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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 24, 2001 <br />Asleson pointed out that the two laws were in conflict and would probably be decided in <br />the courts. <br />Chair Kukonen inquired about the length of time necessary until it would be deemed <br />successful in Bluebill Ponds. Powell answered that in two to three years it would be <br />known if the infiltration areas were working. <br />Asleson stated the NURP ponds were not filling as expected, so it might be concluded <br />that the tubes must work. <br />Chair Kukonen questioned if the ponds were retention or detentin"l-V ei ds. Powell <br />, <br />responded detention ponds. He stated that the City was succesi , owing the <br />.4fiilk, <br />roadways from 32 feet across to 28 feet of impervious, but indip ,.ed thatiVwould be a <br />step backward if sidewalks were required. At present, the Surface WateiManagement <br />Plan needed to update the objectives and coordinate theils, i thcm, plug in new <br />studies, update maps, update lower erosion requirements need to be compliant by <br />2002, and education which is the biggest issue m easements ap st new city web sites. <br />tiffe- gki.t. <br />Asleson mentioned that Scott Lanyon had a liiftthaBell Museum on creating <br />natural areas, which could be linked with the City -Wells* Powell stated that they all <br />Would be changed in the updating of City ,cbde 4Ind would need to be coordinated. <br />Donlin wanted to know if communityx <br />Powell answered in light of conserva <br />be but probably elsewhere. <br />C. Program Updates <br />d se P system was addressed in the Plan. <br />wet, ment and community wetlands, it would <br />a. Wildland Urban ifiCt; )—Asleson stated that it had been completed, and an <br />ltd* <br />attempt was mo,11,0,,,apr9a�hkthe municipalities in a non -regulatory manner. <br />The DNR wi1 be FdfigitinM-findings to the City by the end of the year. They <br />also need tok:oinpletaborts for the U.S. Forestry Service. The inventory portion <br />of the Fire RisL :tgment had been completed. <br />6 t , Tre ....,..„, iis m me F oil , e requirements of the City. Asleson stated that the City <br />subi,rhtt grant proposal in which the City was selected for the Greenway <br />--- <br />Grant. <br />Chair Kukonen posed the question if any more work had been done on the site <br />behind the grade school. Asleson responded that he would inquire about it. <br />b. NEMO — Asleson indicated that the Met Council would be sponsoring with the <br />underwriting by private sponsors a local branch called Northstar NEMO. He <br />stated that it was an excellent way to address education and to expand it to the <br />education of residents. Lino Lakes was selected as a demonstration example. <br />Grochala and Asleson would be meeting with representatives of NEMO and <br />6 <br />