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GLWMO MEETING MINUTES -JULY 26, 2007 4 Eckman reported that the Sierra Club has had buckthorn removal programs several times. She would like to see Ramsey County Conservation develop a long-term plan for the watershed that would educate neighbors and involve them in environmental conservation activities. She expressed concern about the dredging of ponds. More involvement in environmental conservation by residents could reduce sediment erosion and save costs on dredging. She requested a discussion about cost-share on the next agenda when the budget is discussed. Aichinger suggested acost-share incentive to get people to change and improve the habitat. Root stated that he believes it is unrealistic to think a high level of volunteer effort can be obtained. However, he noted that there are provisions in the management plan that allows the Board to incorporate acost-share program. One is for restoration of disturbed shoreline, Item 4 in Section 5.6. The current plan would allow cost-share with board approval. Aichinger suggested that at a future meeting the Board focus on the section of Aesthetics & HabitatMonitoring. Adiscussion is needed rather than a list of "nos." He suggested that it might be informative to have Ryan Johnson, Ramsey County Conservation, come to a Board meeting. He will call Mark Maloney to update the website and find out about conservation efforts done in 2005. Board members with specific comments or changes to the 2006 Report Card can email them to Aichinger who will submit the new version to Mark Maloney. D-2 Green Community Awards Eckman reported that nine applications were received, but one application was withdrawn because the location is on a street that is being replaced. Tom Peterson of Ramsey County Conservation visited the eight properties. The criteria to be on the tour were whether the property had educational value. Seven properties were accepted for the tour. Awards were contributed from two native plant nurseries. Participants will receive a framed photo of their property and a permanent sign from the DNR recognizing their habitat restoration effort and a book from the DNR on Landscaping for Wildlife. The tour will be held August 4th and 5th. There will be a volunteer at each property to facilitate discussion. Eckman further reported that there were many requests for help with weeds at the Slice of Shoreview. Aichinger stated that the County is trying to provide assistance to cities through service organizations and professional staff to give routine answers to those who want it. D-3 Update of Lake Owasso Study Mogg stated that he would like Barr to explain why the data point is different for phosphorous in the two graphs for 2006. It is essential to know the exact content.