| The MCWD Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) plays an important role as a citizen-led advisory group to the District. Under §103D.331, MCWD is required annually to appoint an advisory committee to advise and assist the Managers on all matters affecting the interests of the Watershed District and make recommendations to the Managers on all contemplated projects and improvements. In recent years the CAC has been heavily involved in the revisions to MCWD Rules and regulations and it is anticipated that the group will continue to serve a critical role in the coming months as Rules recommendations are finalized and submitted to the MCWD Board for consideration. The current appointments will serve until the end of 2010 at which time MCWD Staff solicited nominations from Cities and the general public to serve for the 2011 calendar year. |  |
CAC Members
Schedule and Agendas
How do I become a CAC Member?
What are some of the activities CAC Members volunteer for?
How often does the CAC meet?
In addition to the individuals currently serving on the CAC, MCWD Staff annually seeks to solicit the involvement of other interested parties; applications of eligible individuals are attached to this document. Appointment are primarily based on referral by municipalities, general qualifications, geographic representation of existing committee members, previous experience with MCWD and other factors deemed relevant by the MCWD Board of Managers. Future applications will be accepted starting in November and December of 2010.
| CAC Members | City of Residency |
| Mark Washa | Plymouth |
| Robert Eastman | Orono |
| Neil Weber | Long Lake |
| Gerald Ciardelli | Minneapolis |
| Marc Rosenberg | Minnetonka |
| Tom Casey | Mound |
| Tom Aasen | Minnetonka |
| Larry Blackstad | Minnetonka |
| Steve Mohn | Laketown Township |
| John Iacono | St. Louis Park |
| Tony Goldenstein | St. Louis Park |
| Duncan Steinman | Minnetonka |
| Bill Bushnell | Minnetrista |
| CAC Alternate Members | City of Residency |
| Debbie Johnson | St. Louis Park |
| Andrew Hogg | St. Louis Park |
| Ann Thies | Medina |
| Bill Cole | Shorewood |
| Lori Dovolis | Minnetonka Beach |
| Chris Dovolis | Minnetonka Beach |
2010
| Date | Location | Proposed Topic | Agenda |
| Thursday, August 26, 2010 | *MCWD Office | Aquatic Plant Growth, zebra mussels, Shoreline Grants | Agenda |
| Thursday, June 24, 2010 | *MCWD Office | Stormwater Runoff & Management Techniques | Agenda |
| Thursday, May 27, 2010 | *MCWD Office | Aquatic Herbicide Literature Review | Agenda |
| Thursday, April 22, 2010 | *MCWD Office | Clean Water Act Enforcement | Agenda |
| Thursday, March 25, 2010 | *MCWD Office | MCWD Capitol Projects/ Planning Program | Agenda |
| Thursday, February 25, 2010 | *MCWD Office | MCWD Land Conservation Department Overview | Agenda |
| Wednesday, January 20, 2010 | *MCWD Office | MCWD Water Quality Department Overview | Agenda |
2009
| Date | Location | Proposed Topic | Agenda |
| Wednesday, December 16, 2009 | *MCWD Office | Cynthia Krieg Watershed Stewardship Grant Proposal recommendation | |
| Wednesday, November 18, 2009 | *MCWD Office | Cynthia Krieg Watershed Stewardship Grant Proposal recommendation | Agenda Draft Minutes |
| Thursday, October 22, 2009 | *MCWD Office | Consultant for Aquatic Herbicide/Alternative Literature | |
| Thursday, September 24, 2009 | *MCWD Office | CAC Procedures & Formatting | Agenda Draft Minutes |
| Thursday, August 27, 2009 | *MCWD Office | Agricultural BMP Program | Agenda |
| Thursday, July 23, 2009 | *MCWD Office | Introduction to MCWD Budget History & Process | Agenda |
| Wednesday, June 17, 2009 | *MCWD Office | Revisit Cynthia Krieg Grant Criteria and Review Draft Shoreline Grant Criteria | Agenda Draft Minutes |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2009 | *MCWD Office | Review Cynthia Krieg Grant Criteria | Draft Minutes |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2009 | *MCWD Office | Low Impact Development Program Criteria | Agenda |
| Wednesday, March 18, 2009 | *MCWD Office | Welcome/Introduction, CAC Topics for 2009, CAC Business | Agenda |
| Monday, February 23, 2009 | *MCWD Office | Welcome/Introduction, Watershed 101, Comp. Plan | Agenda |
*MCWD Office - 18202 Minnetonka Blvd, Deephaven, MN 55391
Each year the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) seeks individuals to serve on its Citizen Advisory Committee.
If you'd like to help protect and preserve Minnehaha Creek, Lake Minnetonka, the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, and other valued resources, become a Citizen Advisor for the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
Application Form
Applications are accepted in November and December for the following year. The MCWD Board of Managers reviews applications and appoints individuals to the CAC annually each January.
Each year local government entities in the MCWD are invited to appoint one individual (resident of MCWD) and one alternate to serve on this committee. Any resident of MCWD can apply for a spot on the Citizen Advisory Committee with or without endorsement from their local government.
Please contact MCWD's District Planner for more information.
What are some of the activities CAC Members volunteer for?
As a CAC member, you can participate as much as you like by volunteering on activities like these:
- Increase Public Awareness: You could represent the watershed as community events and participate in educational seminars.
- Participate in Development of Watershed Management Policies: You could prepare recommendations for the Board of Managers on long term goals aimed at protecting and enhancing the watershed.
- Advise On Water Quality: You could be our eyes in the community, noticing and reporting threats to water quality. Or, help us educate the community to protect water quality.
- Improve Habitat: You could create ways to locate and prevent the spread of invasive, exotic species or promote the planting of native species.
- Help Improve Stormwater Quality: You can teach neighborhood groups the importance of proper lawn care practices and how this can improve water quality.
- Advise On Projects: You can review District plans for flood protection and water quality protection. We want your suggestions.
Meetings of the committee are held once each month in the evenings throughout the coming year. Currently, the Citizens Advisory Committee is currently involved in the District's Rulemaking Process and meets on the fourth Thursday of every month. For a complete schedule of the Rulemaking Task Force, general information and meeting materials, please click here: Rule Making Task Force.
Please contact the District Planner for more information.