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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/20/2019 Env Board Packet City of Lino Lakes Environmental Board Meeting Wednesday, November 20, 2019 6:30 PM AGENDA 1. Call to Order A. Introduce Andrew Nelson, Environmental Coordinator 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes 4. Open Mike 5. Action Items – No Action Items 6. Discussion Items A. Woolens Park Wetland Restoration and Banking Credits, Jason Husveth B. Emerald Ash Borer Grant C. Recycling Updates, Connor Kvendru 7. Adjourn DRAFT MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mr. Sullivan called the Lino Lakes Environmental Board meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. on September 25, 2019. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was accepted. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 28, 2019 Ms. Holmes made a MOTION to approve the August 28, 2019 meeting minutes with Mr. Sullivan’s clarification. Motion was supported by Ms. Kaufenberg. Motion carried 6 - 0. V. OPEN MIKE Mr. Sullivan declared Open Mike at 6:34 p.m. Mr. Sullivan closed Open Mike at 6:35 p.m. VI. SHARED INFORMATION FROM BOARD, JOHN SULLIVAN Mr. Sullivan mentioned that he attended the September 9, 2019 City Council Meeting to see Mr. Steve Heiskary awarded a plaque for serving 9 years on the Environmental Board. DATE : September 25, 2019 TIME STARTED : 6:31 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:11 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : John Sullivan, Eric Flower, Shawn Holmes, Liz Kaufenberg, Wendy Nelson, Alex Schwartz MEMBERS ABSENT : Paula Andrzejewski STAFF PRESENT : Marty Asleson, Connor Kvendru Environmental Board September 25, 2019 Page 2 DRAFT MINUTES Mr. Sullivan also attended a Stream Health Evaluation Program (SHEP). It is administered by the "Friends of the Mississippi" groupstream, in which the group looked at water samples under a microscope. For your information, Home Depot and Menards will take your old plastic pots for recycling. Mr. Asleson mentioned that the Rotary Club went and planted five trees on Peltier Island. VII. ACTION ITEMS A. STERN ADDITION – PRELIMINARY PLAT (6820 WEST SHADOW LAKE DR) – MR. ASLESON The project consists of a new lot, which be created by splitting a lot with an existing residence located at 6820 West Shadow Lake Drive. Future home site is 20,832 square feet. Existing home site is 21,925 square feet. The percentage of impervious is 18% and 19.8% respectively. The lake and wetlands on the site are significant, there will be no impacts and will be protected. An erosion control plan is required. A stormwater management plan must be submitted. Mr. Schwartz recommends that the new site and the existing site both meet the DNR shoreland standards. A buffer from the lake must average 20 feet. In addition, any other projects that come before the board with shoreland design be required to follow the DNR buffer standards, and to follow the sale of the house or property. Mr. Flower would recommend that the paragraph that discusses the DNR standards for shoreland be changed as shown below. The DNR standards for shoreland should shall be applied, including minimizing vegetation loss, and a buffer from the lake that must average 20 feet. Landscaping in this area would will exclude sod-type grasses that are mowed. The property owner should shall submit a planting plan for alternative ground cover in this area. This could consist of native forbes and grasses, or where there are existing trees, a shade tolerant woodland seed mix, alternative no-mow lawn. A garden area based on design of Rice Creek Watershed, or Conservation District models are also acceptable. Mr. Flower made a MOTION to recommend the approval of the subdivision with the shoreland buffer recommendation and the rewording of the DNR standards. Ms. Kaufenberg supported motion. Motion carried 6 - 0. Environmental Board September 25, 2019 Page 3 DRAFT MINUTES VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Resource Inventory Revisited the Resource Inventory Management Plan in which Mr. Asleson showed us where the rare vegetation is likely located, due to the soil type in the area. Also the likely locations of Blanding turtles. There is a Resource Management Plan available on-line at the City of Lino Lakes web site: Community Development, Water Resources, Management Plans, and then Resource Management Plan. B. Recycling Updates, Connor Kvendru Mr. Kvendru address the contamination issue with the organics. He