HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/23/2011 Environmental Board MinutesENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING February 23, 2011
DRAFT MINUTES 1
APPROVED
CITY OF LINO LAKES
DATE : February 23, 2011
TIME STARTED : 6:38 P.M.
TIME ENDED : 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT : Mary Jo O’Dea, Barbara Bor, Paula
Andrzejewski and Steve Heiskary
MEMBERS ABSENT : Martha DeHaven and Theresa Klaman
STAFF PRESENT : Environmental Coordinator Marty Asleson
1. CALL TO ORDER
Ms. O’Dea called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m.
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2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 25, 2011 Minutes - No Changes
Mr. Heiskary made a motion to approve the January 25, 2011 minutes. Ms. Bor
seconded the motion to approve the minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Amend Agenda to reflect the following additional items:
Discussion Items: Anoka County Spring Activity Guide
Mr. Heiskary made a motion to approve the agenda. Ms. Bor seconded the
motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously
4. OPEN MIKE
Open mike closed at 6:40 p.m.
5. ACTION ITEMS
A. Storm Water Ordinance Recommendation
Mr. Asleson stated he is recommending approval of the changes and recommend
forwarding on to the City Council for consideration.
Ms. Bor made a motion to move the Ordinance ahead. Mr. Heiskary seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously
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B. Community Garden Draft Rule Review
Mr. Asleson presented the draft Community Garden Guidelines.
Mr. Heiskary questioned the fencing sections. At one point it states 4’for a fence.
Another section states 6-7’ for netting. It was agreed to change wording to read 6-
7’ netting.
Ms. Bor questioned if it be possible for a person to donate anonymously so that a
resident who could not afford the fee could receive a plot? Mr. Asleson stated
yes.
It was questioned if the gardeners would have to follow the City’s odd/even water
ban. Mr. Asleson stated hand watering is not subject to odd/even watering.
Mr. Asleson stated the City will bring in compost for the garden plots.
Change the user fee from $15.00 to $10.00 per plot per year for water and
fertilizer.
The contact person to sign up for the plots will be Lisa Hogstad-Osterhues,
Community Development Secretary at the City.
Ms. O’Dea mentioned to include the Community Garden map showing the garden
plots and parking on 77th Avenue. It was agreed this would be a good idea to add
this as an attachment to the Guidelines.
The Board recommended approving the Guidelines for the Lino Lakes
Community Gardeners. Ms. Andrzejewski made a motion to recommend with
changes and Mr. Heiskary seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously
6. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. Peltier Island/Herons Update
Interested participants will meet at 9:30 a.m. on February 26 at Ron Marier’s
home located at 1801 77th Street East, Lino Lakes. From there, volunteers will
head out to Peltier Island for maintenance work. Ms. Asleson stated he thought
the work will take roughly 3 hours.
B. Earth Day
2011 Earth Day will be on April 30, 2011 from 12:30-3:00 p.m. at Wargo Nature
Center.
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Mr. Asleson stated we will look for volunteers to pop popcorn and to man the
inflatable play area.
Mr. Asleson stated there will be a rain barrel workshop scheduled from 12:30-
1:30 and 1:30-2:30 p.m.
The Board discussed topics for their table. The following topics were decided
upon:
Blue Heron information
SHEP (Stream Health Evaluation Program)
Project for kids to use recycle and insect stamps.
Hand out “what can be recycled” magnets.
Information on floating bogs.
Details on the garden plots.
Ms. Bor mentioned she would write a letter addressed to a local representative to
encourage bottle cap recycling.
C. Solid Waste Update
Mr. Asleson stated the Lino Lakes Spring Recycle Day will take place on May 7,
2011.
D. Anoka County Spring Activity:
Mr. Asleson stated Mary Alice Divine, Economic Development for the City of
Lino Lakes will try and submit an article about our Community Gardens in the
upcoming Anoka County Spring Activity Guide.
7. ADJOURN
It was noted that the next meeting of the Environmental Board will be on
Wednesday, March 30, 2011at 6:30 p.m.
There being no further business, Ms. Bor moved to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. Ms.
Andrzejewski seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Transcribed by:
Lisa Hogstad
Community Development Secretary