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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING December 10, 2010 • Mr. Asleson stated we should be able to replace existing ash trees and take some economic burden off the City. • Ms. O'Dea asked if there will be other grant opportunities. Mr. Asleson stated there could be. This particular grant is a bonding grant. C. Wollan's Park Wetland Bank Update Mr. Asleson stated the mid -point of the application process and been reached and the City is close to submitting the management plan to the State of Minnesota. Mr. Asleson stated it won't be hard to prove the Wollan's Park area is an Exceptional Natural Resource Value Area. The hydrology is intact there. We are looking for 25 -50% credit on the 17 acres. He stated the City would like to start working there in January. However, the snow may keep the property inaccessible. Ms. Bor questioned who the landowner of Wollan's Park is. Mr. Asleson stated the City of Lino Lakes. D. Blue Star Award Mr. Asleson stated the City applied for and will receive the Blue Star Award. It is for communities that show exceptional leadership in Surface Water Management issues. He stated it is because rules the City follows, the Resource Management Plan and changes the Environmental Board has made over the years has contributed to this. E. Approve 2011 meeting Schedule The 2011 Environmental Board meeting schedule has been approved with one change in January. Meeting date the 25th instead of the 26th. F. Community Gardens Mr. Asleson stated this is a goal we would like to work toward. Ms. Bor stated there are many more people receiving food stamps than previous years. The community garden is in an opportunity to engage people in a new way, share their expertise and community organizations. The proposed site is next to the American Legion on Lake Drive. Ms. Bor stated she would like to see energy put back on this project. Mr. Asleson stated we can improve the soil at the proposed site with compost. The gardeners will help spread it and the City will come in with a tractor. DRAFT MINUTES 3