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• • ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2001 Grundhofer made a motion to pass on a recommendation to the City Council to participate in the Trade a Tree program. Trehus seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. D. Project NEMO — Asleson expressed his desire to the Board to bring in the technical expertise of NEMO into the City as a pilot project. Trehus inquired about the factors which would increase the chances of this becoming a reality. Asleson responded that it should be brought up to the City Council. O'Connell asked about the costs involved. Asleson answered that if the City participated as a pilot project it would be minimal. He stated that they simplified issues, and used G.I.S. as a tool and even NASA remote sensing. He also indicated that representatives from Rice Creek Watershed District were represented. Chair Kukonen questioned if there was an opportunity to participate. Asleson stated anyone who had an interest was welcome. E. Quarterly Stipend — The Board discussed that the st was overdue. Asleson noted that he would check on it. PROGRAM /PROJECT UPDATES A. Solid Waste/Recycling Updates — Asleso e . "'. at October 6, 2001 was the planned Recycling Day from 9 a.m. 3 p.m st s ed that there was usually a good turn out with three semi trucks filled .,_ -� � 1 yd ,mpster. Trehus asked if the City rec last year the City receive credit for all their help. a result of Recycling Day. Asleson stated that 5 for recycling steel. The Lions deserve the ceeded the tonnage requirements for last year. B. Forestry — Asleson stated that 8 trees were slated for removal due to oak wilt, but were still standing because the machine broke down this past summer. The City was scheduled to have a plough in October to November, but if the ground freezes up before then, it would not be used. The City plans to plant 200 trees still this fall, with more next spring. Staff could not keep up with the plantings so it was contracted out. The trees used were Minnesota Grown. There was a discussion of the boulevard trees. C. Other Environmental Project Updates — Asleson noted that there were prairie areas where the Fire Department and the City were planning to burn at the end of next month. There were three areas where prairie seeding would occur this fall. D. Molin Concrete Update — Grochala indicated that the recommendation had passed, and there was a meeting with the residents on the topic. The developers had submitted a landscaping plan to the City. They were given their TWAFA, or have been approved but were based on the submission of technical details to be worked out with staff. They were 8