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City of Lino Lakes
Environmental Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
6:30 PM
Council Chambers
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Open Mike
5. Action Items -- There are no Action Items
6. Discussion Items
A. Recycling Updates
B. Emerald Ash Borer Update
C. Earth Day (celebrated 4/21) Continue Discussion
7. Activities to work on: Recycle Coordinator / Recycle Intern / Environmental Board
Members
DRAFT MINUTES
CITY OF LINO LAKES
ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Mr. Heiskary called the Lino Lakes Environmental Board meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
on February 28, 2018. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Sullivan made a MOTION to approve the Agenda. Ms. Kaufenberg seconded
motion. Motion carried 6 - 0. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
January 3, 2018
Ms. Kaufenberg made a MOTION to approve the January 3, 2018 Meeting Minutes. Ms. Holmes seconded motion. Motion carried 6 - 0.
V. OPEN MIKE
Mr. Heiskary declared Open Mike at 6:35 p.m. Open Mike declared closed at 6:36 p.m.
VI. ACTION ITEMS
A. Main Street Shoppes 2nd Addition
DATE : February 28, 2018
TIME STARTED : 6:33 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:24 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Steve Heiskary, Paula Andrzejewski, Liz Kaufenberg, Nancie Klebba, Shawn Holmes, John
Sullivan
MEMBERS ABSENT : Alex Schwartz
STAFF PRESENT : Marty Asleson, Sayard Schultz
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The site is a 17.32 acre parcel/ 1.5 acres of disturbed area; on the NE area of Main Street and Otter Lake Road. Immediately east of McDonalds in Lino Lakes.
Soils- Soil on the site are primarly sandy clay soils. Soil borings indicate a seasonal
high water table within two feef of the ground surface.
Surface Water – There must be a report submitted to the RCWD and the City
annually, no later than January 31st of each year, listing inspection dates, facilities
inspected, facility conditions and actions taken and dates of action taken.
Flood Plain – RCWD modeling determined that the project is not within the flood
management zone.
Wetlands - There are wetlands within the parcel; however, the site does not impact
them.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan - A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit is requires for the project. All requirements of the NPDES
permit must be documented and approved by the City.
The submitted SWPPP looks good. AUAR Consideration – The site is within the I-35E Corridor AUAR and is subject to
the AUAR mitgation plan. Overall, the proposed subdivision complies with the
AUAR mitigation plan.
Drinking Water Protection - This site is in a Drinking Water Protection Area. The
site is rated for a moderate amount of vulnerability and a low sensitivity rating for
area soils. The higher the permeability of the soils in a DWSMA, the higher the
vulnerability.
Tree Preservation – No trees on site
Lighting - All fixtures must be cut-off lens type, i.e. downward focused, low
intensity
Landscape Plan – Trees should be changed to a species that will tolerate clay type
soils. All commerical turf and shrub planting areas must be irriagated. A smart
irrigation system with soil moisture sensors should be used.
Sod areas, planted with a fescue type of low maintenance sod and may not need amy irrigation after established.
Ms. Kaufenberg recommend adding native planting to the suggestion on the
landscape plan.
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Recycling – A description of state law requirements of business recycling must be
provided.
Ms. Andrzejski made MOTION to approve with Eniviromental Board comments and
reccommendation. Mr. Sullivan seconded motion. Passed 6-0 B. Love to Grow on Childcare Center
The proposed project includes the construction of a single story, slab-on-grade
childcare center that has a buildong footprint of about 14,650 feet. The building will have 35 space parking lot constructed NE of the building.
The project requires an NPDES permit
The project is CUP because it is a childcare facility. The project has no adjacent residental areas so there is no screening requirment.
Much has changed since 2003 in RCWD and city rules. The site needs to be
re-evaluated from a WCA and Stormwater rule standpoint
The western portion of the site is within 1000 feet of the OHW of Baldwin Lake.
