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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes July 20, 1995 Page 9 and requested an extension so it could be discussed at the meeting today. Jankowski stated Ramsey wants to issue the notice to proceed with the project, probably on August 1st. Haas asked if the DNR has any idea of when the water table will come back up. Jankowski explained as part of the dewatering proposal, they will rechazge the water table as the project proceeds. Rechazging of the final portion will depend on the water table rechazging itself. Jankowski explained generally, the water table comes back in a very short period of time, like several weeks. Haas stated most projects, probably 95%, reviewed for dewatering are minor projects but this may be one the LRRWMO should have looked at since it is a significant project. He believed the Plan requires cities to obtain permits. Jankowski asked if a permit would be required if the project is going through a corn field. He reiterated the DNR is exercising oversight of the project. Ferguson agreed this is a DNR wetland and reviewed that in the past the LRRWMO's concern has been with the fringe wetland azeas and potential impact. Weaver asked if Ramsey has received the DNR formal written response with recommendations. Jankowski felt their response will be to grant the permit with conditions, but they have not done that yet. Jankowski provided further details of the actual project by explaining they will strip off and segregate the surface layer as well as the area below. Once the pipe is installed, the soils will be replaced in proper order with the surface layer back on top so the wetland will quickly restore itself. Weaver stated under these conditions, he is not comfortable with making comment. Perry stated as a citizen, he would be upset if a member city was not required to follow all the steps and obtain a LRRWMO permit as required of residents, especially in view of a project this large with 35 foot excavations into a wetland. Ferguson noted the question is whether there is overlapping jurisdiction between the LRRWMO and DNR. Jankowski reported Ramsey held public hearings on this project and did make some changes based on that input from the public. Weaver pointed out Ramsey has been working on this project for quite some time and asked why the LRRWMO is getting it at the last minute, after the city has let the bids and has a contractor ready to go. Jankowski maintained all permits required have been applied for and they are requesting action on the dewatering permit. He stated this is the normal flow for this type of activity.