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Member Manzara suggested that, unless a priority, these last two items be deferred to the September workshop, rather than the August special meeting, to allow sufficient time for review of the RFP and other topics already identified for the August special meeting agenda. Chair Ferrington suggested that this item be added to the September workshop, with other items for discussion to be finalized during the August special meeting. When Member Eckman questioned the amount of time required for the RFP process in the past, Mr. Maloney strongly advocated for the process being discussed tonight for the Plan, opining that it was a much more realistic timeframe, and allowed the Board to go into the planning process with their own expectations, while allowing potential bidders to respond accordingly; and encouraged the Board to continue with this rather aggressive schedule. Further discussion included the breadth of planning and visionary work already contained in the 2nd Generation Plan and usable as sections of the 3 Generation Plan. It was noted that the GLWMO Board, not Barr Engineering, retained ownership of that research, the report and all data and graphics; and the good excellent quality of work done in the previous plan, and acknowledging the foresight of anticipating future shifts in emphasis to water quality. Chair Ferrington advised that he had compared the 2 Generation Plan to current State statute on -line for preparation of the 3 Generation plan; and noted the Board should emphasize forward planning and integration with the cities of BWSR new concepts to anticipate measurable outcomes and quantify achieved accomplishments. As a newer Board member, Member Eckman suggested that Member VonDeLinde use the 2nd Generation Plan's Executive Summary to orientate herself to upcoming discussions. Member VonDeLinde announced that she needed to leave the meeting at this time, approximately 7:30 p.m., due to a prior commitment. Progress Report 2009 Annual Report Mr. Petersen provided a verbal update on the 2009 Annual Report, noting that the raw information was available in various formats, including a draft letter summarizing activities and accomplishments for 2009 from the Chair. Mr. Petersen noted that, after some slight revisions, the revised edition of the Chair's summary will be provided via e -mail to members tomorrow for their review and comment. Mr. Petersen sought constructive input from individual members as to what they would like to have included in the report. Other subsequent topics of discussion for possible inclusion in the Annual Report included aerial photo -based maps; the 2010 approved work plan; the budget format approved by the Board in February of 2010; water quality information; including graphics reflecting trends for three parameters (Secchi Disc; TLA; and total phosphorus), mean 2009 measurements for the four major lakes, and averaged means for 2007 -2008 with trend graphs for each lake reflecting those variables; need to add include a column showing the proposed goals for each; recognizing that the action level for Lake Owasso was more stringent than that of the State of MN; readings in 15