01/28/2004 Environmental Board Minutes

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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 28, 2004 Asleson recommended if there would be additional impervious, they would need to put in rain gardens. Grundhofer noted that vegetation was important for wildlife. Asleson responded that in the tree ordinance the City could tell them not to cut trees. It could be recommended that it be left as natural as possible. The Shoreland Ordinance indicated a minimum of cutting. O’Dea recommended that property owners allow currently existing tree stands to remain for wildlife habitat such as bald eagles. Grundhofer inquired if the property owner was notified of the Shoreland Ordinance. Councilmember Carlson asked for verification of the floor elevation to show the amount of separation on C-1. O’Dea made a motion to approve with staff and Board recommendations. • No importing or exporting of soils without City approval. • The Wetland Delineation needs to be verified with Rice Creek Watershed District. • If additional impervious, utilize rain gardens on site. • Property owners should allow currently existing tree stands to remain for wildlife habitat such as bald eagles. • Need correct floor elevation. • Submit tree preservation plan. • Information should be given to property owners concerning the Shoreland Ordinance. O’Connell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Guest/RCWD/New Environmental Education Coordinator/7:30 PM Asleson introduced Dawn Dubats, the new Environmental Education Coordinator at Rice Creek Watershed District. She stated that she was eager to work with the Board, and would like to collaborate when possible. She indicated that some of the Board names were different on the website. Her job included working with the 27 cities on various issues, one being their comprehensive plans. Asleson requested that she go down the list. He had given a copy of the list to Grochala. 5 APPROVED MINUTES