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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING AUGUST 29, 2001 water treatment train on site as a lab and receive assistance in funding it. Donlin concurred with Chair Lanyon that with the school's proximity to the highway, educational opportunities to incorporate water treatment and native plants into the classrooms would be beneficial. Trehus asked what was the timetable of the project. Mr. Christiansen noted it was going to be discussed with the Council at the end of September or October, then the specs would be sent out for bids, followed by some winter construction. Chair Lanyon questioned the meaning of the first bullet on the background sheet. Asleson responded that a surface water management plan was necessary because he was unaware of the movement of the water, and indicated that it was essentially a global study. Grundhofer had questions on the plant list, where the sugar maple was planned, but she found that it was not hardy for the area. She also noted concerns over the planting of the thornless hawthorn and suggested that the thorny variety would increase habitat for shrikes. Asleson answered that there would be no thorns on school grounds, and he had success with the thornless variety under the wires. Trehus expressed a concern for the wetland. Asles infiltration area around it. Mr. Christiansen stated the wetland was lo school. In addition there was to be a cutback o cated that there would be an : d it might be improved with the fields. O'Connell asked if there was any feedb he was not aware of any. Grundhofer stated that th lighting for the elemen middle school was lighting needs th Trehus recommended a esses nearby. Asleson responded that as always lit up, and inquired about the hristiansen answered that the lighting at the , but the elementary school would not have as a requirement no spill, shoebox lighting. O'Connell moved to approve the project with staff and Board recommendations. Trehus added that the recommendations should be upgraded as requirements. Grundhofer seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. C. Saddle Club/ Preliminary Plat Review — Asleson reviewed the background material. After the denial of the project, a new plat had been submitted for consideration. The new plat includes only the area included in the MUSA and a Greenway dedication. 4