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BWSR Meeting Minutes October 29, 1998 Page Three Ron Harnack stated that the Drainage Forum will be held November 19-20 in at the Civic Center in St. Cloud. There's a lot of interest in this session. Rod Sando suggested holding public meetings to give the gE: eral public an opportunity for input on this topic. Chair Roer asked that board members planning to attend the Drainage Forum should contact Ron. Chair Roer stated that board members received a copy of "Soundings - A Minnesota Water Plan Assessment" from the EQB. She strongly encouraged members to read the document. Ron stated that EQB will be invited to the December meeting to talk about this document. Committee Reports Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) Report -Marv Tripp reported that one appeal has been withdrawn and this is DNR versus the City of Byron, so there are presently four appeals pending. All the appeals are WCA appeals. One appeal is BWSR vs. the City of Rochester, which is set for the DRC to hear on December 7 and it should be on the December BWSR meeting agenda. Then there are #wo appeals concerning the same project. The St. Paui Chapter of the Audubon Society and the ABC League of Women Voters have appealed a decision made by the Rice Creek Watershed District. About a year ago, the BWSR heard this appeal and remanded it to the District. The last appeal concerns the City of Mound but that will not be moving forward until it has been brought before the city council. Education and Public Relations Committee Report -Barb Uppgaard stated that the committee has not met. Jeff Nielsen introduced Derek Fisher, newly hired agronomist, joint education position with Minnesota Extension Service. Agency Reports Jim Anderson, Minnesota Extension Service (MES), reported that he's happy to have the joint BWSR/MES education positions in place. Jim reported that he's been working with Doug Thomas and Paul Burns on the drainage issue. Jim invited board members to attend the "MAST" summit conference, July 6-8, 1999, in St. Paul. This is an opportunity to meet with agricultural leaders worldwide; he encouraged board members to attend. Pat Bloomgren, Department of Health, reported that things are on hold regarding the budget forecast until after the election.