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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/28/2011 Env Bd Packet• • • City of Lino Lakes Environmental Board Meeting September 28, 2011 6:30 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes July 27, 2011 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Open Mike 5. Action Items A. Final Approval of Emerald Ash Borer Preparedness Plan 6. Discussion Items A. Off -site Fall Recycling day B. Blue Heron Days Parade Update C. Community Garden Fall Update D. Other updates 7. Adjourn 0 0 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING APPROVED CITY OF LINO LAKES DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF PRESENT 1. 2. July 27, 2011 : July 27, 2011 . 6:25 P.M. . 7:50 P.M. : Barbara Bor, Paula Andrzejewski, Martha DeHaven, Steve Heiskary and Theresa Klaman : Martha DeHaven, Nancie Klebba and Mary Jo O'Dea : Environmental Coordinator Marty Asleson CALL TO ORDER Ms. Bor called the meeting to order at 6:25 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 27, 2011Environmental Board Minutes Approved. Ms. Klaman made a motion to approve the April 27, 2011 Environmental Board Minutes. Mr. Heiskary seconded the motion to approve. Motion carried unanimously. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Add D: Rice Lake Elementary Rain Gardens Add E: Quality of the Lino Lakes trail system. Add F: Community Garden discussion on rules. Ms. Andrzejewski made a motion to approve the agenda. Ms Klaman seconded the motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously 4. OPEN MIKE Open mike closed at 6:58 p.m. 5. ACTION ITEMS Oppidan Grocery Store Proposal — Hodgson Road /County Rd J Concept plan review for Oppidan Grocery Store proposal on Hodgson Road and County Road J. DRAFT MINUTES 1 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING July 27, 2011 Mr. Asleson stated the Board's focus is on environmental issues. The intention of the owner is to build a grocery store, attached liquor store, and multi tenant building on 8 acres of land. Should the concept plan go forward to a formal submittal, the development will occur under the rules of a Planned Unit Development (PUD). Ms. O'Dea, Environmental Board Chair, sent her comment to be read as she was not present. She requested a much more detail landscaping plan from developer. Mr. Asleson reviewed his staff report with the Board. He reviewed Unique Ecologic Features, Stormwater and Wetlands, Soils, Lighting and his recommendation. Mr. Asleson stated he found an unprotected abandoned well just off of the site. He is in the process of getting it capped. All board members stated they would like to see a detailed landscape plan. Ms. Andrzejewski questioned who is responsible of maintaining landscaping. Mr. Asleson stated the developer should be looking at maintaining a 5 year plan with irrigation. Ms. Andrzejewski stated the neighbors were concerned about hydrology. Mr. Asleson stated there is an infiltration plan required for this project. This project is a proposal, not a sketch. Whether a pond or not, there will be infiltration. All board members would like to see an infiltration planning evaluation of the impact of the adjoining neighbors. If there is a 40' wide berm, the board wants to see irrigation to maintain health and guaranteed plant replacement. It was stated it would be nice if they incorporated organic matter in the existing soil and tilled as a BMP. The Board would like to see any type of road curbing that would allow reptile movement. Mr. Bor stated looking at sustainable businesses to establish and identity that one would relate to. Such as, a unique identity, welcoming site aesthetics and architecture and landscaping. Incorporate lead designs into the site as much as economically possible in hopes it is a sustainable business. DRAFT MINUTES 2 • • • • ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING July 27, 2011 Board recommends forwarding as a concept plan review. Ms. Klaman moved to approve the above recommendation and Ms. DeHaven seconded the recommendation. Recommendation carried unanimously. 