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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETINGJULY 30, 2003 <br />8 APPROVED MINUTES <br />Mr. Melby indicated that at the end of their cul-de-sac several trees would be <br />removed and fill would be stored there. He asked if it could be in the description. <br />Asleson noted the reference was #10. <br />Grochala noted on p. 12 item 16 there was a reference to fill. Chair Kukonen <br />responded that it should be indicated in #6 under the description to alter the <br />environment. <br />Chair Kukonen admitted he had problems deciphering the numbers. Grochala <br />stated the total never changes, and it all should equal out in the end. <br />Chair Kukonen inquired about the second part of the question, and asked for an <br />explanation. Grochala indicated there would be instances where they might not <br />be equal, possibly placing fill near a lake to increase acreage. <br />O’Dea questioned whether each subsection be explained. On p.6, first paragraph, <br />third line, she indicated that cutting down trees could not be the only impact. <br />There was also bridge construction and all the environmental impacts on land and <br />water, and impacts on adjacent residents. O’Connell stated the first impact would <br />be the bridge construction. <br />Grochala clarified the document should address the impact, with scaring away <br />wildlife, then subsequent actions with increasing impact. Asleson added that later <br />in the document, they discuss pervious areas and public easements. The human <br />impact should also be addressed. <br />Grochala stated the bridge construction would affect amphibians, but questioned <br />if the impact would be all inclusive, or an immediate impact. Asleson indicated <br />there would be a loss of wildlife corridors and impacts on hydrology. <br />• Descriptions of measures to be taken to minimize or avoid impacts. <br />O’Connell asked for an explanation of #16 and #17. Grochala explained it <br />referred to things such as silt fences in the perimeter, areas to stay out of during <br />construction, and easements. <br />• Any immediate impact on wildlife populations would be due to activities such <br />as tree cutting to be performed for the road alignment and home placement, <br />and from activities associated with construction including the bridge and road <br />construction. <br />Grundhofer inquired if there were any Blandings turtles sighted. Asleson <br />answered that they would be documented at the Biologic Survey. <br />Mr. Seebold stated that there were eagle flyways in the Eastern part of the island. <br />It has been a rest stop when the ice breaks. Asleson responded he should call <br />Joan Galli or Steve Kittleson at the DNR.