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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes March 16, 1995 Page 4 Weaver asked if banked wetland is exempt form real estate taxes. Ohman commented it could be, and if within an established high priority azea or a declared wetland preserve azea, the property owner maybe elig-ble for some tax exemption. If that is the case, the property owner would apply to the County for tax exemption. She noted this process could be addressed in the Plan update. The LRRWMO briefly discussed the wetland azeas banked by Mn/DOT for highway use, change of wetland type, and means of determining wetlands based on functions and values. Weaver asked if the property can be sold for any other purpose if the title encumbers the area and it is identified as certi5ed banked wetland. Ohman explained the wetland encumbrances can not be eliminated but the property could be sold. Discuss Wetland Delineations Jankowski explained there has been some discussion regazding what the LRRWMO will accept as wetland delineations, especially since most delineations aze conducted by consultants who have been hired by the developer. Haas added that another issue is whether the LGU is responsible to verify the delineations. Ohman pointed out that the Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP), which is comprised of ane representative each from the LGU, BWSR and Anoka Conservation District, would be the best vehicle to verify or spot check developer supplied wetland delineations. Haas questioned procedure when a LRRWMO permit is not required but the project requires a wetland delineation. Ohman explained that if the project does not reach the threshold required for a permit from the WMO, then there would not be an impact against a wetland. However, it is the responsbility of the LGU to verify the delineation is accurate. In that type of situation, Ohman advised that the TEP could be used. Mark Obermeier, SEH, noted that the LRRWMO could require reimbursement of the cost to do the delineation, or establish a process to pre-qualify the delineation. Jankowski pointed out that if this were done, the Plan would have to be amended to require permits for any project containing wetland. This would assure the LRRWMO has funds to cover the cost for the engineer to verify the wetland delineation. Ferguson advised that in Coon Rapids, their staff has done some delineation work but also has a list of approved delineators. Also, Coon Rapids requires the delineator to go with them out to the site so they know what the City requires. It was mentioned that the delineated area is shown on the grading plan and final plat, and then must be encumbered so it is legally recorded a such.