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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes • February 15, 1996 Page 3 RFP Process The LRRWMO reviewed the February 7, 1996 memorandum prepazed by the Administrative Secretary outlining the RAP process used in 1992 and the list of consulting engineers and attorneys used by other metro WMO's and watershed districts. Weaver commented it appeazs the LRRWMO is doing well with Barr Engineering. Jankowski questioned whether the full RAP process is required and the amount of cost to be incurred. Knutson reviewed the budget analysis and engineering costs for previous yeazs, noting in 1994 engineering costs were $10,500 and of that amount, about $7,000 was to review permits with $3,000+ for administrative. Also, 23 permits were issued in 1995. Weaver asked if anyone is uncomfortable with renaming Barr Engineering for engineering services for the next two years. Ottensmann stated he is not uncomfortable as long as the proper process is followed. Jankowski agreed and noted the hourly rates of other engineering firms will be similaz. • Knutson stated he will provide a copy of the Statutes and determine what the requirements aze for consideration at the March meeting. Jankowski stated if the State Statutes do not require a full RAP process, then he suggests a resolution be drafted indicating satisfaction with Barr Engineering related to service provided and costs incurred. Tabled to neat meeting for legal and engineering services. PAYMENT OF BILLS Knutson presented the payment of bills for Timesaver for $221.75, Barr Engineering for $322.25 ($307.25 permits/$15 administrative), SEH for $695.88, City of Anoka for $100.96; and Anoka Conservation District for $660.00 for 19961ake elevation monitoring (same fee as previous yeazs). Motion was made by Weaver, seconded by Ottensmann, to authorize payment to Timesaver for $221.75, Barr Engineering for $322.25, SEH for $695.88, City of Anoka for $100.96; and Anoka Conservation District for $660.00 Vote: 4 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried. Knutson noted that these bills aze not included in the January 31, 1996 budget report since they were not approved expenditures. REVIEW PLAN UPDATE -SEH • Mark Lobermeier, SEH, reviewed the process he will follow at the upcoming open house noting it will be informational with a history of the organization, brief outline, visual presentation, and a time for questions and answers. Consensus was reached to support this meeting format.