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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING MAY 31, 2000 • C. Environmental Education Packet - Acting Chair Lanyon noted the environmental education packets which would be distributed to homeowners, particularly those in ecological sensitive areas. He stated he does not have a good idea of what to do with this information, other than on Earth Day, and asked if all new buyers will get one. • • Asleson suggested homeowners along the buffer and greenway areas or adjacent to wetlands receive a copy. Acting Chair Lanyon agreed and stated he thought certain parcels would be targeted within buffer zones to receive this information. Davidson reviewed how the last flyer was compiled and copied. Acting Chair Lanyon noted that some of the material can be photocopied and updated brochures requested. He stated that he thinks a significant percentage of homebuyers have web access either at work or at home. He suggested the B •a 'nsider a web site that allows access to this information and volunteered to crea such a : b site that provides links to other sites such as the DNR, University i sota xtension, etc. Davidson suggested some of that information also b informational packet. Acting Chair Lanyon stated it may also be Press point newcomers to this web page possibility. Consensus was reached that the Plants, Butterfly Gardening, Management, Yard Wast eve the Star Tribune and Pioneer cated he would check into that ge headings should be: Benefits of Native and Habitat, Lawn Care, Shoreline ng, and Aquascaping. Davidson suggeste a. �� , the City's newsletter advertise the availability of this information at City Acting Chair L refrigerator mag information is av ated support to find a sponsor to provide an informational Connell stated residents could also be informed that additional ble at City Hall. Mach noted that new homeowners often want to landscape quickly so it would be nice to provide them with some information and alternatives. However, he agreed the full informational packet may be too much information. Acting Chair Lanyon stated he will investigate the opportunity for a refrigerator magnet and the web page option. Consensus was reached to direct staff to reproduce the information with the cost funded from the budget, to remove the canoe and include "Compliments of the Environmental Board" under the words Lino Lakes, staff to research options for green colored folders, 8