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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes May 16, 1990 Page 4 A Department of Health: Schrantz suggested, and members concurred, language be added to the plan specifically stating that additional landfills should not be allowed within the boundaries of the Lower Rum River Watershed. Board of Water and Soil Resources: No additions to Skallman's comments. Department of Natural Resources: Groundwater Management - Skallman suggested including comments in the plan as to where this information can be obtained. Flood Plain Management - The high water table referenced was in the Lake Itasca subwatershed. Recreation, Open Space and Wildlife - Weaver felt since the LRRWMO said, in the plan, they will seek opportunities to develop or improve recreational, open space and wildlife facilities, we have to do it. Members concurred with Schrantz's suggested modification language in this area: "The LRRWMO will encourage the cities to inventory these facilities. ". Skallman agreed to prepare final comments on agency require- ments for review and approval at the next meeting. These comments will not be sent out to reviewing agencies until the Water Management Plan is rewritten. Skallman will also contact each city in order to fill out the matrix. Adopt Wate r_Quality Management Guidelines Schrantz indicated he received a letter from Mark Nagel, City Manager for the City of Anoka, suggesting the water quality management guidelines be under local control. Additional criteria - 'should be placed with the Planning Commission in developing the projects. Mr. Nagel felt the guidelines themselves need to be reviewed in a joint work session with - the member city planners and engineers before their implemen- tation in order to avoid confusion on the standards. Schrantz reported the Andover City Council agreed to incorpo- rate the water quality management guidelines and has already taken action. Raatikka indicated the Ramsey City Council has agreed on the standards.