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® Lake TMDL issues were brought up by Bob. Cliff stated that this is an MPCA responsibility to complete or to fund the TMDL studies, so he did-not think it had a direct impact on the District budget. He felt that once studies, are completed that identify needed improvements, it may require District capital improvements in the future. ® Increases in Integrated Resource Management and Education programs. Paul urged staff to come up with creative programs related to these topics that would benefit the citizens of the District. ® New staff: Paul asked if additional staff could be used for significant new program areas or expanded programs, stating that the District needs to demonstrate their ability to "roll along with the times" and to take advantage of opportunities that are presented. Cliff cited facility, administrative support, and supervision issues related to adding more staff. He also pointed out that interns have been used effectively so far. He did note that staff has occasionally mentioned the need for a data analysis person. ® Education of lawn care professionals. Pam Skinner expressed her concern far the lack of training and education provided to the staff of these companies and asked what the District could do to educate or establish policies that would improve the current situation. ® Greenway corridors. Pam would like the District to be more involved with greenway corridor establishment. ® Wetland buffer zone. Pam expressed the need to change the District's wetland buffer policies to enforceable ordinances when the next Watershed Management Plan update takes place. ® Science policy. Pam encouraged staff to do research on two topics: pesticides and aluminum toxicity. Paul. asked if any large-scale projects remain to be done in the District. Cliff mentioned that the outcome of various SLMPs, as well as the Beltline Hydrologic Study, may identify new projects in the future. As the District focuses on more education and non-point source pollution issues, he expects a significant increase in future general fund budgets rather than in the capital improvement budget. Also, the District will soon be meeting with cities to ask them what they would like us to do for them, which may result in new funding issues. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Bob Johnson moved, seconded by Pam Skinner, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Robert 3ohnson, Secretary Page 5 July 10, 2002 RWMWD Minutes