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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING MARCH 30, 2005 <br />Bor stated that there were seven residents already registered, and inquired what <br />process to become certified. Grundhofer responded one merely fills out the form <br />online, and send in $15.00. <br /> <br />Asleson indicated a resident was willing to organize residents in the Backyard <br />Habitat program, and he referred the resident to Kukonen. <br /> <br />Bor stated that the Board members could inquire in their neighborhoods. <br /> <br />Grundhofer noted that the information could be put on the City Website. Bor <br />added that a link should be created to the National Wildlife Federation. <br /> <br />Grundhofer indicated that businesses and schools also would count. She <br />mentioned that Rice Lake was already registered. Asleson added that Lino Lakes <br />Elementary held an Arbor Day celebration, and he inquired about the initiation <br />fee for schools. Both Kukonen and Grundhofer mentioned they would get in <br />touch with their contacts for that information. <br /> <br />Bor questioned the focus of the goal. Is the Board assessing the pursuit of the <br />certification, or trying to become certified. Kukonen stated the Community <br />Certification was a 2-3 year process. He suggested some information in the Quad <br />would be helpful. <br /> <br />Bor inquired if the Board wanted to pursue the Community Certification as a <br />goal. She considered it favorable if the community achieved it. It would be good <br />for the education of residents and businesses. Several businesses could be very <br />close to meeting the certification requirements. She suggested the Chamber of <br />Commerce in the City be contacted. She reiterated the need to contact the <br />National Wildlife Fund for the business and school costs for certification. <br /> <br />In the area of other boards, the Board members stated the cities they would be <br />responsible for contacting. O’Connell indicated she would find information for <br />Golden Valley and Crystal. <br /> <br />Bor volunteered to inquire about Ham Lake, and questioned Asleson if there was <br />any environmental board in Centerville. Asleson responded there was no such <br />board in Centerville or Circle Pines. <br /> <br />Kukonen mentioned he would call about Afton. The City of Blaine was updated. <br />Grundhofer indicated she would find information on North Oaks and Lexington. <br /> <br />Bauman volunteered to inquire about Fridley, Oak Grove, and Ramsey. <br />Kukonen questioned staff if Shakopee had a board. Asleson answered that he <br />should contact Mark Quillan for that information. <br /> <br />6 APPROVED MINUTES