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Clarks Creek Elodea Task Force Kick-Off Meeting Minutes MINUTES OCTOBER 9, 2012 3:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. PUYALLUP CITY HALL – RETAIL SPACE MEETING CALLED BY MARK A. PALMER, CITY ENGINEER TYPE OF MEETING FACILITATION – KICK-OFF MEETING FACILITATOR JIM MERRITT FAIA, MERRITT ARCH NOTE TAKER JEANI ESPINOSA, BRIAN PATNODE ATTENDEES Group A – Steering Committee (Core Group) Agenda topic 30 MINUTES INTRODUCTIONS & EXPECTATIONS ALL DISCUSSION Round table introductions were made with participants giving a brief description of their expectations. CONCLUSIONS Notes were taken based on participant’s goals and expectations. A general consensus appeared to be the goal of a short term fix and a long term solution. ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE No action items for this topic. Agenda topic 30 MINUTES PROCESS OVERVIEW JIM MERRITT DISCUSSION Jim gave an overview of the facilitation process. Schedule of upcoming meetings was discussed. CONCLUSIONS Questions as to whether or not the Puyallup Tribe would be in attendance. Process question on notes and meeting minutes. ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE Merritt Arch will coordinate notes and minutes with Joy Rodriguez. Jeani Espinosa Joy Rodriguez No deadline Agenda topic 1 HOUR SITE TOUR ALL DISCUSSION Group took a tour of two Clarks Creek sites. Clarks Creek Hatchery and 7th Street. Discussion continued at site. CONCLUSION General Notes: Hatchery plays a role in the health of the Creek. Sediment trap is at capacity. It is unclear what type of sediment is present. Evidence of in-stream erosion occurring. Diversion pond does not meet flow standards. Creek channel needs higher velocity to move sediment (at least 2’ per second). Elodea has more growth in the absence of shade trees. Few residents agreed to have riparian trees planted. ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE No Action Items.