09/24/2014 Environmental Board Minutes

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Evironmental Board September 24, 2014 Page 3 5. Expand the Open Space Corridor to the south by creating meandering open space next to the earthen berm 6. Locate the central park adjacent to the corridor if possible 7. Perform a more detailed Cultural evaluation of areas highlighted in the AUAR 8. Investigate the potential for creating a cultural site that may include space for community gardens on site 9. Submit landscape plans for screening the west edge, the open space areas, and the earthen berm � 10. Provide a SWPPP that is site specific and in conformance with the MPCA site permit requirements 11. Investigate and map all private wells, weather operational or abandoned on the site. 12. Provide a street cross-secti with de for utilities, sidewalks, and boulevard trees.. Ms. Bor asked about the concept plan and time frame in; plan development and what advantage does the city have in going with a PUD? Mike Grochala, Community Development Director, discussed the concept plan and steps the development will go through before it is finalized. He also stated that the PUD allows changes in lot sizes, street widths and other infrastructure to allow the city to have a more flexibility in development. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS / INFORMATION ITEMS A. Blue Heron Days K.C. Kye mentioned that they collected about 100 pounds of recycling material. He is thinking of ways to improve the event. • Such as have more recycling carts with wheels, try to get more volunteers, tape on banners on to the truck so no one is holding the banners • Asking the vendors to use compostable materials • Educate people more, add more signs and be more visible • Communicate better with the Parks & Recreation and Public Works staff B. Project Updates Recycling pamphlet for October, November, and December will be mailed to residents APPROVED MINUTES