07/27/2016 Environmental Board Minutes

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Evironmental Board July 27, 2016 Page 6 APPROVED MINUTES The draw down will start in mid-September and will take about 51 days for the lake to go down about 3 ft. A draw down consist of removing the stop logs from the dam. This method will only expose 50 – 75 feet or so of shore land of the affected homeowners. Then in mid-March (after the ice out), the stop logs will be replaced in the dam and the lake will be allowed to fill to its normal water level. Ms. Bor asked if there is going to be a drop in the fish population. Also thinking about the herons coming back around March 15. Mr. Heiskary mentioned that there are going to be aerators to help with the fish population. Ms. Bor questioned if this has been does been before. Mr. Heiskary answered yes this is done usually to shallow lakes and waterfowl lakes. It is the most economical way to improve the quality of a lake. Mr. Heiskary mentioned that 75 % of the affected homeowners must sign by the end of July 15 for them to move ahead. Most residents seem to be in favor of the drawn down after their questions got answered. C. Recycling Updates Ms. Nan Jin, the recycling intern, introduced herself to the board. Ms. Jin said that organics recycling program has 138 residents signed up. A primary complaint has been the smell in the immediate area of the organic recycling containers in the park Mr. Asleson mentioned that there is now three containers at Marshan Park and Birch Park could use another container and he would like to start a program at Clearwater Creek Park. He stated that if it is picked up more often the cost will go up where adding a bin does not change the price. Mr. Asleson stated that there will be someone from Anoka County may attend our August Environmental Board meeting. And maybe we should have some questions for them and email the questions to him. D. Blue Heron Days The parade is held on Saturday, August 20 and we are still in need of people to help with the clean up after the parade.