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Item Description: Approval of 1998 Budget Page 2 Each year approximately $6,000 is budgeted for lake water quality testing by Ramsey County. Ramsey County continues to provide this service, but is behind in its billings. Terry Noonan confirms that GLWMO will be billed for this service in 1998, but will not be billed retro-actively to the previous years. The General City Support item is for Shoreview's staff time and expenses used to prepare agendas, attend meetings, and accomplish routine business associated with the GWLMO. Staff time for 1997 has not yet been finalized, but is estimated to be $5,000-$5,500. The proposed 1998 GLWMO Budget consists of: General Operating Budget Public Education Project(s) $18,000 $20,000 As of October 15, 1997, the cash balance in the GLWMO is $58,310. Of this amount, approximately S 12,000 is encumbered to pay operating and project expenses through 1997. As such, the available cash reserve for 1998 is approximately $46,000. Accordingly, based on the preliminary GLWMO 1998 Budget and the available cash reserve, it does not appear that the cities of Shoreview and Roseville need to contribute for the GLWMO's 1998 operation. The exact scope of these projects will be determined upon approval of the Public Information/Education Plan currently under development. Staff has been involved in discussions with agencies currently involved with public awareness and education efforts under way in other WMO's. In addition, GLWMO is a partner in a Watershed Resources Youth Stewardship Project which involves youth in service projects addressing pollution issues throughout the Rice Creek, Vadnais Lake, and Grass Lake Watersheds. The Youth Stewardship Project includes water quality monitoring, storm and drain stenciling, shoreline restoration, and public education activities. Consistent with previous Board action, the project portion of the GLWMO's proposed 1998 budget is focused in the area of public education and information. RECOMMENDED BOARD ACTION: A motion to approve the 1998 GLWMO Budget of $38,000. MOVE: SECOND: AYES: NAYS: