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• ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JULY 25, 2007 Motion to approve recommendations indicating that we found application incomplete and forward to Planning and Zoning Board at this time. Motion by Ms. DeHaven and seconded by Ms. Andrzejewski. Motion carried unanimously. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Comp Plan Update — Mr. Asleson reviewed the Comprehensive Plan Update. He discussed the upcoming open house. Ms. Bor mentioned at this time she is the only member of the Environmental Board who volunteered for the comp plan committee who has been regularly attending meetings. She suggested having another board member attend the comp plan meetings. She suggested that if a member volunteers for a committee outside of the Environmental Board and cannot attend on a regular basis, an alternate or new member should fill the vacancy. She also stated the opportunity to be on the comp plan committed is a great learning experience. It was discussed by Board Members who they will send in place of Kim Brouillet to the CPAP Open House of December 4, 2007. It was decided that Mr. Traylor would attend. B. Preliminary goals 2007 — Mr. Asleson stated before our next meeting members should think about new goals for 2008. He also stated he has an upcoming meeting with an Eagle Scout at the middle school on November 29th, which is one of our 2007 goals. He stated we are participating in comp plan process and in the RMP process which is part the comp plan and is currently being worked on. He asked members to bring suggestions, new ideas or changes to our next meeting. C. TMDL Update Barbara Bor Ms. Bor stated that the public needs to be aware of the issues regarding Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). State and federal law states the city is going to have to fix pollutant loading issues within the city. The question was raised about who is subject to adhere to these requirements and who are they directing to fix the problems at this point? It was stated that RCWD is our LGU but the city is called an MS4 and has to adhere to TMDL. That is why we are doing a Resource Management Plan. The question was raised concerning the responsibility of the surrounding cities. Mr. Asleson stated they are responsible for meeting their own TMDL requirements. By law other cities will have to meet standards as well. To help expedite the improvement process there are several options suggested to assist with current problems. One option would 5 DRAFT MINUTES