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wetlands. The main emphasis in Ramsey's ordinance should be avoidance; if the wetland cannot <br />absolutely be avoided, the impact should be minimized; and the ordinance should make <br />replacement the least preferred option. <br /> <br />It was determined that the agenda for April 19 should include the following topics: <br /> <br />Review information learned at April 5 guest speaker session. <br />Resume drafting of a purpose statement for Ramsey's wetland buffer ordinance. <br />Discuss any preparation necessary for the May guest speakers. <br />Discuss preparation for the Enviromental Expo. <br /> <br />Case #3: Update on Guest Speakers For April, May and June <br /> <br />Ms. Frolik reported that the guest speakers for April (Tom Hovey of DNR and Remi Stone of <br />Builders Association of the Twin Cities) are confirmed and cable t.v. has agreed to televise the <br />guest speaker programs on April 5, May 3 and June 7. Mr. Bacon stated that he has received <br />confirmation from Chris Lord (ASWCD) and Ed Musielewicz (U.S. Natural Resource <br />Conservation Service) for May 3; he will also be contacting City Engineer Steve Jankowski to <br />speak on behalf of the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization. Mr. Bacon <br />suggested that the EPTF also invite Mr. Ray Renner ofE.H. Renner Wells as he has a wealth of <br />information regarding water resources. Mr. Bacon was directed to contact Ray Renner to attend <br />one of the EPTF meetings. <br /> <br />Ms. Sitz stated that she would be interested in Tom Hovey discussing groundwater interface with <br />surface water; quantity should be a concern as well as quality. <br /> <br />Task Force members were advised to get any specific information they wanted to gain from the <br />presentations to Ms. Frolik or Bruce Bacon as soon as possible so that the speakers can be <br />prepared to address the desired issues. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda directed Ms. Frolik to obtain bio's on each of the guest speakers. <br /> <br />Case #2: Update on 2004 Environmental Expo <br /> <br />Mr. Bacon reported that the Environmental Expo program has been set and the invitations to <br />participate have been sent to the nurseries. The Girl Scout troop that was going to assist in <br />distributing seedlings has cancelled. Mr. McDilda stated he would ask his wife's Girl Scout <br />troop if they are interested in assisting at the Environmental Expo. <br /> <br />It was noted that the Ramsey Tree Book should be available again; the supply is low and staff <br />should have more printed in time for the Expo. Mr. Olds stated that he would request another <br />allocation from the Park Commission for the reprinting of the book. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding what will be on display at the EPTF booth and who will man it. <br />People should be reminded that there is a Tree Ordinance and that the EPTF is now working on a <br />wetland buffer ordinance. <br /> <br />EPTF March 1, 2004 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />