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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes May 19, 1994 Page 7 doing a good job and administered standazds in compliance with the Water Conservation Act. With regard to the plan update, Beduhn suggested the LRRWMO spend time "up front" to establish very clearly defined goals, policies, and implementation standards. A brief discussion was held regarding concern with impacts to the Rum River, use of hydrologic engineering to establish water quality rate controls at appropriate locations, and target pollution load guidelines. Sandstrom explained that the Met Council is proposing to set some of these goals and the WMOs will decide how to meet them or explain why they cannot met them. He stated he did not feel the LRRWMO would have a problem as long as they develop a plan that provides a practical, pragmatic approach to deal with what the issues are. Jankowski commented that in addition to costs to prepare a plan, the budget may need to be increased to cover costs to implement the plan. Weaver asked Sandstrom if a conflict exists in the thrust of Met Council and BWSR. Sandstrom explained the laws are changing to provide more oversight to BWSR. Weaver stated the LRRWMO is committed to adhering to the existing laws and rules, and those that will be put in place, and deals with County permits in the same manner as other developments. He explained the LRRWMO has Barr Engineering review every permit to assure water quality standards are met and assure compliance with all of the rules and regulations. However, the LRRWMO also wants to keep costs within the budget. Sandstrom stated his support for avoiding duplication and working closely with the Corp of Engineers regarding permit requirements for one-half acre fills. Haas explained that Andover has been very conservative with water management, and the Council has been very supportive of the LRRWMO and Coon Creek Watershed to assure additional runoff into creeks is not being created. He reviewed the procedure used by Andover and stated they enforce their approved plan to the fullest extent. Jankowski extended the Board's appreciation to Sandstrom and Haertel for their attendance at the meeting and presentation. Discuss Barr En ing Bering Proposal for WMO Plan Update Beduhn dism'buted information regazding procedures used by other WMO's for their plan update an a basic plan format which can be used by inputting missing data that is specific to the LRRWMO.