01/28/2004 Environmental Board Minutes

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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 28, 2004 Asleson reviewed the status of the FireWise Program. The numbers had been figured for fire risk. He reported he was encouraged that property owners were active in the program. They want to do the work while the ground was still frozen. It had been arranged for the Saint Paul Energy Plant to take the material. B. Solid Waste Recycling/Recycling Day Asleson spoke with the principal of Blue Heron concerning a recycling program called Trish and the Toons and planned for the program in March. Chair Kukonen inquired if SCORE grant was a matching grant. Asleson responded that it was based on the percentage that the goal was met. The funding had been cut back by 20%. C. Environmental This item was tabled to the February 25, 2004 meeting. D. New Member Orientation Asleson explained the value and significance of the Handbook for Environmental Planning and the Wildland Interface Project. Chair Kukonen reviewed the history of the Environmental Board beginning with the 2020 Vision process as a community forum to understand the process in January of 1995. Five advisory groups were formed as a result. One recommendation was to develop an environmental advisory Board and a staff position of Environmental Coordinator. In addition, to develop a classification of the City. Mr. Quigley’s Clearwater Creek 3rd Addition was the first conservation development. The Environmental Board was established in April 1998. Asleson added that it was important to remember that over the years, many small steps lead to major changes. O’Dea reminded the Board how far they had come. Asleson mentioned that the next step was the Open Space Plan. 8. ADJOURN It was noted that the next meeting of the Environmental board will be on February 25, 2004. There being no further business, O’Dea moved to adjourn at 9:35 p.m. O’Connell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Brigette Blesi 10 APPROVED MINUTES