HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/24/2013 Environmental Board MinutesENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING April 24, 2013
APPROVED MINUTES 1
CITY OF LINO LAKES
DATE : April 24, 2013
TIME STARTED : 6:32 P.M.
TIME ENDED : 8:11 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT : Mary Jo O’Dea, Barbara Bor, Paula
Andrzejewski, Martha DeHaven, Steve
Heiskary, Nancie Klebba, and Nancy Morin
MEMBERS ABSENT : none
STAFF PRESENT : Environmental Coordinator Marty Asleson
1. CALL TO ORDER
Ms. O’Dea called the Environmental Board meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. on
April 24, 2013.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 27, 2013 Meeting Minutes have been approved with a few small changes.
Mr. Heiskary made a motion to approve the March 27, 2013 Meeting Minutes.
Ms. DeHaven seconded motion to approve the minutes. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ADD – D. Web Cam
E. Public Service Announcements by Ms. Andrzejewski 5th grade
students
Ms. DeHaven made a motion to approve the agenda. Ms. Andrzejewski seconded
the motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
4. OPEN MIKE
Open mike closed at 6:35 p.m.
5. ACTION ITEMS
A. Metro Transit Park & Ride Facility
Mr. Asleson presented a Site Plan for a Metro Park and Ride Facility in the NW
corner of 35E and Country Road 14 with 297 parking spots and lighting.
ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING April 24, 2013
APPROVED MINUTES 2
Environmental board members recommended approval of the Site Plan for the
Metro Transit Park & Ride Facility based on the following conditions:
1. Sediment traps/clean out traps for sediment to be installed into the surface
water management features so that sediment can be removed before it gets
into the filtration area of the system.
2. A P8 analysis and a comparison to be performed before and after the
implemented of the site of the nutrient loads.
3. A protection plan is to be submitted for the preservation of the storm water
pond features and the use of low impact excavation equipment
4. A native seed management company that is approved by the city is hired
to plant and manage the native seed areas for a minimum of 3 years.
5. The Storm Water Pollution Plan must show
a. The name and certifications/qualifications of the Storm Water
manager on site
b. The location of the SWPPP on site where weekly, post rainfall
event inspection, and follow-up corrections documents will be
located
Mr. Heiskary made a motion to recommend approval the Site Plan for the Metro
Transit Park & Ride Facility. Ms. Andrzejewski seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
6. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. Earth Day
Mr. Asleson stated that Earth Day had a good turnout. Mr. Heiskary who
attended suggested that the Environmental Board should improve the displays for
next year to get the visitors to participate more in conversations concerning the
environment. There were discussions on getting pictures and information on the
following: herons, rain gardens, rain barrels, recycling and community gardens.
Comments included:
Ms. O’Dea stated that they should start preparing in January. Ms. Andrzejewski
suggested that if a board meeting is cancelled than it becomes a work meeting for
booth material. Ms. Bor suggested that everyone should take an area to work on.
B. Arbor Day
Mr. Asleson stated that he should be able to get a tree for planting at Lino Lakes
Elementary on April 26, 2013.
ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING April 24, 2013
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C. Recycle Day
Mr. Asleson stated that the city wide recycling day will be held on May 4, 2013
from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
D. Web Cam
Mr. Asleson stated that Brian Bourassa from the Rotary Club asked city staff to
consider a presentation to Rotary Club for a wildlife camera. On April 30th there
will be a meeting at Rice Lake Elementary about this subject with Mr. Bourassa,
Ms Andrzejewski, council member Dale Stoesz and Mr. Asleson.
E. Public Service Announcements
Ms. Andrzejewski presented a power point presentation that her 5th grade students
created relating to environmental issues.
7. ADJOURN
It was noted that the next meeting of the Environmental Board will be on
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Heiskary made a motion to adjourn at 8:11 p.m. Ms. Klebba, Ms. DeHaven,
and Ms. Morin all seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Transcribed by:
Mary Fogarty
City of Lino Lakes
Office Tech 1