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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/28/2020 Environmental Board Minutes APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF LINO LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING ZOOM I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mr. Sullivan called the Lino Lakes Environmental Board meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. on October 28, 2020. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Agenda was approved as presented. IIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES August 26, 2020 Ms. Andrzejewski made a MOTION to approve the August 26, 2020 Meeting Minutes. Motion was supported by Ms. McNulty. Motion carried 7 - 0. V. OPEN MIKE Mr. Sullivan declared Open Mike at 6:33 p.m. Open Mike was closed at 6:34 p.m. DATE : October 28, 2020 TIME STARTED : 6:31 P.M. TIME ENDED : 7:49 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : John Sullivan, Paula Andrzejewski, Eric Flower, Shawn Holmes, Ella McNulty, Wendy Nelson, Alex Schwartz MEMBERS ABSENT : None STAFF PRESENT : Andy Nelson, Janele Waterman Environmental Board October 28, 2020 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES VI. ACTION ITEMS A. Bald Eagle Addition Preliminary Plat The project consists of a new lot created by splitting a lot with an existing residence located at 202 Elm Street. The area is currently zoned R-1 and also in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan R-1, low density residential. Staff recommends  A storm drain inlet protection be added to catch basin in front of 7150 2 nd Avenue  Prior to any construction activities tree protection fence at 1 foot radius of any trees near the construction zone should be established.  Any ash trees on the site that are not intended to be treated for emerald ash borer in the near future, should be removed.  Ground cover type should be specified for any areas of exposed soil. Mr. Sullivan wanted to know about the ground cover type. Mr. Nelson would like to see what the applicant has in mind. Seed mix 25151 or sod would be preferred. Ms. Holmes would like to add to the recommendations that the applicant tries to preserve as many trees on the south perimeter as possible. Ms. Nelson made a Motion to recommond for approval the Bald Eagle Addition Preliminary Plat with the Environmental Boards recommendations. Ms. Andrzejewski seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0 B. EAB Injection Program Mr. Nelson presented an updated Elm Ash Borer (EAB) plan for the city to treat with insecticide injections, remove boulevard ash trees and replace with a diverse mix of species. Mr. Nelson would like to hit a target of treating 100 trees a year. With treating the trees with treatment every other year. The city will need assistance to hit that goal One way to do this program is to enter into an agreement with a contractor that provides injections. This program is currently used in Moundsview. Program Details/Benefits: 1. Discounted rate for injections of City and residents’ trees . 2. Distributes a postcard to all residents informing them about EAB, the benefits of injections, and providing a clear option for injections with contact information. Environmental Board October 28, 2020 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES 3. Establishes a website/landing page where residents can sign up for free appointments/consultations and find more information about EAB. 4. Provides the City with mapping and GIS data for all trees injected (public and private) to assist in our EAB response planning. 5. Frees up our seasonal workers to work on other tasks, such as natural area restoration In the summer of 2020 it took two workers about a month to treat 101 trees at a cost of $3,353.89 for wages, chemicals, and injection equipment. Mr. Nelson stated that the city plan is for park and boulevard trees. In treating the boulevard trees is to help stager the removal of the remaining boulevard trees. Mr. Nelson mentioned that the replacement budget is what is holding us to 30 trees a year. The trees replacements are lager caliper. This size tree holds up to wind better, survivor rate is better and there is less maintenance which frees up city workers for other projects. Mr. Nelson also mentioned that with this program the homeowner and not the city makes the contact with the company. And also the city can still do some of their own injections to the park and boulevard trees if necessary. Mr. Flower suggested that before going to the council you could have some testimonials, data and a sample postcard. Also put a valve to the cost saving of sending out the postcards. And free up the city workers to do other projects. Ms. Sullivan made a Motion to recommend to forward this plan to City Council for their consideration. Ms. Holmes seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. VII. UPDATES A. Recycling Updates Mr. Nelson mentioned that there are two more Recycling Saturdays left for the year. Mr. Nelson is having Ms. Maxon get the numbers together of how many households are with what garbage hauler, how many residents are in the organic drop off program and how many people are coming to Saturday Recycling. Mr. Nelson is looking at what we are doing and what the cost are. Mr. Sullivan would like to know at the next meeting if we have reach our tonnage goals. Environmental Board October 28, 2020 Page 4 APPROVED MINUTES VIII. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Andrzejewski made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 p.m. Motion was supported by Mr. Schwartz. Motion carried 7 - 0. Respectfully submitted, Mary Fogarty