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1030 Front Street, P.O. Box 40 Brooten, MN 56316 Office: 320-346-2869 Fax: 320-346-2410 www.nfcrwd.org [email protected] Regular Meeting – Agenda October 14, 2019 Located at: 1030 Front Street at 7:00 p.m. Agenda Codes: BA-Board Action Required, D-Discussion Item Time Packet Page BA / D 7:00 1. Call to Order – President Brauchler 2. Review & Approve Agenda - President Brauchler BA Additional items or correction to be added to the agenda for action or information. 3. Consent Agenda Items (All items approved by one motion) BA Treasurer’s Report and Bills to October 14, 2019. a. Check Register - 106 Bonanza Checking Acct Page 1 b. P & L Detail – All Accounts Page 3 c. Balance Sheet – All Accounts Page 8 4. Minutes a. September 9, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 10 BA 5. Open Discussion from the Public Opportunity for the public to address the NFCRWD Board of Managers. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 6. Staff Reports a. Administrator’s Report – Cris Skonard 1. Activities D 2. WRAPS Billing D/BA 3. Watershed Boundary Change D 4. Manure Management Seminar D/BA 5. Lake Koronis Petition Page 15 D/BA 6. Pirz Lake Petition D 7. MAWD Annual Meeting D/BA 8. Assessments D 9. Additional Business b. Watershed Project Coordinator’s Report Christopher Lundeen 1. Activity Report D 2. Additional D/BA c. Funds Manager / Administrative Assistant’s Report Christine Knutson 1. As reported in Financial Statements 7. Program Reports a. Permit Report - None D/BA

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1030 Front Street, P.O. Box 40

Brooten, MN 56316

Office: 320-346-2869 Fax: 320-346-2410

www.nfcrwd.org [email protected]

Regular Meeting – Agenda October 14, 2019

Located at: 1030 Front Street at 7:00 p.m. Agenda Codes: BA-Board Action Required, D-Discussion Item

Time Packet Page BA / D

7:00 1. Call to Order – President Brauchler

2. Review & Approve Agenda - President Brauchler BA Additional items or correction to be added to the agenda for action or

information.

3. Consent Agenda Items (All items approved by one motion) BA Treasurer’s Report and Bills to October 14, 2019. a. Check Register - 106 Bonanza Checking Acct Page 1 b. P & L Detail – All Accounts Page 3 c. Balance Sheet – All Accounts Page 8

4. Minutes a. September 9, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 10 BA

5. Open Discussion from the Public Opportunity for the public to address the NFCRWD Board of Managers.

REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 6. Staff Reports

a. Administrator’s Report – Cris Skonard 1. Activities D 2. WRAPS Billing D/BA 3. Watershed Boundary Change D 4. Manure Management Seminar D/BA 5. Lake Koronis Petition Page 15 D/BA 6. Pirz Lake Petition D 7. MAWD Annual Meeting D/BA 8. Assessments D 9. Additional Business b. Watershed Project Coordinator’s Report – Christopher Lundeen 1. Activity Report D 2. Additional D/BA

c. Funds Manager / Administrative Assistant’s Report – Christine Knutson 1. As reported in Financial Statements

7. Program Reports a. Permit Report - None D/BA

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1030 Front Street, P.O. Box 40

Brooten, MN 56316

Office: 320-346-2869 Fax: 320-346-2410

www.nfcrwd.org [email protected]

