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9/23/87 OLD BUSINESS Page 3 Mr. Skallman presented the commission with a 9 -21 -87 introduction of the environmental inventory of the Lower Rum River Water Management Plan. The commission discussed the various council's comments on the 12 -23 -86 draft of the Water Management Plan. Chairman Schrantz reported that the Andover City Council raised several questions; one being whether this body should be involved with wetlands if they are being governed and managed by the DNR. Mr. Skallman recommended that portion remain within the plan, re- flecting and recognizing the importance of the wetlands as a major resource. Mr. Weaver stated that wetlands have a lot to do with water quality, also recommending that it remain as part of the plan. Mr. Pearson stated that the WMO is another layer of government imposed by the State through the Surface Water Management Act. As a board of experts, imput is required. In addition, should the plan not include discussion on wetlands, Mr. Pearson feared the State would not approve it. Mr. Skallman concurred. Mr. Mathisen and Mr. Raatikka also concurred that the wetland issue should remain a part of the plan. Mr. Schrantz would be reporting back to his city council. In discussing the portion of the Watershed Management Plan submitted, Mr. Pearson stated that of the seven powers listed which were stated to be given to the WMO's, item number 7 referring to the levying of taxes and assessments should be removed. In reference to the Joint Powers Agreement, Mr. Pearson stated that there is no authority for such allowance. Mr. Skallman agreed to have further information on the Watershed Management Plan at the next meeting. Mr. Weaver referred to the section of the draft plan under Metropol- itan Systems, Rum River Regional Park. It was written that the area is proposed for expansion to 680 acres. Mr. Weaver stated that some 300 acres belongs to the City of Anoka and is not a regional park. Although the county has asked to develop it, it hasn't been approved yet. Mr. Skallman agreed to review the matter further. In discussing the status of the boundary, Mr. Skallman stated that because no one requested a public hearing as of 9- 18 -87, matters can now be handled administratively. Mr. Pearson questioned what the WMO wishes to do with regard to their plan which was to be submitted to the former Water Resources Board by July of 1987. Motion was made by Mr. Weaver, seconded by Mr. Raatikka, authorizing counsel to communicate with the newly formed board stating that it is our intention to file a report dated January 1, 1988. All voted yes. Motion carried. .