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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 17, 2003 <br />Grundhofer stated that the program could “piggy back” the neighborhood watch <br />groups. The literature noted it usually took 2-3 years to obtain certification. In <br />addition, the National Wildlife Federation could help with educational funding. <br />Marty responded that a CAP student could possibly help with the certification <br />process. <br /> <br />Grundhofer stated that the forms should be filled out because the list was not <br />long. Chair Kukonen stated another goal should be to pursue having Lino Lakes <br />certified as a Community Wildlife Habitat through the National Wildlife <br />Federation. <br /> <br />Donlin mentioned that being certified as a community, could springboard interest <br />for citizens to create natural backyard habitats. <br /> <br />Grundhofer stated she had attempted to call the Saint Paul contact, but had not <br />received a response yet. She added that the City should request that Target help <br />fund the process. <br /> <br />Chair Kukonen indicated another goal should be to partner with local Master <br />Gardeners for a series of public education seminars. O’Connell suggested the <br />topic of native groundcovers. <br /> <br />Asleson mentioned another topic could be to establish a farmers’ market for a <br />plant exchange. He noted that there was a licensing process to complete. <br /> <br />Donlin inquired where the seminars could be held. Asleson answered the <br />seminars could be held in the community room. <br /> <br />O’Connell questioned the time of the deadline for the next newsletter. <br />Grundhofer responded the deadline was in February. <br /> <br />Chair Kukonen inquired if any educational opportunities had taken place at Blue <br />Heron Elementary. Asleson suggested that the group Trisha and the Toons could <br />present on recycling. It was an independent group, and he would try to contact <br />them. <br /> <br />Chair Kukonen addressed connecting with other cities’ environmental boards. He <br />knew there was a city to the Northwest that had a board. O’Connell mentioned <br />she believed Eagan had a board. <br /> <br />Donlin noted the Growing Green series had good topics. Asleson answered that <br />extension could take the lead on it with the Master Gardeners. <br /> <br />Chair Kukonen reviewed the Goals for 2004 that included: <br />• Work with the landowners and stakeholders to buffer the fen behind Lino <br />Lakes Elementary. <br />4 APPROVED MINUTES