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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/29/2009 Environmental Board MinutesENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JULY 29, 2009 DRAFT MINUTES 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES APPROVED MINUTES DATE : July 29, 2009 TIME STARTED : 6:31 P.M. TIME ENDED : 8:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Mary Jo O’Dea, Barbara Bor, Paula Andrzejewski, Peter Brown and Martha DeHaven MEMBERS ABSENT : Kim Brouillet STAFF PRESENT : Environmental Coordinator Marty Asleson 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. O’Dea called the meeting to order at 6:31p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 24, 2009 Ms. O’Dea had a few changes to the minutes. Page 3, Paragraph G: Change workshop to workshops. Paragraph H: Change extensive to expensive. Paragraph J: Change roll to role. Paragraph K: Add: which is sent out annually after the work report. Add: in the metro area after the work cities. Ms. Andrzejewski made a motion to approve the June 24, 2009 minutes with changes. Ms. DeHaven seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Asleson added additional updates under Discussion Items. Mr. Brown made a motion to approve agenda. Ms. Andrzejewski seconded the motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously 4. OPEN MIKE Open mike closed at 6:34 p.m. 5. ACTION ITEMS A. Eagle Brook Church Parking Lot Expansion. Mr. Asleson reviewed his staff report on the Eagle Brook Church Parking Lot Expansion. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JULY 29, 2009 DRAFT MINUTES 2 He reviewed the background information on the project as well as the analysis which included stormwater, wetlands, floodplain, National Heritage Issues, Erosion Control, Landscape Plan and the Lighting Plan. Mr. Asleson’s recommendation to the Board is that this project moves forward with changes/additions as listed in the report and the Environmental Board’s recommendations. After review and discussion of the project, the Environmental Board recommends this project go forward with the following changes/additions that have been outlined below. 1. Increase and enhance screen/buffer to the south. Existing trees that were planted as per the CUP requirements are in decline and need to be managed. 2. Require that there will be no importing or exporting of soils without City permission 3. Add concrete wash out area to erosion control plan/SWPPP 4. Show document storage area on the SWPPP 5. Show and describe protection measures to be taken to prevent compaction to filtrate in filtration basins. 6. Lights per the original CUP – according to Lino Lakes lighting standards 7. Identify plowing areas in winter. (where will water drain when snow melts) and -mark drainage areas on the map 8. Change wording under National Heritage issues on Agenda Item 5A to state specific to this project. 9. The 10:00 rule for lighting must be upheld 10. Work should be scheduled at anytime other than the nesting times of the herons on Peltier Island. Mr. Brown made a motion to go forward with changes and suggestions by board member and Ms. DeHaven seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Goals ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JULY 29, 2009 DRAFT MINUTES 3 Mr. Asleson proposed adding a community run City Garden Club to the 2010 Environmental Board Goals. There was a motion by Ms. Andrzejewski to explore the possibilities of a City Garden Club as an Environmental Board Goal in 2010. Motion seconded by Ms. Bor. Motion carried unanimously. B. Tree Diseases Mr. Asleson stated overall Oak Wilt is down this year. There have been roughly 3 or 4 infected sites compared to 20 sites last year. He stated there will be an article on Emerald Ash Borer in the next Lino Lakes City Newsletter. C. Great Blue Herons of Lino Lakes Mr. Asleson and Wayne LeBlanc went out to Peltier Island on June 29. At that time, they spotted about 27 chicks. He stated the raccoon population is up again. In the middle of the rookery raccoons got up and over the flashing. He stated they will be going back out to the island to reflash the trees. D. Blue Heron Days Parade There was discussion on the upcoming Blue Heron Days Parade. It was decided to arrange for trash cans to be placed along the parade route in addition to the rolling trash cans. There will be a Lino Lakes Environmental Board sign made with the Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle symbol on it. E. Site Visit Discussion There was a site visit at Centennial Middle School Eagle Scout Project at 5:30 this evening. Mr. Asleson stated last Thursday the site was planted with native seed and already there is blue grass coming up. Upcoming Site Visit: Highland Meadows West third addition was a suggested area for a site visit prior to the next Environmental Board meeting in August. F. Other ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JULY 29, 2009 DRAFT MINUTES 4 Mr. Asleson stated on August 17 the Centennial School Board would like to recognize him for his efforts in helping create an environmental study area for the school. It will take place at 6:55 at the Centennial School District boardroom and he invited Environmental Board members to attend. Ms. O’Dea inquired on feedback from previous workshops presented by the Anoka County Conservation District. This will be addressed by Nate Zwonitzer at an upcoming meeting. 7. ADJOURN It was noted that the next meeting of the Environmental Board will be on August 26, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. There being no further business, Mr. Brown moved to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Ms. DeHaven seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Lisa Hogstad Community Development Secretary