07/28/2004 Environmental Board Minutes

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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JULY 28, 2004 Chair Kukonen inquired about the plow. Asleson responded that it resembled a skidder and described it in detail. B. Solid Waste/Introduce Mary Ayde and discuss Anoka County Master Plan Project This item was tabled to the August 25, 2004 meeting. The recommendations were awaiting approval. C. Environmental/RCWD Comprehensive Wetland Management Planning Asleson indicated he included a map. Blaine had approved the plan. Columbus Township expressed concern because of its commercial development. The wetlands could be improved and buffers could be created. Everything was dependent on the hydrological factors. Bauman inquired about the role of the City. Asleson answered there were stake holder meetings, with Jeff Schoenbauer attending. He explained that the 200-foot buffers would not work. Columbus Township was at all the meetings and he believed the process was a good one. 6. B. Information Kiosk The Board went into the entry to organize the kiosk, then resumed the meeting. Asleson stated that there was money for copies. Chair Kukonen inquired where the copying would take place. Asleson responded either at City Hall or at a copy center. Chair Kukonen mentioned it might be good to have a master book. Asleson agreed. O’Connell asked if they should take turns monitoring the kiosk. Asleson indicated he wanted information from the Extension Office. Grundhofer mentioned she ran into Kim Sullivan. Asleson noted that they were planning to hold three classes in Lino Lakes. O’Connell inquired where they were announced. Asleson answered it was in the City newsletter and on cable. O’Connell recommended also putting a notice in the Quad. Asleson responded he would pass that on. 8 APPROVED MINUTES