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LRRWMO Joint Meeting Minutes APRIL 11 Page 5 Orttel feared in the future certain people could make every effort to get on the LRRWMO board in order to control certain activities. Pearson reported approximately ninety per cent of the existing boards are made up of city engineers and technical people. Nagel asked if the LRRWMO could provide the city staffs with a summary of the permitting process in order to more easily explain and implement the LRRWMO requirements. He also queried how this procedure will be financed and what will be the cost to the cities. Pearson stated some communities will effect a storm water utility. There is another provision in Chapter 444 to establish a district whereby a whole community may be placed within this district allowing the community to levy a property tax. This procedure would require a public hearing. Schrantz indicated the LRRWMO is willing to set up a meeting with the various members of city staffs immediately to discuss the permitting process. He indicated the procedure went into effect as of January 23, 1991, when the Water Management Plan was approved. Mann stated he realized this was a State mandate, but he indicated this is another level of government to go through, and another cost to be born by the cities. He feared the permitting procedure and resulting requirements and costs will impair the cities' ability to draw industry into the communities. He concurred with Orttel's concern about people running for LRRWMO offices in order to control activities. Schrantz confirmed the LRRWMO is indeed another level of government; just another requirement to deal with. Peterson queried if there is an appeal process for situations when the LRRWMO board does not agree with what cities recommend. Pearson stated the process would be to go back to the LRRWMO and try to persuade them. He added, hopefully the policies set up at both the LRR and the city levels will be consistent to avoid such complications. Pearson noted that is the theory behind the legislation. As for appealing a LRRWMO decision to a higher authority, Pearson indicated citizens who do not think the LRRWMO is doing what it should, can request a review by the Board of Water and Soil Resources. Those present perceived some real changes and related expenses may be called for by the cities in the near future with regard to these regulations and requirements. Pearson confirmed everyone will have to work together to find sol- utions to the problems.