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• ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 28, 2001 reduce the fire risk overall. Staff agreed that there was a need to be careful. Grundhofer stated that she filled out the questionnaire and mentioned the confusion between spruce and pines. ii) Minnesota Land Classification/Update — Asleson noted that a date had not been set, but he would like to have a presentation on Wildland Urban Interface for the entire City. Donlin added that the City Council needed to be present. Asleson stated that reviewing the Management Plan was a precursor for the project. All Boards and Council needed to agree on carrying capacity. Asleson noted the Osprey pole location on the map. D. Trade A Tree — Asleson indicated the database of affected trees on GPS was 240. He referred to the maps that many were jackpines. T to Ms. Smith so she could speak with affected rem would be identified with the updated 2001 GPS this winter and replanting done in the spring Chair Kukonen inquired if there was a would be approached which were unde ata would then be given The species and locations work would be done iority h ' sleson indicated that all E. NEMO — Asleson stated that • + • • n Jan needed to be set for Planning and Zoning and Council to atten+ • ' on surface water management, which will be funded by sever. i He gave a brief background on the organization which b at t ` U ersity of Connecticut. The City has to have a GIS build out model w .;;; zo ' g, land use, and percent of impervious that will be used to show future im u ough the use of comparative photography. He indicated that it was a good •pportunity for environmental education. There was also a need for data collection on a calibration study resulting in volumes causing a backing up of the system. Donlin stated that she was enthusiastic about the opportunity. Asleson added that the purpose of NEMO was to simplify the process so it was easily understood by the average citizen. They would also volunteer to assist in writing ordinances. Grundhofer asked how the Board could stress the importance of the presentation. Asleson stated that this was the most important opportunity to promote that will be occurring in the next year. Chair Kukonen inquired when it would happen. Asleson stated he tried for January, but they were already booked with other municipalities.