Staff Contacts
If you’re not sure who to contact please call our general line at 763-755-0975 or email us at info@cooncreekwd.org
Administration
Jon Janke
District Administrator
Contact Info
Email: jjanke@cooncreekwd.org
Phone: 763-258-4644
Summary of Duties
- Chief Executive
- Annual planning and budgeting
- Board relations and direction
- Supervises staff and coordinates use of consultants
- Government relations
Corinne Elfelt
Administrative Services Coordinator
Contact Info
Email: celfelt@cooncreekwd.org
Phone: 763-392-8869
Summary of Duties
- Office Manager, Contracts & Central Services
- Facilities and Fleet Management
- Employee Relations
- IT and Network Management
Julie Peterson
Financial Management Coordinator
Contact Info
Email: jpeterson@cooncreekwd.org
Phone: 763-392-8776
Summary of Duties
- Financial management and reporting
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Audit Coordination
- Budget assistance
Erik Bye
Planning Coordinator
Contact Info
Email: ebye@cooncreekwd.org
Phone: 763-258-4822
Summary of Duties
- Responsible for mid-range and long-term strategic planning
- Liaison for inter-agency planning initiatives
Hattie Hillukka
Administrative Assistant
Contact Info
Email: hhillukka@cooncreekwd.org
Phone: 763-392-8881
Summary of Duties
- General Information
- Reporting Issues
- Board Meeting Information
Water Restoration and Protection (Projects)
David Petry
Water Restoration and Protection Coordinator
Contact Info
Email: dpetry@cooncreekwd.org
Phone: 763-388-4353
Summary of Duties
- Provide professional management of capital projects from inception through completion.
- Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of capital projects that fulfill the District’s regulatory and management objectives.
- Manage and coordinate complex capital projects that repair, maintain, and improve surface water resources in support of the District’s mission and Comprehensive Watershed Management Plan goals and objectives.
Watershed Development (Permitting)
Erin Margl
Watershed Development Coordinator
Contact Info
Email: emargl@cooncreekwd.org
Phone: 763-392-8875
Summary of Duties
- Administers District Rules
- Coordinates Permit Review, Findings & Conclusions
- Final plan reviewer, providing recommendations to the Board
- Oversees Inspections of permitted sites
- Enforcement actions as needed
- Watershed Development Program administration
- Conducts permit closeouts
- Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) contact
Abbey Lee
Watershed Development Manager
Contact Info
Email: alee@cooncreekwd.org
Phone: 763-258-7928
Summary of Duties
- Permit applications plan reviewer
- Operations and Maintenance Agreement reviewer
- Project permitting liaison
Sarah Struntz
Watershed Development Specialist
Contact Info
Email: sstruntz@cooncreekwd.org
Phone: 763-392-8549
Summary of Duties
- Construction site inspection
Operation & Maintenance
Tyler Thompson
Operations & Maintenance Coordinator
Contact Info
Email: tthompson@cooncreekwd.org
Phone: 763-258-7659
Summary of Duties
- Supervises construction of District projects
- Prioritizes and coordinates maintenance of the public ditch system
- Responds to citizen inquiries pertaining to district operations
- Oversees nuisance wildlife management and control
- Manages district asset inventory and demonstration grant program
Jason Hilst
Field Operations Manager
Contact Info
Email: jhilst@cooncreekwd.org
Phone: 763-392-8946
Summary of Duties
- Inspects public drainage system
- Inspects structures, stormwater facilities, and District projects
- Inspects for illicit discharges
- Data management and reporting
- Assists with wildlife control, monitoring, and responding to citizen complaints
- Maintains drainage system map
Water Quality
Justine Dauphinais
Water Quality Coordinator
Contact Info
Email: jdauphinais@cooncreekwd.org
Phone: 763-258-4021
Summary of Duties
- Supervises lake, stream, and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) monitoring program
- Administers Impaired water management
- Manages water quality protection efforts
- Liaison to local Lake Associations
- Grant writing and administration
- Evaluates Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) response and treatment
Chase Vanderbilt
Water Quality Specialist
Contact Info
Email: jcvanderbilt@cooncreekwd.org
Phone: 763-258-4833
Summary of Duties
- Routine lake, stream, and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) monitoring
- Diagnostic and Best Management Practices performance monitoring
- Data analysis and reporting
- Equipment management
- Weather officer
Public & Government Relations
Jessica Lindemyer
Engagement Coordinator
Contact Info
Email: jlindemyer@cooncreekwd.org
Phone: 763-258-7305
Summary of Duties
- Acts as liaison with local cities and water management professionals
- Develops and implements Information & Engagement Plans for District programs and projects
- Conducts community engagement activities including events, tabling, surveys, and direct outreach
- Manages social media and website
- Administers water education grants
- Oversees the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC), Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), and Local Communications Collaborative (LCC)
Multi-Program Support
Emma Krause
Natural Resource Specialist
Contact Info
Email: ekrause@cooncreekwd.org
Phone: 763-358-2875
Summary of Duties
- Routine lake, stream, and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) monitoring
- Diagnostic and Best Management Practices performance monitoring
- Data analysis and reporting
- Equipment management
- Conducts engagement activities
- Organizes and conducts inspections
Consultants
Consulting Firms