03/29/2000 Environmental Board Minutes

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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING MARCH 29, 2000 edge. Asleson advised that the topic of preservation will occur. Chair Houchins stated he will ask the Watershed District to also address that aspect as part of their presentation. E. Arbor Day — Asleson announced that Arbor Day is scheduled for Friday, May 5, 2000 at Lino Lakes Elementary School and advised of activities during that event. He urged members to attend and participate, if possible. F. Draft Tree Preservation Ordinance — This item was considered earlier in the meeting. G. Environmental Education / Draft Resident Information — Asleson noted the rough draft environmental education / information handout for residents moving into the Clearwater Creek III development. He noted there were many buffers and open spaces designed into the third phase of the Clearwater Creek development. One of the development requirements was that the developer would draft an environmental education and informational handout for residents. Asleson asked for the Board's input. Following review of the draft, members requested the following revisions: • Include comment in opening paragraph to indicate the resident is being guaranteed open space similar to a golf course except that the golf course is replaced by high quality natural areas • Advise resident that they can't impact into public places • Encourage resident to be a good steward • Page 1, 4th paragraph, last sentence, revise to state: "Preservation of mature wooded sites will benefit wildlife and add visual diversity to the development." • Page 2, 3rd paragraph, 3rd line, revise to state "Water running off lawns may carry nutrients and pesticides that may harm adjacent or natural communities located..." • Create a separate page with "Dos" and "Don'ts" in bullet format including information on the,composition of fertilizer and comment about environmental impact of mowing lawns down to the water's edge • Create separate handout addressing how to create a healthy lawn Consensus was reached to hold a future discussion regarding what should be included in an informational packet for new homeowners. PROJECT REVIEW - continued A. Lino Lakes Bank — Asleson reported the proposal is to locate the Lino Lakes bank in the Lino Lakes Business Center on the east side of I -35E. The survey indicates a 1.43 acre parcel. He advised the surface water from this area is diverted to the retention / greenway area to the south. Soils classifications include B (moderate infiltration rate), a hydric soil classification including MU (muck), and a CU (cut and fill) area to the south. Asleson stated his understanding that wetland mitigation is considered in the ponding area to the south and there is no significant ecological delineations on this site. He recommended approval of the plan with landscape plan materials review.