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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 28, 2004 <br /> <br />Asleson stated he wanted to set up a day to present the goals to Council, <br />suggesting February 9, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. The Board amended the wording of the <br />minutes to clarify the goals. <br /> <br />O’Connell suggested in addition to information available on various topics, <br />perhaps five copies could be available so that they would not have to ask for <br />assistance from staff. <br /> <br />Chair Kukonen inquired what the Environmental Board could do. Grundhofer <br />mentioned a shelf might be helpful instead of a rack. <br /> <br />Asleson noted that it would be helpful to include information on native plant <br />suppliers and algae blooms in ponds, because he often receives calls from <br />residents concerning those issues. <br /> <br />Chair Kukonen suggested a master binder and a display. <br /> <br />C. Peltier Lake Ordinance Update/ Heron Task Force Update <br /> <br />Asleson distributed the tabulated nest counts. He noted the City would be <br />working toward addressing the sunset clause at a later date, although they needed <br />to leave at least 2.5 months for the process assuming there would be no <br />controversy. He stated that Joan Galli submitted a grant proposal to the U.S. <br />Fishery and Wildlife Service for the Heron Rookery. A portion of the grant <br />would be used to fund cameras out on the island. The committee would do a <br />nesting owl inventory while waiting for the grant approval. He admitted there <br />were still many questions left unanswered. The cities were concerned. He <br />considered last season a success, and added that the Pig’s Eye rookery had 1600 <br />nests from an aerial photograph. <br /> <br />D. Earth Day <br /> <br />Asleson indicated the next meeting for Earth Day was 6:30 p.m. on Thursday <br />February 5, 2004 at Wargo Nature Center. He was trying to find out the amount <br />of money remaining in the non-profit account. Wargo would coordinate the <br />activities. The costs for the event would be for the activities and vendors. <br /> <br />O’Connell inquired if the money from last year would be divided among the <br />participating cities. The Fire Department, VFW, and other vendors would need to <br />be reimbursed. <br /> <br />7. OTHER DEPARTMENT REPORTS <br /> <br />A. Forestry <br /> <br />9 APPROVED MINUTES