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FEB 16 'S3 61~19PM CITY OF RNOk;R P.S LRRWMO Spacial Meeting Minutes February 11, 1993 Page 4 LGU, if they Yiave the capabilities to do it. Schrantz stated three of the LRRWMO member cities signed off to allow the board to be the LGU: Andover, Anoka, and Ramsey. Jankowski queried the possibility of allowing the LRRWMO same cost consideration should the beard designate its Consulting Engineer, in this case SEH if it is hired, as its official wetland delineator. Mr. Labermeier's response was it was difficult to say. He would prefer to wait until the situa- tion arises. He suggested perhaps an average fee for wetland delineation could be established. Mr. Lobermeier went an to state perhaps some other types of strategies could be estab- lished for reducing LRRWMO costs, such as some things could be handled by an Administrative Assistant, perhaps standard- izing things, such as requiring that state and federal permits be attached to the permit application form to allow for the technical review to go more quickly. The LRRWMO Could set up a ridged set of parameters. In addressing the cost factor, Mr. Lobermeier also suggested his firm could look at past billings to see where the LRRWMO is spending most of its money. Schrantz queried whether SEH would expeot to send its assigned engineer to every meeting. Mr. Lobermeier stated that would be the normal course of action; however, it may eat be necessary if there are no permit reviews to consider. However, he stated he would prefer that the assigned engineer were present at the meetings. SEH would prepare a flat rate per meeting, suggesting $200. Mr. Lobermeier indicated without regular meeting attendance by the engineer! he feared a leak of communication would be created. He went an to suggest perhaps the LRRWMO could recover these costs in other areas. Upon discussion of the permit review process, Weaver explained the proposed permits axe reviewed by the Consulting Engineer and sent along to the board with his recommenda- tion(s). Schrantz added the LRRWMO wants to continue meeting once a month, not cut back on its meetings as was suggested. Mr. Lobermeier reiterated it would be best to develop a more consistent relationship with the engineer. He indicated, if SEH were hired, he would like to see the engineer more involved. Jankowski queried whether SEH would bill the project developer directly for the work performed, Mr. Lobermeier stated ha would prefer it if the applicant would make out a permit application check to the LRRWMO rather than SEH. He reiterated his saw the engineer's role as that of support staff.