Time Packet Page BA / D

b. Drainage Report – Cris Skonard 1. CD 32: Update: D/BA

2. CD 38: Update: Page 21 D/BA

3. JD 1:Update: D/BA

4. CD 29, 36 and 37 ROB: Update:

5. Boyce Fischer: CD32/CD7 Benefits Page 23 D/BA

6. Other Ditch Business -

c. Board Member Reports

8. Items for Next Meeting Agenda

9. Calendar Review

Meeting Date Meeting Description Meeting Location Meeting Time

Thu, Oct 17 1W1P-TAC Litchfield 9:00 am

Tue, Oct 22 WRAPS MFCRWD 9:30 am

Wed, Oct 23 BWSR Board Mtg St. Paul TBD

Tue, Oct 29-Thu Oct 31 BWSR Academy Breezy Point All Day

Tue, Nov 5 AIS St. Cloud 1:00 pm

Wed, Nov 6 1W1P-PC Litchfield 9:30 am

Wed, Nov 6 Pope TEP Glenwood 1:00 pm

Thu, Nov 7 DWG St. Paul 10:00 am 10. FYI Items • None Page 48 11. Personnel Policy Review (Time Permitting) D

12. Adjournment *** Next meeting: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 7:00 pm ***

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NORTH FORK CROW RIVER WATERSHED DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS

Proposed Regular Meeting Minutes September 9, 2019

Managers Present: James Barchenger, Gary Berndt, Bob Brauchler, John Hanson and James Wuertz Staff Present: Cris Skonard, Christine Knutson and Christopher Lundeen Others Present: Kurt Deter (Rinke Noonan), Boyd Fischer, Virgil Fuchs, Roger Imdieke (Kandiyohi

County Commissioner), David Johnson, Ralph Klassen, Joe Lewis (Houston Engineering, Inc.), Roger Lyon, Chad Spanier Jim Weller and others

Recording Secretary: Diane Beck, Legal & Administrative Assistants, Inc. 1. CALL TO ORDER—President Bob Brauchler called the meeting to order at approximately 7:01 p.m. 2. REVIEW & APPROVE AGENDA—Cris Skonard asked to add under Administrator’s Report: Pirz Lake

petition inquiry and announced the board will continue discussion of the Administrative Policy prior to adjournment.

IT WAS MOVED BY John Hanson, SECONDED BY James Barchenger, to approve the Agenda with the addition of Pirz Lake petition inquiry to the Administrator’s Report and review Administrative Policy at the end of the meeting if time permits. MOTION CARRIED.

3. CONSENT AGENDA—

IT WAS MOVED BY, James Barchenger, SECONDED BY James Wuertz, to approve the following Consent Agenda: 1. Treasurer’s Report and bills to September 9, 2019

a. Check register—106 Bonanza checking account b. Profit & Loss Detail—all accounts c. Balance Sheet—All accounts Roll call vote was taken.

Affirmative: Barchenger, Brauchler, Berndt, Hanson and Wuertz Opposed: None

MOTION CARRIED.

Manager Berndt inquired about the PERA distribution costs. Skonard explained the cost is split between employer and employee.

4. MINUTES—

IT WAS MOVED BY John Hanson, SECONDED BY James Wuertz, to approve the August 12, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes. MOTION CARRIED.

5. Open Discussion from the Public. Ralph Klassen asked if there will be a field demonstration held.

Skonard stated this issue will be discussed later in the agenda. Roger Lyon shared water is backing up on CR 26 due to beaver dams. Discussion was held.

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President Brauchler closed the public meeting and opened the Budget Hearing at 8:00 p.m.

6. Budget Hearing.

a. Budget Presentation. Skonard presented the 2020 proposed budget for the North Fork Crow River Watershed District (NFCRWD) of $259,000 and stated the hearing notice for the budget was published in five local newspapers. He reviewed the manager pay increases discussed at the August meeting and some minor changes to a few line items in the budget. Line items in the budget which included, anticipated expenses for Lundeen’s computer. Manager Berndt inquired of the PERA distribution costs for managers; Skonard stated most managers have not reached the withholding threshold.

b. Public Comment. Dave Johnson inquired about computer updates for Windows 10. Skonard has talked with Mike Heveron. Lyon inquired of the PERA threshold regarding manager PERA contributions. Skonard stated the PERA regulated threshold is approximately $5,100.

IT WAS MOVED BY James Wuertz, SECONDED BY James Barchenger, to close the oral portion of the Budget Hearing. MOTION CARRIED.

c. Adopt Budget-Resolution 2019-06.

