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BWSR Meeting Minutes April 22, 1998 Page Two Chair Roer called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. Adopt Agenda -Chair Roer stated that an additional agenda item has been added to the preliminary agenda -Old Business, FY99 SWCD General Services Grant Allocation Policy. *~ Moved by Barb Uppgaazd, seconded by Ginny Imholte, to approve the agenda as presented with 98-25 the additional item. Motion passed on a voice vote. Minutes of March 25, 1998 -Chair Roer stated that the minutes of March 25, 1998, that were circulated were missing a few pages; the revised copies were distributed. Moved by Barb 98-26 Uppgaazd, seconded by Lee Coe, to approve the minutes of March 25, 1998, as circulated. Motion passed on a voice vote. Reports Chair's Report -Kathleen Roer reported that she's been attending the environmental cluster meetings. The last Environmental Quality Board (EQB) meeting was attended by Ron Harnack on Chair Roer's behalf. Chair Roer attended the metro subcommittee hearing for the proposed watershed district in the metro area. Chair Roer attended the RIM Advisory Committee meeting yesterday. The Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) was discussed at the meeting, the application process for CREP opened on April 1st. Executive Director's Report -Ron Harnack reported that the legislative session has adjourned. Ron reported that Washington County held a meeting to review what's happening in the county regarding a comprehensive basis for watershed districts and water management organizations (WMO). This meeting was an opportunity to share ideas, Barb Cobb attended and gave an update on her WMO. Ron reported that a legislative audit vas just finished auditing BWSR. They have spent the last month reviewing agency activities and looking over the previous audit to make sure things are in order. Ron and Chair Roer will meet with the legislative auditors on May 8. A copy of the legislative audit report will be distributed to board members. Ron stated that the "Board Member Update" is in the board members' packet for their information. This publication is a tool. for board members to be kept informed of staff activities. Ron stated that the Minnesota River Joint Powers Board (MNRJPB) has been working on a grant to market CREP. Chair Roer stated that the RIM Advisory Committee formed a subcommittee to work on RIl~i funding and to raise awareness among legislators of the program's benefits. Ron stated that the implementation of RIM and CREP will reduce the sediment and phosphorus levels. Ron attended the Pheasants Forever annual meeting, they are excited about CREP. Pheasants Forever will be a significant partner in contributing to the cause. Ron reported. that