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BWSR Meeting Minutes June 25, 1998 Page Four resource management. He stated that Senator Bob Lessard is Looking at fish stocking. Merv Business Review of Tour and Public Issues Forum -Chair Roer thanked Lynda Peterson, Wes Cashman, Keith Grow, Ron Shelito, Snake River citizens advisory committee, county commissioners, state representatives, and all the local folks that explained issues in natural resources management in this part of the state; it was a very educational tour. Chair Roer thanked everyone for the tour and their hospitality. There is a concern in this area of the state regazding the state revolving fund loan program and the lack of lenders available to disburse funds. Dwight Wilcox explained the state revolving fund process and the federal requirements for loans as it refers to Impact 6. Discussion followed. Chair Roer appreciated the assistance of Dwight Wilcox on this issue. Quad Lakes Restoration Project Plans -Chris Hughes introduced representatives of the quad Lakes area: Bob Brush, Mary Herbs, Hugh Valliant, and Christie Nixon. The quad lakes area of south central Minnesota include Lura Lake, Bass Lake, Minnesota Lake, Rice Lake (Wells) and Rice Lake (Winnebago). Bob Brush explained the restoration project plans and the assistance they have received in getting projects completed. Chair Roer stated that this is a terrific example of coordinated involvement in working together. A letter has been received from the Faribault SWCD requesting 500,000 for the quad lakes implementation program. Jim Birkholz explained that the request is for approval of the legislative work plan, funding for these projects is provided through a 5200,000 FY98 general appropriation and 5300,000 of FY99 capital appropriation. ** iVloved by Allan Oehlke, seconded by Glenn Annexstad, to accept and approve the work plan and 98-40 release of funds to the Faribault SWCD for the quad lakes implementation program. Motion passed on a voice vote. FY99 SWCD Grants -Wayne Zelimer gave a brief overview of the five SWCD grants and allocations: 1) Cost-Share Base Grants 51,373,063; 2) Special Projects 5393,000; 3) General Services Grant 51,838,291; 4) RIM Reserve Service Grant 5748,780; and ~) Special Minnesota River Basin Grants 5607,000. Wayne, on behalf of the staff and the BWSR cost-share ** committee, requests approval of the FY99 SWCD grants and allocations as presented. Moved by 98-41 Ginny Imholte, seconded by Lee Coe, to approve the FY99 SWCD grants as presented. iVlotion passed on a voice vote. Board members were reminded that in the future the SWCD general services grant may not be divided equally. Lakeshore Easements -Ron Shelito explained the preliminary work plan for pilot Lakeshore easements. The proposal is for permanent easements in the northern counties to protect soil and water resources, preserve pristine shoreline environments, protect fish and wildlife habitat and improve overall quality of life by retiring Lakeshore areas that could otherwise be developed into more intensive uses. LCivIlZ has approved the work plan, but not yet the funding for 520,000. Discussion followed.