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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/27/2013 Environmental Board MinutesENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING February 27, 2013 APPROVED MINUTES 1 APPROVED - CITY OF LINO LAKES DATE : February 27, 2013 TIME STARTED : 6:35 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:22 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Mary Jo O’Dea, Barbara Bor, Paula Andrzejewski, Martha DeHaven, Steve Heiskary and Nancy Morin MEMBERS ABSENT : Nancie Klebba STAFF PRESENT : Environmental Coordinator Marty Asleson 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. O’Dea called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. 2. SWEARING IN OF BOARD MEMBERS Barbara Bor, Steven Heiskary, Nancy Morin 3. VOTE CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR FOR 2013 Ms. Andrzejewski nominated Ms. O’Dea as Chair and Ms. Bor as Vice Chair. The nomination was seconded by Ms. DeHaven. The nomination was unanimously approved. 4. APPROVE MEETING DATES FOR 2013 There were no meeting dates in packet so it was tabled till next month. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 12, 2012 Minutes have been approved with a few small changes. Ms. Andrzejewski made a motion to approve the December 12, 2012 minutes. Ms. Bor seconded motion to approve the minutes. Motion carried unanimously 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA REMOVE: Approve meeting dates for 2013 till next month ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING February 27, 2013 APPROVED MINUTES 2 ADD: Item F, VLAWMO working with local schools Ms. Bor made a motion to approve the agenda. Mr.Heiskary seconded the motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously 7. OPEN MIKE Open mike closed at 6:40 p.m. 8. ACTION ITEMS No action items. 9. DISCUSSION ITEM A. Earth Day Mr. Asleson stated that Earth Day will be on April 20 at Wargo Nature Center. There will be Build Your Own Rain Barrel and information on Emerald Ash Borer, Recycling and Surface Water Treatment. There will be other vendors there with environmental information B. Heron Rookery Update Wayne LeBlanc presented the board with a hand out on the work that was done on February 23. He feels that because of the flashing there is an increase in the number of heron’s nests. Ms. Bor suggested that a thank you should be sent to the Blaine JC for their donation. And Ms. O’Dea recommends that Mr. Asleson present the Heron Rookery information to the City Council. C. Grants: 1. Forest Bonding Grant 2012-2014 Mr. Asleson was able to get an extension on the grant. 2. Solid Waste and Solid Waste/Recycling Update ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING February 27, 2013 APPROVED MINUTES 3 Mr. Asleson presented the board with monthly totals and stated that there was an increase on the months that the advertising post cards went out to residents. Mr. Asleson also stated that the annual city wide recycling day is Saturday, May 4 this year. Ms. O’Dea asked what the difference was between the monthly recycling and the yearly recycling day. Mr. Asleson stated that the yearly one will have new this year a paper shredder locked container for residents, mattress drop off for a charge of $15.00 as well as the usual vendors as in the past. Mr. Asleson said that residents are notified in the city newsletter and a newspaper ad. Ms. Andrzejewski recommended that a postcard would also be a good way to notify residents. Mr. Asleson stated that there is a need to get people more involved and thinking of recycling and Ms. Bor suggested in doing a youtube video on the subject. Ms. Andrzejewski suggested that the elementary schools could make a video and hold a competition. D. Emerald Ash Borer Update Mr. Asleson stated that a complete inventory of all the trees has been accomplished. There is a plan and Public Works will help with taking down some of the trees and treating other trees within the city. There are three safe chemicals that you can use to treat the trees. Only one of these you have to be a licensed applicator. Ms. O’Dea suggested that Mr. Asleson may want to look into doing a cooperative with some of the nearby cities in helping keep the cost down in treating the trees. E. Project Updates A. Wollan’s Park Wetland Banking Mr. Asleson stated that the City is still waiting to get clear title from the State and County. B. Preserves Mr. Asleson stated that they are still working with engineers with the wetland areas. Biggest issue is getting the flow to Clearwater Creek. Ms. Bor was hoping that it would not be piecemeal together. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING February 27, 2013 APPROVED MINUTES 4 C. Community Gardens Ms. O’Dea questioned if the Park & Recreation Department is now in charge of the gardens. Mr. Asleson remarked that he will still be in working with the gardens but the Park & Recreation Department have the manpower to help maintain the gardens and have taken over the registration process. Ms. O’Dea asked about the Community Garden sign. Mr. Asleson said he is working on that and knows it is one of the 2013 goals. D. VLAWMO article in the Quad Ms. O’Dea brought an article about the Chippewa Middle school and Vadnais Lake Area Watershed district working together in doing rain gardens. And at the end of the article was a listing of upcoming workshops. She stated that she thinks that maybe Rice Creek Watershed and the Middle School could work together on a project. Mr. Asleson said he would contact someone at the Middle school and Kyle at Rice Creek Watershed to see if they can’t do a project together. 10. ADJOURN It was noted that the next meeting of the Environmental Board will be on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. There being no further business, Mr. Heiskary moved to adjourn at 8:22 p.m. Ms. DeHaven seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Mary Fogarty Office Tech 1