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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 28, 2004 <br />Grundhofer indicated there were volunteers monitoring Peltier Lake. Ms. Dubats <br />stated it was a good start, but they would like to get more people involved. There <br />was wetland monitoring for other areas as well. They obtain reliable data because <br />the volunteers were trained well. <br /> <br />Grundhofer added there were also opportunities for prairie monitoring. <br /> <br />Ms. Dubats inquired when the Board met. Asleson answered the last Wednesday <br />of the month. <br /> <br />Grundhofer expressed concern for the ecosystems. She mentioned that some <br />people needed things in black and white. The ecosystem and its surrounding area <br />were important. Asleson stated that the DNR looked at the National Heritage <br />Database, but the information was not public. <br /> <br />Grundhofer stated she did not necessarily believe it should be shared, but the <br />Board should generally know for delineating the surrounding areas in the City. <br /> <br />Ms. Dubats indicated that her office was developing maps. <br /> <br />O’Connell expressed concern for the Legacy at Wood’s Edge. Ms. Dubats <br />admitted that the Kohl’s and Target shocked her. <br /> <br />Asleson stated that she should work with Chuck Johnson because he had a wealth <br />of knowledge in lake water biology, but he was not an environmental educator. <br /> <br />Ms. Dubats inquired about getting the group together for NEMO. Chair Kukonen <br />mentioned that Robert Lockyear was good with planning for the Comprehensive <br />Plan and NEMO. <br /> <br />Asleson stated that they worked together, complimenting each other. One <br />possibility was to work with the Open Space and Trails Project, involving <br />greenways and preserving open space. <br /> <br />Ms. Dubats planned to prioritize then strategize. Instead of trying to retrofit after <br />development, she wanted to incorporate sustainable aspects. <br /> <br />O’Connell inquired about restaurants with their vent hood cleaning. The vents <br />were on the outside, and were mandated by the state to be cleaned two times per <br />year. Asleson clarified that it would be a business outreach. <br /> <br />Ms. Dubats distributed her card. <br /> <br />O’Dea stated that she should speak with Amy Donlin. <br /> <br />B. Goals <br />8 APPROVED MINUTES