LEGISLATIVE-CITIZEN COMMISSION ON MINNESOTA RESOURCES MINUTES Wednesday, June 27, 2018 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. State Office Building, Room 200 St. Paul, MN 55155 Members Present: Sen. Gary Dahms, Sen. Kari Dziedzic, William Faber, Nancy Gibson, Rep. Josh Heintzeman, Rep. Joe Hoppe, Sen. Bill Ingebrigtsen, Nicole Kessler, Denny McNamara, Norman Moody, Michael Reese, Sen. Torrey Westrom, Della Young Staff Present: B. Nash, M. McDonough, M. Varien, D. Griffith Members Excused: Rep. Rob Ecklund, Rep. Jim Newberger, Sen. David Tomassoni, Rep. Jean Wagenius Members Absent: Chair: Co-Chair Nancy Gibson Co-Chair Nancy Gibson started the meeting at 8:35 a.m. 1. Members report potential conflicts of interest regarding today's business Commissioner Reese reported a conflict of interest for ENRTF ID: 176-E, "Development of Clean Energy Storage Systems for Farms", U of MN, William Northrop. Commissioner Reese reported a conflict of interest for M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, sec. 2, Subd. 08d "Agricultural Weed Control Using Autonomous Mowers", U of MN - Morris WROC, Eric Buchanan. 2. Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund 2019 Proposal Presentations (FY20) - see attached schedule (subject to change) See Attachment #1 for Presentation Schedule for June 27, 2018. 3. Lunch Members recessed at 12:15 p.m. and reconvened at 12:50 p.m. 4. Continue Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund 2019 Proposal Presentations (FY20) - see attached schedule (subject to change) See Attachment #1 for Presentation Schedule for June 27, 2018. 5. Other LCCMR business (as needed) * Review Category H Analysis Director Nash reviewed the materials in the meeting packet. Members discussed. * Additional Information from Presenters Director Nash explained staff received responses from Ron Moen (ENRTF ID: 030-AH) and Bruce Carlson (ENRTF ID: 001-A and 004-A). * Action: Approve M.L. 2018 Work Plans Director Nash reviewed the consent agenda (Attachment #2). o M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 05k "Expand Materials Reuse and Recycling Jobs Program", The NetWork for Better Futures (D/B/A) Better Futures Minnesota, Steve Thomas MOTION: Commissioner Ingebrigtsen moved to approve M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 05k "Expand Materials Reuse and Recycling Jobs Program", The NetWork for Better Futures (D/B/A) Better Futures Minnesota, Steve Thomas - motion prevailed. o M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, sec. 2, Subd. 08d "Agricultural Weed Control Using Autonomous Mowers", U of MN - Morris WROC, Eric Buchanan MOTION: Commissioner Moody moved to approve M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, sec. 2, Subd. 08d "Agricultural Weed Control Using Autonomous Mowers", U of MN - Morris WROC, Eric Buchanan - motion prevailed. * Action: Adopt revised LCCMR 2018 Calendar Director Nash explained the site visits have been canceled for August 7-8, the July 17 meeting date will be canceled, and a September 13 meeting date will be added. Director Nash announced the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) will be presenting on July 18 regarding the BWSR Internal Controls and Compliance Audit dated June 5, 2018 from the Office of Legislative Auditor (OLA) and staff will email members a copy of the report. MOTION: Commissioner Faber moved to approve the LCCMR 2018 Calendar as revised - motion prevailed. * Public Testimony Rick Heller presented on accessibility. Members discussed. * Next steps in the process 6. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.