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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes April 21, 1994 Page 5 getting into comprehensive wetland identification and mapping, which the LRRWMO does on a case-by-case basis. Schultz noted that the Rum River is a significant water body in the LRRWMO boundaries. Ferguson agreed. Beduhn reviewed issues that may come up including concern with phosphorus levels. Jankowski asked if the LRRWMO plan will run sequentially or parallel with the local plans. Beduhn suggested that the local plan address outfalls to the Rum River. He noted that Phase 5 should include outlining content of the local plans. Prior to that time (estimated start date 11/1/94) the City can conduct basic data collecting. A discussion ensued regarding the depth of detail and technical requirements that should be included in the LRRWMO plan versus the local plan and the need to set goals that can be measured in terms of determining whether they are being reached. Jankowski asked if Beduhn has a sample or draft report which the LRRWMO can review. Beduhn agreed to provide a copy of the Basset Creek plan. Weaver expressed concern with the cost to tax payers for regulating issues such as phosphorus levels as established by the PCA. He stated his preference for drafting a Plan that will properly protect the LRRWMO's water but not to do so at the expense of the tax payers beyond what is reasonable. To avoid increasing costs, Beduhn suggested the LRRWMO identify, up front, what the scope will be. He recommended the scope be kept narrow and focused. Haas stated the current Plan is "bare bones" and suggested that the LRRWMO stay on track with the same type of updated Plan. He explained Andover has an approved Plan which uses PCA water quality regulations and engineer review of plans, and they have not experienced any problems. He asked if the LRRWMO would consider approval of just one phase. Beduhn indicated a willingness to do the update one step at a time. Ferguson commented that there will be on-going discussions about how much the LRRWMO will do, and after the data collection phase they will know where they "stand" and what the next step should be. He stated Phase 5 (prepare draft plan) includes something fora "fear factor" in case the focus changes or one-on-one or public meetings are needed to address a major issue, and asked if the price would be reduced if this did not happen. Beduhn stated the hours and cost could be cut, possibly in one-half, if there are no public meetings or expanded scope. Ferguson stated he understands Weaver's concern about cost as well as the consultant's point of view regarding additional meetings, etc. He agreed that narrowly de1"ining the scope will help reduce costs.