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• • • ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING MARCH 28, 2007 Arbor Day Mr. Asleson reminded the board that Arbor Day is on April 27t • A presentation will be held again at Lino Lakes Elementary. Mr. Asleson noted that a memorial tree will be planted in honor of a teacher who passed away. There will also be an educational session on pruning trees. Earth Day Mr. Asleson noted that Earth Day is on April 21. He stated that the city met the requirements for Tree City USA for the 18th year. He stated that Wargo Nature Center is working on vendors and displays for this year's Earth Day celebration. He noted that they are short on money this year as the Friends of the Park was dissolved, and they were the funding tool for this event. He noted that Lisa Hogstad is scheduling clean up groups at the city, and that 15 groups have already signed up. Mr. Asleson said that sometimes garbage haulers will assist with bag pickup, otherwise he will coordinate pickup through city staff. He asked board members about the interest in starting a garden club. Ms. DeHaven volunteered to take over this initiative and encourage community gardens. Ms. Bor noted that she did not see hooks for hanging flower pots on the light posts in the Legacy development. Ms. Andrzejewski noted that she has participants interested in display booths for Earth Day. Mr. Asleson asked her to contact Wargo directly. Mr. Asleson noted that Connie Grundhofer had stamps for kids, and that Environmental Board members can talk to kids about environmental issues while at Wargo. Mr. Asleson said that the city will provide popcorn. He stated that the next Earth Day meeting is at Wargo on April 5 at 6:00 p.m. Ms. Bor agreed to contact Connie Grundhofer about the stamps. Ms. Brouillet asked if a garbage hauler such as Walters is willing to donate a bin for recycle day, could the Environmental Board then use their bins to throw trash in for the Blue Heron Days Parade? Mr. Asleson replied that whichever hauler was willing to offer bins could be used. Mr. Asleson informed the board that he submitted burn permits to the DNR for Stoneybrook, Otter Lake Road, Clearwater Creek 3rd addition, Clearwater Creek wetland area, south Reshanau Lake Estates, Elm Street mitigation pond, Shenandoah Park entrance area, Highland Meadows and Century Farms. He stated that all bums will depend on weather and if the DNR issues the permits. Mr. Asleson stated that the fire department is informed of burns but that no permits are required. He informed board members that the fire department should be contacted for private burns. 5 DRAFT MINUTES