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Environmental Board <br />April 24, 2024 <br />Page 4 <br /> <br />DRAFT MINUTES <br /> <br />Ms. Buchmeier asked if we would remove the endangered plants or work around <br />them. Mr. Nelson stated it would be a combination of minimizing impacts and <br />transplanting species to donor sites. <br /> <br />In closing the Board is open to ecological restoration in place of tree mitigation in <br />certain areas. Mr. Sullivan stressed the importance of tree preservation for this <br />site. <br /> <br />Ms. Holmes questioned if we could take extra precautions to save as many trees <br />as possible. Mr. Nelson said there are creative ways to expand the number of <br />trees that are preserved that could be worked through as the project goes <br />forward. <br /> <br />8. ACTION ITEMS <br /> <br />A. Linda Avenue Addition – Preliminary Plat <br /> <br />The applicant, James Christiansen, is proposing to subdivide the existing lot <br />located at 6217 Hodgson Road into two (2) single family lots for the purpose of <br />constructing two (2) new single-family houses. The lot is 1.37 gross acres <br />(59,796 sf). <br />Ms. Buchmeier wanted to know if Blanding turtle protections would happen for <br />this site. Mr. Nelson stated we could add a statement on providing flyers and <br />factsheets to contractors working on the site. Ms. Holmes also asked if we could <br />provide information on alternative options for ground cover. Mr. Nelson said we <br />could discuss the option of creating a brochure on alternative cover options in the <br />future. <br />Ms. Buchmeier moved to approve the staff recommendations. Motion seconded <br />by Ms. Nelson. Motion carried 5 – 0. <br /> <br />9. UPDATES <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson provided updates to the Environmental Board. <br /> <br />• City Council accepted Environmental Board goals. <br />• City Council approved a cautionary agreement with Rice Creek Watershed <br />District for the Centerville Lake alum treatment. <br />• City Council approved the spring boulevard tree planting contract for 72 <br />boulevard trees. <br />• The Mayor proclaimed April 26, 2024 as Arbor Day in Lino Lakes <br />• Lino Lakes received recognition for the City’s 33rd year participating in the <br />Tree City USA program. We also received the Growth award for the 5th <br />year.