01/29/2020 Environmental Board Minutes

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Environmental Board January 29, 2020 Page 4 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. Nelson –Did not receive grant, which we would have used in the - Clearwater Creek area to remove 127 ash trees. Therefore, we would like to focus in that area to remove and replace as many as the budget allows. Feedback from the board to see what the cost of injection for the resident for their own trees. When Mr. Nelson goes out to inspect a tree on private property if he could give the resident information on companies that provide injections that would provide a service to residents. Ms. Andrzejewski believes this would be a good thing and help it become regulated. Mr. Flower wonders if the City would not become liable for the health of the tree if the injection were to fail. Mr. Nelson will look into the liability issues when he researches the companies. B. Recycling Updates Mr. Kvendru mentioned that in the second half of 2019: 1264 tons of that was 60 tons from Recycling Saturday 292 tons organic 2308 tons for the whole year did exceed our goal of 2240 tons. Fix It Clinic held this Saturday, February 1st at 1189 Main St from 10 – 1pm. Ms. Andrzejewski wanted to know if the event is well attended. Mr. Kvendru replied that Anoka County sponsors the event, they send out the postcards on the event to 10,000 households from to the surrounding area. C. Other Updates Wetland Bank - Our second wetland bank is the Otter Lake wetland Bank. It is 1.4 acres and state certified in 2012. It is on the east side of Otter Lake. Newsletter - Mr. Sullivan asked about the articles in the upcoming Newsletter Spring/Summer. Mr. Nelson mentioned there is a limit to the number of pages we can use and already there are articles on Arbor Day, Emerald Ash Borer, and a Stormwater article that is required. Mr. Sullivan said if there is room to put in “if in doubt throw it out” also the Anoka County apps.