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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 28, 2001 Chair Kukonen inquired about the results of the application of Roundup on the prairie grasses. Asleson stated that it was a recommendation, but they would probably burn the area. Grundhofer added that the plants would only be affected if they were actively growing at the time of application, and expressed concern over certain early growing plants. Donlin asked if Asleson had been involved in the burn in greenway A. Asleson responded that he had not, but it was a springtime burn. Trehus inquired about the location of any restoration management reseeding. Asleson answered the reseeding followed the eradication of Buckthorn on the greenways including mesic and wetland grasses. Donlin questioned if mowing the buffer strips was done in chunks or on the perimeters, and what the response was of the residents. Asleson answered he did not know, but most people understood following the s distributed by the developer. Donlin posed the question about the resident Asleson pointed out that it was difficult to pr changing environmental factors. He a.;. ed that collection. noti 1 of planned burns. prescribed burns because of was a need for data Donlin asked who was to pay wor � sleson responded that Mr. Quigley had escrowed dollars. Donlin stated that the the canary grass neede was not the best example p for the maintenance. Asleson answered that t in check. Staff admitted that, although the site nservation Development, some had been done. C. Wildland Urban Interface i) Fire Risk Assessment Milo Bennett — Asleson stated that Mr. Bennett had not arrived, so he would summarize the discussion. The reason for the Fire Risk Assessment was so the Fire Department would know the risks involved in a call, and future renovations could incorporate changes to reduce fire risk for residents. Staff noted that the Fire Department would not send firefighters into certain areas because of the high heat fire risk. Mr. Bennett will be holding neighborhood meetings to talk about reducing fire risk and increasing biodiversity. Pines were not native to the area, but if pines were introduced in yards, the result would be an increased fire risk. It is possible to obtain grant money from the DNR to talk with residents about decreasing risk. •