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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 30, 2002 <br />Ms. Booth noted an area in Blaine would probably die out, so the issue now is <br />mitigating the damage. Mr. Husveth added that the species in question require <br />some disturbance, but when an area is developed, the area would be stabilized, <br />and there would be no periodic bums occurring. To aid planning, Mr. Husveth <br />had recorded the data as a point to indicate the central area. <br />Mr. J. P. Houchins pointed out the information would be helpful to focus on the <br />corridors, and urged the Board to identify bite -sized locations that need to be <br />preserved, and the stakeholders. He recommended the Board come up with ways <br />to compensate the stakeholders to be partners, and admittecrifigo4 was primarily a <br />political endeavor at this point. <br />4\=;, <br />Donlin inquired about Mr. J. P. Houchins' availability to pkyi:9t9Onical <br />support to assist in choosing the bite -sized pieces, so that press could be <br />made, and it could be made attractive to those involved. She Mr. Husveth <br />to stay for the next discussion item on the maple basswood forst. <br />B. Peltier Lake/Proposed Boating RestriFtionsltI eron Nesting Area — <br />Asleson reviewed the background material. Otte0, Island was classified as <br />the second largest nesting area for the qmt,phieltedn, but also a nesting site for <br />Great White Egret. The birds have moved Zit two other nesting sites to this <br />one, theoretically due to development. qer possible factors include aerial water <br />pick up of water by the DNR ancl highway course Regulating use of lakes is <br />delegated to local governments, namely the City of Lino Lakes and the City of <br />Centerville through a jointlWqs‘a' *tient and ordinance. Another factor is <br />water quality impact ofhigh-powered boat propeller causing unusual algae <br />blooms and disturbanc6obnj ue''_.:.iAgetation along the shoreline in this area. The <br />herons begin nesting in 4pril,there is a need to process the regulation as soon <br />as possible. Way,te"een monitoring the area. Asleson handed out a <br />letter frrMr..,045(on. s, <br />DonlinDoiilin sta Lcd thut thc'CityCharter contained a provision to speed up the approval <br />processi tIie-Vpifoprfateterms were used. Asleson stated that Centerville might <br />not have [hat or a similar provision. <br />Donlin stated giat the Minnesota Guidelines for water-skiing were not as strict as <br />for hunters. <br />Mr. LeBlanc discussed his concerns about intensive use of the lake on the north <br />side of the island. In April of 1999, a meeting was held explaining the sensitivity <br />of the area. In 1998, the sheriff gave water skiers a permit to set up a course in the <br />southern part of the lake. A course could be set up daily without a permit. Mr. <br />LeBlanc believed that everyone should have equal access. There is no regulation <br />5 <br />