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July 31, 2024
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Sullivan called the Environmental meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday
July 31, 2024.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT (sign in prior to start of meeting per Rules of Decorum)
There was no one present for the public comment period.
4. SETTING THE AGENDA: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items
The agenda was approved as presented.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 29, 2024
Ms. Holmes made a motion to approve the May 29, 2024 minutes. Mr. Parsons
seconded. Motion carried 6 – 0.
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. MS4 Annual Report and Public Comment Opportunity
Mr. Nelson, Environmental Coordinator, introduced Tom Hoffman, the Engineering
Technician with WSB.
DATE: July 31, 2024
TIME STARTED: 6:30 p.m.
TIME ENDED: 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Sullivan, Shawn Holmes
Julia Nelson, Lindsay Buchmeier,
Jonathan Parsons, Cassondra Cavegn
MEMBERS ABSENT: Alex Schwartz
STAFF PRESENT: Andrew Nelson, Dana Rozan
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Mr. Hoffman clarified that the NPD MS4 permit is the National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System, which allows the city to discharge stormwater within the city.
Whether it is for new developments, storm sewer, or everything where stormwater is
being discharged must meet the regulations set forward by the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency (MPCA).
Mr. Hoffman reviewed the six minimum control measures (MCM) requirements, as well
as 2023 municipal maintenance activities, construction inspections, and stormwater
projects.
The Board discussed and asked questions about the six minimum control measures.
The Board also brainstormed public outreach techniques, specifically reaching out to the
youths in the community to take part.
B. 2024 Metropolitan Council Water Efficiency Grant
Mr. Nelson presented his staff report.
Ms. Buchmeier asked for clarification on how the program would work.
Mr. Nelson clarified that residents could purchase any clothes washer, dishwasher, and
toilets and then come into City Hall with the receipt that the appliance is a water sense
device, then they would have to send in a picture of the installation to quality for the
rebate.
Mr. Parson expressed concerns about lawn irrigation enforcement on non-watering
days. He suggested to include the irrigation controller flyer to the door tags Public
Works post on violators doors. Ms. Buchmeier agreed, as well as including the flyer on
electronic water bills.
The Board showed support for the rebate program as it was presented.
7. UPDATES
A. Shenandoah Park Improvements
Mr. Nelson presented his staff report.
Ms. Buchmeier asked if the plan presented is the final design. She expressed concern
that the ditch would be close to a play area, and if it could be moved over a bit.
Mr. Nelson said he would make it a note to pass on.
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Mr. Parsons asked what the value is of expanding the ditch if it does not have an
outflow.
Mr. Nelson replied that the value of expanding the ditch is to reduce erosion. By
expanding the ditch, it will slow down water flow and create a natural condition with
vegetation and habitat.
8. ADJOURN
Ms. Buchmeier made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Motion was seconded by Ms. Holmes.
Motion carried 6 – 0.
Respectfully submitted,
Dana Rozan – Office Specialist