Board of Managers
The Clearwater River Watershed District is governed by a five-member Board of Managers. Each manager must be a resident of the District and may not be a county, state, or federal government public officer, except for a SWCD (Soil and Water Conservation District) supervisor. Two managers are appointed by the Wright County Board of Commissioners, two by the Stearns County Board of Commissioners, and one by the Meeker County Board of Commissioners (the largest portions of the District lie in Wright and Stearns counties). All managers serve three-year terms on a staggered basis. The power and duties of watershed districts and their boards are set forth in Minnesota Statutes 103D.
The District Manager role is to oversee the business of the District. By working together, the Board of Managers help direct the activities of the District. They set policy, make/change rules and regulations, guide staff, and issue key decisions on the District's priorities.
The CRWD Board of Managers meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Annandale Middle School in the School District's board room (Map) at 7pm, and the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Kimball City Hall (Map) at 7pm. Meetings are open to the public. Meeting notices and minutes are published in the Annandale Advocate (Annandale, MN), the Tri-County News (Kimball, MN), and the Journal Patriot (Eden Valley, MN).
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H David Wagner, TreasurerH David was appointed to the CRWD Board in 2011 as a Manager for Wright County. His appointment expires in 2014.
Address: 7656 Isaac Avenue NW, Annandale, MN 55302 Phone:(320) 274-1164 E-mail: dwagner@lakedalelink.net |
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Jerry Risberg, Vice-ChairJerry was appointed to the CRWD Board in 2011 as a Manager for Stearns County. His appointment expires in 2014.
Address: 231 Alder Rd, South Haven, MN 55382 Phone:(320) 274-3635 E-mail: jandprisberg@hotmail.com |
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Mark Kampa, SecretaryMark Kampa was appointed to the CRWD Board in 2009 as a Manager for Wright County. His appointment expires in 2012.
Address: 13934 101st St NW, South Haven, MN 55382 Phone:(320) 274-5332 E-mail: mkampa@lakedalelink.net |
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Robert Schiefelbein, ChairRobert was appointed to the CRWD Board in 2009 as a Manager for Meeker County. His appointment expires in 2012.
Address: 35359 732nd Ave, Kimball, MN 55353 Phone:(320) 398-8400 E-mail: rgaaab@meltel.net |
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Ben Drewes, Public Relations & InformationBen was appointed to the CRWD Board in 2012 as a Manager for Stearns County. His appoint expires in 2013.
Address: 12662 Louisa Court, South Haven, MN 55382 Phone: 320-398-2245 E-mail: bend@marconet.com |
