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• • ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JULY 28, 2010 Ms. Bor made a motion to approve the agenda. Ms. Andrzejewski seconded the motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously 5. OPEN MIKE Open mike closed at 6:35 p.m. 6. ACTION ITEMS A. Illicit Discharge Ordinance Mr. Asleson reviewed the Draft Illicit Discharge Ordinance with changes from the Environmental Board meeting in June 30, 2010. Ms. O'Dea reviewed the updated document page by page with Board members. Page 3 delete the word POLLUTE on top of page. Ms. O'Dea would like the layout format changed on page six. She also would like a title added, such as Violations to this section. Ms. Bor moved to pass the document forward to the City Council. Mr. Heiskary seconded. Recommendation to forward to the City Council carried unanimously. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Peltier Lake Heron Colony - Tim Sevchek in attendance on behalf of Anoka County Parks Department. Mr. Sevchek addressed questions from Board members regarding Peltier Island signage and upkeep. He presented a copy of the proposed signage for the island. He stated the signs would be either yellow or orange in color and the verbiage on the signs is similar to other signs used throughout the County in environmentally sensitive areas. They county is proposing limiting access to the island March 1 through September 1. He stated he is waiting for final approval on the signs and are shooting for an October installation date. The signs will be placed every 100 yards or so along the island perimeter. It was decided this would be the best time to install signs as not to disturb the birds. Ms. Andrzejewski stated the signs will help inform residents of the Environmentally Sensitive Area. Ms. Bor questioned the number of signs that will be installed. Mr. Sevchek stated they will use GIS on the island to get a more accurate number. They will then have a good estimate of how number of signs and how much it will cost. DRAFT MINUTES 2