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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 29, 2000 <br />Donlin stated the Board sees projects first and, thus, should say things first if it thinks <br />something is awry. Smyser updated the Board on the progress of the Comprehensive <br />Plan. He advised that this population data is well known by the staff and Council. <br />Chair Lanyon requested quarterly reports on housing starts and commented on the <br />difficulty of managing growth that is too rapid. <br />C. Development Concerns / Birch Street and Centerville Road - This item was tabled to <br />the December 27, 2000 meeting. <br />D. Property North of Lino Lakes Elementary - This item was discussed as part of Item <br />6A. <br />PROGRAM / PROJECT UPDATES <br />A. Environmental Education — This item was tabled to the December 27, 2000 meeting. <br />B. Forestry Updates — This item was tabled to the December 27, 2000 meeting. <br />C. Solid Waste/Recycling Updates — This item was tabled to the December 27, 2000 <br />meeting. <br />OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />A. E -Mail Discussion - Since Trehus:was not in attendance, this item was tabled to the <br />December 27, 2000 meeting <br />B. Status of Sign Ordinance `O'Connell inquired regarding the status of the Sign <br />Ordinance. Asleson stated that while there was discussion as part of the McDonald's <br />project, the City has not formally addressed a revision to its current Sign Ordinance. He <br />explained this is a very large task but he believes a Sign Ordinance overhaul is needed. <br />Asleson advised that a Lighting Ordinance revision has been included in the 2001 budget. <br />He reported the Tree Preservation Ordinance was reviewed twice by the Planning <br />Commission and they have directed major revisions on which staff is working. <br />O'Connell requested a copy of the Sign Ordinance. <br />C. December Agenda Items - Chair Lanyon requested the December agenda include a <br />discussion of the Highway 49 Expansion, Elementary School property, Environmental <br />Board Authority, and the Dellwood LLC/Target Project. <br />Chair Lanyon stated the Board wants to establish a relationship with developers to <br />provide basic general guidelines that can be incorporated into their project design prior to <br />presentation before the Environmental Board. <br />9 <br />