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BWSR Meeting Minutes June 25, 1998 Page Three decision-making was distributed to board members for their information. A priority list will be established by board conservationists to focus on the LGU proposals which will be brought before the Board for action at the July BWSR meeting. Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) -Marv Tripp reported that there are two pending appeals before BWSR at this time. Both appeals are WCA appeals and involve the same wetland in Scott County in the metro area. The DNR appealed an LGU exemption determination. Then, after a technical evaluation panel (TEP), the LGU reversed. its decision. Now the landowner has appealed the latest LGU action. No hearing date has been set as of this time. Wetlands Committee -Darrell Bruggman reported that the Wetland Heritage Advisory Committee will meet in St. Paul tomorrow. Darrell stated that the 1996 wetland report will be distributed next week. Darrell distributed an article for board members information that was in the Minneapolis StazTribune regazding wetland regulations. Administrative Advisory Committee -Chair Roer reported that the administrative advisory committee met last night to review the information from the retreat in reference to the MAD recommendations. Chair Roer asked if any board members are interested in attending the MASWCD Leadership Session, they should let her know. Agency Reports Jim Anderson, University of Minnesota Extension Service (MES) reported that Barb Luikkonen is taking aone-year leave of absence, effective August 3, to work with the Minnesota Rivers Council. Darla Riley, Department of Agriculture (i1~IDA), is attending the meeting today on behalf of Sharon Clark. She reported that the MDA division directors are working on legislative initiatives as well as tracking LCti1R projects. The Department will have representation at Congressman l~finge's conference on July 1 in Madison. MDA is interested in involvement on the drainage round table. Darla introduced Dwight Wilcox, also attending the meeting today. Greg Gross, Pollution Control Agency, (PCA) is attending on behalf of Rod Massey. Greg reported that PCA is under a ne~v organizational structure; the PCA building will reorganize on August 3; with a shut down August 30 through September 2. There will be 200 staff in the central office with 600 staff statewide. Rod Sando, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported that DNR is involved in the Red River mediation process. There have been two meetings held thus far. The mediation process is to get a better understanding and positive interest in resolving flood control issues in the Red River. Rod stated that he will be attending the EQB GEIS meeting today; there are additional public meetings scheduled statewide. Rod stated that a conflict continues regarding forest