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• • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 19, 2001 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD UPDATE, SCOTT LANYON Mr. Scott Lanyon, Chair of the Environmental Board, gave the background of the development of the Board and the philosophies of the Board. He presented and reviewed the 2001 Goals of the Environmental Board noting the importance of developing a conservation development ordinance for the City. Mr. Lanyon stated it is the consensus of the Board that they are not helping the City of Lino Lakes as much as they would like to. He asked for feedback and suggestions to the 2001 Goals from the Council. Mayor Bergeson stated the Environmental Board is a relatively new board. The Council welcomes more discussions with the Board. Council Member Reinert asked if the Environmental Board has their concerns with the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Lanyon stated he has discussed the issue informal of the Planning and Zoning Board Members. He stated the Environmental oar. i s not feel that its recommendations have been a big part of the Plan r :n ' ± Zoning Board's discussions. Council Member Dahl noted that issue was 'sed a he last Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Mr. Lanyon stated the Board want •' ° "e environment is a part of every discussion and project. More e eeded relating to this issue. Council Member O'Donn d i fia _ e Environmental Board will be reviewing and making a recommendation o e EAW. Mr. Lanyon stated the : ill be reviewing the EAW but they do need adequate time to comments and make x^ ommendations. He noted one of the 2001 Goals includes educating the citizens of Lino Lakes about the environment. This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, June 25, 2001, 6:30 p.m. MOLIN CONCRETE UPDATE, JEFF SMYSER City Planner Smyser stated he conferred with Mr. Brixius regarding issues that were raised at the last Council work session. Mr. Brixius believes it was the intent to have both a berm and trees when the project was approved. However, the trees will not help the noise issues. The beeper restriction was intended to apply to the northern portion (20 acres) of the site only. Molin is addressing the issue of the variance of the beeper with OSHA. A letter was draft by City staff and will be sent tomorrow. He indicated the City is making progress on this issue.