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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 2001 <br />Mr. McQuillan stated that a new position was created because a developer removed <br />thousands of trees, never discussing it with the neighborhood. Several citizen <br />associations were created. The community is rapidly growing with 500-600 new houses <br />per year, and the City of Shakopee was proposing R-3 (or multiple dwellings) <br />moratorium. He explained there was a conflict of philosophies on the growth and <br />affordable housing is an issue. A draft was recently finished on the resolution to form an <br />Environmental Commission. The Planning Commission was also split on Conservation <br />versus Conventional models. <br />Asleson noted Lakeville has had an Environmental Board since 1976. <br />Chair Lanyon pointed out that economic development and conservation are not <br />incompatible. The misconception is present in developers. The Board asks the <br />developers and City staff to think creatively on ways these values can both are met. <br />Donlin stated that she hoped the City of Shakopee gets their moratorium, because you can <br />not maintain the open spaces. She added that the number of new housesis up to 200 for <br />the year. Grundhofer indicated the number was almost 300 for the year A'; <br />Trehus explained the City of Lino Lakes did not have an ordinances so the ,moratorium <br />was a good way to begin. An inventory was done to identify the, areasptegin at. <br />Instead of looking at the project, they looked at the impact:: ty-wide and possibly of <br />ms . <br />preserving a valuable open space site somewhere else ; n thc' ty,; ' <br />YC`i� 4 <br />Chair Lanyon stated that the group was proactive'hent was a commission, now that it <br />was a Board they just see projects and gfive cpmments. 'There needs to be a collaborative <br />effort between citizens of varying cities. Mr. McQuillan answered staff could work <br />together through the Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association (]MPA) or on a <br />^,'�Ht � K <br />weekend workshop. The Planning Commission dealt with those issues. <br />Chair Lanyon mentioned there' wore' no jppint meetings with the Planning Board. Asleson <br />indicated that O' Connell'acl attended a Planning and Zoning meeting. Mr. McQuillan <br />asked the Board, since,: he S iakopeeEnvironmental Commission was just beginning, <br />what should they, -focus on;n <br />•Yl}L�y�;, <br />Donlin presented�4ahistory of the Board; some have been active for 8-10 years. She <br />explained that out ofanger and frustration began a six-month moratorium that extended <br />into a lorigerGtpan `of bine. The 20/20 vision was established with 5 study groups of 50 <br />citizens who•craftecd'the philosophy and language. Two years ago the group asked the <br />City Council for more power. She urged them to begin with an inventory, then craft the <br />ordinances necessary in vegetation, lighting, and so on. <br />Chair Lanyon indicated that the citizens should give their vision, then craft a survey to the <br />citizens for a mandate. Donlin concurred on the importance of a survey and added, <br />10 <br />