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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING APRIL 26, 2000 Asleson reviewed a letter and a certificate of appreciation from Anoka County. The County thanked the City for their efforts in reducing waste and recycling. Acting Chair Lanyon suggested the City newsletter publish the certificate. B. Earth Day Summary — Asleson presented slides of Earth Day and noted there were approximately 1,000 people present. Acting Chair Lanyon noted a discussion he had at Earth Day, which resulted in a question if the City has a website. Asleson responded they do not. Acting Chair Lanyon encouraged Staff to look into formulating a website, which would be very beneficial to the residents of the City, and a good way to advertise the City. C. Arbor Day — Asleson announced that Arbor Day is scheduled for May 5, 2000 and said he would inform the Board of the time, which would likely be 1:00 or 1:30. D. City News Letter — Asleson asked if the Board would like to include anything in the newsletter. Kukonen suggested an Earth Day summary. avidson suggested information on good lawn care and the use of low phosphorus lawn emicals. E. Testing of Residential Drinking Water - Donli , a ed sh -k.> concerns about the drinking water in the wells where she lives. S ► k; f the is a procedure to have the water tested. Asleson responded PCA has a volu " -r group study occurring. He will follow up with them and copy Donlin on t orma� he receives. Donlin suggested a test sampling be done from all corners and ©�� part of the City. F. Letter of Referral for Brower for Brower ADS. She reques included in the letter to t n volunteered to write a letter of referral bring any information they would like G. Standing on New Member ng Chair Lanyon asked the time line for new members. Asleson responded '` is would be done as soon as possible. Davidson noted the City Council would welcome letters of recommendation from the Board. O'Connel noted the deadline for applicants is Friday. CLOSE MEETING AND CONFIRM NEXT MEETING DATE Acting Chair Lanyon requested the Board to review the minutes from the March 29, 2000 meeting prior to the next meeting and to bring any comments on Brower ADS to the meeting. He requested Asleson to add Tree Mitigation Negotiations to the next agenda and asked the Board to bring any suggestions for Staff guidelines on this. Davidson suggested the Board review the existing landscaping packet prior to the next meeting. Asleson stated he would supply packets to the Board members that do not currently have one. Acting Chair Lanyon adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m. 6 •