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Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
Chair: Nancy Gibson
10:00 a.m.
Room 5 State Office Building
AGENDA CHANGE |
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1. Approve agenda for LCCMR meeting for June 5, 2012
2. Approve minutes for February 10, 2012
3. Members report potential conflicts of interest regarding today's business
4. 2012 Legislative Session Report - staff review of items related to ENRTF funding and 2012-2013 proposals
5. Aquatic Invasive Species Overview by MN DNR
- Update on MN DNR past and current efforts on Invasive Carp
- Update on expenditures from the M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art. 3, Sec. 2, Subd. 9c "Aquatic Invasive Species" as amended by M.L. 2012, Chp. 264, MN DNR, $4,680,000
6. Update on findings from M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art. 3, Sec. 2, Subd. 9c "Species of Concern; Investigations - PART A $250,000 - "Investigations on Minnesota's Common Loons and American White Pelicans", Carrol Henderson, MN DNR, $500,000
7. Discussion of possible fee title acquisition of Scientific and Natural Areas (SNAs) with M.L. 2011 ENRTF funding of lands with existing permanent conservation easements held by BWSR through funding from the ENRTF for Granite Rock Outcrop Easements
- M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 2, Art. 3, Sec. 2, Subd. 4g "Minnesota River Valley Green Corridor Scientific and Natural Area Acquisition", Brad Cobb, Redwood Area Communities Foundation, $2,000,000, Completion date: 6/30/2014
Previous Related Appropriations for Granite Rock Outcrop Easement Acquisitions held by BWSR
- M.L. 2010, Chp. 362, Sec. 2, Subd. 4e "Protection of Rare Granite Rock Outcrop Ecosystem", $1,800,000, Completion date: 6/30/2012
- M.L. 2009, Chp. 143, Sec. 2, Subd. 4h "Protection of Granite Rock Outcrop Ecosystem", $1,500,000, Completion date: 6/30/2012
- M.L. 2007, Chp. 30, Sec. 2, Subd. 5b "Protection of Rare and Unique Rock Outcrop Wetlands", $563,000, Completed 6/30/2009
Lunch
8. Review of the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, M.S. 116P.08 and adopted LCCMR Six-Year Strategic Plan
9. Selection of 2012-2013 proposals for the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for further consideration
10. Confirm 2012-2013 proposal presentation dates and times and amend adopted 2012 calendar as needed
11. Other business
12. Adjourn
Next LCCMR Meeting: June 6, 2012 (if needed to finalize selection of 2012-13 proposals for the ENRTF for further consideration) - Co-Chair Sen. Gen Olson
8:30 a.m., Room 5 State Office Bldg. - adjournment time to be determined.
*** 6/4/2012 Revision removed agenda item: report from the LCCMR Executive Committee.
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council
Chair: David Hartwell
7:30 a.m.
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June 6 & 7, 2012
The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council will be looking at Outdoor Heritage Fund financed restoration sites on June 6 and 7. As part of the visits, a public meeting will be held Wednesday, June 6th at 1 p.m. at the MPCA Duluth Office, Palucci Bldg. Canal Park, 525 Lake Avenue South, Suite 400, Duluth, MN 55802. The Council will be taking public testimony at this meeting. You are welcome to attend any or all of the 2-day agenda.
Council members will be specifically visiting the following sites:
1.Spirit Mountain overlooking the Lower St. Louis River Restoration Initiative managed by MN Department of Natural Resources , MN Pollution Control Agency, MN Land Trust, St. Louis River Alliance and Federal partners
2.Sucker River -trout stream restoration managed by Minnesota Trout Unlimited
3.Cloquet Valley State Forest Forest -burn enhancements managed by the Department of Natural Resources
4.Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge - restored oak savanna managed by Great River Greening
Link to agenda with maps and directions below.
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
Chair: Sen. Gen Olson
8:30 a.m.
Room 5 State Office Building
MEETING CANCELLED |
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1. Approve agenda for LCCMR meeting for June 6, 2012
2. Members report potential conflicts of interest regarding today's business
3. Continue discussion of June 5, 2012 agenda on 2012-2013 ENRTF proposals received and selection of proposals to call in for presentations
4. Other business
5. Adjourn - TBD
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council
Chair: David Hartwell
1:00 p.m.
Room MN PCA - Duluth |
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Minnesota Pollution Control Office
525 Lake Avenue South, Suite 400 Duluth, MN
1. Call to order
2. Review and Approve Agenda
3. Review and Approve Minutes
4. Members report any Conflict of Interest on Today's Agenda
5. Executive Director's Report - Legislative Session Report
6. Discussion / Action: LSOHC Travel Policy
7. Opportunity for Public to Address the Council- This portion of the Council's meeting is an opportunity for the public to address the Council. The public is asked to limit their comments to five minutes. If you would like to testify, please contact Sandy Smith at (651) 297-7141 or sandy.smith@lsohc.leg.mn.
8. Action: Review and approval of ML 2012 Consent List Accomplishment Plans
This agenda is part of a two-day issues tour of northeastern Minnesota. A complete tour agenda is posted at the link below.
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Thursday, June 7, 2012
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council
Chair: David Hartwell
No Time
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June 6 & 7, 2012
The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council will be looking at Outdoor Heritage Fund financed restoration sites on June 6 and 7. As part of the visits, a public meeting will be held Wednesday, June 6th at 1 p.m. at the MPCA Duluth Office, Palucci Bldg. Canal Park, 525 Lake Avenue South, Suite 400, Duluth, MN 55802. The Council will be taking public testimony at this meeting. You are welcome to attend any or all of the 2-day agenda.
Council members will be specifically visiting the following sites:
1.Spirit Mountain overlooking the Lower St. Louis River Restoration Initiative managed by MN Department of Natural Resources , MN Pollution Control Agency, MN Land Trust, St. Louis River Alliance and Federal partners
2.Sucker River -trout stream restoration managed by Minnesota Trout Unlimited
3.Cloquet Valley State Forest Forest -burn enhancements managed by the Department of Natural Resources
4.Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge - restored oak savanna managed by Great River Greening
Link to agenda with maps and directions below.
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Friday, June 8, 2012
Trustee Candidate Advisory Council
Chair: Nancy Black
9:00 a.m.
Room 5 State Office Building |
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| Selection of candidates to be interviewed for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees |
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Call 651-296-0504