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JOINT COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 17, 2002 Mr. Biske stated trails are only one way to link the natural areas together. Informing the property owners of their options is the first step in the process. This process has worked well in other communities. He stated the purpose this evening is to have both cities keep the idea of open space and green space within city ordinances as development occurs. Councilmember Broussard -Vickers asked how the City will find out what undeveloped land has the natural characteristics that should be saved. Mr. Biske referred to the Anoka Conservation District map and noted the City of Centerville has not yet been completed. The map and the City should be completed in approximately one month. Mayor Swedberg stated both cities would appreciate the information from the map and inventory. Mr. Biske stated they are also working on a handbook that The handbook will detail how to preserve natural areas The District has made a commitment to continue this w completed. ilable to both cities. ons that are available. after the grant period is Councilmember Capra suggested Mr. Biske co the ty Administrator when the map is completed and the issue will be added to th ing agenda. Councilmember Carlson stated the info n is very valuable to Lino Lakes so the sooner the information is received the LAKE PELTIER NO WAKE OIC= °,. E, MARTY ASLESON Environmental Specialist Asleso ` it was no surprise that the herons left their nest again. Staff was at the a h and it was determined that very few eggs were produced in the nests. It ' . . s . . etermined that there was a lack of membrane on the eggs that may indicate an e ronmental or pathological problem. There has also been some activity on the island ' uding people and recreational fires. Boat traffic did pick up around the island until the ordinance was put into effect. Councilmember Reinert asked why it was not a surprise that the birds left their nests. Environmental Specialist Asleson stated it was not a surprise because it was on the news and he thought everyone knew the birds had left their nests. Councilmember Reinert asked if the birds left around the same time as they did in the previous year. Environmental Specialists Asleson stated the birds are progressive and leave in groups. The birds did leave earlier in the nesting period this year than the previous year.