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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JULY 28, 2004 <br /> <br />O’Dea noted that last year staff indicated he did not see evidence of predation on <br />the nests. There was a successful breeding season last year. Asleson answered <br />that there were no cameras on the nests last year. <br /> <br />B. Information Kiosk <br /> <br />This item was addressed later in the meeting. <br /> <br />C. New Park/Open Space Plan <br /> <br />Asleson stated the Plan was in the preliminary draft form. When it is in draft <br />form, it would come to the Board for review. <br /> <br />D. Other Environmental Board Discussion <br /> <br />O’Dea indicated that the document was in process. Any updates could be E- <br />Mailed to O’Dea. <br /> <br />Chair Kukonen stated he stopped in at the office of Environmental Assistance. <br />He heard Maplewood was forming a board. Grundhofer agreed and stated she <br />was gathering information on it. <br /> <br />O’Dea mentioned the Champlin group was going on a road trip for areas of <br />concern. Asleson added that the rare plant indicators probably extended into <br />those areas. <br /> <br />7. OTHER DEPARTMENT REPORTS <br /> <br />A. Forestry/Firewise Update <br /> <br />Asleson stated he still needed to contact a few property owners for the program. <br />The correction facility had expressed interest in working on the project. They <br />were in the process of obtaining volume estimates and bid specifications to <br />loggers, but it was taking longer than he first thought. He noted neighbors’ <br />responses. There was still some GIS analysis to finish. He also mentioned that <br />Oak Wilt was up all over the City. There were two methods to control the spread <br />of the disease. Some trees could be injected, while others need the use of a plow <br />to cut the roots. The plow would cut the root system between trees. The City had <br />the plow that was cooperatively purchased, because it was very expensive and <br />had high maintenance costs. He noted the effectiveness lasted for 7 years. White <br />Oak trees died slower than Red Oaks that died within 2 weeks from Oak Wilt. <br /> <br />O’Dea inquired about Northern Pin Oak. Asleson answered they died quickly, <br />and the City had 127 trees marked. <br /> <br />7 APPROVED MINUTES