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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes January 19, 1995 Page 9 Jankowski explained the concern is over cost sharing of projects. Haas concurred with Weaver and noted the LRRWMO has the responsibility to serve the public and get the JPA approved. Not available; placed on February 16, 1995 agenda. NEW BUSINESS LRRWMO Permit #94-15 - Sunwood Drive Review - Ramse Jankowski noted this project involves placing fill in a DNR protected wetland. Fringe LGU associated wetlands are also involved so a permit was submitted. He explained that Beduhn published a notice of this project in the EQB, as required. Jankowski stated they are waiting for the DNR response and once received (if approved) will proceed with the permit and submit additional information to Beduhn. If the DNR does not approve the proposed project, they will have to start over again. LRRWMO Permit #94-17 -Determination of Exemption - Ramsev Ditch Project Jankowski reviewed LRRWMO Permit #94-17, a proposed project to clean out a private drainage ditch and creating new ditch sequents by excavating approximately 2,360 feet of ditch to provide positive outflow above the ordinary high water (OHW) mark and negate working in that portion of the existing ditch through DNR protected wetland 656W. Jankowski noted on October 31, 1994, Ramsey received a response from Robert Bollett advising the City that no DNR permit is required. Also received was comment on the project from Chris Lord, Anoka Conservation District, questioning the impact to the wetland. Jankowski stated he sent Lord a letter to address his concerns and indicate Ramsey felt it was entitled to an exemption to the requirements of the WCA for this project because it was proposed and approved in 1989. Lord responded in a letter dated January 13, 1995 that the original project calls for the removal of obstructions along an existing ditch and the addition of a culvert; however, the proposed project calls for the cleaning of the existing ditch and the creation of new ditch segments. Lord indicated the creation of new segments would likely result in significantly greater impacts to the wetlands and would require replacement under the WCA. He cautioned the Board against making an exemption determination unless the proposed project is modified to be the same as that approved in 1989, but as long as what Ramsey proposes is the same project as that proposed in 1989, Exemption 24 appears to apply. Jankowski reported he also received a call from Bob Beduhn indicating he arrived at the same conclusion somewhat independently. Jankowski introduced Terry Hendrickson and explained he is interested in this project because his property and several buildings are being impacted by the drainage.