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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes November 20, 1991 Page 7 4 ayes - 0 nayes. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS WMO Enforcement of Wetland Regulations Schrantz recommended the LRRWMO assume the enforcement of wetland regulations until regulations are formed. He explained if this board does not assume said responsibility, the state will declare a moratorium on wetlands. Schrantz felt this could have a very real effect on the developing Cities of Andover and Ramsey. Schultz indicated he felt said enforcement activity is a WMO function. Schrantz recommended this board indicate to the Board of Water and Soil Resources it will accept the responsibility of the wetland legislation during the interim period, during which time we will evaluate wetlands should any proposed projects affect them. Weaver suggested the board refer this issue to the LRRWMO legal counsel, requesting his recommendation by the December meeting. Members concurred. Schrantz indicated he will provide detailed information on this issue when it becomes available to him in the near future. Voting Policy With regard to a LRRWMO voting policy, members acknowledged the receipt of a November 4, 1991, response letter from LRRWMO legal counsel Curtis Pearson, indicating it is his opinion, the representatives can and should vote on projects which represent work in the members' own city. Members indicated their acceptance of this policy advise from Mr. Pearson. OLD BUSINESS Metro Public Ditch Inventory Follow -up Jankowski reported contacting Anoka County Engineer Paul Ruud with regard to the metropolitan public ditch inventory. Mr. Ruud reportedly indicated the county is in the process of doing a data inventory in the county. The field work is expected to be completed in two weeks. Mr. Ruud further indicated, following county review of the survey, the WMO's will receive copies of the inventory sheets for review before they are sent on to the Board of Water and Soil Resources.