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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes February 16, 1995 Page 4 Motion was made by Weaver, seconded by Ferguson, to authorize payment to Timesaver Off Site Secretarial for $324.78, Barr Engineering for $90837, and City of Anoka for $130.97, as presented. Vote: 4 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried. Knutson advised that payment for lake monitoring is due April 1st so it will be presented and recommended for payment at the Mazch 16, 1995 meeting. Jankowski noted that Grass and Sunfish Lakes are being monitored by the PCA. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATIONS Review Correspondence in Chair's Folder Jankowski reviewed the correspondence and notices contained in the Chair's Folder, noting they do not require action. Jankowski noted BWSR has submitted a lengthy memo regarding wetland banking and changes in the WCA and the diminuous exemption from 400 square feet to 1,000 square feet in certain counties. Consensus was reached to forward the letter from Met Council to SEH to determine if it is eligible for funding under the current study. Haas noted that member cities may also be interested in applying for funding. Informational; no action required. Coon Rapid RePional Dam Restoration Weaver advised that the Corps of Engineers has now indicated the pool above the Coon Rapids dam will be left at the lower winter level during the entire two year reconstruction project. He noted this will result in a dramatic impact economically, environmentally and recreationally. Following discussions with the Hennepin County Park District, Corps of Engineers and DNR, they have decided to reopen the public hearing process and scheduled hearings on February 27, 1995 and March 7, 1995. Wetland Banking Discussion -Beduhn Memo Haas noted Beduhn has explained the wetland banking process in his February 9, 1995 letter to Russ Johanson. He suggested Johanson be advised that if he wants to bank his wetland, the process must be done by June, 1995 to convert it under the permanent rules. A brief discussion was held regarding whether the LRRWMO wants to become actively involved with wetland banking (purchasing/banking/selling).