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• • • ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JUNE 30, 2010 Ms. Andrzejewski questioned if there would be plastic installed. Mr. Rafferty stated there would not. The cracks will be filled with sand. Ms. O'Dea stated the Board expresses their support of the Early Childhood Center's effort to create the outdoor classrooms. Mr. Brown made a motion to approve the project. Ms. DeHaven seconded the motion to approve the project. Motion carried unanimously 2. Peltier Lake Heron Colony Mr. Asleson and Tim Payne, Natural Resource Specialist, were able to make a trip out to Peltier Island on June 22. Mr. Asleson stated there has been extensive growth which made it very difficult to view nests. They counted at least 19 chicks. The island is in need of up -keep to protect the birds. He is proposing to perform maintenance on the island. Ms. Bor stated in past winters when the ice is no longer safe, would be the time to do a good clean through on the island. Mr. Asleson stated several nests have failed because of bridging. Ms. Bor stated she would like Mr. Asleson to find a time to clean up the island at an appropriate time that would not disturb the birds. Ms. Bor would like the Environmental Board to personally send a letter to Anoka County to have new signs installed on the island. Mr. Asleson stated there are new signs that are fluorescent orange instead of white. It was stated that one year after the raccoon eradication the raccoons are back in full force on the island. It was mentioned that perhaps we could stipend someone to trap on the island for a few years, such as the DNR. Ms. Bor would like to explore this idea and see what would be available. Mr. Brown controlling and trapping is very expensive. He stated this is a constant debate. Ms. DeHaven questioned if the herons migrate to the Gulf. Ms. Bor stated yes. Ms. Bor will draft a letter and present it to the board to send to Anoka County. The Board will review the letter in July if there is a meeting. If not, the letter will be mailed out. 3. Emerald Ash Borer Update Mr. Asleson attended an EAB seminar on community based preparedness plan. DRAFT MINUTES 3