Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 07/19/2021

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Motion by Board Member Hiatt and seconded by Board Member Little to approve the regular meeting minutes dated May 17, 2021. A roll call vote was performed: Board Member Moore aye Board Member Valentine aye Board Member Little aye Board Member Hiatt aye Board Member Fetterley aye Chair Covart aye Motion carried. 5. POLICY BOARD BUSINESS 5.01: Review Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization's Draft 4th Generation Plan City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO) has drafted its 4th Generation Plan (their equivalent to a Comprehensive Plan) and distributed it for comments. The 60-day comment period will end on July 27, 2021. Any requested revisions must be submitted to the LRRWMO before the aforementioned deadline. This will be the EPB's only opportunity to provide advisory comments on the draft 4th Generation Plan. The LRRWMO 4th Generation Plan will also be forwarded to City Council for its consideration and for formal direction to submit any advisory comments to the LRRWMO. He reviewed the comments staff noted within the report. Board Member Hiatt referenced the classification of the three lakes and asked the previous classification of the lakes. City Planner Anderson commented that he was unsure. He noted that this question arose several years ago when the City was asked to look at some concerns with what is known as Rogers Lake. Board Member Hiatt asked if this is an intentional tightening of those classifications and not a random change. City Planner Anderson commented that he believes it could be an oversight or misclassification. Motion by Board Member Little and seconded by Board Member Hiatt to forward all comments on the plan to City Council for consideration. A roll call vote was performed: Board Member Fetterley aye Board Member Valentine aye Board Member Moore aye Board Member Hiatt aye Environmental Policy Board / June 28, 2021 Page 2 of 9