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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/28/2021 Environmental Board Minutes APPROVED 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 6:30 p.m. on July 28, 2021. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Sullivan approved the Agenda as stated. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 30, 2021 Mr. Sullivan added an amendment to the June 30 meeting minutes in regards to the Concept Plan for the Huntson Addition. Mr. Sullivan asked for a motion to approve the amended minutes. Ms. Cavegn MOTIONED to approve the minutes as requested. Ms. McNulty seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. V. OPEN MIKE Mr. Sullivan declared Open Mike at 6:37 p.m. Open Mike declared closed at 6:37 p.m. DATE : July 28, 2021 TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 7:08 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : John Sullivan, Cassie Cavegn, Shawn Holmes, Ella McNulty MEMBERS ABSENT : Alex Schwartz STAFF PRESENT : Andy Nelson, Phillip Davis Environmental Board July 28, 2021 Page 2 APPROVED MINUTES VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. MS4 Annual Report and Public Comment Opportunity Mr. Nelson conducted a presentation on the MS4 permit and the development of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the city. Mr. Sullivan and Ms. Holmes commented that they believed the education opportunities detailed in the report were an important part of the SWPPP. Mr. Nelson showed examples of the new door hangers that inform residents of the watering restrictions and list fines for noncompliance with the ordinance. Ms. Holmes inquired about any updates on the city’s situation with the high manganese levels in the water supply. Mr. Nelson responded saying that an update will be posted in the upcoming newsletter. Mr. Sullivan opened and closed the opportunity for public comment on the SWPPP with no comments provided. VII. UPDATES A. Recycling Update Mr. Davis provided an update on the participation at July’s Recycling Saturday event and updates to the organics recycling drop-off program. He discussed improving on- site education regarding organics contamination, including a new addition of signs and stickers added to each site. The Public Works department provided new recycling and garbage bins at each organics site to help further reduce any contamination. Mr. Davis provided an update on the SCORE report and the finances involved with the recycling efforts made in the past six months. Mr. Sullivan asked who empties the recycling bins at the parks. Mr. Davis responded that the Parks department is in charge of emptying the recycling bins. Mr. Sullivan commented that he will be meeting with the City Council to consider encouraging businesses in Lino Lakes to ask for grants from Anoka County to improve their recycling programs. B. General Updates Mr. Nelson provided an update on the upcoming newsletter to be sent out in early August. Articles included contain information about illicit discharge, stormwater ponds, Adopt-a-Drain programs, and more. Environmental Board July 28, 2021 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Nelson commented that the city is looking at a property near the Watermark development that has potential for wetland restoration and mitigation work. The city’s engineering firm, WSB, is in the process of preparing a draft prospectus for the potential wetland bank site. He provided further detail about the location of the property as requested by Ms. Holmes. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Holmes made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 p.m. Motion was supported by Ms. McNulty. Motion carried 4 - 0.