04/27/2005 Environmental Board Minutes

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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING APRIL 27, 2005 this goal. She had added up 120 points toward the 375 points required for the certification. Grochala noted that all of Fox Den would probably qualify for the backyard habitat certification. The signage was optional. Kukonen stated that some brochures were left and could be handed out at the City Recycling Day. B. Arbor Day Update Asleson stated that they were planning to plant 250 red oak seedlings for Arbor Day. In addition, a couple of flowering crabs would be planted in memorial. They were going to have to deal with soil compaction issues. C. Recycling Day Asleson invited the Board to participate in the City’s Recycling Day and indicated that any help would be appreciated. He mentioned the volunteers who had already committed to being at the event. Bor inquired if a notice would be given in the Quad. Asleson responded it would be mentioned in the Quad. He indicated the prices had not changed much since last Fall. D. Other Added Items This item was tabled to the May 25, 2005 Board meeting. E. AUAR Update Asleson noted the draft should be done by May 4, 2005. There would be a team meeting on May 9, 2005. He inquired if a special Environmental Board Meeting could be held to review the document on May 18, 2005. Smith indicated he was not available to attend. Grochala stated the reason for having a special meeting was to have the document out for public comment by May 23, 2005. He asked if Board members would be available during the week of May 14, 2005. Asleson responded if no applications were submitted for review, there would be time during the regular May meeting. Grochala indicated Council could be pushed back, but they needed to remain within the 120-day time frame. Bor stated the document should not go to Council until it was commented on from both bodies. 7 APPROVED MINUTES