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Environmental Board <br />October 30, 2013 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br /> <br /> <br />6. DISCUSSION ITEMS <br /> <br />A. New Rare Species <br /> <br />Mr. Asleson stated the New Rare Species became a law in 1986 to protect endangered, <br /> threaten and special concern species that were thought to be extinct are now being <br /> found. <br /> <br /> Ms. O’Dea asked how this affects the city. Mr. Asleson stated that additional plants <br /> that have been added to the list and so in new developments we will have to watch out in <br /> buffer area and transition areas for these plants. <br /> <br /> Mr. Asleson stated that they will have to be careful and look over the area before using a <br /> vibratory plow or when doing a burn. <br /> <br /> <br />B. Environmental Board Power Point/Environmental Board Discussion <br /> <br />Tabled to next month <br /> <br /> <br />B. Community Garden Update- <br /> <br />It was a great year for the gardeners. <br /> <br />Mr. Asleson stated that there was a concern about people driving in the area of the <br /> gardens. Ms. O’Dea asked if it is possible that a barrier be built so that people can’t drive <br /> into the garden area. Mr. Asleson will look into a solution. <br /> <br />Ms. Bor questioned if a sign was still being looked into. Ms. O’Dea asked if getting <br /> funding for the sign might help. Mr. Asleson said yes. <br /> <br />Ms. Bor wanted to know if we need a garden advocate. Mr. Asleson stated not right now. <br /> <br /> <br />C. Blue Heron Days <br /> <br />Most of the Environmental Board will be on hand for parade clean up. It was noted that it <br />was an educational event with parents explaining to their children about recycling. <br /> <br /> The board would like to have new shirts next year. Mr. Asleson will look into this. <br /> <br /> <br />