This makes it fall in the Shoreland Overlay District. For Commercial development in
the Shoreland Overlay District, the impervious maximum allowed is 60%. This
project meets that requirement.
Site is an open field. The water drains south and east to regional Stormwater ponds,
west to Hodgson Road ditch and north to the Birch Street ditch. The road ditch
drains to an existing storm sewer system located near the site.
Mr. Asleson would like to see dropped curbing on the site to aid in amphibians movement.
Surface Water – if the RCWD would require NURP instead of infiltration ponds,
than proposed vegetation must be changed to a standing water planting plan
The infiltration basin must not be a part of the play area.
Fence and plantings must be kept off of the wetland easement SE of the building.
Plan sheet need to better define water flow direction.
Wetlands - Since this is not part of a wetland management corridor, a 10-foot buffer
only is needed around the site wetlands.
The developer is proposing to manage water quality by channeling water to the infiltration ponds. Stormwater guided to the two existing wetland/ponds after
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treatment.
Rice Creek Watershed must review the surface water /Stormwater issues for
compliance to impervious surface rules and discharge rate control.
RCWD- needs to review and
Developer needs to supply a plan for stormwater and the ponds needs to have an
annual inspection.
Need to keep playground out of Buffer
Mr. Asleson would like to add recommendation- Infiltrometer test on the infiltration
ponds
Drinking Water Protection – This is in a drinking water service management area.
Special precautions should be made during construction and as part of the SWPPP to
take extra caution with equipment on the site. A containment under any fueling
stations is required. A concrete washout area must be defined and designed so that
concrete waste does not touch or spilled / dumped on existing soils
Tree Preservation - no trees on site.
Lighting- the photometric plan for lighting the site meets the requirements of the
City. All fixtures should be dowward focused, low intensity and cut-off type lens
Landscape Plan - Landscaping on the road ROW corners must be pulled back 30
feet in both directions for road site-line reasons.
Tree and plants species matrix is appropriate. The native planting must be accompanied with a 5 year maintenance plan. The plan and the company must be
approved by the city.
All sod areas must be irrigated and planted with a low maintenance fesue sod be
used. It is highly recommended that a system with ground moisture sensors be installed.
Recycling- A description of state law requirements of business recycling must be
provided.
Mr. Sullivan made MOTION to approve this plan contingent on RCWD
recommendation for proper surface water management on this site,along with the
Environmental Board comments and recommendations including a infiltrometer test.
Ms. Adrzejewski seconded the motion. Passed 6-0
C. Distinctive Elements Tile and Design
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The Bland’s own a tile installation business and will use this site as a warehouse for
installation supplies and an office area for potential client meetings.
The zoning will not change to light industrial but stay general business. This site is in the Apollo Drive Business District and the district was reviewed by the
Environmental Board around 1999. At that time it was detemined that the excavated
storm/infliltration ponds were adequate to service the entire Apollo Drive business
area. Soils – are sandy with high infiltration rates. The water table is deep enough so there
are no separation issues.
Land Cover – The ground surface is non-native mowed grasses. The lot has some undetermined species of trees on the west side of the property.
Significant Resources - no significant resources on this site.
Surface Water – the developer is proposing to build an infiltration basin. The basin will be reviewed by RCWD and our city engineers to ensure the water quality and
water quanity standards are being met.
Floodplain and Wetlands - there are neither on this site
Drinking Water Protection – this is not in a Drinking Water Service Management
Area.
Tree Preservation – There are hardwood trees on the west and an evergreen screen
trees on the east.
SWPPP – A NPDES permit is not needed for this site. An erosion control plan is
needed. A rock entrance is needed. Silt fence is shown on the plan for perimeter
control. The developer must protect all storm drain inlets within 200 feet of the
property on Apollo Drive.
Lighting – the developer must submit a photometric plan and must submit litghting
fixtures. The fixtures must be a low intensity, downward forcused, cut-off type lens.
