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BWSR Meeting Minutes September 28, 2000 Page Two Vice-Chair Jim Dahlvang called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Jim thanked everyone involved with planning the tour, Clair Nelson, Ron Shelito, Wayne Seidel, Mary Jo Flemming and Mary Jo Anderson. The Board enjoyed the tour and the opportunity to visit northeastern Minnesota. It helps to visualize the real diversity that exists in Minnesota and the challenge we have in adapting implementation policies and programs that acknowledge that diversity. warren tsruggman invi~eca ~n~ uvarca ~u cenuai IVIIIIIICSUId IICIXt ~ICdI, pVJJiUIy Jtayilly at Long Lake Conservation Center. ~~ Adopt Agenda -Moved by Char Kahler, seconded by Jack Frost, to adopt the agenda 00-7o as presented. Motion passed on a voice vote. ~~ Minutes of August 23, 2000 -Moved by Jack Frost, seconded by Ginny Imholte, to oo-~~ approve the minutes of August 23, 2000, as circulated. Motion passed on a voice vote. Reports Executive Director -Ron Harnack reported that there are significant issues regarding the budget that are different this year. There is a challenge pool for budget change items and reallocations. The concept of the challenge pool requires that agencies demonstrate significant reallocation and put 2.5% of their base budget into the pool in order to be considered for new funding. The Board has endorsed the recommendation of staff not to participate in the challenge pool, as this would significantly detract from our programs, the risk is too great to compete for the pool dollars. Ran stated that staff have been meeting with an interagency group, MDA and PGA, regarding elements of a feedlot initiative and legislative report. Ron stated that it will be an interesting next few months as the Administration reviews budget issues of the agencies and considers their issues and initiatives. Ron will keep the BWSR's Administrative Advisory Committee appraised and look to this committee for guidance as the process moves forward. It is Ron's understanding the DNR is not in the challenge pool, they are addressing issues within their agency. PCA is rumored not participating in the challenge pool. MDA and MDH are believed to be in the competitive pool at this time. Ron distributed the Conservation and Reinvestment Act (CARA) information received from the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Congress will make a decision in a few weeks that could allow for additional natural resources funding. Jerome Deal stated that the State of Minnesota could receive $38.5M if CARA is fully funded. Ron stated that CREP is moving forward, ~$10M of the $20M allocation has been obligated.