HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/27/2013 Environmental Board MinutesENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING March 27, 2013
APPROVED MINUTES 1
CITY OF LINO LAKES
DATE : March 27, 2013
TIME STARTED : 6:33 P.M.
TIME ENDED : 7:26 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT : Mary Jo O’Dea, Paula Andrzejewski, Steve
Heiskary, Nancy Morin, and Nancie Klebba
MEMBERS ABSENT Barbara Bor, Martha DeHaven
STAFF PRESENT : Environmental Coordinator Marty Asleson
1. CALL TO ORDER
Ms. O’Dea called the Lino Lakes Environmental Board meeting to order at
6:33 p.m. on March 27, 2013.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Add:
A. Events
B. Heron Updates
C. Projects
Mr. Heiskary made a motion to approve the agenda. Ms. Klebba seconded the
motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
3. SWEARING IN NEW BOARD MEMBER
Mayor Jeff Reinert was present to administer the oath and swearing in of
reappointed Environmental Board Member Nancie Klebba.
4. APPROVE MEETING DATES FOR 2012
Ms. Klebba made a motion to approve the 2013 Environmental Board meeting
dates. Ms. Morin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 27, 2013 Minutes have been approved with a few small changes.
Ms. Morin made a motion to approve the February 27, 2013 minutes. Mr.
Heiskary seconded motion to approve the minutes. Motion carried unanimously
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6. OPEN MIKE
Ms. O’Dea closed open mike closed at 6:37 p.m.
7. ACTION ITEMS
A. Surface Water Management Plan Review
Mr. Asleson presented a quick introduction to the Surface Water Management
Plan. He introduced Mr. Brett Emmons and Mr. Jason Naber who worked on
the review.
Mr. Brett Emmons briefly went over some of the main sections of the review.
Emmons & Oliver Recourses, Inc. relied on some past studies and pulled
together key points from these originals for the review. Included is a 10 year
plan that shows the issues, goals and policies along with the cost to reach
these goals.
There were few comments and clarification from the Environmental Board.
Comments will be forward on to the City Council.
Ms. O’Dea said the report was very well done.
Mr. Heiskary made a motion to approve the Surface Water Management Plan
Review. Ms. Andrzejewski seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Events
Mr. Asleson stated that Earth Day is Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Wargo
Nature Center and it was suggested that there be hand outs on Surface
Water Management Information, Emerald Ash Borer fact sheet and
display. Ms. Andrzejewski said her students are doing public service
announcement and maybe she can get a loop ready to be shown by then.
Mr. Asleson stated that Recycle Day is Saturday, May 4, 2013 and new
this year will be the recycling of mattresses for $15 each and also free
paper shredding will be offered.
Ms. O’Dea asked if there will be post card and newspaper ad for
advertising and Mr. Asleson stated that yes he would do both.
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Mr. Asleson stated Lino Lakes Elementary will be having Arbor Day
April 26, 2013. Mr. Asleson will try and get a tree because of the weather
they may not be available.
B. Heron Rookery Update
Mr. Asleson will be updating the City Council at the Monday, April 1
work session with the Heron Rookery work that has been done and the
results from the work.
C. Project Updates
A. McDonalds
Mr. Asleson stated that McDonalds is coming in to the NE corner of Main
Street and 35E. You will be hearing more about that later.
B. Preserve
Mr. Asleson stated that they are still working with engineers with that
area.
C. Community Garden
Mr. Asleson stated that it is slow going because of the weather and
Ms. Morin suggested that something be placed on Facebook.
7. ADJOURN
It was noted that the next meeting of the Environmental Board will be on
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
There being no further business, Mr. Heiskary moved to adjourn at 7:26 p.m.
Ms Klebba seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Fogarty
Office Tech 1