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report show all expenses and income for 2007 to show the fund balance as of January 2008 to move forward. It was noted that the annual contribution from each city has not yet been received for 2008. C. Invoices C-1 Invoices to be considered for payment: Mr. Maloney stated that the Barr invoice is consistent with the contract work agreed to. Also, in the previous two meetings, the Board has discussed participating in the Ramsey County Conservation District cost-share program, Native Vegetation Landscape Restoration Assistance for 2008. Eckman moved, Mogg seconded a motion to approve payment of the invoices presented. Ayes-4 Nays-0. D. Other Business It was the consensus of the Board to begin the Business portion of the meeting with item D-5 on the agenda. D-5 Financial Support Decision for Ramsey County Groundwater Plan - Tom Peterson and Geoffrey Nash, Ramsey County Conservation District Mr. Geoffrey Nash was present and introduced Mr. Tom Peterson who has been hired to update the Ramsey County plan for wellhead and source water protection in the Twin Cities Basin. Mr. Peterson stated that as required by State statute, the Groundwater Protection Plan encompasses the following. He noted that goals and standards could be the most difficult and contentious items to achieve. • Authorized under Minnesota Statute Chapter 103B.255 • Must extend for at least 5 years but no more than 10 • Describe existing and expected changes to the physical environment, land use and development of the county • Provide details about geology of groundwater resource • State goals for groundwater protection in the county • List standards for groundwater protection from pollution and land use in environmentally sensitive areas, critical areas, or previously contaminated areas • Describe relationships and possible conflicts between the Groundwater Plan and plans of other counties, LGUs, and WMOs. • Set forth standards and official controls for implementation of the Plan by WMOs and LGUs. 2