MEMBERS PRESENT: Charlie Peterson, Jim Engelhart, Wayne Burmeister, Duane Johnson

MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Briggs

OTHERS PRESENT: Dave Ferris, Ann Lane, Cindy Blonk, Fran Coshow

CALL TO ORDER: 9:40 a.m. by Charlie Peterson

MINUTES APPROVAL: Motion by Duane Johnson/2nd Jim Engelhart to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried.

FINANCE REPORT APPROVAL: Motion by Wayne Burmeister/2nd Duane Johnson to approve the finance report as presented.
Motion carried.
Motion by Wayne Burmeister/2nd Jim Engelhart to approve a revision to the February finance report showing the reduction in dollars paid to the USDA for services rendered. Motion carried.

AGENDA:

NRCS - Fran Coshow

*No conservation plans at this time.
*Gave an update on on-going programs.
*Presented an insight into changes for cost sharing practices for next year.

WILDLIFE DAMAGE PROGRAM - Cindy Blonk

*Cindy covered the crop damage by deer management units for 2004 in Burnett County and a total of the tri0county area
(Burnett, Polk and St. Croix)

WLWCA BY LAW CHANGES - Dave Ferris

*Dave gave a recap of the first meeting and covered possible "topics of discussion" for upcoming meetings.

VEHICLES UPDATE - Dave Ferris

*Dave gave an update on the transmission repairs to the 2002 Ford Ranger and the direction given by the Finance
Committee to cover the invoice. The Finance Committee directed Dave to carry the expense in the budget as is and if
dollars get tight at the end of the year they will transfer dollars over to cover the expense.
*Dave gave a heads up on the progress of getting a quote for a new Dodge Ram as approved by Finance for this year.
Finance also directed him to seek a bid for a vehicle to replace the 2002 Ranger, since it seems to be a "lemon" and has
been in need of many repairs for being so new.

OTHER BUSINESS

*Dave and Jim discussed information gained at the last RC&D meeting stating that there could be possible cuts coming
due to the upcoming budget. It was discussed to possible send a letter to Congress stating the need to allow dollars to
continue to be allocated for RC&D districts.
*Dave reviewed a letter received by Helen Steffen, former County Clerk, from the Attorney General clarifying proper
procedures for meeting agendas.*Dave covered the new direction from the Finance Committee that the County will no
longer pay for refreshments at county sponsored meetings or training sessions. It was unanimously agreed that it is
extremely difficult to get many of the targeted audiences to any kind of training/seminars unless you feed them. We will
wait for further clarification from the Finance Committee.
*Duane gave a brief overview of the USDA Disaster Program for 2004
*A brief discussion occurred regarding ATV trails

NEXT MEETING: April 7, 2005, 9:30 a.m.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: 11:00 a.m. Wayne Burmeister/2nd Jim Engelhart. Motion carried.