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• ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 15, 2004 Bor stated it was difficult for people to believe that there was no hidden agenda. She inquired if the Quad would be covering the progress. Grochala responded there would be press releases and articles in the newsletters. He acknowledged that Bor was correct, now that the plan was more specific with the curb cuts, people were expressing interest. Bor wanted to confirm that the process would remain dynamic. She inquired about the method for keeping the Council current on the process. O'Dea inquired if there were minutes taken at the meetings. Grochala answered that there were no minutes, but there was a summary of the meeting with questions and comments. He indicated it could be put on the website. Asleson stated that the Humphrey Institute was studying citizen comments and input of the process. Bor indicated she was interested to see the comments from the large tract landowners and developers. Smith mentioned it would be interesting when the creative process begins, with the layers of information. Asleson stated for the JD2 the fifth option was to do nothing East of Highway 61. In the West, the goal was to mitigate pollutants entering the lake. The creek JD2, was known to put considerable amount of Phosphorus into the lake. The funding money could not be used. He did not know what would happen at tonight's meeting. He indicated that the Friends of the Mississippi were willing to advocate. A meeting could be arranged for January or February. Bor mentioned resolutions by Anoka County and Hugo. B. Peltier Island Heron Update Asleson stated that flashing would be put up when the ice is on the lake. The flashing had been painted so that they would not be so reflective. He indicated the cameras would be used in the coming year. Joan Galli would not be a part of the program due to her relocation. The 1938 photography, it looked as if Egrets nests were present, but the resolution was poor. If there were egrets, there were probably herons as well. Bor mentioned that her grandfather had indicated both were present. 3 DRAFT MINUTES