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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 2002 birds or between the people. He urged that the debate needed to be from an environmental standpoint, and not an emotional one. Grundhofer stated the birds chose to live on islands, and not on the shorelines which had been their traditional habitats. Asleson indicated that there was the cultural aspect of the issue which was the idea the person had in their mind when they moved to the area. Donlin stated she was afraid for her father's safety. He was to begin monitoring the area in conjunction with the DNR, and she believed there was risk. Chair Kukonen indicated that Centerville was still supporting a joint ordinance. Asleson concurred, and continued that the City of Centerville was going to send out information to all the people in the City. Donlin mentioned that the new elementary school was to be named Blue Heron Elementary, and we do not want to lose the resource so that it would be the Late Great Blue Heron Elementary. The Blue Heron was the City's one identity. Asleson agreed, and pointed out that Mr. Lanyon had stated that we have one or two more chances to save the habitat. Donlin stated that the area should not be disturbed. Asleson noted that lakes were all unique, and in most cases a model is developed through time. In order to develop a model, the ski club would need to cooperate. This item would be on the work session next Wednesday. Donlin asked if it would be a work session or a public hearing. Grundhofer answered the work session for Lino Lakes would be on March 6, 2002, with the first public hearing on March 11, 2002, and the second on March 25, 2002. Centerville would be having their first public hearing on March 13, 2002, and the second public hearing on March 27, 2002. Asleson noted all that could be done was to get the correct information out to the public. O'Connell inquired about the developer trying to develop the island. Asleson responded that there was a meeting of the Environmental Quality Board where a petition was received. They have addressed all the recommendations from the Environmental Board. Staff had met with the Watershed District and now they were in the public education process. O'Connell asked if there were the same number of homes. Ms. Carlson answered that there was an eighth house on the cul -de -sac. Asleson explained that they have complied with owner's covenants and the recommended non - disturbance areas. 7 DRAFT MINUTES