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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 31, 2001 <br />B. Saddle Club Addition (Item 1-02) — Tabled to the February 28, 2001 meeting. <br />C. Summit Fire Protection/Minor Subdivision/Apollo Business District (Item <br />1-03) — Asleson read the background for agenda item 1-03. The company assembles and <br />installed sprinkler systems submitted a site plan, which was reviewed at the June 28, 200 <br />meeting. Excavated areas were made into infiltration ponds and storm pipes feed <br />rainwater directly into the ponds. Soil compaction was 95%, a spec for the vegetation <br />growth areas was requested. Options noted were to change the soil specs to reflect less <br />than 1.7 G/cu cm. Second to require a native plant maintenance contract. Third to require <br />a few native flowerbeds in the front which is consistent with other nearby businesses. He <br />asked for questions or comments. <br />Trehus asked the meaning of .134 on the infiltration worksheet. Mr. Johnson replied that <br />it was the percentage that allowed infiltration to occur/acre. The measurement was the <br />bottom, of the infiltration basins to differentiate from grass, also to compare the volume <br />generated to be infiltrated at a certain level. <br />Grundhofer inquired about the proposed 22,00 square foot expansion Mlle future. <br />Mr. Johnson answered that the proposed infiltration system was designed to <br />accommodate the expansion. <br />Asleson added the change, which had taken place since ifwas last reviewed, was the land <br />two acres in the north had been approved by the W4rsliedpistridk <br />---, t.• 'it.4 4, <br />Donlin stated that the City should take the lead, from North Oaks m promoting prairie <br />gardens. Mr. Johnson replied that the businesses 1 WantsOmething that looks attractive. <br />The business owners were apprehensive.about,the required regular burnings for prairie <br />grasses. <br />V' <br />Donlin urged that an attempt be made to fmd a location on the property where native <br />grasses could safely be grow/AThe issue was a lack of understanding. Chair Lanyon <br />agreed adding that it was an educational, process <br />IL- <br />Mr. Johnson indicated -that it was not appealing because there were no examples of <br />mature gardens. He explained what was needed was specific examples of native grasses <br />nearby that the business representatives could see and learn from. He added that there <br />was fear of managing infestation like purple loosestrife. <br />O'Connell respondedthatthe ADC in Shakopee has an entryway that was entirely native, <br />and that itwai Weirestablished. <br />Johnson indicated that they needed to see the difference between native grasses and an <br />untended meadow. Chair Lanyon suggested that business owners be invited to <br />established sites to see the plantings and ask maintenance questions. As to the <br />4 <br />