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BWSR Meeting Minutes April 22, 1998 Page Four new facilities in Windom and Tower. The Game and Fish Bill. is in the special session which includes the fish stocking amendment and underwater video camera. Rod stated that snowmobile studs do an incredible amount of damage on state trails. Rod reported that the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) met, the feedlot Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) and drainage will be on the agenda. Rod stated that Lee Coe serves on the wolf round table. Lee stated that the wolf issue is controversial, the committee discussed the process and brainstormed issues. The next wolf committee meeting will be held in Ely at the wolf center. Lee stated that he looks forward to being a part of the wolf committee and the consensus process. Rod suggested that BWSR sponsor a round table for drainage. Some elements of the lakes initiative was funded for lakeshore conservation easements and no-net loss for public shoreline. Rod stated that the Devils Lake letter was signed by four agencies, he has received correspondence from North Dakota's governor and they are not happy. Rod said that an invitation has been received to tour that area, he suggested DNR, BWSR, and the Red River Basin Board tour the area and continue discussions on this issue. Rod stated. that the Governor's office advised DNR of a transition package. Rod stated that he has received correspondence from the Center for American Experiment, a conservative think-tank. The Center for American Experiment wants to set up committees for evaluations of all state agencies, including boards, Rod is not in favor of this. Rod reported that the Red River mediation will start the first part of June, drainage and. water management round table, he welcomed board members to attend and observe this process. Marv Tripp arrived at the meeting at 10:25 a.m. Committee Recommendations City of Rosemount -Comprehensive Wetland Protection and Management Plan -Phil Belfiori gave a brief overview of the plan. Darrell Bruggman reported that the wetland committee has reviewed the City of Rosemount's Comprehensive Wetland Protection and Management Plan ** and recommends approval of the plan. Moved by Darrell Bruggman, seconded by Dwain Otte, 98-27 to approve the City of Rosemount's Comprehensive Wetland Protection and Management Plan. Motion passed on a voice vote. Sand Hill River Watershed District and Buffalo Red River Watershed District Plan Revisions - Ginny Imholte reported that the plans tivere reviewed by the northern subcommittee and recommends approval; however, BWSR did not receive DNR's comments on the Buffalo Red River Watershed District. Ginny stated that there has been an outstanding relationship between ** DNR and Buffalo Red River Watershed District. Moved by Ginny Imholte, seconded by Lee 98-28 Coe, to approve the Sand Hill River Watershed District and Buffalo Red River Watershed District Plan Revisions. Motion passed on a voice vote. Chair Roer called for a break in the meeting at 10:3 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:50 a.m.