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LRRATMO Meeting Minutes July 7, 1989 Page 5 Pearson went on to state that because of the different types of development areas, older and established verses new, there will be different standards that apply depending on the circumstances. This organization's goal should be for the highest water quality possible. Standards should be consis- tent throughout the watershed so the cities don't differ, otherwise the goals won't be accomplished. Schrantz reported that Andover is worried about there becom- ing another level of government to have to go through. Pearson confirmed that indeed this watershed is another level of government. The emphasis is being placed on the quality of water throughout the entire United States. This body's function will be to enforce the rules. Pearson went on to explain the legislature's compromise for farmers and how that is handled. He urged that this board be consistent in the setting of standards throughout the watershed and try to get the communities to agree. Upon discussion of enforcement, Pearson stated this board will have to get involved. The cities can be the enforcement agencies, but you and your consulting engineer should look at the permits. It will be helpful to have the administration in the hands of this board because of potential political problems. As to the issue of the consideration of variance approval, Pearson replied that standard language, such as that relative to planning and zoning, would be applicable. Some area of flexibility should be built in. This organization or cities could grant a variance. Weaver summarized by stating that our proposed standards should be submitted to our municipalities who then pass it on to the Planning Commissions and City Councils for their comments. They then come back to us for our consideration and adoption. Mathisen queried this board's authority in establishing these guidelines. Pearson responded that this board will not have to have the concurrence of the other cities. At this point Pearson indicated that the existing Joint Powers Agreement between the member cities should be updated. Schrantz felt that this board should be able to adopt any regulations we see fit. Pearson confirmed that the cities would be bound by this board's decision. Water quality will be forced on you, and everyone might as well pick up on it.