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BWSR Meeting. Minutes May 23, 2001 Page Two Chair Coe called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Chair Coe thanked Jim Anderson for the accommodations at the Earle Brown Center. Chuck Casey, Dean and Director of the University of Minnesota Extension Service (MES) was introd~!=fed to welcome BWSR to the University. He introduced Diane Flynn, Associate Dean; H.H. Chang, Head, Department of Soil, Water, and Climate; and Steve Taff, Professor of Ag Economics. Mr. Casey welcomed BWSR to the U o f M today. Chuck commented on the importance of the working relationship with BWSR. Chuck stated that he's nervous regarding the legislative outcome relating to education and the University of Minnesota. The funding will impact education programs, tuition, extension services, with no shortage of challenges. Chair Coe asked that board members introduce themselves. Adopt Agenda -Chair Coe stated that New Business will be moved forward on the ** agenda today to accommodate schedules. Moved by Char Kahler, seconded by 01-34 Jerome Deal, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed on a voice vote. Minutes of April 25, 2001 - A clarification and correction is needed on page seven regarding the special funding request for the Wright SWCD pollution abatement project. Dwain Otte stated that the minutes should reflect the language in the letter sent to the Wright SWCD. The minutes to state: For this project only, section 8400.9400 Subd. 9, of the State Cost-Share Program Rule, "Practices where construction has begun prior to conservation district approval are ineligible for financial assistance'; will be waived; and, the board will allocate one-half of Project funds requested, or $16,250, to the Wright SWCD in FY02, and $16,250 of the Wright SWCD State Cost-Share Base Grant, maybe expended by the Wright SWCD for the Robert Berg feedlot pollution ** abatement system. Moved by Jack Frost, seconded by Sharon Clark, to approve the o1-3s minutes of April 25, 2001 as amended. Motion passed on a voice vote. Reports Chair Coe reported that he attended the EOB meeting. Items discussed included two energy issues regarding wind power projects in southern Minnesota. Executive Director's Report - Ron Harnack reported that he has spent the last month on legislative issues. Overall, the session has been a real struggle, he will report on that later in the meeting. Ron stated that board members must submit their expense claims by the end of June. Ron stated that CREP continues to be successful. There is strong CREP support from state and federal agencies, local governments, and state and local. interest group supporters as well. Ron reported that as of May 10, the number of pending acres is close to 19,000. There are rumors that there is general agreement. in both the House and Senate leadership and the Governor for full funding