6. DISCUSSION ITEM A. Pheasant Hills Preserve - Floating Bog — Pond D The Environmental Board requested a site visit to view the progress of the floating bog in Pheasant Hills Preserve. Mr. Asleson stated the bog was not doing well and there was nothing to look at, at this time. Pheasant Hills Preserve Association paid for a floating bog. Aryls Freeman from Midwest Floating Island, LLC was present and explained how their product would clean up the pond in Pheasant Hills Preserve. She had someone from her company look at the site. It was reported that there was not water fall protection. Midwest Floating Island, LLC will put waterfall protection on the bog as well as replace the plants. Waterfall protection is like a fence that you can see though with tomato stakes. It provides habitat for ducks and birds. Ms. Freeman stated they do not want geese to chomp it up. In the next few weeks the work will be done to bring the bog back in order. Ms. Freeman stated she had concerns about how the previous testing was done. Normal levels of phosphorus for every 1 acre of surface area recommended for 660 sq' of island. They have less than half of what they needed. We will not get results as quickly. She stated the bog is a nodule so you can keep adding to it in the future. Ms. Bor questioned the intent of the association and was it for habitat. Mr. Asleson stated no, that was not the original intent. B. Blue Heron Days Parade — Saturday, August 20, 2011 — 11:00 a.m. Mr. Asleson stated the City will have garbage cans set up along parade route. Ms. Hogstad - Osterhues mentioned there will be a few girls from Girl Scout Troop 52831 and a few girls from Centennial Middle School who will help carrying the banners. There will be two banners in the parade. One banner will state how many tons have been recycled in 2011 thus far. Environmental Board members are asked to wear their Earth Day t -shirts and bring gloves. DRAFT MINUTES 3 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING July 27, 2011 Meet behind Target/Kohl's about 12:00 stated Mr. Asleson. C. Peltier Island Heron Rookery /Tiger Productions Mr. Asleson stated Tiger Productions, who is part of National Geographic Magazine, will be in Lino Lakes to produce a segment on the Blue Heron Rookery. The Environmental Board and the City of Lino Lakes will be mentioned in their production. They will be in town August 1, 2nd and 3rd D. Rice Lake Elementary Rain Gardens Ms. Andrzejewski stated there are a couple of areas the rain gardens have not been completed. One garden did not have the drain installed and the sand bags were not there. It was stated that Dawn Pape from Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD), has been contacted regarding this. The garden in front of the school holds too much water. A storm drain needs to be connected and drain tile added. Ms. Andrzejewski mentioned she would like educational signs for the gardens and she had spoke with Dawn Pape, at RCWD, who stated she would have a sign printed. E. Lino Lakes Trail System Maintenance Mr. Klaman stated her concerns are the trails behind City Hall. She stated there are three major sites underwater. Mr. Asleson stated the water level in the Chain of Lakes is very high this year. Anoka County is aware of the problems and is looking into the issues. Mr. Asleson stated he would ask Mr. DeGardner if Public Works could sweep to make safer ask Mr. DeGardner. F. Community Gardens discussion and rules Change the Community Garden Guidelines under fencing to state: Use metal or mesh fencing, no plastic fencing allowed. 7. ADJOURN It was noted that the next meeting of the Environmental Board will be on Wednesday, August 31, 2011at 6:30 p.m. There being no further business, Ms. Andrzejewski moved to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. Mr. Heiskary seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. DRAFT MINUTES 4 • • • • 0 ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING July 27, 2011 Transcribed by: Lisa Hogstad Community Development Secretary DRAFT MINUTES 5 t • Agenda Item 5A Staff Originator: Marty Asleson Environmental Board Meeting Date: September 28, 2011 TOPIC: Final Approval of the Emerald Ash Borer Preparedness Plan Background: The Environmental Board has reviewed past draft Emerald Ash Borer documents. Updates have been given to the City Council on the Draft EAB Preparedness Plan as compiled by the Environmental Board. The last two updates to the City Council occurred on May 2, 2011 and August 22, 2011. The use of the two parcels mentioned in the plan has been extensively discussed for marshalling diseased Ash Trees. Minor improvements would be needed for the south marshal area. Gravel would be needed to gain entrance to this site. Since the last EAB preparedness plan document a few things have changed. First, the Emerald Ash borer has now been found in Northern Ramsey County within about 8 miles from Lino Lakes. Second, The City has received a grant to establish tree diversity and by next year will have replaced about 150 of our public trees. This changes the calculations of the Purdue University model previously in the draft document. I have removed the calculations in that these numbers are different now and will change periodically based on market prices and grant awards. Thirdly, we are now certain that City crews would be performing removal, planting, and chemical treatment for any EAB function on public trees. The City has the trained