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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes <br />July 15, 1993 <br />Page 2 <br />stated he wants final confirmation from some agency on <br />whether or not he can go ahead with this project. <br />Jankowski stated any concern he would have with this approach <br />would be to make sure this project was not in violation of <br />the Wetland Conservation Act, recalling recent problems <br />property owners have had in digging ponds. He noted that <br />what often happens is the materials from the ponds get <br />deposited in a wetland, resulting in associated enforcement <br />actions. Jankowski deferred detail project reviewal to the <br />LRRWMO Consulting Engineer. <br />Beduhn-stated the new Wetland Conservation Act rules will get <br />into assigning public values to wetlands. Mr. Litke con- <br />firmed this is not an existing wetland, particularly with the <br />drainage ditch nearby. There is peat underneath. Beduhn <br />advised that the proposed project is permitted under the <br />interim wetland rules. The new rules would focus on problems <br />relating to ground water tables, etc. <br />Jankowski feared perhaps this project should go through the <br />LRRWMO reviewal process whereby the applicant pulls a permit, <br />etc. That way the DNR Conservation Officer will know it has <br />been reviewed by all agencies and not issue a cease and <br />desist order. <br />Weaver stated he is the Director of Properties of the Viking <br />Council and will, therefore, disqualify himself from voting <br />on this issue. <br />Mr. Litke indicated Art Witherstrom, DNR, is fully aware of <br />this project; it is in the conservation plan and has had DNR <br />acceptance. <br />Beduhn stated if a project owner working in a wetland feels <br />he is legally working within a wetland, he does not have to <br />contact the Local Governmental Unit (LGU). However, should <br />he/she be wrong, that person is still subject to a cease and <br />desist order, and the project can be stopped. Said person <br />will then have to prove the exception is valid. Therefore, <br />those planning work within a wetland are encouraged to <br />contact the LGU and get an exemption prior to starting a <br />project. Beduhn. stated the easiest way through the entire <br />process is for the project developer to apply for a permit <br />and proceed once the board has indicated the project is in <br />conformance with the appropriate policies and regulations. <br />Jankowski stated he felt the project seems permissible, but <br />recommended Mr. Litke submit an LRRWMO application and allow <br />for the appropriate review process. He indicated there is a <br />