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BWSR Meetinb Minutes July 22, 1998 Page Two Chair Roer called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Adopt Agenda -Chair Roer stated that the watershed district's presentation will be on the ~ August meeting agenda. Moved by Barb Uppgaard, seconded by Ginny Imholte, to adopt the 98-45 agenda as presented. Motion passed on a voice vote. Approval of Minutes of June 25, 1998 -Chair Roer stated that a correction is needed on page 3, regarding the Pollution Control Agency's (PCA) restructuring. It should state that PCA will have limited service on July 30-31, rather than shut down on August 30 through September 2. On page 5 regarding the drainage round table - it should stale "possibly divide the state in two-- ~ northern and southern, as they differ regarding farm drainage issues." Moved by Sharon Clark, 98-46 seconded by Glenn Annexstad, to approve the minutes of June 25, 1998 as corrected. Motion passed on a voice vote. Chair's Report -Chair Roer attended the environmental cluster meeting. She reported that agencies are working on their budget proposals. The Governor's office is interested in having a lake's initiative. Chair Roer attended the EQB meeting. She reported that the GEIS for feedlots meetings have been held in Rochester, St. Cloud, Marshall, North Mankato, Fergus Falls, and Thief River Falls. Susan Schmidt is the lead on this for EQB; Al Kean is the BWSR technical representative, other agencies and organizations represented are PCA, MDH, MDA, and technical MASWCD. Other issues discussed at the EQB meeting included: the St. Croix River bridge; the powerline in Chisago County; and generated power by use of alfalfa pellets. Executive Director -Ron Harnack reported he facilitated a meeting between Bois de Sioux Watershed District and county commissioners regarding communication and coordination of levy issues. Ron stated that CREP is now moving forward. Ron commended Roger iVlussetter and Paul Flynn at MRCS for their assistance. Ron stated that Kevin Lines started with BWSR today, he'll be working three days a week on CREP. Ron said that it appears administrative responsibilities will be converged resulting in greater efficiency. USDA will continue to downsize over the next three to five years. Although, FSA and NRCS will not be consolidated. Ron reported that we have a new receptionist, Marlene Mendez, started on July 15. A consultant has been hired to assess BWSR's easement processing. Staff are working on the budget process for FY 2000-2.001. Ron has been making field offices visits. Ron asked board members to complete the brief bio sheet they received, this information will be included in the BWSR website. Ron stated that the Red River Mediation continues, Ron Nargang represents DNR in the mediation process. They are starting to come to some common ground regarding flood control as it relates to natural resource issues in the Red River basin.