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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 30, 2002 O'Connell inquired about which aquifer they would be using. Schneider indicated that it was necessary to answer the questions how and why, to assure no impact. O'Connell noted a conditional use permit was necessary. Donlin stated that it was not a small matter. • Page 35, Section 27: Asleson stated that the Surface Water treatment train (management plan) was incomplete. Chair Kukonen inquired about the measures to be taken and plans for maintaining the buffer. Ms. Bor stated it would be helpful to address plans to compensate for he turn agricultural ditches that would be redone. Donlin indicated that it was necessary to add the word "known" to no foreseeable future projects, because it addresses adjacent property. Chair Kukonen called for a motion to pass on the recommendations from the Board, staff, and citizens. Schneider made a motion to pass on the recommendations from the Board, staff, and citizens in the attendance. Grundhofer seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS . Metro Greenways Focus Areas Asleson noted that according to the Metropolitan Wildlife Corridors Project, the entire Rice Creek area was identified as a focus area. He also indicated that to the North of Lino Lakes Elementary there were 21 rare species identified including a unique wild orchid that was still in bloom as recent as yesterday. He stated that the Department of Natural Resources had grant money available, and that he had submitted an application concerning the area. He was able to apply for the grant because the special areas were now designated. He contacted groups such as the Soil Conservation District and others to work together on the project. Zoning Task Force Update Chair Kukonen discussed the recent developments on the zoning ordinances. There were no new open space requirements. There could be no more than 65%