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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 2008 <br /> <br />Ms. O’Dea questioned when this site is transferred over from the developer to the <br />homeowners association if the association chooses to hire someone not qualified <br />in restoration can the city step in. Mr. Husveth stated it is the homeowner’s <br />association responsibility to choose the contractor. Ultimately it is the city that <br />will assess the quality. <br /> <br />Mr. Brown questioned the costs for proposed restoration and thought it best to <br />itemize more and state so many pounds per seed, so many hours for labor. Mr. <br />Husveth stated the document is the result of a detailed report that was reviewed <br />with Mr. Asleson and Mr. Black. He stated the invoice will be a breakdown. In <br />the future he will include specific dollar figures. Mr. Asleson stated the invoice <br />looked reasonable upon review. <br /> <br /> Ms. Bor thanked Mr. Husveth and Mr. Black for breaking the ground with this <br />type of development. She stated that what has been created has set a change for <br />the little bit of open land available in this community. <br /> <br />Ms. Bor made a motion to approve the Restoration and Management Plan for <br />2007 and 2008 and for the finance department to release the funds. And for the <br />City Environmental Specialist to continue to audit and follow the project. Ms. <br />Andrzejewski seconded the motion. <br /> <br />B. Stream Health Evaluation Program (SHEP) <br /> <br />Mr. Gary Averbeck was present to present a short report on the findings of <br />Hardwood Creek. There have been three teams working with Rice Creek <br />Watershed District (RCWD). There is one site in Lino Lakes. He presented a <br />power point presentation to the board. The Hardwood Creed drainage area <br />includes 24 square miles in the cities of Hugo, Forest Lake and Lino Lakes. The <br />PCA found that Hardwood Creek is impaired due to sedimentation, low oxygen <br />and nutrient enrichment. There have been three locations identified as having <br />severe bank erosion. The locations have been stabilized. Mr. Averbeck reviewed <br />different insects. The primary Amphipod group that looks like a Crayfish which <br />are usually found in waters heavily polluted were at 43%. The group identified <br />162 different organisms. Family Biotic Index (FBI) assigned value of pollution <br />tolerance is 7.2, 10 being the most polluted cease pool. This is very poor water <br />quality. EPT rating was 4. The best place along Rice Creek is actually down by <br />Lock Lake in the Mississippi. <br /> <br />Mr. Averbeck asked if the board had any questions. Ms. DeHaven questioned the <br />width of the creek. Mr. Averbeck stated it is about 10 feet at the widest and <br />varies in different areas. <br /> <br />3 DRAFT MINUTES