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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes February 17, 1988 Page 2 Motion was made by Mr. Weaver, seconded by Mr. Mathisen, to allocate funds available to the Watershed District in the manner reviewed totaling $8,000, using our budget funds of $6,500 plus the potential for carrying forward reserves in the amount of $1,500 for operations of fiscal year 1988 -89. All voted.yes. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS None. REPORT OF OFFICERS None. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATIONS Chairman Schrantz referenced a 2 -5 -88 letter from Business Agency, Inc. regarding liability insurance for this WMO. Mr. Weaver reported that he has found that he is not covered by the City of Anoka's umbrella coverage, and that this board will need separate liability coverage. Mr. Mathisen was in possession of a 7 -6 -87 letter from the Minnesota Underwriter's Association regarding this issue. Mr. Weaver agreed to contact Robert Boyce, Administra- tor of the Minnesota Underwriter's Association to determine what would be the WMO's premium exposure for adequate liability coverage. He will report back at the next meeting. OLD BUSINESS 1. Mr. Skallman was given the cities' completed surveys of streams, lakes and wetlands threatened or impaired by nonpoint sources of pollution, as requested by the Metropolitan Council. 2. Mr. Skallman reported that the final draft of the Water Manage- ment Plan is not yet available. The Water Quality and Wetland Management Section of the plan was discussed. Chairman Schrantz and Mr. Raatikka spoke in favor of regional ponding. Mr. Skallman stated that regional ponding would affect only future development. Mr. Weaver asked that that point be reflected in the plan. Mr. Skallman agreed to review the cases where residents living on the river might be affected by this ponding requirement. While discussing the capitol improvements portion of the plan, Mr. Weaver raised the issue of the Rum River Dam and its needed repairs. Although such repairs are not covered by the Joint Powers Agreement, Mr. Skallman stated that it could still be part of the plan. Chairman Schrantz reiterated that this board would do everything possible to support the City of Anoka in their attempts to obtain grant monies for the Rum River Dam renovation. 3. Mr. Weaver will be reporting back at the next meeting with infor- mation from insurance carriers regarding the potential need for WMO liability insurance.