STATE OF MINNESOTA FIRST MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-FIFTH SESSION
SUBCOMMITTEE ON DRINKING WATER SOURCE PROTECTION
APPROVED MINUTES
Chair Paul Gardner called the meeting to order at 8:39 a.m. on November 8th, 2007 at the Apple Valley Municipal Center.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members present:
CLARK, Karen GARDNER, Paul (chair)
MCNAMARA, Denny OZMENT, Dennis
SCALZE, Bev TINGELSTAD, Kathy
WAGENIUS, Jean
Members excused:
MAGNUS, Doug MOE, Frank
Chair Gardner described the purpose of the subcommittee.
A quorum was present at 8:46 a.m.
David Swenson, Environmental Manager and Jill Trescott, Water Resources Department Environmental scientist of Dakota County presented an overview of the Dakota County Water Resources Department and discussed ambient groundwater quality issues.
Keith Buttleman and Chris Elvrum of the Metropolitan Council presented a plan for the 7-county metro area's water supply.
John Wells and Princesa VanBuren of the Environmental Quality Board presented a report on water sustainability.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:58 a.m.
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REPRESENTATIVE PAUL GARDNER, CHAIR
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Jennifer Hall, Committee Legislative Assistant