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• LRRWMO Meeting Minutes May 30, 1996 Page 3 individual cities; however, the Plan simply indicates these items are required as part.of the City's Ptan and not indicated for funding by the LRRWMO. Weaver expressed concern regazding several broad statements which aze included in the Plan regazding the LRRWMO's support of various local school educational and county programs. He suggested a qualifier be included in these statements such as "generally supported" rather than "shall be supported". Weaver suggested a disclaimer statement since the WMO, in this Plan, is pictured as supporting programs which have not been developed and, at this point, not known in their complexity or funding requirements. Jankowski stated he believes this document provides enough "wiggle room" to allow the LRRWMO to determine whether or not they will fund an educational program. Schultz pointed out the group could ask the LRRWMO why they have not spent anything on educational efforts and request funding for this mandated activity (education). Weaver expressed concern with a requirement to support Anoka County's recreational and educational programs related to the water resources of the community (page 57). He suggested it • be reworded to indicate each such item will be approved separately by the LRRWMO at the time it is considered. Ferguson supported the term "generally support" rather than to indicate approval of each item will be considered. Consensus was reached to delete funding for these activities but to generally support them. Discussion was held regazding the possibility of participating in the Northtown Northern Community Expo which would provide more visibility and public involvement.. Schultz asked if the LRRWMO is to be in the business of promoting or educating. He noted there are many free brochures already available from BWSR and other governmental agencies. Jankowski suggested the LRRWMO promote that it exists and what its mission is. Haas commented that this is really more educational than promotional. Weaver reported on an excellent informational hearing held by students at the Anoka High School regarding water issues. He suggested the LRRWMO obtain that information. Discussion was held regazding the option to contact the high school to request this information or to ask them to conduct research on various projects, as needed. It was noted this would provide tremendous educational benefit. Schultz stated the LRRWMO would need to verify the source of data used in the high school studies. • Weaver was excused from the meeting at 10:48 a.m. Schultz commented on the need to discuss, in detail, the Implementation Process and requirements being made (such. as building and 100-year flood elevations).