Landscape Plan – the tree and shrub plantings are appropriate. Seed mix must be given to the city. It is perferred to have a native seed mix in the infiltration pond.
Since this is in front of the building, a native, alternative lawn such as a variety of
fescue.
All sodded areas must be irrigated. Low manintenance fescue grass would be preferred.
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Recycling - A description of how the business will be participating in the required
state law for business recycling must be provided.
Mr. Sullivan questioned the future expansion of the business that is on the plan Mr. Bland had the architect add the proposed future areas so he would not become
land locked if he would expanse his business.
Ms. Holmes recommend that Mr. Asleson do a site visit to check the trees for an inventory.
Ms. Kaufenberg suggested that the final landscape plan includes low manitence
and/or native plants if possible
Ms. Andrzejewski made MOTION to approve the site plan with the Environmental Board recommendations and comments Ms. Kaufenberg seconded motion Passed
6-0
D. Eastern Heights The project proposal is located near the intersection of County Road J and Hodgson
Road and approximately 17 acres and is zoned General Business.
Hampton Properties is proposing to develop approximately the land into mixed-use development consisting of 50 townhomes, 80 apartment units and 32 memory care
and high acuity assisted living units. The units will be part of a homeowners
association.
Site Evaluation – The site appears to have one wetland in the NW corner of the proposal.
The Concept Plan has two ponds drawn on the site concept plan. One pond is
adjacent to a wetland on the NW side of the project and the other is one the SW side
of the project proposal. It is unknown at this time if a wetland delineation was done.
Soils – the developer shows sandy soils on the site. Unknown if there are soil boring
done.
Land Cover - A detailed tree inventory, and tree preservation plan would need to be done if this project goes forward
Significant Resources – no significant resources on this site. No NHIS data for this
site.
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Surface Water - -there are 4 catchment areas on this parcel. Future surface water allocations should try to stay in the same catchment areas.
Flood Plain – there is no flood plain on the site
Wetlands – thes is a wetland on the concept plan. If this wetland has not been delineated, that must be done.
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan – the project will need to have an NPDES
permit and a full SWPPP submitted. Tree Preservation – A tree preservation will need to be submitted.
Landscape Plan – A detailed landscape plan will need to be submitted. Boulevard
trees are required and escrow money obtained for these trees. Mr. Asleson would like to see in this is an assisted living and memory care facility
area, the use of trails and flower garden plantings should be planned for this
development. A small handicap accessible community garden area would also be
desirable in this area for programming open space landscaping. Alternative lawns are preferred to cultured bluegrass sod. Irrigation in the sod areas
with a smart system with soil moisture sensors.
Ms. Andrzejewski wants to make sure that the water drainage is addressed. Ms. Holmes is wondering if a 3 story apartment building would be a visual impact
Ms. Kaufenberg made a MOTION to move concept plan forward to Planning and
Zoning with the Environmental Board comments and recommendations. Ms. Klebba seconded motion. Approved
VII DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Recycling Updates
Ms. Schultz is still waiting on the SCORE points to be approved from Anoka County
Organic recycling is going well, there will be increased in the bins sizes to handle the
amount of organic being collected at the parks
Enivornmental Goals will be moved to the April City Council meeting
Simple Recycling was approved by City Council on February 27th
Looking at doing On-Site Paper Shredding every other month instead of very month
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which it currently is on Recycling Saturday. B. Earth Day
Will be held at Wargo Nature Center, Saturday April 21, 12:30-3:00pm the theme is Natural Resources and outdoor recreation. The information that the booth will have is Heron information, know your parks, biking paths and trails(maps), visual display
of plants (Paula) and information and pictures of bad and good plants.
Actives for kids will be making seed balls. Supplies needed will be water, paper towels, small compost container,clay and seeds.
Looking for a few extra people to monitor at organic compost containers at Wargo
VIII. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Andrzejewski made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 p.m. Ms. Kaufenberg
seconded motion. Motion carried 6 - 0.
