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BWSR Meeting Minutes June 27, 2001 Page Six ** 01-48 ** 01-49 2001 Plan of Work for the Education and Public Relations Committee -Paul Krabbenhoft presented the 2001 Plan of Work for the BWSR Education and Public Relations Committee, based on the May 1998 BWSR Educational Strategy. Ginny Imholte stated that she wants BWSR information as a high priority on the BWSR website. Doug Thomas reported that each BWSR section is working on placing BWSR programs on the website. This hasn't been a high .priority, but it is a priority to have the BWSR website current and it is in the process of being updated to provide information and service to our clientele. Paul stated that BWSR staff are trying to collaborate with MES and other agencies to define roles and responsibilities, it's a continuing process that is being developed. Moved by Paul Krabbenhoft, seconded by Jim Anderson, to approve the 2001 Plan of Work with an amendment to objective #2, which will be a high priority. Motion passed on a voice vote, as amended. New Business Area II Work Plan -Tabor Hoek introduced Kerry Netzke, Area II Minnesota River Basin Projects coordinator. Tabor presented background information, and recommends approval of the Area Il Annual Plan for fiscal year 2.002. Dwain Otte commended those involved in Area II for their hard work. Moved by JoAnn Coover, seconded by Jerome Deal, to approve the Area Il Annual Work Plan for fiscal year 2002. Motion passed on a voice vote. Linking Land Use Plans and Water Plans -Marybeth Block introduced Mark Wettlaufer, Morrison County Water Plan Coordinator, and Lindberg Ekola, Ekola & Association. They presented an overview of linking water planning to local comprehensive plans in Morrison County. A comparison table showing water planning and land use planning was distributed. Mark Wettlaufer thanked Marybeth Block and Doug Thomas for their efforts on this project and supporting Morrison County on comprehensive and land use planning. Mark stressed the importance of water planning. Chair Coe thanked Mark and Lindberg for their efforts. The table presented is a good tool that could be used for other planning efforts. BWSR Authority to Remove a Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor from Office -Jim Birkholz distributed a summary of his presentation which is for information, with future action to be taken the Board. He represented two recommendations of the Administrative Advisory Committee: 1) pursue legislation to handle Supervisor removal the same as for other county elected officials; 2) in the interim, work through the State Administrative Hearings Office. Ask them to conduct hearings; prepare findings; give a recommendation to the BWSR; BWSR make the final decision; petition must qualify with MS351.16. Chair Coe thanked Jim for his efforts on this process.