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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/25/2012 Environmental Board MinutesENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING January 25, 2012 DRAFT MINUTES 1 APPROVED CITY OF LINO LAKES DATE : January 25, 2012 TIME STARTED : 6:34 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:05 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Mary Jo O’Dea, Barbara Bor, Paula Andrzejewski, Martha DeHaven, Steve Heiskary, Theresa Klaman and Nancie Klebba MEMBERS ABSENT : None. STAFF PRESENT : Environmental Coordinator Marty Asleson 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. O’Dea called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. 2. VOTE CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR FOR 2012 Paula Andrzejewski nominated Ms. O’Dea as Chair and Ms. Bor as Vice Chair. The nomination was seconded by Ms. Klaman. The nomination was unanimously approved. ` 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 26, 2011 Minutes – First page, paragraph one. Change to read Ms. O’Dea not Ms. Bor. Page three, delete second paragraph. Page five, E, last sentence change from their to the. Mr. Heiskary made a motion to approve the October 26, 2011 minutes. Ms. Andrzejewski seconded the motion to approve the minutes. Motion carried unanimously 4. APPROVE MEETING DATES FOR 2012 Ms. O’Dea requested to change the February 29th meeting date to February 28th. Ms. Bor made a motion to approve the 2012 Environmental Board meeting dates with one date change. Ms. DeHaven seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA REMOVE 8B - Recycling Discussion ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING January 25, 2012 DRAFT MINUTES 2 8C-2. - Forest Bonding Grant ADD 8G - Add: Community Garden Plot fee discussion for 2012. Ms. Andrzejewski made a motion to approve the agenda. Ms. DeHaven seconded the motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously 6. OPEN MIKE Open mike closed at 6:40 p.m. 7. ACTION ITEMS No action items. 8. DISCUSSION ITEM A. IDDE Incident Mr. Asleson presented the Board with a packet pertaining to an incident of Illicit Discharge located at Black Duck Drive South on the pond. Mr. Asleson stated the first procedure is to call the Minnesota Duty Officer to report the illicit discharge. From there, the Duty Officer calls the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and notifies them. Mr. Asleson also contacted the Lino Lakes Police Department and a police report is also required to be filled out. City crews responded to clean up the oil spill. The clean-up cost the City and residents at least $1,000. Ms. Bor suggested to put door hangers around the surrounding area of the incident to notify residents not to dump oil or debris on ponds, culverts, etc. It was also suggested to put an article in the City Newsletter to inform residents about the City’s Illicit Discharge ordinance. B. Recycling Discussion: Commercial, City, Schools and Residential Recycling and presentation by Trish Curtis (PPP). – Removed from the agenda C. Grants ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING January 25, 2012 DRAFT MINUTES 3 1. Surface Water Protection Plan Implementation Grant/ Wellhead Protection/Joint Powers Activities. Mr. Asleson stated engineering applied for a grant in the amount of $6,000.00. He will not be able to apply for a grant until March of 2012. The grant would be in the amount of $10,000 and would most likely be used to fill existing unused wells. Ms. O’Dea questioned if City staff knows the location of wells. He stated he has an approximate location of well heads from the GIS map. Mr. Asleson stated the City signed a Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County. He stated they talked about sharing resources. He would like to come up with educational materials for residents. The first three meetings will take place February 9, 15 and 23rd in Circle Pines. 2. Forest Bonding Grant 2012-2014 – Removed from the agenda. D. Heron Rookery Update for February 6th work-session. Mayor Reinert requested an update on the Blue Herons. Mr. Asleson inquired if Ms. Bor knew of anyone who would be interested in coming to a council meeting to give an update. Mr. Asleson stated Andy VonDyke counted 37 nests on Peltier Island. He stated he counted 50 nests. He stated there are roughly 70 new chicks as well as a few egrets nesting. He stated the last time Egrets were on the island was approximately 2003. E. Going to Paperless Environmental Board Packets. Emailing Environmental Board packets was discussed among members. It was decided if there is a small packet, it would be okay to email. If the packet had documents that would need to be reviewed at a meeting, we will continued to have packets delivered. F. Landscaping City Hall Mr. Asleson stated there was a City Council work session discussion regarding weeds growing in the cracks on sidewalks around City Hall. The discussion turned into completely re-doing the landscape and island in front of City Hall. Mr. Asleson stated the original plan was to set an example for water quality using native grasses. Mr. Asleson stated the island in front of City Hall had trees donated and planted by residents. The plan was to integrate the island into the Regional Park. Mr. Asleson is requesting an opinion from the Board. Ms. O’Dea stated if the point is ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING January 25, 2012 DRAFT MINUTES 4 to make a more manicured look, it would be a shame to damage the trees. Ms. Bor suggested using a natural fill with more color, flowers, etc. Ms. DeHaven stated hostas would work in the shaded areas Ms. Klaman stated they should complement what is already out there. It was stated that maintaining the trees is an important consensus of the Board. The trees should remain as is and every attempt be made to maintain the root system. Ms. Bor stated we do not want to contribute to storm water flow, irrigation systems, etc. Ms. O’Dea suggested changing the island as the tree cover grows. Adapt to the surroundings and make changes when necessary to accommodate. Ms. DeHaven suggested using Rugosa Roses. Mr. Asleson stated they are planted by the sidewalk and are very hearty. Ms. Bor questioned which company made the recommendations for the plantings on the island. Mr. Asleson stated Brauer & Associated, Ltd. It was suggested that the Environmental Board will monitor the island and keep it up to date monthly. Board members stated they agree to the eyebrow plan from Brauer & Associates. The Board would like a closer look at what is being planted at next meeting. Mr. Heiskary stated a lot of nonsense to put staff out there and waste time on this. Mr. Asleson stated in the next weeks he with email suggestions for the “eye brow” plantings on the island. It was recommended to plant the donated Chestnut tree seeds on island. Ms. Andrzejewski made a Motion to forward recommendations to the City Council. Ms. Klaman seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. G. Add: Community Garden Plot prices for 2012 There was a short discussion on the Community Garden plot amount for 2012. It was decided the plot amount will be $15.00 Mr. Asleson was asked to contact the man from Columbus to see if he would be willing to donate compost to the gardens again this year. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING January 25, 2012 DRAFT MINUTES 5 7. ADJOURN It was noted that the next meeting of the Environmental Board will be on Tuesday, February 28, 2012at 6:30 p.m. There being no further business, Mr. Heiskary moved to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. Ms. DeHaven seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Lisa Hogstad Community Development Secretary