Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee

The 2005 Minnesota State Legislature passed a measure that directs the Metropolitan Council to carry out planning activities addressing the water supply needs of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. To assist the Council in its planning activities the legislation establishes a Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee.

The Advisory Committee met monthly from January through November 2006, during the initial phase of water supply planning activities. At the meetings, the committee discussed a variety of topics including resource availability, water conservation, safety and security, financing, and system operations.  The Committee solicited stakeholder input throughout the process, and will continue to provide input on various issues through the next steps of water supply planning activities (2007-2008), culminating in the preparation of the metropolitan area master water supply plan.

Minnesota Statutes, Section 473.1565 Metropolitan Area Water Supply Planning; Advisory Committee

Advisory Committee Members

Peter Bell:

Chairman, Metropolitan Council, Committee Chair

Peggy Leppik:

Metropolitan Council District 6, Committee Vice Chair

Gene Hugoson:

Commissioner, Department of Agriculture

Sanne Magnan

Commissioner, Department of Health

John Stine:

Alternate, Department of Health

Mark Holsten:

Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources

Jim Japs:

Alternate, Department of Natural Resources

Brad Moore:

Commissioner, Pollution Control Agency

Gaylen Reetz:

Alternate, Pollution Control Agency

Dennis Berg:

Commissioner, Anoka County

Joe Harris:

Commissioner, Dakota County

Tom Furlong:

Mayor, City of Chanhassen

Linda Loomis:

Mayor, City of Golden Valley

Barry Stock:

City Administrator, City of Savage

Chuck Haas:

City Council Member, City of Hugo

Steve Schneider:

General Manager, St. Paul Regional Water Services

 

Advisory Committee Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Supporting Documents