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Date/Time	Location	Agenda Minutes Audio	Materials
November 12, 2025 8:30 AM - 3:35 PM Council Meeting	Hybrid Room 120 MN State Capitol St. Paul, MN & Zoom	Agenda Minutes Audio Video	2. Draft Meeting Minutes for Approval September 24, 2025 Draft Meeting Minutes 6. Discussion / Action: 2026 LSOHC Meeting Calendar LSOHC 2026 Draft Calendar LSOHC 2026 Draft Calendar (Accessible List of Dates) 7. Discussion / Action: OHF Acquisition of Parcels with Buildings OHF Acquisition of Parcels with Buildings/Structures Attachment E. Land Acquisition Reporting Procedures 8. Discussion / Action: Review & Approval of Accomplishment Plans Staff Memo: ML 2026 / FY2027 Accomplishment Plans for Review and Approval Draft Accomplishment Plans ML 2026 DNR Land Acquistion Costs (LAC) / Initial Development Plan (IDP) Summary Comfort Lake Forest Lake WD Handout: Bone Lake South ML2026 Council Recommendation Funding and Acre Output Analysis ML2026 Total Recommended Funds by Organization 9. Discussion / Action: ML 2027/FY 2028 Call for Funding Requests Hearing Criteria from ML26 Call for Funding Requests ML2026 Proposal Template 10. Discussion / Action: Extension of Availability of Funds Requests Staff Memo: Legislative Extension of Time A. ML 2022, Ch. 77, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(u) Daylighting of Phalen Creek Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi Memo: One Year Extension Request, ML2022 Daylighting Phalen Creek B. ML 2021, First Sp. Session, Ch. 1, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(l)St. Louis River Restoration Initiative Phase 8 DNR Memo: Appropriation Extension Request Partnership Agreement: DNR and US Department of the Army SLRRI US EPA Grant Agreement 11. Discussion / Action: Amendment Request to allow Fee-acquisition Activity Staff Memo: Amendment Request to Allow Fee-acquisition Activity MLT Email re: Accelerating Habitat in Southwest Minnesota ML 2023 Accomplishment Plan: Accelerating Habitat Conservation in Southwest Minnesota ML 2024 Accomplishment Plan: Accelerating Habitat Conservation in Southwest Minnesota 12. Presentation / Discussion: Understanding DNR Permitting for OHF Projects DNR Presentation: Environmental Review and Permitting of Stream Restoration 13. Executive Director Candidate Interview / Discussion / Action Chair's Memo: Executive Director Hiring Process Executive Director Position Description Executive Director Recruitment, Screening and Hiring Process Kristina Smitten Resume
September 24, 2025 8:30 AM - 11:35 AM Council Meeting	Hybrid Room 120 MN State Capitol St. Paul, MN & Zoom	Agenda Minutes Audio Video	2. Draft Meeting Minutes for Approval August 26, 2025 Draft Meeting Minutes August 27, 2025 Draft Meeting Minutes 6. Discussion / Action: Chairs’ Recommendation and Allocation Selection Memo: Process & Procedures - Chairs’ Recommendation & Allocations Memo: Chair’s Proposal for Recommended ML26 / FY27 Funding LSOHC Chairs’ Proposal Member Allocation Summary ML26 / FY27 Allocation Summary – By # of Members Allocating High to Low ML26 / FY27 Allocation Summary – Proposal Order ML26 / FY27 Member Comments 7. Discussion / Action: LSOHC Staffing – Discussion of growing needs Memo: LSOHC Staffing – Discussion of growing needs 8. Presentation / Discussion: DNR Fisheries Presentation: Project Work Benefitting Native Fish & Aquatic Systems (MN DNR) 9. Presentation / Discussion: BWSR RIM Easement Program Overview Presentation: RIM Conservation Easements (MN BWSR) 10. Discussion / Action: Potential Changes to ML2026 / FY2027 Call for Funding ML 2026 / FY 2027 Call for Funding
August 27, 2025 8:15 AM - 5:00 PM Council Meeting	Hybrid Room 120 MN State Capitol St. Paul, MN & Zoom	Agenda Minutes Audio Video	6. Hearings for Funding Requests Hearing Schedule: Day 2 Handouts: Day 2 Written Comments to Councilmember Feedback
August 26, 2025 8:15 AM - 6:00 PM Council Meeting	Hybrid Room 120 MN State Capitol St. Paul, MN & Zoom	Agenda Minutes Audio Video	2. July 30, 2025 Draft Meeting Minutes for Approval 6. Memo: Dissolution of Executive Committee 7. Hearings for Funding Requests Hearing Schedule: Day 1 Handouts: Day 1 Written Comments to Councilmember Feedback
July 30, 2025 8:30 AM - 12:05 PM Council Meeting	Hybrid Room 120 MN State Capitol St. Paul, MN & Zoom	Agenda Minutes Audio Video	2. June 25, 2025 DRAFT Minutes for Approval 6. Information/Discussion: Conflict of interest (review of policy & procedures) Memo: Conflicts of Interest Policy and Procedures 7. Discussion / Action: Review and approval of Accomplishment Plan - ML 2025, subd. 4(g) Accomplishment Report: Big Swamp North - Peatland Restoration Project Letter from Roseau River Watershed District Email Exchange on Potential Conflict of Interest 8. Information/Discussion: Executive Director Hiring Process & Update to LSOHC Operating Procedures LCC Memo: Proposed LSOHC Executive Director Hiring Process Draft Updates to LSOHC Operating Procedures 9. Discussion / Action: Prairie Recovery Program Phase III – TNC Request for approval of minor conveyance granting access easement to adjacent landowner. Memo - Easement Request; TNC, Pope County TNC Memo - Easement Request Marquardt Easement Summary Documents and Map Restricted Appraisal Report 10. Discussion / Action: Retroactive Accomplishment Plan Amendment - MN Forests