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Mr. Petersen advised Members that he had been assured by the Ramsey County Manager that the Groundwater Plan would be acted upon in some capacity by November of 2010, noting that draft revisions had been provided in November of 2009. Chair Ferrington noted that the draft of the plan is still open for comment by agencies, Watershed District and Water Management Organizations at this time. Discussion included the need to advise consultants of the pending Ramsey County Groundwater Management Plan; funding available from the Clean Water Legacy Act in the future addressing groundwater management; and mandates for groundwater management /protection under Rule 8410 and familiar to local governments, agencies, and consulting firms. Chair Ferrington suggested that a process be followed similar to that addressing TMDL's, so in the future, once a target was known, a specific, targeted action plan can be developed. Mr. Maloney advised the Board, if they were looking for more than a generic response from consultants related to groundwater management, that they specifically highlight its importance in the RFP so everyone acknowledged it as a vital component of the plan. By consensus, it was determined to add a new bullet point #5 on Page 2 as follows: "The Plan will provide an updated and proactive vision for groundwater development plans at local and state levels." Additional discussion included whether a separate bullet point discussing a measurement for phosphorus containment was indicated, with Chair Ferrington advising that there was current monitoring by local government that would address that issue. Mr. Maloney noted that both cities have their respective lists of water bodies monitored and data recorded as addressed in the JPA, which will be available for review by consultants. Mr. Maloney advised that there were elements of the City of Shoreview's Wellhead Protection Plan that would drive some groundwater protection issues as well, but would be too detailed in included in the RFP, but would be part of the due diligence information requests of consultants to staff liaisons in both cities. RESTATEMENT OF ORIGINAL MOTION Member Eckman moved, Member Von De Linde seconded approval of the draft Request for Proposals (RFP), dated August 19, 2010 as presented, to develop the Third Generation Ten -Year Watershed Management Plan; as amended and referenced through tonight's discussion. Page 3, Item 5 "Describe the process for soliciting public comment, including the number of meetings and consultant time in order to develop communication opportunities." Page 1, 2 Bullet Point Use the word `opportunities" rather than "options." 6