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.~. ~ LRRWMO 2nd Generation Watershed Plan Public Input Meeting Minutes • February 22, 1996 Page 3 SCHEDULE Lobermeier explained there is a need to refine and finalize the Plan and determine costs for capital improvement activities. There is also the need for public input to determine what they feel is important and should be done over the next ten yeazs. With regard to funding of the Plan and implementation, Lobermeier explained funding comes from each of the four member communities paid by property taxes. He noted the LRRWMO has been successful in keeping costs down by receiving grants and permitting fees to review development issues. Lobermeier noted the LRRWMO has been involved with the Plan update process since January of 1995 and the Plan will be submitted for State review June 1, 1996, as dictated by the State. Plan review through agencies can take up to nine months to include comment and review periods. Following agency review, there will be amendments made to the Plan which may need to be negotiated. Next, a public hearing will be scheduled, probably late next fall, then the Plan is sent back to BWSR for approval prior to LRRWMO final adoption. • Lobermeier estimated it will be late 1996 or early 1997 before final adoption of the Plan update. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT Lobermeier reiterated that draft Plans are available at several local public libraries and encouraged their review and input from the public. Weaver opened the meeting to receive input from the public at 7:30 p.m. Rosella Stonsteby, Andover, stated she will respond in writing. An unidentified gentleman stated he will do the same. Weaver noted there will be a 30-day review period and Plans are also available at City Hall. He urged the public to avail themselfs of the Plan. The unidentified gentleman asked if he could buy a copy. Lobermeier explained that since the Plan is in draft fom~, the LRRWMO may want to control the number of Plans distributed. • He explained the drab Plan is not normally sold but a copy could be provided through the community and suggested the gentleman request it from them. Ferguson explained the draft Plan is a work in progress.