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BWSR Meeting Minutes January 23, 2002 Page Four some WCA wetlands. The court ruled applicants had to do a new EAW and also had to get permits from DNR. We have one more court case that is still before the Court of Appeals and that is the City of Hugo. Ron attended an open forum in Duluth. Every year the SWCD's, counties, staff, commissioners, supervisors, MNDOT, and PCA get together and talk about issues related to BWSR activities. Issues this year surrounded budget and wetlands. They recognized that they will take part in the short-term reductions and would like to see if the reductions are going to be long-term. We can change the programmatic expectations and in the short run, give them the greatest degree of flexibility so they are able to achieve the outcomes that are being asked. Wetlands staff held their last meeting on the wetland rules with interest groups. It appears most, if not all of the significant concerns have been addressed. We asked the attendees to provide feedback indicating whether or not they had any concerns or if they would object to moving the process forward. Ron met with Dakota County on the Vermillion River Initiative. The county has shown leadership in local water planning. They endorsed the initiative to establish a Joint Powers Agreement with Scott County. They have proposed establishing a Watershed Commission that will be advisory to the Joint Powers Board and provide the guidance and direction on the implementation of the plan. Dispute Resolution Report (DRC) -Chair Coe reported on behalf of Jim Haertel. There are presently nine appeals pending. All of the appeals involve WCA. County Wetlands Committee -Darrell Bruggman reported that January 4, 2002, was the final Wetland Stakeholders meeting. The Governor's Office reviewed the Rule. on January 17, 2002. The Rule should be published in the State Register on February 11, 2002,. with a 30-day comment period, which ends March 13, 2002.. During the 30-day comment period there will be six. public informational meetings scheduled throughout the state. The dates and locations scheduled are: February 12, St. Cloud; February 13, Bemidji; February 14, Duluth; February 26, Bloomington; February 27, Rochester; and February 28, Morton. Registration forms have been sent out for the Proposed Wetland Rules Informational Meetings. Depending on the outcomes from the comment period, there may be may be a public hearing scheduled for March 26, 2002 in St. Cloud. Board Members will receive the registration form, which will include all dates and locations.