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Mr. Petersen suggested that the Lake Association make their comments or concerns regarding access problems for reference materials in writing to the GLWMO Board during the review period, requiring that the Board respond in writing to those written comments, allowing for resolution in that manner. Chair Eckman reviewed the written comment response the Board would need to comply with for the benefit of Mr. Roberts to relay to Lake Owasso residents; as well as opportunities to provide those comments at the Public Hearing. Chair Eckman opined that this should serve to address concerns with access issues due to the state government shutdown. Ayes: 0 Nays: 5 Motion failed. Chair Eckman advised, for the benefit of the public, that this action by the Board provided for no extension of the " 60 day review period"; and asked that the public take advantage of those additional opportunities detailed during tonight's discussion to ensure that the GLWMO Board received and was able to respond to their concerns. Ram_ sey Conservation District (RCD) Mr. Petersen noted the Board's receipt of the Second Quarter Invoice submitted by the RCD in the amount of $1,869.75, with details of those specific services. Second Quarter, 2011 BN Wffechnical Service Progress report — Ryan Johnson Mr. Johnson presented an update to the Board of RCD activities during the second quarter of 2011; noting that this was an especially busy time for the RCD; and detailed that activity to -date. Mr. Ryan advised that the BMP cost -share program was gaining in popularity, basically through word -of -mouth and personal tours; with significant interest and potential projects for Lake Judy residents, based on a recent very efficient tour of various techniques, and creating a friendly design rivalry among residents. Mr. Johnson provided a County -wide comparisons in the BMP cost -share program for 2010 and 2011; and estimates for third quarter work to design and complete those projects within GLWMO. Mr. Johnson referenced the breakdown of hours for various projects to -date; and advised that all indications were that the GLWMO would run out of funds for the BMP projects, (by the end of 3`d quarter), given its popularity, with the RCD potentially picking up any additional costs in the 4th quarter. Mr. Johnson advised that the program was popular across most watershed districts this year as it became better known. Mr. Johnson opined that, as long as property owners were committed to completing projects, the RCD didn't want to discourage them. Mr. Johnson provided a pictorial overview of various problems being experienced on Lake Judy, including shoreline- sloughing, muskrats, invasive vegetation, and the attempt to install native buffers to stabilize the shoreline. Mr. Johnson further noted the need to identify and disconnect storm water infiltration points for filtering before they reached the lake, with many on Lake Judy coming from multiple, large - acreage properties. Mr. Johnson reiterated that Lake Judy residents seemed very receptive to these improvements at this time. On Lake Owasso, Mr. Johnson provided an example of an area with complete bank failure in the Woodbridge St. area of the Lake, threatening mature, established trees. While problematic, Mr. Johnson reviewed some options to resolve the issues, including Envirolock Bags or something to provide more structure; however, he noted that the grade could not be established without the use of rip- rap unless there was significant vegetation and hard armoring to "soften" the aesthetic appearance. M