Sponsor: Board of Commissioners
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Appointment to the Rice Creek Watershed District
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Recommendation
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Appoint Brian Strub, District 2, to the Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers for a term beginning January 18, 2027 and ending January 17, 2030.
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Background and Rationale
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The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) Board of Managers consists of five members - two are appointed by Ramsey County, two from Anoka County and one from Washington County. The Ramsey County district includes portions of Arden Hills, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville, St. Anthony, Shoreview, Spring Lake Park, White Bear Lake and the town of White Bear. The managers govern the Rice Creek Watershed District and manage the water resources within it. Managers must be residents of the district and serve a three-year term.
There is currently one upcoming vacancy on the RCWD Board of Managers due to term expirations. Recruitment through the county’s community advisory board recruitment process resulted in two applications. On September 14, 2026, the applications were forwarded to the commissioners for review and interviews were conducted on the week of September 22, 2026.
These interviews provided the commissioners with the opportunity to engage with each candidate and to learn more about their qualifications beyond what was included in their applications. This board action supports the Racial & Health Equity and Shared Community Power strategic priority by embedding Ramsey County residents in shared decision-making processes.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
The county currently recruits for advisory committee vacancies through an open process, which is currently limited to presence on the county website, GovDelivery distribution lists, and word of mouth by advisory committee members, staff and county commissioners. Changes to the recruitment strategies are being implemented to expand efforts to increase racial diversity and under-represented voices in the appointment process.
Community Participation Level and Impact
Participation by and input from community members appointed to advisory groups helps to shape and improve programs and services for the community, share information and increase the level of understanding through discussion, dialogue and engagement.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
Rice Creek Watershed District policy has provisions for per diem payments and mileage reimbursement to appointed managers.
Last Previous Action
On November 4, 2025, the Ramsey County Board appointed Marcie Weinandt to the Rice Creek Watershed District for a term ending on January 17, 2029 (Resolution B2025-204).
Attachments
1. Rice Creek Watershed District Roster