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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/27/2007 Environmental Board MinutesENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JUNE 27, 2007 CITY OF LINO LAKES APPROVED MINUTES DATE : June 27, 2007 TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Mary Jo O’Dea, Peter Brown, Paula Andrzejewski and Alan Traylor MEMBERS ABSENT : Barbara Bor, Martha DeHaven and Kimberly Brouillet STAFF PRESENT : Environmental Coordinator Marty Asleson, 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. O’Dea called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES May 30, 2007 Ms. O’Dea had a change on page 2, seventh paragraph. Add the word sample, sentence to read: Ms. O’Dea asked to review a conservation sample easement document. Change on page 3, fourth paragraph. Change the word less to greater Mrs. Andrzejewski had a change on page 5, first paragraph. Change to read Ms. Brow n to Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown made a motion to approve the May 30, 2007 minutes with changes. Ms. Andrzejewski seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS to be moved on agenda above 5. ACTION ITEMS. Ms. Andrzejewski made a motion to approve amended agenda. Mr. Brown seconded the motion to approve agenda. Motion carried unanimously 4. OPEN MIKE Open mike closed at 6:37 p.m. 5. ACTION ITEMS A. Moon Marsh 1 DRAFT MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JUNE 27, 2007 Mr. Asleson presented his staff report and attachments. Mr. Wessel, developer applied for a Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development at 8300 East Rondeau Lake Road, to subdivide his current property. Mr. Asleson noted that Rice Creek Watershed has issued a Conditional Use Permit for Moon Marsh pending changes. Mr. Asleson presented and reviewed a report on the Results of Rare Plant Survey by Jason Husveth of Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc. Mr. Husveth noted that the archeologically report has been completed along with the SWPPP (Surface Water Pollution Prevention Plan). All proposed infiltration shall be protected and fenced off prior to construction. Ms. O’Dea questioned if this area is in the conservation easement and if so will there be restoration of this area. Mr. Asleson stated if Clean Water Act monies become available, we would like to obtain the ability to do restoration. If money does not become available, we could find money for a burn once in awhile. Ms. O’Dea questioned if the existing septic system would stay. Mr. Wessel stated his septic works very well. He will keep it in place until the system fails or becomes a problem. At that time he will hook up to the community septic. Mr. Wessel stated the homes on this property will have no basements. More than likely the homes will have flat roofs to control the rain gardens and natural landscaping. The intent is to have natural lawns not have manicured lawns. Mr. Husveth stated there are higher quality wet lands on this property. It does not take much management to bring some of these areas back from a low diversity system to a high system, which were present 100 years ago. It is about taking things from a natural state and ramping up the diversity. Mr. Wessel has been working with Mr. Husveth on his expertise with wet land design. Mr. Husveth recommends going with a shallow base and the city seed mix. He stated this site is fantastic for a project like this. He stated the homes will be slab on grade honoring the hydrology. Ms. O’Dea questioned if there is a way to measure the natural high water. Mr. Husveth stated the lakes have numbers assigned to them but at this time Rondeau Lake does not. He thinks the issue on this property is a discrepancy of three feet. It is very important to get these numbers right so more fill does not have to be brought in. Mr. Asleson stated a ten foot separation is required between a delineated wet land and any type of structure. He stated minimize fill is critical. Ms. O’Dea and Mr. Brown stated this is a very nice plan. 2 DRAFT MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JUNE 27, 2007 Mr. Asleson stated the infiltration design may need to be modified. Items to add to Staff Recommendations: Estimate needed on high water – Mr. Asleson stated this item is up to the DNR to provide this. Mr. Brown made a motion to move forward to Planning & Zoning Board with recommendation. Mrs. Andrzejewski seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Conservation Easement Marshan Meadows – Board members were emailed and/or mailed a sample conservation easement agreement of Marshan Meadows to review. Conservation easement agreement is a legal document. It is an agreement to do certain things, restrict certain things and requires a reason why you want to do it. Mr. Asleson stated this particular agreement is a little more restrictive than others. Ms. O’Dea asked how many conservation easements the city is maintaining at this time. Mr. Asleson stated maybe a half dozen at this time. We have stewardship plans for some and maintenance plans for others. Ms. Andrzejewski suggested before and after pictures of conservation easement areas would be a good thing to put on the website. B. Blue Heron Days – Mr. Asleson stated we could use the City’s Polaris Ranger ATV with cart for the parade. Walter’s Recycling will donate rolling trash bins for garbage. Ms. Hogstad will email Kim Brouillet to see if she would be interested in making a sign. Mr. Brown mentioned he has an ATV if we need it. C. Updates on the Blue Herons. Mr. Asleson stated there are newly flashed trees. Six birds and two nests were destroyed during a recent storm that passed through Lino Lakes. 7. ADJOURN It was noted that the next meeting of the Environmental Board will be on July 25, 2007. There being no further business, Mr. Traylor moved to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 3 DRAFT MINUTES ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JUNE 27, 2007 4 DRAFT MINUTES Transcribed by: Lisa Hogstad Community Development Secretary