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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes December 15, 1994 Page 4 Beduhn then reviewed the cost estimate and estimated completion date schedule, and advised that if the LRRWMO decides they don't want this extra effort or work, Barr Engineering could reduce their cost by $3,000, for a not to exceed figure of $30,000. Obermeyer explained the $33,000 estimated submitted is "upper-end" and these tasks can be adjusted based on what the LRRWMO wants included in the Plan. Beduhn reviewed the Barr Engineering organizational chart, explaining each staff person's expertise and responsibilities. Obermeyer advised thel LRRWMO about their extensive Ibrary. Beduhn added they also have E-Mail access to all Federal and State data bases as well as contact with Anoka County mapping which they would utilize to the extent practical. Jankowski noted the two proposals contain a fair amount of cost difference in the first five tasks which deal with data collection and assessment. He questioned what specific data is required to be included. Obermeyer responded that data collection and assessment deals with collection of information available from the communities but also meeting with each municipality on a one-on-one basis and finding out what their specific needs are. With the two other updates he worked on, five to six meetings were held between these groups as well as on an individual basis with each municipality. Once they met with all cities individually, they again met as a group so everyone is aware of what each community desires. Obermeyer emphasized that gathering data from their files is just a small part of this work task, and it mostly involves meeting with member cities to determine specifics they want included in the Plan that can be implemented. He explained that implementation is a key issue with BWSR as well as having goals and policies that are not too vague and can be measured. Jankowski noted that the LRRWMO Plan identifies water quality as a priority concern in the basin, and asked if there will be a lot of data available regarding this issue. Beduhn advised they would not spend the entire Plan budget doing that if no data is available. Also, if a lot of data is not available on a certain issue, Barr would ask the LRRWMO if more data is really needed, if sampling should be done, or how data should be collected. Obermeyer added that this could also be made the responsbility of the municipal plan. He explained the LRRWMO Plan would set the framework and the cities can then set specific objectives. With implementation, BWSR stresses being proactive. The WMO Plan needs to specifically outline when and how the LRRWMO will be implementing certain programs. Beduhn assured the LRRWMO that Barr Engineering will not incorporate capital improvement projects into the Plan which would generate future work for the engineering consultant. He reiterated his understanding that the LRRWMO wants to comply with requirements but not do a lot of frivolous work on the Plan update.