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• <br />• <br />• <br />ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING MAY 28, 2008 <br />TMDL Compliance <br />WHAT ARE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS <br />Wetlands <br />Lakes <br />Streams <br />Wildlife <br />DEVELOPMENT BENEFITS <br />Alternatives Analysis <br />Permitting Consistency <br />Site Layout Flexibility <br />Ms. O'Dea questioned if the full build out was flexible. He stated a way <br />to think about this is by doing one thing to offset another. <br />How is the RMP Implemented? <br />RCWD will adopt the Lino Lakes Resource Management Rule. <br />RCWD will provide ongoing assistance to the City and developers by: <br />Site Reviews <br />Early Coordination of Municipal Projects <br />Identification of Joint Projects <br />RCWD Comprehensive Plan Update <br />Project Feasibility Studies <br />Implement Plan <br />Capital Improvement Plan <br />Mr. Brown questioned how wetland banking works. Mr. Naber stated <br />there is an official process that needs to take place. There is an application <br />process through the Board of Water and Soil Resources for the credits. <br />Credits can be entered into a state wetland bank. He stated the State <br />encourages local planning. <br />B. Blue Heron Update <br />Mr. Asleson stated he visited Peltier Island after the storms of Sunday, May 25, <br />2008. He stated the birds are fine and nests were not harmed. He stated there are <br />approximately 45 — 46 nests occupied at this time. <br />C. Solid Waste Update <br />Mr. Asleson stated the goal for tonnage that the city is asked to meet by the county <br />standpoint just barely made it in 2007. Mr. Asleson stated he would like <br />suggestions from the board as to ways not to fall below its goal. <br />5 DRAFT MINUTES <br />