staff, equipment and licenses need to do any of the management options. Fourth, Anoka County Integrated waste is in the process of updating the solid waste, recycling management plan and city staff have made it clear to the advisory board that EAB must be incorporated into the County Plan for yard waste. The final draft document also incorporates by reference the City Tree Disease Ordinance into the Preparedness Plan. Recommendation: .Approve final draft Preparedness plan document to be forwarded on to the City Council. Attachments: 1. EAB Preparedness Plan 2. Tree Disease Ordinance • • • • September 28, 2011 City of Lino Lakes, MN Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan Purpose: The provisions of this management plan are intended to provide a cost effective and culturally acceptable method of management for the outbreak of Emerald Ash Borer. The death of all the ash trees in the City of Lino Lakes will have a detrimental effect on home values, quality of life and environmental benefit. The goal of this plan is to mitigate the impact of EAB as much as practical, to residents and City Ash trees. Introduction: Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive, non - native, introduced pest that came into the USA from ports in Detroit Michigan. The insect is indigenous to China and is suspected to come into this country in packing crates. EAB most likely existed in Michigan for at least 5 years before a plant pathologist noticed something wrong with their Ash Trees in 2002. All efforts in Michigan to stop this insect have failed. It is now estimated that EAB can travel up to 4 miles by its self, or an average of 10 miles with human help. Humans help this insect get around to new areas mainly by firewood transport. With only 6 or seven years of study and research, managers at this time are unable to stop this insect. Scientists do know that once established in a City, all of the City's Ash trees will be killed in five to 10 years. It will be perhaps 20 years minimum until effective controls may be available. Minnesota has a tremendous amount of Ash trees (900 million). This number does not include the trees planted in Cities in parks and along street scapes. The City of Lino lakes has approximately 328 Ash trees in parks and 598 Ash trees on street boulevards. There are also 157 Ash trees on Peltier Island that have supported Great Blue Heron nests in the past. Preliminary remote sensing from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources estimates 10000 Ash trees overall in the City of Lino Lakes. There are three options (other than doing nothing), or combination of these options that cities can decide to follow. First, a city can remove all of their Ash trees. If the trees are not removed, unsightly and hazardous trees are left in the landscape. Secondly, a City can remove and replace the dead ash trees with another type of tree, thus mitigating the benefits of the lost trees. Third, a City can chemically treat the trees with an insecticide for an indefinite amount of time. A city can also do a combination of any of these options. The following highlights each option. 1. Remove all City Ash Trees: All Trees will die in 5 years so removal costs are associated with the city or a contractor removing all trees in 5 years. This plan has the lowest out of pocket expense. This plan also causes the greatest losses September 28, 2011 to aesthetic and ecological value that the Ash trees provided for Lino Lakes. The City will remove all public Ash trees using City Crews 2. Remove /Replace all City Ash trees. This option replaces every Ash tree with a new tree that won't get Emerald Ash borer. This plan is the least costly way to manage the Lino Lakes Ash forest and allow it to regain its former size. The City will utilize City crews to remove and replace all City Ash Trees 3. Treat City Ash trees with insecticide. This plan has the lowest annual out of pocket costs, but it has the greatest cost over time. It also produces the largest remaining forest over time. Research demonstrates that insecticides can protect small trees < 12" in diameter until they reach a 15 inch diameter. Effective treatment of larger trees would require either a more frequent application, or a higher dose of inspective. Research as of 3.8.2010 shows one application of insecticide will treat a tree for at least 3 years. The City will utilize City personnel trained and licensed in treatment for EAB, to treat City trees chosen to be treated. 4. Combination of the first 3 options. 