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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING September 26, 2012 Mr. Jason Husveth from Critical Connections stated he has been working on the Minnesota Wetland Bank Plan application for 18 months. He stated Part A is fairly simple. It includes pages of tables and information to check with and check off. A concept plan of what is being done at the park and with property holders, etc. He stated the most important is a section on the Application for Exceptional Natural Resource Value (ENRV). There is a special provision on page two of the banking application for this. These projects are few and far between. These projects have to meet existing criteria to meet exceptional features. The responsibility is upon us to show this. Part B was submitted a few weeks ago to the state and Department of Natural Resources (DNR). He stated they have asked for the maximum credits which would be 110 credits. There was a questioned as how the City is thinking about managing the property so it does not revert back to a low quality state. It was stated the restoration is modeled after other projects Mr. Husveth has worked on. The model for this project is different in that City crews and City equipment will do much of the work. His company will oversee the project. He stated it is not guaranteed the application will be approved under an ENRV. He will be attending a meeting at Anoka County Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP). There are a few minor things they have been requested and he will negotiate for eligibility. He stated in the future they will be a need to communicate with adjacent property owners. Mr. Asleson stated they may try to acquire a conservation easement. Assuming we receive approval of the application. We want to make sure we are good neighbors and keep property owner's informed. Mr. O'Dea questioned the approval process. Mr. Husveth stated we should have an answer fairly soon. If approved they then would need get all of the paperwork signed. Work would commence in the winter. Ms. O'Dea stated if we take on the responsibility and the fund gets cut, what then? Mr. Asleson stated the City never stops managing parks. He stated looking at long term there is really nothing crucial - left. The heavy work will be done in the first 3 -5 years. After that it will be minimal. Mr. Husveth mentioned if burning is a problem, there are alternatives such as raking. It is more expensive and holds that line until you can get back on track once it is restored. The Board mentioned they would like a site visit before the next Environmental Board meeting on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Wollan's Park. B. New Recycling Initiative/Updates and Recycling Expenditures to the End of the Year. Mr. Asleson stated Amy Ulbricht and Amanda Lee from Anoka County Integrated Waste have done quite a bit of calling to Lino Lakes businesses regarding DRAFT MINUTES 2 • •