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Minutes/April 28, 2005 Page 2 D. Other Business D-1 Discussion w/Travis Germundson, Minnesota DNR Travis Germundson, Area Hydrologist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, met with the Board of the Grass Lake Water Management Organization. After introductions, Mr. Germundson presented a background of the history of shoreland development regulations in Minnesota and especially in the metropolitan area. His presentation highlighted priorities for local governments and their general responsibilities and land-use controls for shoreland development. Mr. Germundson briefly discussed the DNR's shoreland Habitat Restoration Grant Program, and trends in DNR permitting philosophy characterized by a movement toward more responsibility for permitting/enforcement by local government as opposed to the State and/or DNR. This topic led to a discussion regarding reductions in staff and funding at the DNR that Mr. Germundson felt was driven by trends to emphasize "local control" and reduction of State Agency budgets. Mr. Germundson added his concern that the general public needs to understand potential impacts on water resources from these recent trends. D-2 Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District Services The Board reviewed a detailed scope of services that had been negotiated with Cliff Aichinger, District Administrator for Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD). The Scope reflected work organized into 6 areas: ® Planning, evaluation and support services • Web site review and update materials • Review of Water Quality Data ® Public Education Assistance • Locate/evaluate potential GLWMO projects/partnerships • Shoreline/Habitat Monitoring The scope of services had been developed according to prior directives of GLWMO and reflected recent dialog between Board Chair Mogg, Shoreview Public Works Director Maloney and RWMWD Administrator Aichinger. The estimated value of the proposed services was estimated. as $9,900 and compared favorably with the adopted 2005 GLWMO budget. Staff was recommending authorization for a formal agreement with RWIVIWD for the proposed services. Mr. Aichinger indicated that his Board (RWMWD) had already authorized his actions regarding the scope of services, and that his District has the resources to deliver the services as proposed. He mentioned that the scope of services might be further refined based on available resources. Mr. Aichinger reviewed the major areas of responsibility in the proposed scope of services, and answered Board member's questions regarding details of habitaUesthetic monitoring. The Board members had a general. discussion regarding the possible need for updated diagnostic studies for Owasso, Snail and Wabasso, and asked if there would be any support for a Lake Improvement District for Owasso. Board