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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING AUGUST 29, 2001 discussed. Chair Lanyon stated that the Board Members should provide suggested dates to staff by Friday, specifically Mondays or Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., or Saturday mornings. C. Xcel Energy/Tree Trust/"Trade a Tree" Program — Asleson indicated that the Board needed to make a motion to accept the program. The program dealt with the trees under the high power lines, which would be removed, leaving the City to remove the stump. It is seen as a win -win situation. The cost for the City is one dollar /inch for the stumps. D. E. F. Donlin expressed concern over Xcel Energy taking advantage of the situation through the program. Asleson responded that the trees would not be removed unless the resident wanted it removed. Chair Lanyon asked about a tree inventory. Asleson indicated about 30 trees would be affected. He continued that the tree trimmers working for Xcel were learning, using good horticulture techniques, trying not to top the tree, and exploring the use of prairie plantings directly under the power lines. Grundhofer inquired about a tree list. Asleson answered . at the homeowner or the City would choose the trees. Chair Lanyon stated that it would be good to ha tative from the program meet with the Board. Special Council Meeting with the City Counc nvironmental Board - Discussed as part of Environmental Board Business ironme : oard Goals 2001. Resignation/Dave Mach — The Board n and members should let inte r:ndivi Surface Water Mana NEMO. th the position had been advertised for, s know of the opening. is item was discussed as a part of Project G. Project NEMO — A on s`ed he went to a NEMO conference, and Lino Lakes was chosen to participate in •rojects. They won't do a build out model, but will discuss the need for one. Staff r ommended that the City collaborate with NEMO. He needed a consensus from the Board that it was a good opportunity. Donlin inquired about the cost. Grochala indicated that the cost was expensive, but it could be reduced if the City went in as a pilot project. Donlin made a motion to recommend the City pursue involvement with NEMO. Grundhofer seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 8