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• • ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 19, 2001 Kukonen indicated the concerns needed a recommendation. He inquired about the possibility of purchasing the property. Grundhofer asked if anything could be passed on if only three members were voting. Grochala stated the Board needed to recommend approval or not recommend approval. He noted there were many legal issues and while Staff recommendations would enhance the plan, recommendations from the Board should be included. Councilmember Donna Carlson noted to abstain from a vote would be counted as a no vote. Asleson urged the Board to add qualifying statements to the reco si endation. Kukonen submitted that residents might be interested in a tr i stem, a`° d could seek funding. Trehus added that residents could band togethe o assn o rchase the site. Mr. Vaughan answered that the homeowner due re hie . ugh so there would be no support for it. Kukonen asked for a motion. Grundhofer made a motion not to reco end °; : oval as it is now. Donlin added five reasons for not recommending app • It is in a Lake Protection Zo • The site is in a high ecol•: a zone where "no development should occur," according to the Env ' dbook and Shoreline Management. • A high ecological z• requires a 200 -foot buffer from it. • The West end is : a to sundwater contamination, going from minutes to hours to the water • The catch b the est side should be met with a high level of scrutiny. O'Connell adde. ,f the plan moves forward, all the recommendations submitted by staff must be foll ed. Staff should be involved with the Rice Creek Watershed District and the developers in dealing with future stormwater management issues. O'Connell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. NEMO /GTS — This item was discussed later in the meeting. B. Peltier Island/Ordinance Update — This item was discussed later in the meeting.