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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2000 Police Sergeant Rausch explained that they have found some garbage and litter flies off the garbage truck so they have talked with the garbage haulers about keeping their load down. He stated they have also looked at how to deal with residents who do not clean up their garbage if it is dumped over before it is picked up by the hauler. Another generator of trash is along Main Street to and from Waterworks during certain days following events. Sergeant Rausch stated they will look into how people put out their trash and what they can do to address littering. Asleson asked if there are any successful, low cost anti- littering programs that can be considered. Sergeant Rausch stated that if a citation is issued, community service can be required. Vice Chair Davidson reviewed an article about a program that provides the ability to turn in a person littering via a web site and then a letter is sent to them. She stated that she thinks a telephone call from the Police Department would make an impact. Asleson stated some of the businesses who sell the items with this issue. Sergeant Rausch advised that the pen $1,000 fine. mmonly littered could help for littering is 90 days and a Mach stated if a license plate can be called int P e D - ` artment, then a call can be made to the offender. Vice Chair Davidson agreed and suggested be placed in the newsletter to alert residents. She noted that the artic ld al ' encourage businesses to place signs in their business to discourage Litt C. DNR Project / Updates : sles• •r nted copies of the Rice Creek Corridor Expansion meeting min d as,` ised of the upcoming DNR meeting on October 3, 2000. He stated he will ask ., ting Engineer Wedel to provide a DNR and Anoka Conservation District update. D. Other Business - None. PROGRAM / PROJECT UPDATES A. Restoration Updates — Noting new to report. B. Forestry Updates — Asleson advised of the extensive hours spent addressing oak wilt. C. Solid Waste / Recycling Updates - Asleson noted the upcoming Clean Up Day scheduled for October 7, 2000. He stated the vendors are set up and the event will be advertised in the newspaper. 10