08/30/2017 Environmental Board Minutes

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Enivornmental Board August 30, 2017 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Ms. Pelon said she had already contacted some of the cities that are doing business with Simple Recycling and there are pluses and minuses. However, it seems that the Simple Recycling was able to satisfy the residents’ concerns. Talk then started with Organics questions and Ms. Pelon will look into haulers that are interested in curbside pickup and see how other cities are handling organics recycling D. Wollan’s Park Wetland Bank Update Corps of Engineers vs Bureau of Soil and Water Resouces- there is still a difference in the number of the acreage. The city now has 70% banking credit on that area. E. Up Coming Speakers and Agenda Items Mr. Asleson will try to get Matt Kocian from Rice Creek Watershed District to come and report on the carp electronic traps under the bridge at highway 49. The traps are to keep the carp from coming up stream to spawn. May have him to talk about the Peltier Lake draw down Jason Hochins will present his talk of a drone fly over of Wollan’s Park in October. Mr. Heiskary want to know where we were on the wetland areas that were discussed at the last meeting. Mr. Asleson said that the areas are still being researched and will come back to us. Ms. Kaufenberg would like to focus on more education to the residents next spring on items such as watering lawns, grass clippings in the street,and native plantings suggestions. Also to reach out to the organics participants and keep them informed about organics curbside recycling. Ms. Holmes would like to hear from Rice Creek Watershed District on a informational talk for shoreland residents on the impact they have on the quality of the lakes. Mr. Heiskary would like to convey educational messages to the public. F. Comprehensive Plan Comprehensive Plan update will come back to us in September 9. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Andrzejewski made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m. Ms. Kaufenberg seconded motion. Motion carried 6 - 0