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Environmental Board <br />August 26, 2015 <br />Page 3 <br />Ms. Bor requested that a statement be added to the "Purpose" of the AUAR to emphasize <br />that this was originally meant to be a mixed use concept. <br />Ms. Andrzejewski made a MOTION to take the AUAR to City Council. Motion was <br />supported by Ms. Klebba. Motion carried 5-0 (Ms. Kaufenberg abstained). <br />A. Borrow Pit/Century Farms <br />Mr. Asleson gave an overview of the proposed Borrow Pit/Century Farms project. <br />Century Farms developer Gary Uhde wishes to move soil from the borrow pit area to <br />Century farms for the purpose of restoring structure to poor soil. The pit is not in a <br />drinking water service management area. <br />Mr. Heiskary inquired about the long term -plans for the project, especially when the <br />borrow pit fills with water. Mr. Asleson responded that this decision would be made <br />by Mr. Uhde, although he could fill it in. <br />Ms. Klebba pointed out that a wetland is close to the location of the pit, where she has <br />seen Pied -billed grebe, ermine, and otters nesting in the pond. She cautioned that the <br />pit is part of a corridor for wildlife. She recommended that surrounding residents be <br />notified about the project and subsequent noise. <br />Ms. Bor asked about the circumference of the pit in regards to safety. Mr. Asleson <br />used a map to show a planned 3:1 slope with a three foot bench at the top. <br />Board members made the following recommendations: <br />- Mr. Uhde should develop a long term plan to fill-in the pit. <br />- Restored park areas should be fenced off during the project. <br />Ms. Bor made a MOTION to allow Mr. Asleson to make progress with the project. <br />Motion was supported by Ms. Andrzejewski. Motion carried 4-1 (Mr. Sullivan <br />opposed). <br />C. Lino Lakes Free Store <br />Mr. Asleson introduced new Recycling Intern Aubrey Fonfara. Ms. Fonfara gave an <br />overview of the proposed Lino Lakes Free Store project. <br />Ms. Fonfara suggested sponsoring a Free Store Website would help keep reusable <br />items within the community and help elderly residents give away items they may not <br />be able to transport themselves. <br />Ms. Bor asked whether the City will be able to report the weights of items collected. <br />Ms. Fonfara responded that she will need to check if weights can be reported to the <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br />