IT WAS MOVED BY James Barchenger, SECONDED BY John Hanson, to approve the North Fork Crow River Watershed District (NFCRWD) Budget Resolution # 2019-06. Roll call vote was taken.

Affirmative: Barchenger, Brauchler, Berndt, Hanson and Wuertz Opposed: None

MOTION CARRIED.

President Bob Brauchler closed the Budget Hearing at 8:15 p.m. and reopened the public meeting.

7. STAFF REPORTS— a. Administrator’s Report.

1. Activities. Skonard reported the following: • Switching email to Microsoft Exchange is still in progress and he has spoken with Mike

Heveron with Glacial Ridge Computing. • He attended a Ditch Inspectors meeting held jointly with the Viewers Association. • He met with the administrators of Middle Fork and Sauk River to discuss common issues. • He met with the Grove Lake Lakeshore Owners Association regarding cattails and shared

that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) do not allowing the removal of vegetation over 2,500 square feet without a permit. A committee has been set up to discuss weed management.

• He contacted an insurance adjustor about storm damage to the office buildings that occurred on Labor Day evening. The adjustor will be at NFCRWD on Tuesday, September 10.

2. Administrative Review Committee. President Brauchler suggested a committee be formed to review Cris Skonard’s contract. Managers Wuertz and Hanson agreed to serve on the committee.

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3. Ditch Assessment Committee. Skonard is looking for two managers to serve on the Ditch Assessment Committee. Managers Brauchler and Barchenger volunteered to serve on the committee.

4. Boundary Change Update. Skonard reported he heard back from the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) and a hearing will be scheduled in late September/early October. The boundary change will go before the full BWSR Board in October.

5. CAC Update. Jim Weller gave an update of the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting held last week. Discussion included water quality, manure and E. coli issues. The CAC asked the NFCRWD board to support the manure issue. A field day demonstration on rock inlets was discussed and a suggestion was made to hold a field day demonstration in September 2020. Skonard felt it should be a district-wide event. Lyon stated there is a chance some rock inlets will be installed this fall. Stearns SWCD and University of Minnesota will hold joint training on fertilizer management in March 2020.

6. LMC Dues. Skonard reported the 2019 League of Minnesota Cities dues are up for renewal at a cost of $1,954.

IT WAS MOVED BY James Wuertz, SECONDED BY James Barchenger, to approve membership in the League of Minnesota Cities and pay 2019 dues in the amount of $1,954. Roll call vote was taken. Affirmative: Barchenger, Brauchler, Berndt, Hanson and Wuertz Opposed: None

MOTION CARRIED.

7. Cover Crop Field Day. Skonard shared information on the Soil Health & Cover Crop Field Day scheduled for 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., September 20, 2019, at the Maynard Community Center. Skonard asked Managers contact him if they are interested in attending.

8. BWSR Academy. Skonard reported the 2019 BWSR Academy will be held October 29-31, 2019 at Breezy Point Conference Center, Breezy Point, Minnesota. Early Bird registration is $45/day plus hotel costs. Skonard recommended he and Lundeen attend.

IT WAS MOVED BY James Barchenger, SECONDED BY John Hanson, to approve paying the registration and room cost for Cris Skonard and Christopher Lundeen to attend the BWSR Academy on October 29-31, 2019, at Breezy Point Conference Center. Roll call vote was taken. Affirmative: Barchenger, Brauchler, Berndt, Hanson and Wuertz Opposed: None

MOTION CARRIED.

9. Pierz Lake Petition. Manager Berndt discussed the Pierz Lake Petition stating the weed is spread through the roots and suggested having someone at the hearing to share additional information. Attorney Deter commented it is up to the board if an expert on the weed be in attendance at the hearing. Joe Lewis stated more in-depth information can be shared. Board consensus to have Lewis provide additional information at the continued hearing.