is getting stickers from Anoka County to try and stop the plastic bags and containers that have been dropped off in the organics collection cans. Ms. Nelson said that there are locks that will not freeze and that maybe we should be looking into these locks if we get any more organics contaminated. Mr. Kvendru also announced that Lino Park would be another organics drop off site. Recycling Saturday on September 21 was very busy and could have been because there was no Recycling Saturday in August. Mr. Kvendru mentioned that the contract with Simple Recycling will end in December; also, US Recycling drop boxes have been pulled. The reason given is the market for these goods are down. C. City Newsletter Information (Due Date: October 11) Mr. Sullivan would like to have articles in the city newsletters titled such as, Easy ways to improve your Lino Lakes Environment, which would draw awareness to ways residents, can help the environment. Mr. Asleson stated there is always an article of stormwater information in every newsletter. Ideas for articles are: • alternatives of using salt or overusing the salt on driveway • recycling Christmas trees, lights and wrapping paper • using the Anoka County Recycle app to find ways to recycle items to keep them out of landfills Environmental Board September 25, 2019 Page 4 DRAFT MINUTES “When in doubt – throw it out” D. Board Members Interests/Goals Ms. Andrzejewski and Mr. Sullivan have sent out their interest in the environment VIIII. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Holmes made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:11 p.m. Mr. Schwartz supported motion. Motion carried 6 - 0. Respectfully submitted, Mary Fogarty Office Specialist City of Lino Lakes 1 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6B STAFF ORIGINATOR: Marty Asleson MEETING DATE: November 20, 2019 TOPIC: Emerald Ash Borer Grant Submission Update BACKGROUND A pre-application for an EAB Grant was submitted to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in October 2019. Subsequent to this, the Minnesota DNR gave the City the green light to submit the full application for the grant. The grant is for $100,000. The City wrote the grant to remove and replace 127 Ash trees in the Clearwater Creek development. The majority of the trees are on Clearwater Creek Drive. A smaller amount are on 65th Street. The grant is spread over a two year period. If we would be awarded the grant, we would do half in 2020 and half in 2021. This grant would be a much needed boost to managing the Emerald Ash Borer infestation in Lino Lakes. ENVIRONMENTAL DIRECTION This is information only. ATTACHMENTS 1. 2019 Preparation for EAB in Community Forests Final Application 2. 2019 Preparation for EAB in Community Forests Final Application-Budget for Lino Lakes 2019 3. 3 Year Tree-Maintenance-Plan for Lino Lakes Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer in Community Forests Final Application Please refer to the Request for Applications (RFA) when completing this application. Organization Project Coordinator Grant amount requested Cash Match In-Kind Match Total match; minimum 25% of grant (combine cash & in-kind match) Complete and submit the Final Application form and additional attachments to ucf.dnr@state.mn.us by November 15, 2019. Application Checklist: Review Request for Applications Budget form Attachment A Tree species selection and stock type, if applicable Tree Maintenance Plan Template, if applicable Letters of support from project partners, if applicable Project Overview -NOT SCORED This can be copied from your pre-applications or amended if needed- (1,860 character maximum including spaces) Provide a summary of the project, why additional funds are needed, and expected outcomes. This should include a description of the project location (City wide project, specific park, etc.). Project Timeline (1,745 character maximum including spaces) Please describe the approximate project schedule showing intermediate steps and major milestones. Project Budget Explanation (1,775 character maximum including spaces) Provide any additional remarks to clarify your budget request. Provide an explanation if you have a partner contributing funds or how you are funding portions of your project that are not eligible with these grant dollars. Project Need Identification (1,270 char acter maximum including spaces) Provide an explanation as to why this funding is needed and what project work will not happen without these grant funds. Project Impacts on Priority