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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/25/2009 Environmental Board MinutesENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2009 CITY OF LINO LAKES APPROVED MINUTES DATE : February 25, 2009 TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 7:55 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Mary Jo O’Dea, Barbara Bor, Pamela Hartley, Paula Andrejewski, Martha DeHaven and Peter Brown MEMBERS ABSENT : Kim 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. SWEARING IN OF BOARD MEMBER Mr. John Bergeson was present for the swearing in of Paula Andrzejewski. 3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS There was a motion for Ms. O’Dea to continue as Chair and for Ms. Bor to continue as Vice-Chair. Mr. Brown made a motion to approve election of officers and Ms. DeHaven seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 17, 2008 minutes. Ms. Bor made a motion to approve the December 17, 2008 minutes with minor changes. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Additional item added by Ms. Bor regarding Environmental Board members meeting to discuss environmental issues outside of a regularly scheduled meeting. Ms. DeHaven made a motion to approve the agenda as is. Ms. Hartley seconded the motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously 6. OPEN MIKE 1 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2009 Open mike opened and closed at 6:35 p.m. 7. ACTION ITEMS None. 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Anoka Soil Water Conservation District/Rice Lake Stormwater Retrofit/Nate Zwonitzer Mr. Nate Zwonitzer from Anoka County Conservation District gave a presentation to the Environmental Board members on the Rice Lake Stormwater Retrofit Proposal. Retrofit Goals consist of: Reducing the volume and pollutant load entering water body of concern. Identify pollutant “hot-spots” within subwatershed: Prioritize neighborhoods and project sites to maximize treatment per dollar spent and to install retrofit projects. Ms. O’Dea questioned why we want to reduce water. Mr. Zwonitzer stated when you introduce impervious surfaces through new developments, we want to change the way the water travels, not reduce it. Step 1: Retrofit Scoping = Screen for retrofit potential, define retrofitting objectives and identify preferred treatment options. Step 2: Desktop Retrofit Analysis = Gather maps of stormwater practices, conduct desktop search for retrofit sites and Prepare base maps. Step 3: Retrofit Reconnaissance Investigation = Verify stormwater mapping and Investigate Feasibility of Retrofit Sites. Step 4: Retrofit Evaluation and Ranking = Compute volume and pollutant reductions, compare results with restoration objectives and rank retrofit projects according to effectiveness and cost. Step 5: Subwatershed Treatment Analysis = (Evaluation and Ranking) Conduct neighborhood consultations, develop retrofit screening criteria and create retrofit project priority list. Step 6: Finalize Designs = Obtain landowner approval, conduct bidding for construction and assemble design packages. Step 7: Construction: Oversee BMP Installation. Conduct pre-construction meetings and Inspect construction progress. 2 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2009 Step 8: Inspection, Maintenance and Evaluation = Provide maintenance training to landowners and continued project tracking and monitoring. Other Retrofit Types: Pond modification Roadway crossing storage Conveyance system treatment Parking Lots Individual streets Underground Ms. O’Dea questioned who will pay for this? Mr. Asleson stated landowner cooperation, cost share funds from Anoka County and State of Minnesota. Mr. Asleson stated we don’t have a stormwater utility fund at this time. Ms. Bor questioned if there would be a tax break. Mr. Zwonitzer stated there is cost share available up to $5,000. Ms. Bor questioned if this is a collaboration with the Rice Creek Watershed District. Mr. Zwonitzer stated yes. Mr. Brown questioned if residents could use pavers for their driveways. Mr. Zwonitzer stated yes, but a very expensive option. The cost is $20-$25 per square foot. Mr. Zwonitzer stated if a resident was redoing their driveway, they could install a trench grate which is flush with the new asphalt driveway and a rain garden connected to that. Mr. Asleson stated if Mr. Zwonitzer would come back when this project is further along. Mr. Zwonitzer yes. B. Updates Recycle Bank Mr. Asleson received information from Allied Waste regarding a RecycleBank program. He reviewed the information with the board. Ms. O’Dea questioned if this program is exclusive with Allied Waste. Mr. Asleson state, at this time it is. Earth Day Mr. Asleson stated Earth Day will be celebrated on April 18. Wargo Nature Center will be open to the public from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will not be a lunch or a petting zoo for volunteers this year. Ms. Bor requested we look into purchasing new, brighter shirts this year for Earth Day and Blue Heron Days clean-up. Mr. Asleson stated he would look into this. Heron Task Force 3 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2009 Mr. Asleson stated there is an upcoming Heron Task Force meeting on February 26. Water Resources Workshops Schedule Shoreland Management – March 30, 2009: Mr. Brown will attend. Landscaping for Wildlife – April 18, 2009: Ms. Bor will attend. Water-Smart Landscaping – April 21, 2009: Martha DeHaven will attend. Raingardens – May 2, 2009: Martha DeHaven and Pam Hartley will attend. Additional Item: Environmental Board Meeting Ms. Bor questioned if the Environmental Board does not have a regularly scheduled meeting, would it be okay to get together and talk about newsletter articles or discuss topics in depth without there being a violation of having a open meeting. Ms. Hogstad stated she would find out from the Administration Department and let board members know. 7. ADJOURN It was noted that the next meeting of the Environmental Board will be on March 25, 2008. There being no further business, Ms. Hartley moved to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Ms. DeHaven seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Lisa Hogstad Community Development Secretary 4