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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING APRIL 24, 2002 <br />Donlin expressed concern for her septic tank, because it was driven over by the <br />fire truck. She added there was a need for better coordination on the permit <br />process. <br />Chair Kukonen mentioned that prescribed burns might be a good topic for public <br />education in the City Newsletter. Schneider added the issue could also be <br />featured on the website. <br />D. Greenway Grant Land Classification with Chris Ward <br />Mr. Ward reviewed the history of the project. 1.5-2 years ago the City received a <br />grant to do the land classification. Recently theY,Iiav9reqpived another grant. <br />Once the Landcover was completed, the balatinet-Of-the project would need to be <br />finished by June 30, 2002. The applications!Oail.,19toiheCityinclude <br />Landcover inventory, G.I.S. analysis, and\Oolititing.i'pulilicontreaok He <br />introduced Rich Biske who would also be presenting. <br />Mr. Biske presented a slide show to illustrate the possibilities with the Metro <br />Greenways Program. He indicated the challenge was to,find significant <br />communities and develop management plans based on the systems. He showed an <br />example of presettlement vegetation. and tfie-ireinaljning natural communities. The <br />difference was dramatic. Mr. Ward stated that the Chain of Lakes was an aquatic <br />corridor, but terrestrial corridors -were agn-inipiii-fant for many species. <br />Mr. Biske noted that the mapping Tresources provided the groundwork to identify <br />greenway links, development areas, priority areas and probable encroachment <br />issues. <br />. - <br />Mr. Ward indicated that they were working with other municipalities to <br />coordinateefforts. -. One issue on the corridors is people often conceptualize them <br />as very narrow, if_theyare.tbo narrow, animals would not be able to use them. <br />Mr. Biske identified the greenway corridors and hubs. He indicated the linking of <br />those greenways across municipalities was a challenge. Mr. Ward explained that <br />the green areas were open to interpretation. <br />Mr. Biske pointed out that there was a need to establish options for restoration or <br />easement. The goal was to move development to presently disturbed sites. They <br />could also provide technical assistance to enhance and restore land. People <br />needed to come together to protect a corridor. He asked the Board if there was a <br />citizen forum that they could address. <br />Donlin appreciated their efforts, because many greenways were located in <br />developed areas. She noted a recent series called green growth that received a lot <br />6 DRAFT MINUTES <br />