Respectfully submitted, Nancie Klebba
Mary Fogarty
Office Tech 1
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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6C
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Sayard Schultz, Recycling Intern
MEETING DATE: March 28, 2018
TOPIC: Earth Day Event (April 21st, 2018)
BACKGROUND
Each year, the Environmental Board Members, Lino Lakes Staff, and Anoka County
Staff collaborated with each other to host an Earth Day celebration at the Wargo Nature Center. This event is always scheduled on or near April 22nd. In addition, each year the group picks a new environmental theme to showcase at the event.
Prior to the start time of the event (12:30pm), the different collaborating groups host their
own separate volunteer get-to-together to promote environmental activist in their respective communities. Lino Lakes Environmental Board Members and Staff host a city parks and open space cleanup. During this time, residents gather into organized groups
and assist in cleaning and beautifying the City of Lino Lakes’ green areas.
2018 Lino Lakes Volunteerism: 8:30am to 11:30am, starts at Lino Lakes City Hall 2018 Earth Day Celebration: 12:30pm to 3pm @ Wargo Nature Center – 7701 Main St. Lino Lakes MN 55038
ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTION
NOTE: 2018’s Earth Day theme is natural resources focusing on outdoor activities and engagement
Update PowerPoint Presentation- Make edits
Booth Set-up: Discuss what to display and showcase at the booth
1) Waste management Section: o Selling Lino Lakes Rain Bins o Example of compost bins from Anoka County
o City Compost options | bags & pails
o Discuss having Simple Recycling and Walters at event in order to
promote their services. o Promotional Items: Shirts and tote bags (get sizes)
2
Student Design Contest Entries
http://www.earthdayshirts.com/resources-sdc
o Create a list of items staff need to bring to event o Show case City events; such as
Spring Recycling Day (May)
Fix-it clinic: perhaps display ripped jeans and other props to get
patrons engaged. (August)
2) Rare Plant Sections: a. Community Gardens b. Invasive Species
3) Natural Resource Section:
a. Know your parks b. Know your city’s green spaces and waterways c. Outdoor activities: annual nest counts & tree maintenance
ATTACHMENTS 1. Original PowerPoint Presentation 2. Updated PowerPoint Presentation
3. 4-26-2017 Environmental Board Meeting Minutes (page 3)
4. Examples of tote bags
5. Example of T-shirt design
Prepared by:
Lino Lakes
Environmental
Board
Overview
Environmental Board Charge
Storm Water and Surface Water Management
Summarize City and Board-related environmental activities
Acknowledge citizen participation and related activities
Identify threats to environment in Lino Lakes and solutions
Environmental Board (EB) Charge
Quick Facts about the Lino Lakes Environmental Board*
Formed in 1996 to do the following:
Advise City Council on use and management of natural resources
Development plan review
Natural resource inventory
Identifying local rare or endangered wildlife or plant species
Coordinating community educational programs
Recommending locations for greenway corridors
Coordinating Earth Day Celebrations each year (April)
Volunteers are always welcome to help with the events.
*The Environmental Board meets the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the city council
chambers. Contact City Hall if you are interested in learning more about the EB!
Wetlands and Prairies
Active Management
Controlled burns
Reed Canary Grass Control
Wetlands
Encourage filtration
Provide habitat
Wollan’s Park Wetland improvements: Valuable wetland
bank, abundant natural vegetation & numerous rare plants
Storm Water & Surface Water Management
Essential to the protection of surface and
groundwater
Storm Water and Surface Water
Management
Pollution prevention and wetland
banking
Review development proposals
Eliminate illicit discharges
Wetland restoration
Supported by various state, watershed,
and local requirements
Storm Water Swale
(City Hall)
This is the front of
City Hall –the
native grasses and
plants help with
storm water runoff
Rain Gardens
Filter water
Aesthetic enhancement
Development Proposals
Review to ensure proper
environmental
protections in place
Considerations:
Runoff
Wetland Preservation
Buffers
Follow AUAR
Requirements for
specific protections
Legacy Woods
Community Space and Flower Gardens
Plant Diseases
Impact on Lino Lakes Environment
Oak Wilt has been a long-term issue affecting trees throughout the area;
Appears to be down in recent years;
Projects like those at Red Maple Lane have helped
Invasive Species
Buckthorn
cutting
Pests
Emerald Ash Borer
Previously identified in
Shoreview and Ham Lake.