for the Future Memo: Forests for the Future Retroactive Approval DNR Memo: OHF Expenditures ML 2019: Amended Accomplishment Plan ML 2022: Amended Accomplishment Plan 11. Discussion/Action: Receive update and release additional funds: ML2024, Ch. 106, Art. 1, Sec. 2., Subd. 5(aa): Protecting Upper Mississippi River from Invasive Carp Memo: Lock and Dam #5 Invasive Carp Deterrent – Funding Release Request DNR Memo Update Presentation: Protecting Upper Mississippi River from Invasive Carp Accomplishment Plan DNR: Carp Barrier Draft Plan (2024) Anticipated Timeline (2024) 12. Discussion/Action: ML2026 / FY2027 OHF Proposal Review Memo: Proposal Evaluations and Hearing Selection Summary of Member Evaluation Scores Member Evaluations Highest Score to Lowest Score Summary of Member Comments Individual Member Evaluations Member Conflict of Interest Forms
June 25, 2025 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Council Meeting	Hybrid Prairie Wetlands Learning Center 602 MN-201 East Fergus Falls, MN & Zoom	Agenda Minutes Audio Video	2. May 28, 2025 DRAFT Minutes for Approval 5. Executive Director's Report Dept. of Natural Resources Commissioner's Letter Call for Funding Request Overview Presentation 6. Presentation / Discussion: Prairie Habitat Complex Building Prairie Partner Organizations Presentation 7. Discussion / Action: Review and Approve ML2025 Accomplishment Plans Memo: Review and Approval of ML2025 Accomplishment Plans ML2025 Accomplishment Plans
June 24, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM Council Tour	Locations: See Tour Itinerary	This tour is informational only and is not an offical meeting. No votes or actions will be taken.
May 28, 2025 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Council Meeting	Hybrid Room 120 MN State Capitol St. Paul, MN & Zoom	Agenda Minutes Audio Video	2. January 3, 2025 DRAFT Minutes for Approval 5. Discussion/Action: Council Executive Officer Elections Memo: Elections of Officers 6. Executive Director Report: Dept. of Revenue Letter: Legacy Calculations Chairs Memo: February Forecast and OHF Reductions OHF Related Amendment DNR Letter to Dakota County: 1/16/2025 DNR Letter to Dakota County: 3/24/2025 DNR Update on Carp Barrier at Lock & Dam #5 Memo: Program Status/Spending as of February 1 Updates Attachment 1: OHF Program Spending/Completion by Year Attachment 2: OHF Program Spending/Completion by Year Attachment 3: OHF Program Spending/Completion by Year Attachment 4: OHF Program Spending/Completion by Year 7. Discussion / Action: Approval of 2025 Council Meeting Calendar Draft Calendar: 2025 Meetings Draft Calendar: 2025 Meetings (Accessible format) 8. Presentation / Discussion: Restoration Evaluations Report – ML2023, Ch.40, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 6(c) – Technical Evaluation Panel Legacy Fund Restoration Evaluation Report 9. Discussion / Action: Request for Conversion/Conveyance – ML2021, First Sp. Session, Ch. 1, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(h) – MNDNR Trout Stream Conservation Easements Memo: DNR and MLT Additional Easement Encumbrance MLT Memo: DNR Trout Stream Approval LSOHC Crystal Creek (Yohe) Accomplishment Report: MNDNR Trout Stream Conservation Easements Accomplishment Report: Southeast Minnesota Protection and Restoration Phase 9 Aerial Photography Map: Crystal Creek - Yohe Tract Property Map: Crystal Creek - Yohe Tract 10. Discussion / Action: Request for Conversion/Conveyance - ML 2013 Ch. 137, Art. 1, Sec. 2, subd. 5(e) - Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Memo: MN Landscape Arboretum Final Report: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Acquisition of Property Surrounding Lake Tamarack MNDOT: Highway 5 and Arboretum Area Map Arboretum Lands Legal Description 11. Presentation / Discussion: Minnesota Duck and Pheasant Action Plans: Update Presentation: Duck and Pheasant Action Plan Summary Powerpoint
January 3, 2025 8:30 AM - 11:35 AM Council Meeting	Hybrid Room 120 MN State Capitol St. Paul, MN & Zoom	Agenda Minutes Audio Video	2. December 10, 2024 DRAFT Minutes for Approval 6. Discussion / Action: Request for Land Exchange – ML 2022 - Northern Tallgrass Prairie, Phase X; The Nature Conservancy Memo: ML2022 TNC Land Exchange Request TNC Memo: Murray #8 TNC Land Exchange Background Information Map: TNC Land Exchange ML 2018 Accomplishment Plan: Northern Tallgrass Prairies ML 2019 Accomplishment Plan: Northern Tallgrass Prairies 7. Discussion / Action: Revisiting Tabled Extension Request – ML 2020, subd. 5(o) - Roseau River Habitat Restoration; Roseau River Watershed District Memo: ML2020 RRWD Extension Request RRWD Letter: Roseau River Extension Request 8. Discussion / Action: Council Funding Recommendations ML 2025/FY 2026 Memo: Funding Recommendations and Bill Language Draft ML25/FY26 OHF Bill (Version 3) Cancellation Statute Language 10. Presentation / Discussion: CPL Overview & Update Conservation Partners Legacy Presentation 11. Update / Discussion: DNR-Partner Acquisition Continuous Improvement Project Joint DNR-Partner Land Acquisition Continuous Improvement Project Update 12. Discussion / Action: Discussion/Action: Review and Approve ML2026 / FY2027 Call for Funding Memo: ML26/FY27 Call for Funding Request Draft ML26/FY27 Call for Funding Request

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