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CITY OF LINO LAKES <br />RESOLUTION NO. 18-63 <br /> <br />RESOLUTION TO ACCEPTING THE ENVIRONMENTAL <br />BOARD GOALS FOR 2018 <br /> <br />WHEREAS, The City of Lino Lakes has an established Environmental Board; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, The purpose of the Environmental Board is to provide aid and advice to the <br />council in its efforts to encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between people and <br />their environment; to promote efforts which will prevent or eliminate damage to the <br />environment and stimulate the health and welfare of people; to enrich the understanding <br />of ecological systems and natural resources important to the city; to advise the City in the <br />use and management of its natural resources in order to preserve and enhance the <br />environmental amenities for present and future residents, and to ensure a lasting quality <br />of life within the city; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Environmental Board approved the following 2018 goals at their <br />February 28, 2018 meeting: <br /> <br />2018 Goals Environmental Goals <br /> <br />1. Promote environmental stewardship and conservation opportunities with <br /> Lino Lakes citizens through outreach and participation in city-sponsored events. <br /> <br />2. Partner with Anoka County Recycling Resource Solutions to meet or exceed our <br /> city recycling goal of 50 % (2,158 tons) of our municipal solid waste. <br /> <br />3. Collaborate with Rice Creek Watershed District, Vadnais Lakes Area Water <br /> Management Organization, and city staff to promote development and practices that <br /> renew, preserve, and restore surface water including lakes, stream and wetlands <br /> through project review processes and public education. When possible, seek <br /> opportunities to do likewise in existing developments. <br /> <br />4. The City Comprehensive Plan reflects citizen’s 2030 vision for Lino Lakes. The <br />values expressed in the Resource Management System portion should be used in the <br />review of development proposals. <br /> <br />5. Evaluate at least 3 past Environmental Board development projects to help inform <br />future Environmental Board recommendations. <br /> <br />6. Support the Community Garden site in conjunction with the Parks Department. <br /> Assist with garden modifications that may be needed because of the 2017 land <br /> sale. <br />