12/15/2004 Environmental Board Minutes

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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 15, 2004 7. OTHER DEPARTMENT REPORTS A. Forestry Asleson indicated that a contract had been awarded, and logging was to take place between now and the spring. He presented photos of the area, and pointed out the fire lines. They were almost ready to harvest the trees. B. Solid Waste Recycling Asleson stated Mary Eide had been going to the Anoka County Solid Waste Management Plan meetings. He indicated that the Board might make a goal to focus on meeting or exceeding the recycling goal. Asleson mentioned the goal had always been met, but the margin was becoming tighter. They were looking for a resolution on electronics legislation. He would put the information in the newsletter. C. Environmental Asleson noted that Tim Payne would be assisting him. O’Dea inquired if the water restrictions were effective. She indicated it would be good to quantify and compare the water usage amounts from year to year. Previously, there were spikes at odd times. The reason should be identified. Grundhofer noted the Department of Natural Resources was penalizing the City because of the high levels. 5. ACTION ITEMS A. Adopt Environmental Board Goals for 2005 Asleson stated he wanted to add a goal: • Meet or exceed recycling goal of 50% of Municipal Solid Waste. Chair Kukonen recommended another goal: • Continue to monitor the Heron Rookery and water quality in the Northern third of Peltier Lake, and to support the protection of the resources in that area. O’Connell inquired about the reason Recycling Day and Earth Day were planned so far apart. Asleson answered that they were two weeks so he could adequately plan for them. The Board reviewed the goals, and chose to put the last goal first. They discussed the requirements for the Community Wildlife Habitat designation for a population of 19,000-20,000. The City needed 375 points to be certified. Some of the 4 APPROVED MINUTES