0 Treating at least the middle range of City tree size also gives the City time to spread our loss over a much greater time period, and possibly eliminate our losses for treated trees. Treated trees should be limited to trees in good vigor with good form. Poor formed trees or trees in declining condition should be removed as soon as possible. Natural controls with parasitic and predatory insects, genetic selection and manipulation, all take time. The estimated time to achieve success in one of these areas is 20 years minimum. Administration The City Forester shall coordinate efforts with the Public Works Department, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and /or the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Anoka County, and St Paul District Energy to seek assistance for the removal, disposal, replacement, and treatment of City Plan Ash trees. Furthermore the City Forester shall enforce the City Shade Tree Disease Control Ordinance and assist and educate the public in private Ash tree disposal. The disease control ordinance shall be an integral part of this plan. City Park and Boulevard Tree Management Recommendations Recommended procedure for City Ash Trees is removal of all poorly- formed and /or defective trees first. Chemically treat all trees in the 6 to 12 inch classification, remove and replace all ash trees < 6 inches and trees > 12 inches. Should future chemical labels allow for higher chemical injection rates, than the City may choose to treat the larger trees. 1 • t • September 28, 2011 Peltier Island Nest Supported Trees It is recommended that Ash Trees supporting Heron nests on Peltier Island (County Property) be managed in such a way as to support the present and future heron Populations, and that a coordinated effort between Anoka County, and the City of Lino Lakes be arranged to this end. Coordinated efforts may be chemical treatment of existing trees and /or replacement of the Ash trees with Basswood„ Hickory Trees., or other species that would afford good habitat for the herons. Disposal Since all trees within an infected county will be severely transport limited by quarantine, It is recommended that two diseased tree stock pile sites be designated in the City. These sites would be open to the residents of Lino Lakes to dispose of their dead Ash trees. Trees would be allowed to stay on site until such a time that there would be sufficient volumes for tub grinding by St Paul District Energy, or other party interested in tub ground wood product. Stock pile sites are the north western corner of the old city hall site, and the athletic complex land on Centerville Road and Birch. The City will maintain an open invitation to better -use utilization of Ash wood.. Public Information Connect to the public by newsletter articles, web page, kiosk information booth and PSA's on local cable TV. Partnerships Share resources with other communities where possible. Investigate the use of marshaling of materials on a common interest basis. • • • Reading: Publication: 2nd Reading: Effective: Council Member _ moved for adoption of the following ordinance: CITY OF LINO LAKES ORDINANCE NO. 07 -10 Amending Title 900, Chapter 902 of the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances relating to Tree Diseases. The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains: Section 1. That Section 902.01 of the above - entitled ordinance be amended by adding thereto a new subdivision (3) to read as follows: 902.01 NUISANCES DECLARED. The following are declared to be public nuisances whenever and wherever they may be found in the city. (3) All Species and Varieties of Ash trees (trees of the genus Fraxinus) infested with Emerald Ash borer (Agrilusplanipennis Fairmarie), and all species and varieties of Ash trees that are dead or substantially dead, all dead ashwood to which the bark is still attached which because of their condition, may serve as a breeding place for Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilusplanipennis Fairmarie), are hereby declared to be public nuisances and furthermore all ash trees are hereby declared to be public nuisances as determined by (2) or more visual symptoms as listed herein; basal sprouting, bark fissures, woodpecker damage (holes). One - eighth inch (1/8 ") D shaped holes, presenence of larvae or the adult Emerald Ash borer (Agrilusplanipennis Fairmarie), bark falling off exposing S shaped galleries. Section 2. That Section 902.03 of the above - entitled ordinance be amended to read as follows: 902.03. INSPECTION AND INVESTIGATION. The Council may designate a person or persons who shall inspect all premises and places within the city as often as practical or necessary to determine whether any condition described in § 902.01 exists thereon. The tree inspector shall investigate all reported incidents of infestation by oak wilt fungus or Dutch elm fungus or elm bark beetles or emerald ash borer. The tree inspector so designated by the Council may enter upon private premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of carrying