11/06/2003 Environmental Board Minutes

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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2003 Grundhofer clarified that it would ensure that plantings would not be removed. Grochala assured the Board that most of the native gasses Asleson had planted would remain untouched. Moberg stated the portion to be removed would be for the infiltration basins about 15-20 feet wide. Asleson responded there was very little infiltration on this site at present. Grundhofer inquired about the category "Other." Grochala answered that it was ponding. Grundhofer asked for clarification that the impervious would not be more than 30 acres. Mr. Rogers explained that after the project there would be less impervious than the present in the packed gravel areas. Chair Kukonen inquired about the separation of native and non-native plantings. Asleson responded that it was not necessary. Grundhofer referred to the wildlife study area in #11 on p. 9 questioning whether the development would cause possible harm to the study area. Asleson answered there were no Blandings turtles sighted there. Grochala stated that more clarification was needed on the eagle's nest immediately East 1/2 mile away at Wargo. Dona added that eagles were sighted on the nest, but there were no nesting activities taking place. Grochala stated that the DNR noted the nest was "immediately East." The discussion continued concerning the possible impact on the nesting site and the clarification of the sentence. Donlin recommended the phrase "will not be affected," be removed. Grundhofer inquired about the possibility of the remaining trees in the Southeast comer being affected by runoff from the parking lots. Asleson responded that they were proposing infiltration to address the issue. Moberg explained the collection areas would discharge into ponds. Asleson added the infiltration container would accomplish a lot. Grundhofer inquired. about the presence of rare species on site. Asleson explained to the Board there were none found. f, APPROVED MINUTES