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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes July 15, 1993 Page 9 Schultz reminded Pearson the other change was the removal of language addressing land equalization costs. Pearson advised that any changes in this proposed agreement will have to be taken back to Andover for reconsideration. Jankowski acknowledged that if this board does not comply with these requirements as spelled out in the state statutes, some agency above us will take over control. Weaver reiterated that best management practices are what we are going to be permitted to use in addressing these future concerns of the discharging of storm water directly into the river. Pearson reviewed the board's requested changes to the pro- posed Joint Powers Agreement, including that member cities will use the best management practices required to meet state and federal statutes and regulations. Consideration will also be given to the ability of the member cities to fund related capital improvement projects. Pearson stated he would take into consideration the board's position as dis- cussed during this meeting, make the appropriate changes to the proposed Joint Powers Agreement, and provide a clean copy of those amended pages. In answer to a' brief question as to whether or not the position of LRRWMO Administrative Secretary must be posted, Pearson advised it was not necessary to do so. Discussion with Consulting Engineer re Upcoming Expenditures Beduhn provided the board a general overview of the plan update contents. He referenced his July 12, 1993, memorandum to the LRRWMO outlining the nine major issues which mint be addressed in the updated water management plan. A copy of Minnesota Rules Chapter 8410 was provided. Beduhn stated that much of the updated plan content require- ments can be included by reference to other approved documents, which will help to keep the cost down for the LRRWMO. As far as budgeting for the plan update, he sug- gested the board and he determine a schedule of plan accom- plishments; initially, what can be accomplished in 1994. Beduhn confirmed some of the information required in the updated water management plan is generic for all watershed districts for which Barr Engineering works. Weaver referenced the draft plan of the National Park Service for the Mississippi River Corridor, suggesting this board wait to update its plan until the State Legislature completes its actions on how this Mississippi River Corridor issue will