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• • • ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 30, 2002 Ms. Booth indicated that the data could be shown differently, depending on the issues they were linked to. She explained that Ham Lake and Columbus Township were going to be completed in the next month or so to Level 3. Asleson mentioned that it was helpful to review the Saddle Club with the maps. Chair Kukonen thanked Mr. Husveth and stated that the depth of the information would be very helpful. Mr. Husveth stated he would try to get it put together with a brief summary incorporating the school site. Chair Kukonen stated the study was timely for the zoning and ordinance reviewal. Ms. Booth noted another assessment wildlife biologists put together a report on wildlife habitats and corridors. The results showed there were five general areas: the Chain of Lakes up through Duck Pass with nesting loons and bald eagles; Elm Crest with Hardwood Creek, an area with birds depend -nt on grasslands; in the South two sites around Cedar Lake and Holly Driv • Lake Amelia had 200 species documented in the area, including the B . di Turtle. Appendix D was the Forest Health Assessment that identified . iv- plan unities using satellite imagery at Level 2 and was availa s' :`'_ .I.S., although it was not reliable in developed areas. The DNR was wo " ' s g with others in thinning the areas of high risk for oak wilt. Fire Ri ano - r application studied where firefighters assessed houses from the str e 917 homes, 405 were high risk, and 35 were extreme risk e. a neighborhoods were identified to be of high risk. Asleson added m_ re risk would also increase the integrity of the woodlands and the - . 're • ogi al community. Ms. Booth indicate.' ld apply the information in reviewing planning documents, and for the r '' endations for the Comprehensive Plan. There were two applications at t `` subdivision scale in Hugo but not an issue at the time for Lino Lakes. There was a development of the Alternative Urban Area Wide Review (AUAR) as an option instead of the standard Environmental Review that would include a comprehensive impact assessment including a mitigation recommendation. Twelve hundred acres were evaluated in Hugo, resulting in a park and open space plan looking at trails and connecting with Elm Crest. The second was the area south of Victor Gardens, a project of several hundred acres calling for the protection of open spaces. An ecologist gave the recommendation of restoration and land use. Asleson explained the City of Hugo was in ordinance review during the project, and that the City of Lino Lakes had the benefit of the tools of the completed project to guide the review. Donlin stated there was nice detail, but she would like to see more information so that the City could preserve valuable areas.