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CITY OF LINO LAKES <br />FOCUS GROUP MEETING <br />JUNE 11,1998 <br />FEEDBACK FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS <br />Steve stated that the biologists accidentally went on private property. The focus is on <br />public property. The findings were a result of the biologists in the field, photographs, and <br />information received from park properties and school properties. <br />Steve stated that they are limited as to how many sites can be visited. He encouraged <br />those present to inform him of any particular sites anyone would like visited. He noted <br />that permission to visit some sites may be required. <br />It was decided that the aerial maps of the City would be left for those present and the <br />public to view. If anyone wishes to have a particular site visited it should be noted on the <br />maps. Steve indicated he would need the maps back by July, 6, 1998. The goal is to <br />come back for 3-4 days in July, 1998, and visit the noted areas. <br />Jeff encouraged those present to get involved with the Environmental Committee. <br />OPEN GENERAL DISCUSSION <br />Mike asked which lakes in Lino Lakes are the most degraded. Steve stated that most of <br />the lakes in the City are degraded. He will have more detailed information regarding the <br />lakes in the future. Steve indicated that have collected data on plant communities from <br />all areas they have gone into. The goal is to obtain a survey of the land. <br />Steve asked if he could obtain information regarding forest inventory work done on <br />private land. Marty noted his request. Marty asked if he would like the Comprehensive <br />Forestry Inventory information from the Town Center area. Steve indicated that <br />information would be very helpful. <br />Steve stated that he had met with Art Hawkins and received information regarding the <br />history of the area. <br />Marty stated that when he first moved to Lino Lakes, Centerville was known as frog <br />town. As a result of mosquito control, there are no more frogs in the area. Steve stated <br />that he was very surprised regarding the lack of frogs in the area. <br />Marty stated that in previous years approximately 200 pelicans came to the area in the <br />spring. The pelicans no longer come to this area. <br />Paul stated that economic factors are a direct result of how the land is used and the <br />changes that have occurred. Steve agreed with Paul. He stated that historically wetlands <br />were farmed. He asked when that changed in this area. Paul indicated farming stopped <br />4 <br />