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Chair Ferrington noted that the proposal on the agenda tonight from Mr. Goodnature and the RCD did not formally include the cost -share program. Member Manzara opined that provision of those services needed to be very clearly defined. Tom Petersen, Independent Contractor Mr. Petersen provided as a bench handout, attached hereto and made a part hereof, his proposal and credentials as an Independent Contractor to provide Administrative and Support Services to the GLWMO in 2011, including a cost and task breakdown. Mr. Petersen thanked the GLWMO Board for the opportunity to work with them in the past and for their consideration of his proposal at tonight's meeting. Mr. Petersen reviewed his education and professional certifications; his professional experience; and his established network and inter- agency coordination during his thirty (30) years with the RCD; opining that he was uniquely qualified to continue assisting the GLWMO Board. Mr. Petersen advised that he saw no problems in coordinating with the RCD for technical assistance; and noted that the GLWMO had been a valued client of the RCD and that their relationship could continue in that technical capacity. Mr. Petersen emphasized that his estimated hours and hourly rate detailed in his proposal are negotiable and flexible at the GLWMO Board's discretion. Member Manzara noted that there may be coordination challenges in Mr. Petersen's move from the RCD as the GLWMO Board's "nerve center" to Mr. Petersen as an Independent Contractor; and opined it was important that the provider of administrative services remain aware of any changing requirements, specifically current and continually changing groundwater concerns. Member Manzara sought clarification from Mr. Petersen on how he proposed to stay on top of issues, without it being reflected on his invoice to the GLWMO, if chosen to be the provider. Mr. Petersen advised that, having been in this profession for thirty (30) years, he had developed a relationship with BWSR and other WD jurisdictions in Ramsey County, and brought with him an excellent network of professionals to discuss and review new ideas and from which to acquire information, rules and changes in regulations. Member Manzara noted a potential need for the GLWMO Board to purchase record retention services as part of any provider contract; and questioned the status and location of past, current and future records. Mr. Petersen advised that he would anticipate providing record retention as part of his services. Chair Ferrington opined that, regardless of the Board's decision on providers, Member Manzara brought up a good point that had not been discussed in the past. The Board should be aware of record retention requirements and potential record retrieval needs of the Board with any agency or consultant it worked with. 10