out the duties assigned to him or her under this chapter. That person or persons shall, upon finding conditions indicating oak wilt, er Dutch elm infestation, or emerald ash borer take steps for diagnosis as may be appropriate. ' al-ified laboratory of Whenever possible, diagnosis shall be based upon accepted field symptoms. Section 3. That Section 902.05, subdivision (1), of the above - entitled ordinance be amended to read as follows: 902.05 PROCEDURE FOR ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL. (1) Whenever it is found with reasonable certainty that the infestation exists, he or she shall proceed as follows. If the tree inspector finds that the danger of infestation of other oakfef elm, or ash trees is net imminent, he or she shall notify the owner of the property on which the nuisance is found by certified mail addressed to the owner at his or her last known address that the nuisance must be abated within a time specified in the notice, but in no event later than April 15 of the following year. The tree inspector shall immediately report the action to the Council and after the expiration of the time limited by the notice, the tree inspector may proceed to abate the nuisance as herein provided. The cost of the abatement shall be assessed against the owner of the property involved or against the property itself. Section 4. That Section 902.05 of the above - entitled ordinance be amended by adding thereto a new subdivision (9) to read as follows: 902.05 PROCEDURE FOR ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL. (9) Ash trees found to be infected with Emerald Ash Borer must be treated and /or disposed of in compliance with all recommendations of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Section 5. That Section 902.06 of the above - entitled ordinance be amended to read as follows: 902.06 TRANSPORTING ELM ,AND ASH, AND OAK WOOD PROHIBITED. It is unlawful for any person to transport within the city any bark - bearing elm, ef-oak, or ash wood without having obtained a permit from the city forester. The city forester shall grant the permits only when the purposes of this chapter will be served thereof. • 1 • 0 • • Section 6. Effective This ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to the Lino Lakes City Charter. Jeff Reinert, Mayor Attest: Julianne Bartell, City Clerk Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this day of , 2010. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Council Member and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: The following voted against same: Whereupon said ordinance was declared duly passed and adopted. t f • Agenda Item 5B Staff Originator: Marty Asleson Environmental Board Meeting Date: September 28, 2011 TOPIC: Off Site Recycling Day Background: John Freimuth is a Lino Lakes Resident that owns a recycling facility in East Bethel. John gave us excellent prices for electronics at our last two Spring Recycle Days. Mr. Freimuth is offering Lino Lakes residents only, the week of October 3rd to the 7th to bring their recyclables to his business in East Bethel. Attachment 1 is a breakout of the agreed upon prices for different materials. Weights of all the materials will be tallied and applied to the City's credit for tonnages. Given the short notice on this, staff decided to post this opportunity on the City Web page. Recommendation: Staff would like the Environmental Board to endorse this opportunity. Attachments: 1. Fall Recycling Day Pricing Sheet • • CITY OF LINO LAKES FALL RECYCLE DAY PRICING FOR LINO LAKES RESIDENTS ONLY* Monday, October 3, 2011— Friday, October 7, 2011 Facility: Freimuth Enterprises LLC Drop off Location: 18641 Hwy 65 in East Bethel Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. and Friday 10:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. Items Accepted and Fees: All Appliances with or without Freon $5 fee each TV's with CRT screens (glass tube TV's) Small (up to 17 inches) $10 fee each Medium (up to 27 inches) $20 fee each Large (no limit on size) $30 fee each Computer Monitors (any size) $5 fee each TV's and monitors LCD (flat screen not glass tube) Small (up to 17 inches) $5 fee each Medium (up to 27 inches) $15 fee each Large (no limit on size) $20 fee each Electronics $2 fee each (Includes all DVD, home printers, VCR's, kid's toys (bulk toys get lower price) coffee makers, laptops, computer towers, cameras, video game systems, etc.) Large electronics (big copiers /printers /paper shredders) $20 fee each Lawn mowers $5 fee each and lawn tractors for $10 fee each Also accepted for a fee are: weed whips, rototiller, snow blowers and most yard equipment. Free Electronics include: Disk drives, Circuit boards, cell phones, lithium batteries, hard drives, computer wiring. Bicycles are free of charge.