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• • • ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JULY 31, 2002 inventory had 306 trees, 275 of those trees were significant. Subtract the trees from McDonald's site and the Apollo Drive Extension and there was a need to plant 115 trees. Asleson noted there were 450 significant trees. Grochala cited that the numbers were 306 and 275 were the numbers to get back to if it was a one for one. He indicated that if the trees could not be saved, at least trees could be planted for the future. Donlin mentioned that the Board talked about the hillside preservation. Grochala responded that what was present, was what was approved by Council. Vice Chair Schneider wanted clarification if the Council did not uphold the recommendations. Grundhofer mentioned that there was deb it was a maintenance issue. sleson answered that O'Connell inquired about eliminating som that the number was the minimum, accor Review. O'Connell expressed concern over about numbers 70, 72, and 74. there. ces. Grochala indicated nary Plat and Site Plan ces on the end by the pond, ine people wanting to park Donlin asked what was to be i e „pink building. Grochala stated that it was not decided, but i O'Connel pasd the questtfthe entrances onto Apollo Drive could be reduced3 mod a stead put grasp aid fields. Grochala indicated that he would look into it. Donlin inquired what yellow area was. Asleson responded that it was a pond. Grochala mentioned that there were white and burr oaks present. Asleson answered that they might not survive the grading. O'Connell asked about the surface water drainage rates. Grochala stated that they were infiltration ponds, and were the concern of not only the City, but the watershed and MNDOT as well. Donlin noted a triangle that indicated a NURP pond on the southeast side should be preserved. 9 Draft Minutes