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intercept version approved by the DNR, and whether Lake Owasso could be included for assessment this year. Mr. Petersen volunteered to check with Mr. Noonan to see if Lake Owasso could be added to the 2010 schedule for aquatic weed assessment at the direction of the GLWMO Board. Mr. Petersen suggested that the costs for an assessment may be minimal for time and/or equipment. Additional discussion included budget considerations and potential costs associated for Ramsey County Environmental Services to perform the assessment on Lake Owasso this year, or whether competitive bids should be sought from other qualified companies. Member Westerberg moved, Member Eckman seconded authorizing Chair Ferrington and/or Mr. Petersen to consult with Mr. Terry Noonan of Ramsey County Environmental Services to determine if Lake Owasso was scheduled this year for an environmental assessment for either or both Curly Leaf Pondweed or Eurasian Mill Foil, and if not to enter into a discussion of potential costs as prelude to initiating an assessment this year. Member Eckman suggested an amendment to the motion should be considered to obtain an estimate from Ramsey County as well as several other services. No second was received. Chair Ferrington sought clarification as to whether the Board was instructing him to draft a Request for Proposals (RFP) for these services. Chair Ferrington advised that he had already participated in several separate tours of area lakes this year, and noted that Curly Leaf infestation is minimal, but that the Eurasian Mill Foil was growing significantly, and had started to be fragmented by propellers of boats during the fishing season opener. A general consensus was reached that an RFP could be developed and /or a study authorized if a propitious opportunity for an assessment could be coordinated with Ramsey County Environmental Services. Chair Ferrington expressed his interest in ensuring a transparent process be followed by the GLWMO Board so the public could understand that Board actions are keeping their best fiscal interests in mind. Mr. Petersen clarified that Ramsey County is an active partner in management interests of area lakes, and the public could be assured that this was a partnering opportunity rather than purely an economic interaction. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Before moving the next agenda item, there was additional discussion again specific to the draft 2010 Work Plan. Discussion centered on Item 12, with additional discussion about advertising the BMP program through City of Roseville community meetings, the annual Home and Garden Fair, and any other available opportunities. 3