Found in LL in 2017 on
trees in Target parking lot.
City has a plan to address
EAB–in collaboration with
Anoka County and
neighboring cities
Plants –land: Buckthorn
Plants –water: Curly-leaf &
Eurasian water milfoil
Emerald Ash Borer –LL plan
City has been implementing this plan
Plan includes preserving/ treating of high value ash trees;
Removal of weakened or diseased trees;
Established area for gathering trees for proper
disposal;
“10,000 Trees for Lino Lakes” allows residents to order trees at reduced cost.
You
1.Do not move firewood from one area to another;
2.Plant new trees –help city get a head of this!
Curly-leaf pondweed & Eurasian water milfoil:
Centerville & Peltier Lakes
•Milfoil moved among lakes by boats & trailers –keep ‘em clean!!
•Curly-leaf is a common invasive in 100’s of lakes statewide;
•As curly-leaf dies back severe blue-green algae blooms often follow
(Peltier below).
•RCWD 2017-18 water level drawdown aims to reduce curly-leaf
Blue Heron Nesting Restoration
Significant Effort for Lino Lakes: Driven by LOCAL volunteers in
cooperation with City staff, & Environmental Board;
Efforts included:
1) Researching the problem of nest abandonment
2) No-Wake Zone established near the island;
3) Flashing trees to reduce predation by raccoons
4) Monitoring of population & maintenance of flashing
Counting Egg Shells
Flashing trees Herons Nesting
Volunteers, EB, and Anoka county staff conduct
annual nest counts & tree maintenance
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100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
1200
Great Blue Heron Nest Count,
Peltier Lake, Anoka County
Nest Abandonment
As of January 2018, 342 nest were counted in 106 trees. Each tree,
containing a nest, received a tag during the annual maintenance event
Thank you,
Lino Lakes!
Wildlife Partnerships
Audubon MN at Golden Lake and Rice Lake Elementaries
Osprey Pole and banding of baby osprey
Mark Martell
Lino Lakes Elementary
Arbor Day
Wildlife Partnerships (Cont.)
Rice Lake Elementary
Bluebird Trail
Managed by students during school year/volunteers in
summer
Three rain gardens planted with Rice Creek Watershed
Grant
Managed by students and staff
Eagle Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts build, weed,
and enhance nature sites
Osprey Banding at RLE
•Students help, calm
the babies while US
Fish and Wildlife
bands and Audubon
ID tags are attached
to their legs.
•Data is recorded and
stored to monitor
birds’ location and
nesting success.
Rain Gardens at RLE
Students plant
and weed three
rain gardens at
Rice Lake
Elementary
Unique and rare plants & animals
Restored, Preserved, Protected
Community Garden
Established in 2011
Location: 7731 Lake Drive (by
American Legion)
Anoka County SHIP Grant
Used to develop site
Installed 68 plots
Provided water source
2012
All 68 plots used!
2013 -2017
Plot sign-up managed by Park Board
Further expansion on site
Dedicated Gardeners Yield a
Flavorful Harvest!
Annual Solid Waste and Recycling
Annual Recycling Event
City-wide event each Spring / occasionally in Fall
Amount Collected (annually 2008-2012):
~1,900-2,000 tons [exceeded Anoka Count goals in all
years;
Added monthly events in 2013-2014 and tonnage
increased to 2,040-2,140 tons;
Annual Solid Waste and Recycling
Increased recycling due to partnerships with:
Organics at city buildings
Available at summer events: Corn
Roast, Blue Heron Days festival
Anoka County
Promote recycling opportunities with
local businesses (Minnesota Waste
Wise)
Parks Board to increase recycling
“Can Cages” are proving to be
successful
Monthly Solid Waste and Recycling
Recycle Saturdays!
