed him that the DNR would soon be issuing a policy memo stating that the use of groundwater for lake augmentation is the lowest ranked priority, and is not supported by the agency. Manager Lindley stated that those wanting to see .he level of the lake increase h*id an understandable concern, but achievi ig this goal through augmentation wells is simply not possible; the District should take a pro-active position in educating the public about the history of the fluctuation of the lake levels and the reality that only increased precipitation will raise the lake level. Mr. Mahady noted that only two potential augmentation wells are located on Lake Minnetonka, and all the other wells are located on contributory lakes, and further that none are operational at this time. Chairman Spensley summarized the discussion by noting that the augmentation well proposal would appear to be unwise and ineffective, that the likely increase in the lake level from such a project would be too small to monitor, and would represent poor water management and a poor use of public funds. Manager Love suggested that he would seek an opportunity to share these views with the marina operators, and invite their comments. Manager Lindlr noted that Managers had received a related request to conside 'erting the Crow River to attempt to increase the level of Lake conka. Mr. Mahady stated that the DNR would ■