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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING MAY 25, 2005 Bor asked if Rice Lake Watershed District might be willing to consult. Asleson responded that from a wetland perspective it would take expertise. Mr. Husveth added that the key would be for them to receive more credit than the land would cost. Asleson noted that Rice Creek Watershed District would be eager to work on the project. Mr. Husveth inquired who was the eligiblee. Asleson answered that the eligiblee Rice Creek Watershed District. Mr. Husveth indicated that the typical goal was no net loss of wetland. Some LGU's might argue no new wetlands. He stated it was an exceptional area. Bauman noted that when development continues, it would set up a precedent for upstream users, to not degrade the restored area. Mr. Husveth agreed, and added that merely placing a conservation easement on the area would not accomplish that goal. Kukonen inquired if there were other bullet points to add to those staff put forth. The Board's recommendations were as follows. • Manage wetlands as a contiguous corridor. • Work with Reshanau Lake Association. • Work with Rice Creek Watershed District to restore the hydrologic condition of the ditch. • Look at adjacent uses and trail systems supporting P.U.D. Developments. • Without a conservation P.U.D. process and working with Rice Creek Watershed District, it would be difficult to realize these resource management goals. O'Connell made a motion to pass on staffs recommendations and the above stated Board recommendations as a public value statement to be passed on through the process. Bauman seconded the motion. O'Connell inquired about how the homeowners would be notified of the wetland. Asleson responded they could be told through signage, flyers and informing the public. Bauman cautioned that she did not want the general public to know the specifics, because it would endanger the rare plants. She knew there would probably be some press on the issue though. Motion carried unanimously. 4 DRAFT MINUTES • • 1