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r • LRRWMO Meeting Minutes March 21, 1996 Page 5 Discussion took place regazding how the LRRWMO became involved in the permitting process and three of the member cities gave their LGU authority to the LRRWMO. Lobermeier suggested consideration be given to placing the permitting authority back with the communities and the LRRWMO meet to review activities. Weaver reviewed that the permitting authority began due to the LRRWMO's desire to satisfy the LRRWMO's attorney recommendation to meet the minimum requirements of State Statutes. Lobenneier suggested the LRRWMO attorney be asked to revisit the issue and his opinion. He noted that most other WMO's are not involved in the permitting process. Schultz expressed concern that if the permitting requirements aze not met by the member cities, the County will step in. Ferguson advised that Six Cities WMO's focus is really oninter-community issues regazding water drainage and quality and before the Plan update, they only met quarterly. Weaver asked if the LRRWMO is serving the interests of the member cities, fiscally responsible, and protecting water resources. Haas stated he believes the LRRWMO review is a benefit, especially when adjacent to Class A and B waters. Schultz agreed a benefit is received, especially considering the low staff level of three member cities. Consensus was reached that since the member cities • are comfortable with the current process, the LRRWMO will continue to operate at the present level as a permitting agency and determined that the goal stated in Table 28 (as previously brought forward by Weaver) will be rewritten for review at the April 18, 1996, meeting. Also, an additional narrative will be included prior to the charts which reduces the expectation level. Lobenneier noted that until the activity is included in the city's budget, the activity is not "concrete" and the Plan details that about three-quarters of the funding is being expected from other agencies (County/State). Review of activities, costs, and time estimates will continue at April 18, 1996, meeting. Weaver noted the March 14, 1996 BWSR letter indicating the management plan update issue is due June 1, 1996. The Administrative Secretary reported a call was received from BWSR staff asking if the LRRWMO would like an extension, to which she advised the Plan was on schedule and expected to be submitted in compliance with the BWSR schedule. Lobermeier explained that BWSR is required by State Statute to provide a review within 60 days. BWSR Plan Update Grant Jankowski reviewed a letter received from Jim Hartel, BWSR, indicating availability of additional • grant funds based on priority review schedule. Lobermeir speculated those grants may be tazgeted towards WMO's who have taken no action on their update. Motion was made by Weaver, seconded by Ferguson, to apply for this planning grant. Vote: 4 ayes, 0 nays. Motion carried.