Committee on Environment and Energy Tuesday, April 9, 2013 12 Noon, Room 107, Capitol Minutes Present: Senator John

Marty - Chair, Senator John A. Hoffman - Vice Chair, Senator Michelle R. Benson, Senator David M. Brown, Senator D. Scott Dibble, Senator Chris A. Eaton, Senator Foung Hawj, Senator Lyle Koenen, Senator David J. Osmek, Senator Julie A. Rosen, Senator Bev Scalze, Senator Matt Schmit, Senator Bill Weber Absent: Senator Katie Sieben Senator John Marty called the meeting to order at 12:07 pm. Overview of groundwater use and issues in Minnesota. 1. Strategic Overview of Groundwater Issues, Jason Moeckel, DNR 2. Understanding the Complexity of Groundwater Resources, Dale Setterholm, Minnesota Geological Survey 3. Minnesotas water quality monitoring, Glenn Skuta, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 4. Pesticide and Nitrate Reports, Joe Zachmann and Bruce Montgomery, Minnesota Department of Agriculture 5. Water Quality in Minnesotas Drinking Water, Randy Ellingboe, Minnesota Department of Health 6. Groundwater Management in the Twin Cities Metro, Keith Buttleman, Met Council 7. Groundwater Management Challenges in Rural Minnesota, Jason Moeckel, MN Department of Natural Resources 8. Sustaining Groundwater Resources, James Stark, United States Geological Survey Confirmation of Elizabeth Wilkens to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council Senator Hoffman moved that Confirmation of Elizabeth Wilkens to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, be recommended to pass. MOTION PREVAILED.

Confirmation of Susan Olson to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council Senator Hoffman moved that Confirmation of Susan Olson to the Lessard-Sams, be recommended to pass. MOTION PREVAILED. Confirmation of Nancy Lange to the Public Utilities Commission Senator Hoffman moved that Confirmation of Nancy Lange to the Public Utilities Commission, be recommended to pass. MOTION PREVAILED. Confirmation of Julie Goehring to the Environmental Quality Board Senator Hoffman moved that Confirmation of Julie Goehring to the Environmental Quality Board, be recommended to pass. MOTION PREVAILED. The meeting was adjourned at 2:08 pm.

Senator John Marty, Chair

Taina Maki, Legislative Assistant