10. Additional Business. None.

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b. Watershed Project Coordinator’s Report. Christopher Lundeen shared the following:

1. Activity Report. Lundeen continues work on water quality, data entry, GIS analysis work, ditch work and work on sub-watershed grants. Watershed and conservation events are upcoming.

2. AIS Meeting Update. He reported on the Stearns County AIS meeting. The group is working on 2020 grants and budget. The 2020 budget may remain the same as 2019.

3. Grants Update. The 319 Watershed Grant was not funded for the next round. The next round of grant funding will be in 2021. A meeting will be scheduled with NFCRWD and PCA this winter.

4. MN AIS Research and Management Showcase. Lundeen shared information on and requested to attend the 2019 Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Research and Management Showcase on September 18th at the Continuing Education and Conference Center in St. Paul.

IT WAS MOVED BY James Wuertz, SECONDED BY John Hanson, to approve the cost of $40 plus expenses for Christopher Lundeen to attend the 2019 Aquatic Invasive Species Research and Management Showcase on September 18, 2019, at the Continuing Education and Conference Center in St. Paul. Roll call vote was taken. Affirmative: Barchenger, Brauchler, Berndt, Hanson and Wuertz Opposed: None MOTION CARRIED.

c. Funds Manager/Administrative Assistant’s Report. As reported in the financial statements.

11. PROGRAM REPORTS a. Permit Report. No report.

b. Drainage Report.

1. JD 1: Update. Skonard reported he has spoken with Nate Bettis regarding tree removal. Lewis has not heard from Carl Larsen with MBC Drainage. Lewis shared information on the Fork 6 project. Dave Johnson inquired about tree and weed management and expressed concerns with the leveling projects regarding tree stumps. Tree stump removal was discussed. Johnson inquired if a schedule for weed spraying will be made. President Brauchler stated until the current policy is revised, it is up to landowners to remove noxious weeds. The current weed policy will be reviewed.

2. CD 32: Boyd Fischer-trench leveling. Boyd Fischer inquired as to who will do the trench

leveling or if he should line up a contractor. Skonard shared the board approved the hiring of a contractor to do the project when the crop is out. Fischer stated a contractor will be working near the area that could do the trench leveling project and he received a bid from the contractor.

IT WAS MOVED BY James Wuertz, SECONDED BY James Barchenger, to have Boyd Fischer submit a bid for the trench leveling project to Cris Skonard and instructed Skonard to be onsite during the project to ensure no additional dollars are spent. MOTION CARRIED.

Lewis gave an update on County Road 27 regarding soil borings.

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3. CD 38: Update. Skonard reported the video was sent to Lewis. Lewis prepared a hydraulic capacity analysis, discussed the map and explained the various tile sizes; there will be reduced capacity until the tile is replaced. Skonard reported there are no funds to replace the tile at this time; there is approximately $33,000 in benefits available. A redetermination was discussed. Skonard stated a redetermination can be done only after discussions with the landowners. There are approximately 1,000 acres in the CD 38 area. Attorney Deter suggested speaking with H2Over Viewers; Skonard will contact Bryan Murphy regarding an approximate cost of the redetermination. Lewis offered to put together an approximate cost to replace the system.

4. CD 29, CD 36, CD 37-Redermination Of Benefits. Skonard inquired of Attorney Deter if landowner meetings can be held before BWSR approves the boundary change. Attorney Deter felt scheduling a landowner meeting would be worthwhile. Skonard will work with H2O Viewers to see when a meeting can be scheduled.

5. Other Ditch Business. None.

c. Board Member Reports. Manager Hanson attended the One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) meeting and reported it was well attended by local government units. Discussion included the hiring of a Grant Plan Coordinator. Wright County is the fiscal agent and is able to house a Grant Plan Coordinator in its facility. Roger Imdieke shared the cost for the Grant Plan Coordinator position for each partner would be approximately $3,500/year. Additional information will be shared at the October NFCRWD board meeting.

