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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/27/2016 Environmental Board MinutesCITY OF LINO LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MINUTES DATE : January 27, 2016 TIME STARTED : 6:31 P.M. TIME ENDED : 7:52 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Steve Heiskary, Barbra Bor, Paula Andrzejewski, Liz Kaufenberg, Nancie Klebba, John Sullivan MEMBERS ABSENT : Alex Schwartz STAFF PRESENT : Marty Asleson, Aubrey Fonfara, Michael Grochala, Diane Hankee 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mr. Heiskary called the Lino Lakes Environmental Board meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. on January 27, 2016. 2. APROVAL OF AGENDAa����s., Ms. Bor made a MOTION to approve the agenda. Motion was seconded by Ms. Klebba. Motion carried 6-0.�. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 16, 2015 Ms. Kaufenberg mentioned that her name was missing from the Members Present portion in the December 16. 2015 Minutes. Mr. Sullivan made a MOTION to approve the December 16, 2015 Meeting Minutes with the above change. Motion was seconded by Ms. Andrzejewski. Motion carried 6 - 0. 4. OPEN MIKE Mr.Heiskary declared Open Mike at 6:32 p.m. No one present - closed at 6:33pm 5. ACTION ITEMS A. Northeast Drainage Area Study APPROVED MINUTES Environmental Board January 27, 2016 Page 2 Katy Thompson from WSB & Associates presented the NorthEast Draingage Area Study. The surface water in the Northeast area of Lino Lakes is landlocked inhibiting site improvements within this area. The NE Area Drainage feasibility study models the drainage for 1400+ acres of land on the east and west sides of I -35E and north of Main Street. The preferred alternative includes a new outlet to Peltier Lake, a new culvert crossing under I -35E (replacing the 8" & 12" drain tiles), storm sewer along the proposed Otter Lake Trail extension and regional ponding facilities to detain peak storm flows to prevent increasing the flood levels on Peltier Lake. 11000 The draft feasibility study has been completed and is currently under review by City Staff. Ms. Bor stated that the information presented to the Enviromental Board should have information on the quality of the water that will be flowing into Peliter Lake. Also will the ditches be open or closed. Ms. Thompson stated that they will work with the developers but the city does perfer open ditches. Also have both automatic and manually gates to control the flow of water. '099999aou_ IBM& Mr. Heiskary mentioned that water load would be greater with moving water more efficently through the system that as of right now is insufficient. Without some numbers the water quality is hard to see. Ms. Bor stated that she wonder what funds will be used for this work, is it City, County, or Rice Creek Watershed. Mr. Grochala said still working on the funding of this project but typically the funds would come out of the storm water management fund. It is a development driven fund. The city currently charges a fee per square foot to the developer. A portion of this fee would be going into the surface water management fund and City trunk water system fund. Ms.Bor suggested that the Environmental Board be invited to the next meeting on this development for informational purpose. Mr. Sullivan mentioned that this was a non -action item and can see no problems with this item. No vote was taken, it was informational only. The board also voiced that more information is needed about this project. B. Mattamy Storm Water Reuse and Irrigation System APPROVED MINUTES Environmental Board January 27, 2016 Page 3 Erin Heydinger from WSB presented the fesabiltiy study for stormwater reuse in the proposed 400 acre residentional Mattamy Homes Development. The option that is recommended includes irrigation of townhomes, park and public spaces. Funding for the project is proposed through development fees generated from surface water management fees and City trunk water system funds. This would be using storm water to irrigate not ground water. It is estimated that 40% of the City's water goes towards irrigation. The North and East Metro Groundwater Management District is asking all city's in the northeast metro to try and reduce their water usage by 17% and the DNR is looking into giving the cities some kind of credit if they go beyond this using water conservation initiatives. Ms. Bor would like to look over this information and any questions from the board should be directed to Mr. Grochala. C. Environmental Board Goals 2016 and 20/20 Environmental Statements Mr. Asleson presented the goals for the 2016 and if approved he will let the Environmental Board know when it will be presented to the City Council so that the board can attend that meeting. Mr. Sullivan questioned which business would be mandated to recycle. Ms. Fonfara said that most if not all business in Lino Lakes will be recycling. Ms. Bor MOTIONED to accept the boards goals. Motioned was seconded by Ms. Andrzejewski. Motioned carried 6 — 0. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. YouTube Use for Public Relations Not discussed. Mr. Schwartz was absent. B. Rookery — Task Force Update/Camera Surveillance Mr. Asleson is looking into a grant for cameras to observe the rookery. He is in the first steps of looking into grants and qualifications. Ms. Bor and Ms. Klebba both would like to go out and flash the trees again. So lets pick a day to go out and flash the trees. Mr. Asleson said there is money to buy flashing the trees. The day to visit the island has to before March 17 and when the soil is not soft. APPROVED MINUTES Environmental Board January 27, 2016 Page 4 Ms. Kaufenberg would like to know more of the history of the rookery. She was directed towards the rookery website. Mr.Heiskary said no vote needed but lets pick a date and inform the board to get everyone out to help. C. Recycling Updates In addition to Bridging we will also be working with St. Vincent Ie Paul imize hh our resue of furniture in good condition.� Ms. Fonfara mentioned the prices for recycling will be going up and the new prices will be advertized. Before the meeting tonight the awards were given out to the winners of the Art and Essay contest. D. EAB Update Mr. Asleson mentioned that Lino Lakes is surronded by Emerald Ash Borer. Shoreview is using an arbor jet injection. The City has removed and replaces ash trees in some neighborhood boulevards and would like to see that in 2017 the budget be increased. Mr. Asleson would like to present the findings to the city council. 7. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Andrzejewski made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 p.m. Motion was seconded by Ms. Kaufenberg and Ms. Klebba. Motion carried 6 — 0. 8 a Respectfully submitted, Mary Fogarty Office Tech APPROVED MINUTES