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' LMCD Board Minutes 9 October 26, 1988 the past month was circulated among the directors. It was accepted without comment. 2. Funding for Comprehensive Plan. Since the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources request for a grant in aid funding proposal of $150,000 in matching funds was turned down September 23, continuing efforts have been directed towards contacting state lake management groups as possible partners in a funding plan proposed by Ron Harnack and Bill Becker, MN URN. This involves a tie-in with a legislative funding bill the DNR is preparing for the Minnesota Shoreland Rules implementation. Phone contact and correspondence has been made with the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission representing the North Shore Management Board of Lake Superior, Strommen added. In addition, phone contacts have been made with the White Bear Lake Conservation District. Broader statewide legislative support for a larger funding package will benefit more areas with similar needs to the Lake Minne- tonka Conservation District, Strommen added. Harnack recommended contacts with legislators begin after the election. Strommen noted that this funding prospect is a challenge, with any funding approval only being available July 1, 1989. Arndorfer responded that he would expect payment of this type to be provided over a two year period at $75,000 per year. Raecop recommended that the research section of the University of Minnesota dealing with foundations be contacted for assistance on foundations supportive of environmental issues. Cargill was suggested as an organization that could be a likely prospect. Raecop also noted that the option is still open to negotiate a loan with the Met Council. Funding for the Comprehensive Plan beyond mid- year is dependent on additional outside revenue sources according to the manner in which the budget was established for 1989. Strommen will keep the Board informed of the funding progress. UNFINISHED BUSI-ESS A. MCWD Operating Plan Review. Dave Cochran, former MCWD Board of Managers member and Chair, circulated the MCWD's Headwaters Contract Structure Man- agement Policy and Operating Procedures outline for the period 3-1-86 to 3-1-89. Cochran noted that the Policy and Operating Procedures are specific as to the headwaters control structure at Cray's Bay. He reviewed the history of its development into the present concrete weir. He urged Board members to review the stated Management Coals and Operating Proce- dures. This outline will be reviewed by the MCWD and will be up for public review amendment and/or adoption next March. B. Proposed November -December Meeting Schedule. Upon discussion by the Board the following schedule was agreed upon for November: 7:00 pm, Mon., 16, Advisory Committee, Tonka Bay City Hall 7,30 am, Sat., 19, Water Structures Committee, LMCD HQ. 8:30 am, Mon., 21, Eurasian Water Milfoil Task Force, Freshwater Foundation 4,30 pm, Mon., 21, Lake Use Committee, LMCD HQ. 7,00 pm, Wed., 30, Board of Directors, Tonka Bay City Hall