12. Items for Next Meeting Agenda.

13. Calendar Review. • September 10: Coop Weed Management, Waite Park • September 13: Pope & Stevens Water Fest, Glenwood • September 19: 1W1P-TAC, Litchfield • September 26: Pope & Stevens Conservation Day, Morris • October 2: 1W1P-PC, Litchfield • October 10: Drainage Work Group, St. Paul

FYI Items. Discussion was held regarding the date of the November NFCRWD board meeting.

IT WAS MOVED BY Gary Berndt, SECONDED BY John Hanson to hold the NFCRWD meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 due to Veterans Day holiday on Monday, November 11, 2019. MOTION CARRIED.

The NFCRWD board continued the meeting to review/revise/update the Administrative Policy.

ADJOURNMENT—

IT WAS MOVED BY GARY BERNDT, SECONDED BY JOHN HANSON, to adjourn the meeting. MOTION CARRIED.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:20 p.m.

NEXT MEETING—The next board meeting is Monday, October 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

____________________________________ John Hanson, Secretary

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STATE OF MINNESOTA NORTH FORK CROW RIVER WATERSHED DISTRICT

In Re: Establishment of Aquatic Invasive Species project on Koronis

Project Petition

TO: THE NORTH FORK CROW RIVER WATERSHED DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS The undersigned Petitioners are the Koronis Lake Association and riparian property owners around Koronis Lake (together, “Petitioners”), and state and allege the following:

WHEREAS, this Project Petition is filed pursuant to and in compliance with Minnesota Statute §103D.705 requesting consideration by the North Fork Crow River Watershed District (“the District”) Board of Managers (“Board”) for the establishment of a new Aquatic Invasive Species project as set forth and described herein; and

WHEREAS, Lake Koronis (“the Lake”) is approximately 3,014 acres, with a littoral

area of 1,176 acres, situated in Sections 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35, all in Paynesville Township, Stearns County, and Section 3, Union Grove Township, Meeker County; and

WHEREAS, the Lake consists of privately- and publicly- owned riparian property

owners owning property directly abutting the Lake or having deeded access to the Lake; and

WHEREAS, Petitioners have an interest in the basic water management function of

the District and relies, in varying degrees, on the water resources of the District as source water and a significant natural amenity; and

WHEREAS, Petitioners recognize the need to manage water quality within the

District, including the management of Aquatic Invasive Species (“AIS”), in order to balance future economic and social growth with the water and other natural resources found within the District; and

WHEREAS, the Koronis Lake Association (“the Association”) is a non-profit

association established in 1971, and was formed to promote the protection and improvement of the water quality of the Lake, and the management and treatment of AIS affecting the Lake; and

WHEREAS, the Association consists of volunteer citizen-members owning riparian property rights, including citizen-owners with deeded access to the Lake, and friends of Lake Koronis; and

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WHEREAS, the Association has implemented projects in the past for the treatment,

control, prevention, and management of AIS, including, but not limited to, mechanical weed harvesting and chemical/herbicide treatment since 2016 to deal with problems created by nuisance levels of AIS, and the Association has invested considerable human (volunteer) and economic resources to control the spread of AIS.

WHEREAS, the majority of funding the Association has obtained for projects to treat,

control, prevent, and manage AIS has been in the form of grants and private donations; and

WHEREAS, said grants are, however, due to expire in 2020, and said private

donations will not be sustainable for ongoing AIS treatment, control, prevention, and management programs; and

WHEREAS, securing and establishing a new source of funding is necessary for the

continued treatment, control, prevention and management of AIS in Koronis Lake; and WHEREAS, Petitioners seek to work cooperatively with the District, the Minnesota

Department of Natural Resources, and other interested parties to implement AIS treatment, control, prevention, and management projects, consisting of, but not limited to, continued mechanical harvesting and chemical/herbicide treatment (“Proposed Project”).

