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COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 11, 2002 Consider Approval of Resolution No. 02-19, Approving Temporary Set-up Liquor License and 3.2 Beer On -Sale Temporary License for One -Day Event, Circle -Lex Lions Club OPEN MIKE No one was present for open mike. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, AL ROLEK There was no Finance Department report. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH There was no Administration Department report. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAVE P There was no Public Safety Department report. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT Rr EGARDNER There was no Public Services Department repo COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPA C MENT REPORT, MIKE GROCHALA i) Public Hearing, FIRST RE , rdinance 03-02, Peltier Lake Surface Water Zoning, Considering the a ® do , of s rface water zoning requirements for Peltier Lake • ii) Consideration of Joieement with the City of Centerville, Marty Asleson — Environmental Specialist Asles®-advised Peltier Island is a 30 -acre island on the north end of Peltier Lake and hes within the Rice Cre jc Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve. Peltier Island and the surrounding lake contain a very unique and environmentally sensitive ecosystem. This area is sensitive because of the shallow water depths, unique aquatic vegetation, and a muddy bottom that is rich in nutrients. The area is also sensitive because of the unique colony of great blue herons and great egrets that nest on the island. In fact, Peltier Lake Island is classified as the second largest heron colony in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Environmental Specialist Asleson indicated records of the herons' nesting habits in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve have been maintained since 1945. Historically, there were three nesting sites in the Lino Lakes area. The birds appeared to have migrated to a single nesting area located on Peltier Island. However, in June of 2000, the herons and egrets began deserting the island, leaving behind nests, eggs, and offspring. In 2001, the colony was abandoned once again.