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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes September 17, 1992 Page 7 Ms. Brehm stated that if this project was done prior to the new law, that wetland could have been filled. She indicated, however, the City of Ramsey made an error in approving this project after the 1991 Wetland Conservation Act was in place. The act had been in effect for six months. Jankowski stated the present position is the City of Ramsey will be to replace that filled wetland to be in compliance with the act. In answer to Weaver's query about whether this board was ever made aware of this City of Ramsey proposal, Jankowski recalled that the discharge issues were presented to the board, but the wetland issues were not addressed; they should have been. Upon discussion of the size of this filled wetland, Ms. Brehm reported that the SWCD also got a lot of calls about it. It is Chris Lord's opinion that the soil samples taken indicate the<site is bigger than the reported one -half acre. The SWCD is reportedly willing to work with the City of Ramsey to get that wetland properly replaced. It was noted the Ramsey City Council will be meeting Tuesday, September 22, 1992; and this issue will be on its agenda. Ms. Brehm expected a lot of residents to be present at that meeting. Schrantz and Weaver concurred the LRRWMO As the LGU with jurisdiction on this issue and must address this matter as a board. It was further agreed that when problems arise which require that this board be notified, the initial contact shall be made to both the Chairman and the LRRTATMO member representing the city in which the violation has occurred. As for resolving this problem, Jankowski suggested the City of Ramsey look for some replacement in the area. Ms. Brehm indicated no cease and desist order has been issued for this violation because she felt the builder had done what he was supposed to do; he had gone to the city. She went on to indicate that a permit must be obtained from the DNR Waters Division for replacement of this protected wetland. She urged that the City of Ramsey use the figures on the size of the wetland as provided by the SWCD in order to keep everyone happy. It was suggested that replacement be accomplished by adding on to one of the protected wetlands at the site. Ms. Brehm stated replacement of this wetland could be done anywhere in the watershed the board wishes, but it is better to have it on the site. Ms. Brehm queried the board's policy on silt fencing within the LRRWMO, noting there is no silt fence on this site.