WHEREAS, Petitioners intend to implement the Proposed Project in a manner that is

consistent with the District’s mission to promote, preserve, and protect water resources within the boundaries of the District, and to maintain the biological integrity as indicated in its Watershed Management Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Proposed Project is intended to benefit all riparian properties

adjacent to the Lake, as well as all properties with deeded access to the Lake; and WHEREAS, Petitioners believe the Proposed Project will be conducive to public

health, convenience, and welfare by reducing the degree and severity of AIS infestation which is vital to the protection of the Lake’s ecological integrity and health, as well as for the preservation of the local economy and the protection of other public and private waters within the District; and

WHEREAS, it is the Association’s intent to manage all aspects of the projects,

including payments to contractors; and WHEREAS, it is also the Association’s intent that the role of the District be to collect

reimbursement through property assessments from riparian property owners and reimburse the Association for expenses incurred, said assessments being necessary to assure all benefited properties are paying for its respective benefit received from the AIS treatment, control, prevention and management; and

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WHEREAS, this Project Petition is signed by at least 25 percent of the property owners or owners of more than 25 percent of the property within the limits of the area proposed to be improved around the Lake; and

WHEREAS, the actions petitioned as part of this project are consistent with

Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103D, the District’s Watershed Management Plan, and the policies and bylaws of the Association; and

WHEREAS, Petitioners acknowledge and agree that the cost of the project, including the preliminary costs of project establishment, will be paid according to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103D and the Petitioners agree to be bound by the provisions of the statute; and

WHEREAS, Petitioners further acknowledge and agree that Petitioners will pay all

costs and expenses incurred by the District if the proceedings are dismissed or if a contract is not awarded for the Proposed Project; and

WHEREAS, Petitioners request that the North Fork Crow River Watershed District follow the procedures of Minnesota Statutes Section 103D.705 in establishing the Project; and

WHEREAS, this Project Petition may be signed in counterparts, which shall be deemed a complete and conforming petition, and said Petitioners are specifically identified by their execution of individual signature pages which are attached hereto and incorporated herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, Petitioners present this Project Petition to the North Fork Crow

River Watershed District Board of Managers for the establishment of a new Aquatic Invasive Species watershed district project on Koronis Lake as set forth and described herein The signature of the Koronis Lake Association is supported by duly adopted resolution of the Koronis Lake Association governing body, a copy of which is attached to this petition. Dated ______________________ Koronis Lake Association By _____________________ By _____________________

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OPINION OF PROBABLE COST:

STEARNS COUNTY DITCH 38 REPAIR

STEARNS COUNTY

SECTIONS 19, 20, and 21

NORTH FORK TOWNSHIP, STEARNS COUNTY, MINNESOTA October 4, 2019

Item Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Total Price

Mobilization Lump Sum 1 25,000.00$ 25,000.00$

Traffic Control Lump Sum 1 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$

Water Control Lump Sum 1 10,000.00$ 10,000.00$

Clearing Acre 2 10,000.00$ 20,000.00$

Open Channel Excavation Lin. Ft. 2,000 4.00$ 8,000.00$

8-inch Lin. Ft. 10,450 16.00$ 167,200.00$

12-inch Lin. Ft. 4,200 20.00$ 84,000.00$

18-inch Lin. Ft. 3,800 28.00$ 106,400.00$

Silt Fence Lin. Ft. 100 5.00$ 500.00$

Excavator/Dozer Hours Hours 4 225.00$ 900.00$

Seeding and Mulch Acre 12 1,000.00$ 12,000.00$

Erosion Control Blanket Sq. Yds 3000 2.50$ 7,500.00$

Draintile Inlet Repair Each 20 750.00$ 15,000.00$

Private Lateral Connection Repair Each 20 750.00$ 15,000.00$

Abondonment of Existing Tile Lump Sum 1 15,000.00$ 15,000.00$

Construction Sub-total 496,500.00$

30% Construction Contingency 148,950.00$

TOTAL OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST $645,450.00

5% Admin and Legal 24,825.00$

20% Engineering 99,300.00$

TOTAL COST $769,575.00

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