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• LRRWMO Meeting Minutes May 16, 1996 Page 5 Knutson stated he did talk with Mazk Lobermeier, SEH, regarding the LRRWMO's concern. Jankowski stated he would not have a problem with paying the SEH request for payment since he believes they will complete the Plan update. He stated he also spoke with Lobermeier who indicated no problem with waiting for the money. Weaver stated he is not uncomfortable with holding a 10% retainage since the LRRWMO received a request to exceed their bid amount. REVIEW PLAN UPDATE Jankowski asked if members preferred to discuss the Plan Update now or schedule a special meeting. Due to the receipt ofa new executive summary and one member's absence, Weaver suggested further discussion be tabled. • Consensus was reached to schedule a special meeting on May 30, 1996 at 8:45 a.m. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATIONS Review Correspondence in Chair's Folder Jankowski reviewed the correspondence and notices contained in the Chair's Folder. Anoka Count~Groundwater Protection Plan Jankowski explained Anoka County's efforts to implement the Groundwater Protection Plan and make it useful, and that they will be holding a meeting on June 5th. Schultz questioned the purpose of the wellhead protection plan and stated his support for it being a County operation. A discussion ensured regarding the need for wellhead protection and jurisdictional intent of the Metropolitan Council in this azea Weaver concurred with the need for a better understanding of the consequences of having too many wells within the same aquifer. Weaver suggested the questionnaire be considered by member City Council prior to action by the LRRWMO. He also commented on the need to involve all member Cities in this decision. He noted Anoka is providing water to a large segment of Ramsey and questioned what Ramsey's reaction would be if Anoka County had the authority to dictate that Ramsey could not install their own well . and be required to buy water from Anoka. Jankowski stated there aze more opportunities for communities to work together to reduce costs than the reverse. Weaver concurred and suggested the example of Anoka and Ramsey working together on the water supply be cited to Anoka County.