Location: Lino Park 7850 Lake Drive
Third Saturday of each month
10:00am –2:00pm
Go to Lino Lakes City Website for
more information
http://www.ci.lino-lakes.mn.us/
2015 Annual Recycle Day
2015
May 2nd
9am –3pm
City Maintenance Shop –1189
Main Street
FREE! Document Shredding!
Items to recycle:
Household Goods
Scrap Metal
Major Appliances
Tires
Electronics
Car Batteries
Glasses/Hearing Aids
Fluorescent Bulbs
City Events: Earth Day, Arbor Day,
Recycle Days, Corn Roast, and Blue
Heron Days
Informational Kiosk for Citizens at City
Hall
Pick up some info today to help
you learn about:
DIY rain gardens
Recycling
Plantings for saving water
Events and activities
Summary
The City of Lino Lakes Environmental Board is committed
to the protection of land and water resources in the city.
There are many facets to this, including:
City Staff
Various departments and Programs
Collaboration with:
The State of Minnesota
Anoka County
Watershed Districts
CITIZEN VOLUNTEERS!
Partners and Collaboration
Rice Creek Watershed District
Anoka County
Neighboring cities
Lino Corrections Department
SHEP
Scouts
ISD #12 Centennial Schools
Forest Lake School District
Environmental Board Members
2017/2018
Paula Andrzejewski
Steve Heiskary
Shawn Holmes
Liz Kaufenberg
Nancie Klebba
Alex Schwartz
John Sullivan
Lino Lakes staff & contact for Environmental Board:
Marty Asleson, Environmental Coordinator
email: marty.asleson@ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
Mary Fogarty, secretary
Sayard Schultz, Recycling
Prepared by:
Lino Lakes
Environmental
Board
Overview
Environmental Board Charge
Lino Lakes’ Natural Resources
Wetlands and Prairies in your Backyard
Lakes and Rivers
Summarize City and Board-related environmental activities
Acknowledge citizen participation and related activities
Identify natural resource threats
Waste Management
Environmental Board (EB) Charge
Quick Facts about the Lino Lakes Environmental Board*
Formed in 1996 to do the following:
Advise City Council on use and management of natural resources
Development plan review
Natural resource inventory
Identifying local rare or endangered wildlife or plant species
Coordinating community educational programs
Recommending locations for greenway corridors
Coordinating Earth Day Celebrations each year (April)
Volunteers are always welcome to help with the events.
*The Environmental Board meets the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the city council
chambers. Contact City Hall if you are interested in learning more about the EB!
The City of Lino Lakes is fortunate to be home to an
abundance of natural resources. These resources are
regarded as an amenity to residents and essential to
the attraction, aesthetics and quality of life offered by
the community. The abundant wetlands and lakes,
forested uplands, restored prairie areas, and other
natural areas support a wide diversity of wildlife and
plant communities.
Wetlands and Prairies
Lino Lakes has more than 400 wetlands
Wetlands
Encourage filtration
Provide habitat
Wetland improvements: Valuable wetland bank,
abundant natural vegetation & numerous rare plants
Lakes and Rivers
Lino Lakes has over 15 miles of canoe trails including
Rice Creek that leads to the Mississippi River. Our
creeks connect different habitats. These same water
also provides a corridor for wildlife to travel between
fragmented patches of woodlands, grasslands, and
wetlands.
