Valley Branch Watershed District Regular

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1. 1.PUBLIC FORUM Closeout of Permit 2022 -55: Oakgreen Avenue N (County Road 65) —West Lakeland Closeout of Permit 2023 -17: Xcel Energy Afton Laydown Yard, Afton Closeout of Permit 2025 -04: Starbucks Restaurant, Lake Elmo Permit 2026-36: Hadley Storage, Oakdale Permit 2026 -39: Southwest Park Dog Park, Mahtomedi Permit 2026 -41: Flume C hannel Narrowing, Afton Valley Creek Mainstem Stream Restoration Project: Pay App lication 1 Reimbursement of $500 to Rachel Frank for a Native Plant Grant Resolution 2026 -06: Resolution Approving the Drainage and Flowage Easement and UPDATES AND REQUESTS FROM PARTNERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND CITIZEN ADVISORY BUSINESS AND REPORTS Administrator/Engineer Legion Avenue Properties Mowing (motioned required) Attorney VBWD Public Data Request Policy Review Managers PUBLIC HEAR ING: 2027 LEVY AND BUDGET Resolution 2026 -07: A Resolution Approving the Preliminary 2027 Tax Levy (motion INFORMATIONAL ONLY Cost-Share Program Project Tracking Inspector's Report FUTURE BUSINESS AND MEETINGS Valley Branch Watershed District Meetings, Baytown Community Center, September Valley Branch Watershed District Tour, September 28 East Metro Water Resources Education Program (EMWREP) 20 th Anniversary Washington County Board Workshop with Watershed Districts, November 17, 2026 CLOSURE OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND OPENING OF EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION Individuals are free to speak about any topic affecting Valley Branch Watershed District Individuals should provide their name and address, and/or the organization they represent Individuals choosing to speak during the Public Forum must limit their comments to three Comments to the Board of Managers do not require Board or staff response Making a presentation using visual aids is not appropriate for the Public Forum. Individuals with Engaging in active debate with the Board of Managers, staff, or audience members will not be The Public Forum is not to be used as a candidates' forum Speakers must be respectful to the Board, staff, and others in the audience. Any speaker who