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SPECIAL MEETING LOWER RUM RIVER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION JULY 6, 1989 A special meeting of the Lower Rum River watershed Management Organization was called to order at 7:20 a.m. at Perkins Restaurant, Anoka. Members present were Chairman Jim Schrantz, Pete Raatikka, Tom Mathisen, and John Weaver. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the completion of a questionnaire sent to this board by Pamela McCabe, Assistant Anoka County Attorney, as part of the process for the poten- tial establishment of the proposed Minimum Wake ordinance. It was the board's intention to expedite the completion of said questionnaire in a timely fashion, with the hope of gaining County regulatory signage for the Rum River as soon as possible. Weaver reported that upon further investigation of the possibility of interim regulatory signage on the Rum, he found that neither the river nor its access points within Anoka County can be signed until the County's proposed process has gone through. Ms. McCabe's June 22, 1989, letter and attached questionnaire was noted. Upon further discussion of the proper completion of the questionnaire, WMO members concurred that contact should be made with Anoka County to determine how much of the information can be obtained through their resources, thereby avoiding duplication when the remainder of the questionnaire is turned over to the consultant at Barr Engineering for completion. Raatikka reported that his office has received calls about violations being committed on the Rum River. He informed callers that there presently is no ordinance specifically regulating those aspects on the Rum. Mathisen suggested that this board prepare a news release for the local newspapers and city newsletters reporting the status of the proposed Minimum wake Ordinance. It was felt that there was some confusion following the city hearings. Said article should include a brief history leading up to the proposed ordinance, each city's position on the issue, and information stating that it is presently in the hands of Anoka County. Anyone wishing to express their concerns and /or comments could then direct them to the appropriate individuals.