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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes March 16, 1995 Page 2 Knutson advised that the savings account was closed and funds deposited in the 4M Fund where the LRRWMO received 5.57% in February. He further advised that first quarter dues have been received from Andover, Anoka, and Ramsey. Motion was made by Weaver, seconded by Haas, to accept the Treasurer's Report for the period ending February 28, 1995. Vote: 4 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS Knutson presented three bills for payment as follows: Timesaver Off Site Secretarial for $213.50, Barr Engineering for $805.47 ($556.75 permits, $38.97 administrative, $43.25 WAC Grant, Ramsey Wetland $166.50), SEH for $2,440.59, and Lake Monitoring $660. Motion was made by Ferguson, seconded by Weaver, to authorize payment to Timesaver Off Site Secretarial for $213.50, Barr Engineering for $805.47 ($556.75 permits, $38.97 administrative, $43.25 WAC Grant, Ramsey Wetland $166.50), and SEH for $2,440.59 as presented. Vote: 4 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried. 1995 Lake Monitoring Proms Knutson advised that this is the same lake monitoring program as used in the past. The fee is $220 per lake for Rogers, Itaska and Round Lakes. It was noted that Grass (Sunfish) Lake is being monitored by the PCA. Jankowski commented that the data from lake monitoring has been of tremendous value when addressing ground water complaints. He noted that lake monitoring is one of the stated LRRWMO goals; to provide data on water resources within their basin. Jankowski stated he wants to be sure the PCA is providing lake monitoring information back to Anoka County so it is available to member cities. He suggested Tony Brough, Anoka County Conservation District, be made aware of who is monitoring Grass (Sunfish) Lake to assure they also receive the data. Motion by Weaver, seconded by Ferguson, to approve the Anoka Conservation District 1995 Lake Monitoring Program at a cost not to exceed $220 per lake for Rogers, Itaska and Round Lakes with the understanding that Grass (Sunfish) Lake is being monitored by the PCA. Vote: 4 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried. WETLAND BANKING DISCUSSION -BARBARA OHMAN. BWSR Jankowski explained the LRRWMO has discussed various wetland banking options and how to make it available to property owners. He advised one private land owner in Andover has the opportunity to bank wetland but it appeazs the process is very difficult administratively.