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BWSR Meeting Minutes Apri122, 1998 Page Three we're only six months away from having to have a biennial budget in place for the next legislative biennium. Ron thanked staff for their assistance throughout the legislative session. Dispute Resolution Committee -Chair Roer, on behalf of Marv Tripp, stated that an appeal has been received from the DNR regarding an LGU decision in Scott County. Education and Public Relations Committee -Barb Uppgaard reported that the committee has a draft education strategy which Susan Tsakakis will present to the board later in the meeting. Cost-Share/Soil Conservation Committee -Dwain Otte stated that feedlot dollars is an issue, Ron will cover this later in the meeting. Wetlands Committee - Darrell. Bruggman reported that the wetlands committee met today, they will present their recommendation later in the meeting. Agency Reports Jim Anderson, Minnesota Extension Service (MES), reported that the MES/BWSR southern education position was offered to an individual, but the person declined the position. Jim met with Barb Luikkenon, Jim Birkholz and Bruce Sandstrom yesterday to discuss the southern education position as well as the metro education position... Both of these positions will be pursued and filled as soon as possible. Jim offered the assistance of MES on the CREP phosphorus issue. Jim reported that a nationwide satellite conference was held to discuss the process of issues and concerns for waste water treatment systems. MES will be providing information on the waste water systems as it becomes available. Mark Dittrich, Department of Agriculture (MDA), reported that MDA is working with Doug Thomas on research and development of the educational portion of the agricultural drainage project. Mark reported that MDA is working with DNR on a wetland issue at the Waseca Agricultural Experiment Station. Mark reported that MDA received $9 million for the Agricultural Best l~fanagement Practices loan fund. Mark stated that the ditch/drainage the House File number is 3882. Kelli Johnson, Department of Health (MDH), reported that staff from MDH and PCA have been meeting to discuss the deformed frog issue which is an ongoing activity.. Kelli stated that MDH is involved in food safety issues, particularly irradiation of beef. She stated that Golden Plump tivill sponsor a grilled chicken food safety day on May 1. Kelli reported that the Food Code hearing will be held the first week of May. She wished everyone a "Happy Earth Day!" Rod Sando, Department of Natural Resources (DNR}, reported that DNR had a very successful bonding bill, the largest they have ever received! Rod reported that DNR received funding for