MPCA Conference Room

Minnesota Co-Chair Phil Monson called the meeting to order.

Business Meeting:
Minutes of the Jan. 28, 2004 meeting were approved as distributed.

Tax Exempt Form: Lynelle discussed the requirements of the Federal Tax Form and showed it on an overhead. A motion was passed to approve the form pending positive review by treasurer Ted Smith.

Restoration Goals and Milestones: This meeting was a working session to continue development of restoration goals and milestones. Four tables were designated for each of the beneficial use impairments (BUI) addressed: BUI #1 Fish Consumption Advisories; BUI #3 Fish Tumors and Other Deformities; BUI #6 Excessive Loading of Sediments and Nutrients to Lake Superior; and BUI #7 Beach Closings/Body Contact. Participants chose their area of interest and each group began working. Packets of pertinent information were available for each table. A brief overview of the process to date and the available information was followed by discussion of the general guidance for restoration goal development. Important points that were stressed included: All restoration goals are advisory in nature, Editing of BUIs will not be done at this time, Goals are developed by consensus, compromises may be necessary, Timetables must be realistic, Local ownership of goals is preferred, and Goals will be forwarded to technical advisors for review. Each group facilitator presented a summary of the results at the end of the meeting.

Diane Thompson, secretary