Parks
The pristine 5,500-acre Rice Creek Chain of Lakes
Regional Park Preserve
City Parks
Arena Acres Park
Behm's Park
Birch Park
Birchwood Acres Park
Brandywood Park
City Hall Park
Clearwater Creek Park
Country Lakes Park
Highland Meadows Park
Lino Park
Marshan Park
Pheasant Hills Park
Shenandoah Park
Sunrise Park
Sunset Oaks Park
Wenzel Farms Park
Woods of Baldwin Lake
Development Proposals
Review to ensure proper
environmental
protections in place
Considerations:
Runoff
Wetland Preservation
Buffers
Follow AUAR
Requirements for
specific protections
Invasive Species
Buckthorn
Cutting
Pests
Emerald Ash Borer
Previously identified in
Shoreview and Ham Lake.
Found in LL in 2017 on
trees in Target parking lot.
City has a plan to address
EAB–in collaboration with
Anoka County and
neighboring cities
Plants –land: Buckthorn
Plants –water: Curly-leaf &
Eurasian water milfoil
How to Stop the Spread of Invasive Species
and Enjoying our Natural Resources
Blue Heron Nesting Restoration
Significant Effort for Lino Lakes: Driven by LOCAL volunteers in
cooperation with City staff, & Environmental Board;
Efforts included:
1) Researching the problem of nest abandonment
2) No-Wake Zone established near the island;
3) Flashing trees to reduce predation by raccoons
4) Monitoring of population & maintenance of flashing
Counting Egg Shells
Flashing trees Herons Nesting
Volunteers, EB, and Anoka county staff conduct
annual nest counts & tree maintenance
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
1200
Great Blue Heron Nest Count,
Peltier Lake, Anoka County
Nest Abandonment
As of January 2018, 342 nest were counted in 106 trees. Each tree,
containing a nest, received a tag during the annual maintenance event
Places to Bird Watch
o LoL
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Thank you,
Lino Lakes!
Wildlife Partnerships
Audubon MN at Golden Lake and Rice Lake Elementaries
Osprey Pole and banding of baby osprey
Mark Martell
Lino Lakes Elementary
Arbor Day
Wildlife Partnerships (Cont.)
Rice Lake Elementary
Bluebird Trail
Managed by students during school year/volunteers in
summer
Three rain gardens planted with Rice Creek Watershed
Grant
Managed by students and staff
Eagle Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts build, weed,
and enhance nature sites
Osprey Banding at RLE
•Students help, calm
the babies while US
Fish and Wildlife
bands and Audubon
ID tags are attached
to their legs.
•Data is recorded and
stored to monitor
birds’ location and
nesting success.
Rain Gardens at RLE
Students plant
and weed three
rain gardens at
Rice Lake
Elementary
Unique and rare plants & animals
Restored, Preserved, Protected
Community Garden
Established in 2011
Location: 7731 Lake Drive (by
American Legion)
Anoka County SHIP Grant
Used to develop site
Installed 68 plots
Provided water source
2012
All 68 plots used!
2013 -2017
Plot sign-up managed by Park Board
Further expansion on site
Dedicated Gardeners Yield a
Flavorful Harvest!
Commingle & Organic Recycling
Recycling not only keeps reusable materials out of the
landfill, it also helps conserve our natural resources.
Household
Organic Recycling
Household
Commingle Recycling
Park Commingle
Recycling
2017 Residential Commingle Recycling
In 2017, Lino Lakes’
residents recycled 1,903.10 tons of material.
We were just shy of our goal of 2,082 tons.
Of this total amount, 1829.62 tons was from curbside.
Pie chart data source: 2017 recycled material break-down by Anoka Co.
Special Material Recycling
Lino Lakes Residents can recycle hard to and odd items at
the Monthly Recycling Saturday Event and at the Annual
Spring Recycling Day.
Monthly Recycling Saturday Event
Every 3rd Saturday of the Month. Accept August-due to
Blue Heron Day. Small businesses are welcomed!
Location: Lino Park
7850 Lake Dr.
Hours: 10am to 2pm
Monthly Recycling Saturday
What is Accepted
Home Appliances
& Electronics
Free Document
Shredding
Furniture / Mattress
Recycling & Donating
Tires | Batteries | Scrap Metal
Annual Spring Recycle Day
Date: Saturday, May 5th 2018
Location: City Public Works Bld.
