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• • ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING MARCH 28, 2001 Kukonen referred to page 81 under the clustered subdivision the rationale given was to provide for more orderly development preserved for future development, which is the exact opposite of the goals of the Environmental Board. He suggested inserting an open space conservation ordinance, and then rework the paragraphs following it. Chair Lanyon asked Kukonen to rewrite the page and submit the amended page to Asleson. Kukonen suggested specific changes to the clustered subdivision section. Line 5 change the word reserving to "preserving." In addition, making #1 read "50% or more of land must be preserved as open space exclusive of wetlands." Chair Lanyon stated the section was unacceptable in keeping with the framework of the goals of the Environmental Board. Kukonen indicated the 3`d paragraph #1, should be "to create an open space conservation ordinance." Donlin noted the three points had unclear wording, the goal of #7 used the words flora and fauna, and were not representative verbiage. Trehus stated ordinances needed to be developed to enforce the policies. He recommended a moratorium be put in place until the ordinances are formed. The resources would then be available for the ordinances. B. Environmental Board Goals 2001 — This item was not discussed. C. Board Member Information Responsibilities — This item was not discussed. PROGRAM /PROJECT UPDATES A. Conservation Partners Grant — This item was tabled to the April 24, 2001 meeting. Asleson indicated the Conservation Partners Grant Program for Buckthorn control had been approved by the Council. The grant was dependent on community involvement. The project duration was 3 -5 years. Donlin asked if the posts were available. Asleson responded some of the plants were three inches in diameter, and would be treated with chemicals. The branches would then be chipped. Roundup would be used on the stumps. Donlin stated the City of North Oaks had Buckthorn pullers available to rent at city hall, she recommended they be available through the City. B. Minnesota DNR/ Wildland Interface — This item was tabled to the April 24, 2001 meeting.