On April 5, 2007, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Board of Managers appointed 20 people to its new Rule Making Task Force. The Task Force will work over the upcoming 18 months to make comprehensive changes to the District's rules.
More about the Rule Making Process
The Rule Making Task Force will meet on the fourth Thursday of each month. Meeting Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes
Rule Making Task Force Members
The Rule Making Task Force consists specially appointed citizen members, as well as the MCWD's existing Citizens Advisory Committee.
| Name | Occupation/Affiliation | Employer/City |
| Tom Aasen | Citizens Advisory Committee | Minnetonka |
| Kristin Asher | Engineer | City of Richfield |
| Melissa Barrett | Wetland Scientist | Kjolhaug Environmental Services |
| Ginny Black | Organics Recycling Coordinator | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency |
| Larry Blackstad | Citizens Advisory Committee | Minnetonka |
| William Bushnell | Citizens Advisory Committee | Minnetrista |
| Tom Casey | Citizens Advisory Committee | Mound |
Nate Duoss |
Public Policy Specialist | Builders Association of the Twin Cities |
| Tony Goldstein | Citizens Advisory Committee | St. Louis Park |
| Stephen Jenkins | Supervisor - District #4 | Hennepin Conservation District |
| James Johnson | Vice President | Lyman Properties LLC |
| Steve Mohn | Investment Manager | Self Employed |
| David Newman | Land Developer | The Bancor Group |
| Dan Salmon | Citizens Advisory Committee | St. Louis Park |
| Ethel Smith | Resident | |
| Timothy Smith | Registered Nurse | Hennepin County Medical Center |
| Duncan Steinman | Citizens Advisory Committee | Minnetonka |
| Harold Ulvestaed | Commercial Real Estate Broker | Staubach Company |
| Jacob Westman | Educator, Student | Westonka Public Schools |
| Donna Woodruff | Citizens Advisory Committee | Shorewood |
This section is under construction. Please check back soon for more information.
Rule Making Task Force Meeting Schedule, Agendas, and Minutes
The Rule Making Task Force meets at 6:30 pm on the fourth Thursday of every month.
| Date | Location | Proposed Topic | Agenda/Minutes |
| April 26, 2007 | St. Louis Park Community Center | Introduction, Charge, Work Plan, Policy Overview | Agenda |
| May 24, 2007 | To be determined | Erosion Control |
Agenda, map, and background materials |
| June 28, 2007 | Minnetonka Community Center | Erosion Control, Floodplain Alteration |
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| July 26, 2007 | Minnetonka Community Center | Waterbody Crossings, Shoreline Improvements |
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| August 23, 2007 | St. Louis Park Community Center | Shoreline Improvements |
Agenda and materials |
| September 27, 2007 | Minnetonka Community Center | Dredging |
Agenda and materials |
| November 22, 2007 | Minnetonka Community Center | Cancelled | |
| October 25, 2007 | Minnetonka Community Center | Rule E: Recap & Watershed Hydrology | Agenda and materials |
| December 27, 2007 | Minnetonka Community Center | Low Impact Development in SW & Performance Based Regulations | Agenda and materials |
| January 24, 2008 | Minnetonka Community Center | Draft Rule Discussion: Rule B, C & G |
Agenda and Materials |
| February 26, 2008 | Minnetonka Community Center | Stormwater Informational Meeting |
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| February 28, 2008 | Minnetonka Community Center | Wetlands | Agenda and Materials |
| March 27, 2008 | Minnetonka Community Center | Wetlands | |
| April 24, 2008 | Minnetonka Community Center | Stormwater Management | |
| May 22, 2008 | Minnetonka Community Center | Stormwater Management | |
| June 26, 2008 | Minnetonka Community Center | Stormwater Management | |
| July 24, 2008 | Minnetonka Community Center | Groundwater | |
| August 28, 2008 | Minnetonka Community Center | Groundwater | |
| September 25, 2008 | Minnetonka Community Center | Procedural Requirements - Miscellaneous |