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! 4 LRRWMO Meeting Minutes April 16, 1993 Page 3 engineer were to review it and, if such is the case, give us the "OK" before we approve it; or have him suggest what it would take to make this proposed development follow our approved plan. Schrantz concurred that this should be sent to the LRRWMO engineer if Jankowski does not wish to write the letter indicating the City of Ramsey takes full responsibility. Weaver added that this development surely was not a last minute creation. Jankowski agreed it was not. Weaver stated this board must comply with its reasons for being in existence. He predicted that Jankowski and the City of Ramsey will be the better for sending this on to the LRRWMO Consulting Engineer. It was noted the developer is already grading. Jankowski stated he will not get to the storm sewer for some time yet. Schrantz stated if he is grading he needs a permit from the PCA because of possible erosion. Again, Jankowski noted the developer is planning a positive effect to the Rum River by directing existing drainage away from the river. He felt some consideration should be granted in that area. Weaver concurred that is gratifying, but still our engineer needs to acknowledge that and address the plan accordingly. Schrantz stated that should the plan go only through the LRRWMO board members, the board must assume full responsibility of properly interpreting our plan. Jankowski continued to argue in defense of the developer, suggesting that surely certain issues should be a judgement call on the part of this board. How much effort and additional expense do we make this developer go through in addition to what is required in the plan? Schrantz queried what Ramsey's plan is for cleaning up water quality. The LRRWMO plan is somewhat flexible, but the cities still have to follow our plan. They must also follow the best management practices of the PCA and/or BWSR also. Anything the cities do must follow the best management practices. Jankowski stated the city is requiring him to provide for sedimentation prior to discharge into a major water body. Schrantz indicated that is for any wetland before the water gets there; in every wetland according to wetland legislation. Jankowski disagreed. Schrantz went on to state the 1991 wetland legislation requires us to follow BWSR or PCA's best management practices, and that is developing outside the wetland. Weaver indicated a classic application of that is the Riverdale Mall. That developer allowed a huge impervious