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• ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 28, 2001 Chair Kukonen inquired if staff had visited Evergreen Trail. Asleson stated that there was deplotia blight and pine bark beetle present. White pines were the only ones native to the area. Staff indicated that the risk needed to be reduced and stands needed to be thinned. Donlin commented that the push for red pines may have been a mistake for the DNR. Grundhofer stated that in the southwest corner of the map there was a stand of oaks, and expressed concern about fire risk. Asleson answered that the risk was not as high as for pines. He added that the Minnesota land classification that the DNR was putting together would clarify the issues. Donlin inquired regarding how much credibility Jason _ had who was contracted to do the project for the DNR. Asleson responded that he was an astute botanist, and had the trust of the DNR and City staff. Donlin questioned his years of experience. A, • n answered that he had years of researching, and had worked for P •n Environmental. The DNR found that Lino Lakes had very di e e stems, the most of any in the local area. The project results 11 h� dete -`'ne the locations of the greenways, and identify locations gotiate protection. Staff noted that the proposed deadline for f - dwork �: ovember 7, and he was in the process of organizing the in '. ich included Carlos Avery and probably Hugo. Grundhofer presente regarding opport tha share grant, an was to be develop wait. that was available through the DNR 'n funds to purchase land. Asleson of the grant book, had applied for a 50/50 cost stated that it would pay 100 %. But, because it there was no rush to purchase, they decided to Grundhofer addressed the issue of the land behind the elementary school. Asleson answered that the City needed a Conservation Ordinance. He added that the College of Natural Resources was doing a wetland assessment of the area, looking at hypothetical wetland protection. O'Connell inquired about whether the older developments with fire risk had been shown to the Economic Development people. Asleson stated Mr. Bennett was going to take the lead on the project, and staff would be a resource. He indicated that it could be incorporated into zoning laws. Donlin expressed concern about discussing prescribed burns and the fear that might surround the issue due to the assessment. Asleson noted that the areas were small and easy to contain, and prescribed burns would actually