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03-04-2024 Council Work Session Packet
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Environmental Board Annual Work Plan 2024 <br />General <br />1. Continue to review proposed development projects and provide recommendations to the City <br />Council. The recommendations are based upon compliance with the landscaping section of the <br />Zoning Ordinance, and current accepted practices on topics including urban forestry, natural <br />resource conservation, water quality, utilizing native plants where feasible, and protecting <br />wildlife. <br />2. Improve and enhance environmental content on the City website, social media, and the local <br />newspaper. <br />3.Promote workshops on water conservation, alternative lawn cover types, and native plants on the <br />city website and social media platforms. <br />Wildlife <br />1. Continue to support wildlife through utilizing the Natural Heritage Information System to identify <br />rare, endangered, threatened, and special concern species and provide recommendations to <br />minimize impacts to these species and improve habitat. <br />2. Promote the use of native plants to benefit pollinators and other organisms. <br />3. Work to improve existing natural areas on City land through restoration efforts with City and <br />volunteer staff. <br />4. Support the heron rookery on Peltier Island. <br />Forestry <br />1.Continue implementation of the City’s Emerald Ash Borer response. This includes removal of <br />boulevard trees and replacement with a diverse mix of species, a partnership with Rainbow Tree <br />Care to offer a discount rate on private tree injections, and continued removals of ash trees in <br />natural areas and parks. <br />2. Promote tree planting through the City tree sale and Anoka Conservation District seedling sale. <br />Natural Resources <br />1. Review proposed changes to Landscaping Ordinance as part of the zoning ordinance update. <br />2. Support the pursuit of additional opportunities for wetland banks and other natural areas. <br />3. Improve the Greenway System and expand connectivity of greenspace in development projects. <br />8
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