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• LRRWMO Meeting Minutes March 21, 1996 Page 3 has retained their LGU status in all watersheds and they do not receive any grant funds for LRRWMO jurisdiction but may for Six Cities. Motion was made by Ferguson, seconded by Haas, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Anoka Conservation District and the LRRWMO for the receipt of block grants to help offset a portion of costs associated with implementing the Wetland Conservation Act. Vote: 4 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried. RFP Process The LRRWMO reviewed a copy of State Statutes 103B.227, Watershed Management Organizations, Subd. 5, Requests for proposals for services, "A watershed management organization shall at least every two years solicit interest proposals for legal, professional, or technical consultant services before retaining the services of an attorney or consultant or extending an annual services agreement." Jankowski reviewed the past RFP process followed in 1992 and stated it appeazs the LRRWMO is required by Statute to request proposals every two years. He suggested, since the LRRWMO is • satisfied with current services, that it just be advertised in the State Register. Knutson noted the time frame involved and potential that the selection would not be made until one- half way through the fiscal yeaz. He advised that Barr Engineering received $650 on WCA related acts, $450 on administrative costs and the remainder on permit review. Jankowski suggested that these figures be included in the request for proposals. Weaver explained the LRRWMO is questioning whether RFP's for legal and engineering services are needed since they are comfortable with current services. Lobermeier stated SEH responded to 20 to 30 RFP's and in 99% of the cases, they received a letter indicating the WMO had decided to remain with their current consultant. He reviewed that SEH submitted a response to LRRWMO in 1992 and stated he appreciates when the organization is "up front" in stating if they are already satisfied with their consultant. He noted that, perhaps, the organization's satisfaction level could be included in their letter for requests. Motion was made by Weaver, seconded by Ferguson, to advertise in the State Register for legal and engineering consultants with the response due by May 1, 1996. Vote: 4 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS • Knutson presented the payment of bills for Timesaver for $325.35, SEH for $5,696.93, T.C. Field for $125 (Fidelity Bond Insurance), and ABC Newspaper for $16.24 (Indian Meadows 4th). He noted that Barr Engineering has not submitted an invoice for January.