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BWSR. Meeting Minutes <br />June 25,1998 <br />Page Sis <br />Uppgaard, seconded by Ginny Imholte, that BWSR will convene a drainage round table to <br />98-44 address the statewide drainage problems, efforts will be coordinated regionally and statewide. <br />Motion passed on a voice vote. <br />Mower SWCD - NRCS Wetlands Administration - Jim Birkholz introduced Jon Voz, resource <br />specialist with Mower SWCD. Jon explained the partnership proposal for SWCDs to provide <br />technical assistance in administering federal wetland compliance provisions. This will promote a <br />stronger and better coordinated wetland conservation delivery system to the landowners of <br />Minnesota and encompass both state and federal wetland regulations. Jon requested BWSR's <br />support for this proposal, as well as a request to make a phone call to Bill Hunt. Jim Birkholz <br />stated that one-stop-shopping has been an emphasis as a service to the community, this proposal <br />addresses that issue. Chair Roer stated that this proposal shows that the locaUfederal process can <br />be done together. Jon said that N~RCS formally endorses this proposal, and Chief Pearlie Reed <br />also supports this proposal. It was the consensus of the Board to support and endorse this <br />proposal. <br />Advisory Comments <br />-Lynda Peterson, MACDE, stated that she is the Area III M.ACDE Director. The MACDE held <br />their summer training session last week at CraQun's in Brainerd. Lynda stated that the training <br />sessions tivere very good and well attended. <br />Upcoming Meetings <br />The next BWSR meeting is July 22 in St. Paul. Chair Roer stated that the Water Planning <br />Conference is scheduled during this time in Crookston; if you know that you won't be at July <br />BWSR meeting, let Mary Jo know as soon as possible. <br />Chair Roer stated that Ron Harnack has been in contact with agencies from other states and has <br />invited them to attend our September BWSR meeting to discuss alternative organization for <br />water management. The length of the September meeting will be indicated at the August BWSR <br />meeting. <br />The October BWSR tour and meeting will be held October 28-29 in Lanesboro, southeastern <br />Minnesota. <br />Chair Roer reminded board members to get your expense claims in. <br />Chair Roer adjourned the meeting at 12:00 p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Kathleen Roer, Chair <br />