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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2003 <br />Asleson stated that the developers of the Pannetoni site insisted on native <br />plantings. He reminded the Board that considerable progress had been made with <br />the businesses in the swale and pond or surface water areas. <br /> <br />Donlin indicated White Bear had a Caribou Coffee on 4th Street with native <br />plantings and was impressed with the graceful and charming corner. She hoped <br />that the Village could use it as an example. Asleson suggested that native <br />plantings in formal settings could be recommended. <br /> <br />O’Connell stated Woodbury was noted among the “Hottest Cities in the U.S.” <br />Grundhofer added that using that definition of “hottest” she never wanted to see <br />Lino Lakes mentioned among them. <br /> <br />Asleson noted that Lino Lakes was written about in the Minnesota Volunteer. <br />Grundhofer mentioned Burnsville was also in the Minnesota Volunteer. <br /> <br />Chair Kukonen stated another goal should be to continue to promote native <br />plantings in formal and natural settings. <br /> <br />Halen inquired about the frequently cited North Oaks as an example. O’Connell <br />explained the city had the most expensive homes in the Twin Cities. <br /> <br />Chair Kukonen indicated another goal could be to put information in the hallway <br />for citizens to help themselves or request copies. Asleson added a standing <br />information holder with slots could be set up for the purpose. <br /> <br />Halen suggested a topic to be included in the folders could be natural mosquito <br />repellent. A discussion ensued. <br /> <br />O’Connell stated she viewed the website of the National Wildlife Federation <br />under community certification and found a listing of cities in the United States. <br />None of the about 10 cities were in Minnesota, but there was a contact in Saint <br />Paul. Grundhofer responded that she had the forms and requirements for the <br />certification. A team leader and goals were necessary to begin the process, then <br />research the community for demographic information and identify three areas <br />where they could be set up. Listings of contacts for media, potential partners, soil <br />and water conservation community clubs, funding opportunities, ecological <br />characteristics and challenges, endangered species, invasive species, <br />environmental conditions, and goals. Asleson responded that two sites could be <br />Rice Lake and Lino Lakes Elementary Schools. <br /> <br />Chair Kukonen mentioned the drawback to the backyard program was that it cost <br />money for the certification. He believed there was probably a fee for the <br />Community certification as well. <br /> <br />3 APPROVED MINUTES