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BWSR Meeting Minutes September 26, 2001 Page Seven ** 01-71 Shell Rock. River Watershed District Establishment Petition -Jim Haertel reported that there was a typographical error in the draft Order that has been corrected. Jim stated that in July 2000, the Board authorized the executive director to enter into cone-year agreement with Freeborn County, Freeborn SWCD and the City of Albert Lea to hold the decision in abeyance on the establishment petition for the Shell Rock River Watershed District. Jim stated that staff recommends the Board enter into an agreement with Freeborn County to continue the establishment petition. being held in abeyance for one year and four months, per the draft Order and agreement. Harley Miller, resident of Freeborn County, spoke on behalf of the petitioners. Mike Klukow, spoke on behalf of Freeborn County. Discussion followed. Chair Coe said it's imperative that wounds be healed; everyone involved needs to make things happen to resolve the conflict and move fonrvard. The Chair of the Freeborn County Board stated that they are in agreement and willing to move forward on this project. Chair Coe thanked both groups far providing information today, they now need to work as a team. Discussion followed regarding the dates on the signed agreement. Jerome Deal stated that the internal friction needs to be eliminated. Moved by Char Kahler, seconded by Ginny Imholte, to change item "B" on the Agreement from January 1, 2002, to October 1, 2001; to change "C" from August 1, 2.002 to June 1, 2002; to change "D" from February 1, 2003 to August 1, 2002; and to change "E" from February 1, 2003, to August 1, 2002. Motion was defeated.. Discussion followed. Moved by Dwain Otte, seconded by Jim Anderson, to approve the signed Agreement and approve the Order as recommended by staff, that the proceedings on the Establishment Petition for the Shell Rock River Watershed District be held in abeyance up to February 1, 2002, subject to the successful .and timely completion of the conditions listed in the Agreement and made a part of the Order. Motion passed on a voice vote. Ginny Imholte opposed the motion. Chair Coe stated that timelines are important, as well as a team effort to move this forward. Chair Coe thanked the Freeborn County delegation and Harley Miller, on behalf of the petitioners, for presenting their information. Low Phosphorus Lawn Fertilizer -Woody Love, Mayor of Shorewood, distributed "Better Water Quality with. Proper Lawn Fertilizers", draft language for a legislative bill, a sample resolution. He also presented additional information on phosphorus. Mike McGreevy, attorney for Larkin, Hoffman, and lobbyist working with Woody on this legislative initiative that provides for limitations in the use and sale of phosphorus lawn fertilizers; requiring rule making; appropriating money; and amending Statutes. Discussion followed. Sharon Clark commends Woody and Mike for their efforts. Sharon stated that MDA is willing to work with them on the legislative initiative. Chair Coe appreciated the information provided. Chair Coe asked for updates and revisions as this initiative moves forward. g