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BWSR Meeting Minutes June 25, 1998 Page Two Chair Roer called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., and welcomed everyone to Mora. *~' Adopt Agenda -Moved by Lee Coe, seconded by Marv Tripp, to adopt the agenda as presented. 98-38 Motion passed on a voice vote. Minutes of May 27, 1998 -Chair Roer stated that a change is needed on page four, in reference to the Amendment to Order Establishing the Brown's Creek Watershed District,•second line should read "amendment" rather than establishment order. On page five, in reference to Area II Work Plan, Darold Neperman is the correct spelling of his name. Moved by Ginny Imholte, 9$'39 seconded by Barb Uppgaard, to approve the minutes of May 27, 1998, as corrected. Motion passed on a voice vote. Reports Chair Roer reported that the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board Citizens Advisory Committee for the Generic Environmental Impact Statement on Animal Agriculture will hold its first meeting today in St. Paul. Chair Roer has been in contact with i~iike Sullivan, EQB; Peder Larson, MPCA; and D'Wayne DeZiel, MASWCD, to have additional representation on the committee. Chair Roer reported that a round table meeting "Setting the Course for Minnesota's Future" regarding sustainable development has been scheduled for July 9, at the History Center in St. Paul. Chair Roer reported that the Wetland Heritage Advisory Committee will meet tomorrow at the BWSR office in St. Paul. Executive Director - Jim Birkholz reported that he's attending the meeting today on behalf of Ron Harnack, ~vho is on vacation. Jim gave an update on staffing issues. The southern education position in partnership with the University of Minnesota Extension Service (MES) will be hired as an unclassified position rather than contractual. The metro education position will be contracted with NfES; optimistic that these two positions will be filled in the next few weeks. Jim stated that CREP in the Minnesota River basin is at a standstill until programmatic details regarding width of buffer strips eligible for the program are worked out with the FSA state committee. Rod Sando stated that it's a key time for decision-making ~,vith federaUstate agencies; he will talk with Governor Carlson about this issue. Jim reported that Congressman Minge has scheduled a NSinnesotalSouth Dakota border conference on soil and water for July 1, at the Lac Qui Parle High School in Madison, Minnesota. Representative Nlinge hopes to establish an ongoing dialogue between residents and leaders of both states to address environmental issues that affect individuals on both sides of the border. He wants to promote development of a comprehensive plan of action that reduces redundancy and possible conflicts. Jim reminded board members to review their "Board NSember Update" to be kept informed of ongoing BWSR activities. Jim reported that a new BWSR publication, "BWSR Update" will be distributed soon regarding electronic communication/information resource management. Jim reported that a summary of applications for grants to local governments to assist natural resource