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BWSR 1Yleeting 11'Iinutes July 22, 1998 Page Three Ron Harnack stated that he has had conversations the past few weeks with various agencies, farmers, and. organizations that are interested in participating in the drainage forum. Ron will distribute to board members a drainage publication by Steve Taff, economist, at the University of Minnesota. Dispute Resolution Committee -Marv Tripp reported that two appeals in Scott County are pending, a prehearing is scheduled for 3uly 29. Education and Public Relations -Barb Uppgaard reported that the education committee has not met. Ron Harnack stated that interviews were held for the B WSR/MES metro and southern education positions. Ron Struss has been hired for the metro position. He will start on August 1. The southern position is still in the hiring process. Cost-Share/Soil Conservation Committee - No report at this time, however, Ron Harnack stated that farmstead windbreaks do not currently receive cost-share funding, this has been an issue for discussion with the cost-share committee meeting. Wetlands Committee -Darrell Bruggman reported that the wetlands committee will meet prior to August board meeting to discuss road replacement. Agency Reports Sharon Clark, Department of Agriculture, reported that ti~A representatives attended the GEIS meetings, which were well attended in the southern part of the state. MDA commissioners have met with DNR commissioners to discuss coordinated efforts on various issues; MDA is meeting with other agency commissioners as well. Sharon reported that the Ag Land Preservation Program review is underway with completion due in December. She stated that MDA is busv with feedlot issues and drainage issues, as well as grasshoppers and wheat scab, which are problems in the state. MDA would like to meet with Chair Roer and Ron regarding the drainage forum. Rod Massey, Pollution Control Agency (PCA) -reported that PCA will be meeting with MDA. on feedlot issues. PCA is soliciting statewide participation regarding phosphorus control and nutrients in water. Rod stated that PCA will soon have more information available regarding the deformed frog issue. PCA has had discussions with representatives from Minnesota and Nonh Dakota regarding summertime control of ammonia as it relates to low flow conditions in the Red River basin. Ron Nargang, Department of Natural Resources, (DNR) reported that. recent storm damage in New Ulm has closed Flandrau State Park. Ron stated that DNR is not optimistic about the wolf round table. He said there are so many roadblocks for the round table that they can't come to a consensus on issues and make decisions; however, there are many good ideas that could be