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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING MAY 26, 2004 <br />O’Dea indicated that Asleson had stated the egrets had not returned, but she had <br />seen some. Asleson responded that that was an earlier report, but since then he <br />had seen them too. <br /> <br />B. Solid Waste Updates/Alternate Contact/Mary Eide <br /> <br />Asleson stated that Mary Eide lived in the area that was a part of the FireWise <br />Program. She volunteered to go to the Solid Waste meetings. The recycling <br />revenue from Recycling Day had almost doubled. The amount had increased <br />because of residents dropping off electronics. He indicated the SCORE Report <br />would soon be completed. <br /> <br />O’Dea inquired if there was a means to obtain information about recycling bins. <br />Chair Kukonen stated that the Board could call every hauler and print up how <br />they recycle. <br /> <br />C. Other Discussion Items <br /> <br />Asleson spoke with others who preferred a shorter rack. He spoke of the <br />importance the rack is maintained. He suggested that someone help with it. He <br />noted there were interesting Extension classes coming up. Joan Galli also had <br />brochures about cats outdoors. <br /> <br />Grundhofer inquired if it would hold 8.5” X 11” papers. Asleson stated that it <br />could hold standard sheets. He suggested material about Recycling Days, and <br />Earth Day as well. <br /> <br />Chair Kukonen stated that the rack could hold 40 items, and reiterated that the <br />material needed to remain current. He recommended the Board confirm the <br />information was correct. In addition, the Board should contact the author to make <br />sure that the material could be copied. They could rotate the material, if needed. <br /> <br />Grundhofer presented a brochure on rain gardens. <br /> <br />Chair Kukonen mentioned the brochures from the utility companies that suggest <br />trees that are good choices beneath power lines. He suggested that the Board <br />come up with native species and send the information to the utility companies. <br />He suggested information on planting on a drainfield or mound system. Smith <br />answered that the Extension had information on that. <br /> <br />Grundhofer wanted to call attention to the property on Lake Drive adjacent to the <br />Veterinary Clinic with fill in the North. Asleson stated that Rice Creek <br />Watershed District and others had complaints on file. He assured the Board that <br />he would call concerning the issue tomorrow. He noted that it was also a <br />drainage easement. <br /> <br />6 APPROVED MINUTES