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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 29, 2003 <br />handout was distributed. She urged the Board to speak with the other Boards and <br />Council concerning the plan in terms of soil compaction, the rookery, and the <br />impact on the lake. <br />Jeff Klemmer of the Eagle Brook Environmental Stewardship Committee stated <br />that the committee was formed several months ago and met with Rice Creek <br />Watershed District, Peltier Lake Association, HERON, Department of Natural <br />Resources, Anoka Parks and Recreation, and neighborhood members. A handout <br />was distributed that outlined the church's attempt to alleviate the negative impacts <br />of the development. <br />5. ACTION ITEMS <br />A. Eagle Brook Church, 7709 20th Avenue N., Site Plan Review and <br />Conditional Use Permit. <br />Asleson reviewed the background and the agency comments from the <br />Environmental Assessment Worksheet. He opened the topic up for discussion. <br />Grundhofer stated the concern for the heron rookery should be extended into the <br />long-term, not merely during construction. <br />Chair Kukonen indicated there should be a coordination of observers to monitor <br />the birds. Asleson added the issue needed to be addressed before April 1, 2004. <br />O'Connell expressed concern that the sound level would be higher than <br />acceptable for humans after construction during changeover times. Walter <br />Eschenaur referred to the EAW noting up to 10 decibels after 2010 during peak <br />periods on Sunday. <br />Grundhofer indicated noise outside from services as well as traffic could disturb <br />the birds. <br />David Scheer, Eagle Brook Environmental Stewardship Committee, addressed the <br />conservation easement, indicating the church was in the process of developing a <br />management plan for the southeast region with plantings for nesting materials for <br />the heron habitat amounting to 17 acres. They plan to educate the congregation <br />on the issues. At present, the non-native plants would be replaced with native <br />plantings that would be water tolerant. The intent was to maintain the natural <br />setting. Barb Bauman, another committee member, stated that it was hoped the <br />wet prairie restoration would increase diversity. She had spoken with Jeff Perry <br />for information. <br />Grundhofer stated the noise level would extend through March. She noted that <br />the new herons of the year would not be able to move until August. <br />2 APPROVED MINUTES <br />