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BWSR Meeting Minutes October 29, 1998 Page Six ** 98-71 98-72 NASCA Meeting Update -Jim Birkholz reported that Minnesota hosted the NACD North Central Region NASCA meeting last week in Rochester. Approximately 50 people attended from six states. Jim stated that it this was an opportunity for an active meeting process, hope for many good benefits, good partnering. New Business Dispute Resolution Committee Joubert vs. Helena Township, WCA Appeal -Chair Roer introduced Dave Iverson, attorney representing Joubert's; and Mark Covin, attorney for Helena Township. Jim Haertel explained the appeal. Discussion followed. Ron Harnack stated that BWSR has the authority to affirm or not affirm the decision of the local unit of government. Ron stated that the DNR has the direct authority of restoring the wetland. Chair Roer stated that BWSR can affirm the township decision, but hold in abeyance, give 90 days for restoration to occur, then go to DNR for appropriate legal enforcement. Rod Sando suggested that BWSR proceed with 60 days and DNR will oversee restoration. Moved by Rod Sando, seconded by Barb Cobb, that BWSR affirm the township decision, on both resolutions, #264a and #264b. Motion passed on a voice vote. Rod will direct DNR staff to assist in negotiation. Need to amend order and memorandum to affirm both resolutions. 1999 Natural Resources Block Grants (NRBG) -Wayne Zellmer explained that the NRBG provides assistance to local governments to implement state natural resource programs. In previous years these programs have been the Comprehensive Local Water Planning, the Wetland Conservation Ac#, DNR Shoreland Management, and the MPCA Feedlot Permit Program. For 1999, the MPCA Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS) Program will be added. The NRBG is a composite base grant generally formulated to reflect need/activity of these programs in all counties. This grant is not competitive and all counties are eligible to apply. A county may apply for any or all of the five grant program components. Moved by Allan Oehlke, seconded by Dwain Otte, to authorize BWSR staff to allocate these grants to counties meeting the NRBG program requirements. Motion passed on a voice vote. Minnesota Wetlands Conservation Plan Memorandum of Agreement -Elizabeth Carlson reported that the Conservation Plan has been completed and signed by DNR, MNDOT, PCA, AG, and BWSR. She explained the phases of the plan and summarized the features of the Minnesota Wetlands Conservation Plan. Ron thanked Beth for her efforts in finalizing the plan and memorandum of agreement. Rod Massey also thanked her for her persistence on this project.