1189 Main St.
Hours: 9am to 3pm
Additional Accepted Materials
Appliances | Batteries | Bulbs | Small Engines
Scrap Metal | Mattresses | Furniture
Donations Accepted: Eye glasses | Hearing Aides | Household Goods | Clothing
2017 Special Material Recycled
Pie chart data source: 2017 recycled material break-down by Anoka Co.
In 2017, Lino
Lakes’ residents
recycled 164.98
tons of special
material.
Major Appliances
68%
Tires
3%
Carpet
1%
Electronics
10%
Matresses
6%
Vehicle
Batteries
0%
Bulbs
0%
Donated HH Goods,
Furniture 12%
p yg
Residential Organic Recycling
Lino Lake Residents have 2 options to divert their
food waste from landfills.
Organics picked up by haulers is sent to a commercial
composting facility and turned into compost.
2017 Organic & Yardwaste Recycling
Lino Lakes’ residents
recycled 283.66 tons of
organic and yardwaste
material in 2017 Drop-Off
3%
Curbside
3%
Yardwaste
94%
Pie chart data source: 2017 recycled material break-down by Anoka Co.
Annual City Events
Earth Day Arbor Day
Corn Roast
Blue Heron Days Spring Recycle Day
Informational Kiosk for Citizens at City
Hall
Pick up some info today to help
you learn about:
DIY rain gardens
Recycling
Plantings for saving water
Events and activities
Summary
The City of Lino Lakes Environmental Board is committed
to the protection of land and water resources in the city.
There are many facets to this, including:
City Staff
Various departments and Programs
Collaboration with:
The State of Minnesota
Anoka County
Watershed Districts
CITIZEN VOLUNTEERS!
Partners and Collaboration
Rice Creek Watershed District
Anoka County
Neighboring cities
Lino Corrections Department
SHEP
Scouts
ISD #12 Centennial Schools
Forest Lake School District
Environmental Board Members
2017/2018 Advisory Members
Paula Andrzejewski
Steve Heiskary
Shawn Holmes
Liz Kaufenberg
Nancie Klebba
Alex Schwartz
John Sullivan
Lino Lakes Environmental Board Staff
Marty Asleson, Environmental Coordinator
Email: marty.asleson@ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
Sayard Schultz, Recycling Intern
Email:recyclingintern@ci.lino-lakes.mn.us
Mary Fogarty, Secretary
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Ms. Jin stated that only Simple Recycling bags that the company provides are used.
Mr. Asleson would like to preview the mailer before Simple Recycling has sent out to
the residents.
Mr. Heiskary would like the contract presented to the city council
Mr. Sullivan MOTION to send this to city council for their consideration in
supporting the concept. Ms. Andrzejewski supported the motion.
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Earth Day Summary
Mr. Heiskary believe that it was better attended than in years past. He also suggested to take a picture of the finished seeds balls and to have the elm bark beetle visible.
Ms. Anjdrzejewski said that the other crafts were not as inviting and suggested that
we just do the seed balls. Also two of her students presented their work on
disappearing bees and edible plants. Ms. Jin mentioned that the people that wanted to sign up for organics, not many from
Lino Lakes, so they were sent to the Anoka County table. To date 244 Lino Lakes
have signed up for organics.
Also Waste Management and Walters are talking about curb side organic pick up so we will see what happens.
The survey was a good idea
Ms. Kaufenberg asked about the Organic waste cans if this summer if the pickups would be more frequent because of smells and pests.
Ms. Jin said that the cost is the same no matter the number of cans. Where the cost
increase comes is the frequently of times they come to empty the cans. B. Arbor Day
Rice Lake Elementary School at 2:30pm
Mayor Reinart will be there to read the proclaimion C. Annual Recylcing Day and Tree Hand Out
Is on Saturday, May 6 from 9:00am – 2:00pm