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BWSR Meeting Minutes May 24, 2000 Page Four MDA Commissioner Hugoson was.the keynote address; DNR Deputy Commissioner Steve Morse was a presenter and MN Planning Commissioner Dean Barkley also was a presenter. MES is involved in the reorganization of core capacity areas of field and campus staff, with implementation in July. Jim reported that MES is doing a pilot project for sewage systems regarding wastewater treatment in communities. Kristin Apelgate, Pollution Control Agency, reported that the legislative session focus for PCA was feedlots. Kristin stated that legislators were cooperative in making changes to agency feedlot rules, programs and permit issues. PCA will have a summary of the outcome of the session available for the board at the June meeting. PCA received $2M for the clean water partnership program. Controversial issues were discussed yesterday at the MPCA Board meeting regarding dairy and feedlot issues in the Karst region. Kristin commented on the manure management plan requirements for feedlots and cost-share funding available for facilities from this year's legislative session. Consent Agenda Big Stone County, Chippewa County, Lac Qui Parle County and Swift County Comprehensive Local Water Plan Extension Request -Doug Thomas reported that staff recommend approval of the extensions. Ron Harnack stated that these counties are very active in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program and some with ** updating of land use plans locally. Moved by Allan Oehlke, seconded by Jerome Deal, oo-ss to approve the Big Stone County, Chippewa County, Lac Qui Parle County, and Swift. County Comprehensive Local Water Plan extensions. Motion passed on a voice vote. Committee Recommendations Wetland Subcommittee Beltrami County Comprehensive Wetland Protection and Management Plan -John Jaschke commented on the plan and reported that staff endorse the plan. John stated that this has been a unique effort, the SWCD and other county planning efforts have come together. The county board approved the changes on the plan this morning. Lee Coe stated that this is a good plan; more recognition of the Wetland Conservation Act due to this plan. Lee commended BWSR staff for their efforts on the plan. Ron Harnack commended the staff of DNR and PCA for their collaboration with local governments in ** working on this plan. Moved by Jack Frost, seconded by Lee Coe, to approve the 00-39 Beltrami County Comprehensive Wetland Protection and Management Plan. Motion passed on a voice vote. Koochiching County Comprehensive Wetland Protection and Management Plan -John Jaschke reported that Koochiching County has worked hard to get this plan in place.