Populations (1,100 character maximum including spaces) This grant opportunity aligns with state initiatives to reduce disparities in health and environmental quality for diverse populations. Please describe how will this project potentially reduce disparities. For example, does the project target or include lower income areas? Communication (1,485 character maximum including spaces) Please describe what methods you will use to conduct outreach to citizens about EAB or this grant project. Key Personnel (1,385 character maximum including spaces) Please describe what duties internal staff will conduct, what work will get contracted out, or what partnerships you will leverage to complete tasks. This should include a description of key personnel and their past experience with similar tasks as well as education or certifications. If you expect to contract work out, please describe requirements you will have for contractors. Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer in Community Forests Final Application Budget City of Lino Lakes Andrew Nelson Expense Description Hourly Rate/ Cost per Item Number Hours or Items Funds Requested Cash Match In Kind Match 1. Contractor costs (ex. labor, services, supplies, and equipment) Remove 127 Boulevard Ash Trees in the Clearwater Creek Debvelopment $350 127 $33,338 11,112.50$ 2. Trees Plant 127 Replacement Boulevard Trees in the Clearwater Creek Development $400 127 $38,100 12,700.00$ 3. Planting supplies (ex. water bags, grow tubes, bark protection, compost, etc.)$3,563 $1,188 4. Site preparation 5. Equipment (up to $5,000 in total that are necessary to complete the project ) 6. Software purchases (such as ArcGIS) or technology 7. Gravel-bed construction materials (ex. pea gravel, barriers, and bare root trees) 8. Hired Staff or Consultant time 75,000.00$ 25,000.00$ -$ Directions: Complete this form in detail. Common line items are indicated for eligible expenses. Add or change categories and add rows as necessary. Be specific about expenses. This form has formulas; double check to be sure totals are accurate. If you have any questions about the budget form, contact the DNR Urban and COmmunity Forestry Team at ucf.dnr@state.mn.us. Estimated ash stumps 2019 113 trees 1349 DBH 11.9 Avg DBH 8.68 Avg $/DBH 137.35 Avg $/tree Estimated $ for grind ash in 2019 11,709.32$ Based on DBH 15,520.55$ Based on tree Tree Maintenance Plan Template for Newly Planted Trees Year and Season of Planting:Organization: Project Coordinator: Phone: Email: Size (caliper for deciduous, height for conifers): # of Trees to be Planted: Type of Stock to be Planted (Bare root, etc.): Describe how the activities below will be completed. 1. Tree Maintenance Personnel a. Describe who is responsible for maintenence. b. Volunteers, homeowners, or inexperienced staff that will provide maintenance should receive basic training and literature on proper maintenance techniques. Is training needed and how will you do it? c. How will you inspect tree maintenance work periodically to make sure it is being done correctly? 2. Tree Watering Process Describe in detail how trees will be watered, the time period and frequency of watering. Trees should be watered weekly for the first 3 to 5 years when the ground is thawed, unless it has rained 1 inch in a week. 3. Mulching Trees Will you mulch your trees and if so, how will you maintain mulch? 4. Staking and Tying Trees Explain if staking is necessary due to mowing, vandalism, or wind conditions, and describe plans for inspection and removal. 5. Checking Tree Health The grantee will check trees every 6 – 12 months to identify and address problems. Describe inspection process and follow-up. 6. Tree Protection Young trees in busy urban areas may be easily damaged by human activity, animals, and equipment. Describe how planted trees will be protected. 7. Pruning Newly planted trees should need little pruning, if they were properly cared for in the nursery. In the first year after planting, remove only dead or broken branches. In later years, weakly attached limbs can be removed, and corrective pruning can be done if needed. Describe your pruning maintenance cycle. 8. Tree Warranty Tree planting should include a warranty from the nursery for replacement (due to poor condition or mortality). The grantee should be prepared to fully replace all trees that are in poor condition or die prior to inspection at the end of the project grant agreement, unless loss was due to natural disaster. Describe your tree warranty or how trees will be replaced.