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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes November 18, 1993 Page 6 OLD BUSINESS Wetland Conservation Act and Related Costs -Sample Resolution Jankowski asked whether member cities will retain the LRRWMO as the LGU for 1994. Haas indicated Andover has already done so via a Council resolution. Weaver stated he will bring the matter forward at the next Anoka Council meeting. Jankowski stated he would do the same in Ramsey. Ottensmann explained that Coon Rapids will retain LGU status and will send a letter to the LRRWMO for their file. He added they have retained LGU status with the Coon Creek Watershed and Six Cities Watershed as well. Weaver asked if LGU status needs to be unanimous of all member cities. Beduhn explained it does not and the LRRWMO is still able to comment on projects in communities that retain LGU status. Ottensmann pointed out that Coon Rapids notifies the LRRWMO of all permit work through the quarterly report and is willing to provide other communication if so requested. Beduhn explained if needed, an appeal process is available through a petition to BWSR and then the Court of Appeals. Weaver stated he just wants to make sure a conflict does not arise. Beduhn stated it should not be a problem as long as the city assures they are following the letter of the law, and the WMO has the ability to monitor projects to assure the city is adequately addressing these issues. Jankowski agreed the WMO's relationship with Coon Rapids is to assure their activity is in conformance with LRRWMO's plan regardless of LGU status. Beduhn stated the LRRW;\IO would want the ability to comment on situations where a wetland is filled and mitigated elsewhere so concerns with water quality or quantity and effect downstream can be addressed. He added it is the responsibility of the LGU to determine delineation and assure its accuracy. Consideration of Joint Powers Aereement (JPA~ Ottensmann explained the attorney's draft of the JPA included considerable detail which, in his opinion, should be eliminated if it is already covered in other legislation, rules, or regulations. He then provided a detailed review of additions/deletions he proposed and an explanation of each.