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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JULY 27, 2005 A. Hardwood Creek Development Site Update This item was discussed earlier in the meeting. B. Blue Heron Days This item was discussed later in the meeting. C. Minnesota Greenways Collaborative Asleson stated they had a meeting with the Collaborative in the City discussing Regulation and Conservation Development approach. He noted that Grochala's work on Fox Borough was cutting edge planning. Grochala added that there were many agencies were present, 60 -70 people. Grochala stated the Minnesota Land Trust was excited about the City having stewardship money coming in at the beginning. Several of the people from the meeting stayed, and took pictures of the area around City Hall. Asleson stated that the Environmental Board jump - started the entire process. Bor inquired if the developer was present at the meeting. Staff answered he was not present. 5. A. Pine Glen/Preliminary Plat Consideration Asleson reviewed the background an analysis. He explained ECS. He noted that he had been out to the site and found the resources to be very impacted. The pine trees were not native, but could be used for screening. The wetlands were very disturbed, and the greenway needed to be defined in terms of who would own and manage it. Chair O'Dea inquired if the wetland was just muck. Asleson answered that the greenway trail lines might be able to go through upland areas to the east. Chair O'Dea questioned staff if it might be an area for restoration. Asleson responded that money could do anything. Chair O'Dea questioned if the trail would be extended on the West end closest to the muck with a bench at the end of the trail. O'Connell added the end was a wetland, she believed it consisted of peat. Chair O'Dea inquired about the drainage. Asleson answered that the entire site went into George Watch Lake. 4 DRAFT MINUTES