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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING MAY 30, 2007 Mr. Traylor asked what is being proposed next week to the council. Mr. Studenski stated basically the same document and information that was presented to the Environmental Board. Ms. O'Dea stated one thing that should be presented to the public is that the City has not had a water increase for 10 years. Ms. Bor suggested members come up with ideas before the next board meeting. B. Recycling Day: Mr. Asleson stated that recycling day was very successful and that we met our goal for the 19th year. Ms. Hogstad will send Walter's Recycling a thank you for their donation. Ms. Bor will look into putting a thank you in the paper. C. Updates Minnesota Environmental Initiatives Award: Mr. Grochala announced the City of Lino Lakes is very happy and pleased to accept the award presented by the MN Environmental Initiative Bloomberg & Podpeskar LLP and Great River Energy for the Lino Lakes I -35E Corridor AUAR Green Building & Development. There were press releases in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Star and Tribune, Quad Press and will be in the Citizen. Kudos to all. Solid Waste Award: Anoka County awarded the City of Lino Lakes a certificate stating we have consistently met our goals for recycling for the past 19 years. Heron Update: Mr. Asleson reported that the Blue Heron's are doing great this year. Number of active trees detected: 24, number of active nests detected: 36 and number of eggs found (chicks): 27 Blue Heron Day Parade: It was noted that Ms. Hogstad will fill out the application and mail it in for the 2007 Blue Heron Day Parade. The date of the parade is Saturday, August 18. D. School Activities Ms. Andrzejewski stated Rice Lake Elementary has a nature section on their web site as well as a section on their Osprey pole. Ms. Andrzejewski asked Mr. Asleson if there was a way to connect schools that have similar goals and purposes. Mr. Asleson stated he would try to find a way to connect these projects. 7. ADJOURN It was noted that the next meeting of the Environmental Board will be on June 27, 2007. 4 DRAFT MINUTES • • •