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Environmental Board <br />April 30, 2025 <br />Page 3 <br />Ms. Buchmeier asked whether there was a City Code regarding the treatment of the <br />pond. Mr. Hoffman stated there is under the storm water pond section. <br />Mr. Parsons asked whether there might be issues in the future with chemicals in the <br />soil. Mr. Hoffman stated that there would have to be testing andthere could be <br />potential impacts to the soil. Mr. Hoffman stated that the size of the treatment would <br />not have much of an impact on the sediment. Mr. Hoffman stated that the compound <br />that is used is meant to make the soil heavier to not go down stream. <br /> <br />Mr. Schwartz stated that he liked the idea of revisiting this topic after two years to make <br />sure there haven’t been environmental impacts. Mr. Schwartz also would like to make <br />sure that the insurance for Lakes Management would cover any fines. <br /> <br />Ms. Buchmeier had concerns about whether this would then allow all ponds in Lino <br />Lakes to be treated. Ms. Buchmeier was concerned that we do not know how this would <br />affect the environment in the long term for multiple ponds. Mr. Hoffman stated that <br />this circumstance would most likely not be something that comes up often with the <br />costs. <br /> <br />Mr. Schwartz asked whether this would be the start of the pilot project. Mr. Hoffman <br />stated this discussion is just for the pond in Birchwood Acres, and that a pilot project <br />would be presented at a later date. <br /> <br />Ms. Larkin stated that this should come back in two years to check in and see the <br />impacts of treatment. Mr. Schwartz would like there to be water testing before and <br />after the first treatment but is unsure of how long between testing’s would be the most <br />beneficial. Mr. Hoffman stated that water testing can be costly, and the pondwould <br />need testing prior to treatment to get a baseline to better understand what is <br />happening to the water with the treatment through Lakes Management. <br /> <br />Ms. Buchmeier had concerns about the precedent this would be setting for the City. Ms. <br />Buchmeier worried that this is being rushed and would not recommend that this go <br />forward. <br /> <br />Mr. Schwartz considered tabling this topic and instead moving forward with a pilot <br />program and bring this topic back once a pilot program has been fully discussed. <br /> <br />Mr. Schwartz made a motion to table this discussion for a further date and discuss this <br />item again once a pilot program has been put in place. Ms. Nelson seconded. Motion <br />carried 5 – 1. <br /> <br /> <br />