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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes MAY 05, 1989 PAGE 4 2. Policy for Reviewing Plats - Establishing a policy for reviewing plats is tied into the overall standards procedure to be considered at the June meeting. However, once such standards are set, it will be easier for cities and even the consulting engineer to tell developers that the LRRWMO board has set these policies which must be met. Schrantz stated that once the Water Management Plan is established, action can be taken. Raatikka and Schrantz concurred that these future standards will affect the cities of Ramsey and Andover the most in that they are still developing. Raatikka felt that he would prefer to discuss the issue with his city council and staff to get their response on how involved this body should get in the review process. Skallman agreed to provide legislative information and non -point source information for all member cities. Schrantz recommended that this board first put together a policy and then send it out to the member cities for their approval. Pearson stated that this watershed is organized and must be responsible because you will be charged under Federal and State law and environmentally on what is required. Pearson pointed out that there are many State and Federal bills being introduced relative to water quality, comprehensive planning, protection of ground water, etc. which will be mandated to municipalities. Skallman was directed to prepare material on water quality standards for the next meeting that this board can act on and recommend to the respective city councils. Said material should include parking lot size standards. Pearson recommended that once agreed up by this board, such a policy should be sent to all departments, commissions, or individu- als within the city governments participating in planning and development aspects, establishing the use of the same stan- dards and controls. Skallman agreed to provide the proposed report on water quality requirements as well as information on the Bassett Creek model for development. Pearson added that in addition to setting up standards, this body should establish a check list on how the plan will operate in the end. Schrantz directed that Skallman provide the requested information and that both alternative policies, one to include thorough review steps done by this board and one whereby cities take the lead in reviewing plats, be submitted for consideration. The standards would be then put together and sent out for councils' comment following receipt of imput from technical people.