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1. CaII to Order
City of Lino Lakes
Environmental Board Meeting
February 27, 2013
6:30 p.m.
AGENDA
2. Swearing in of Board Members: Nancie Klebba, Barbara Bor, Steven
Heiskary, Nancy Morin
3. Vote Chair and Vice -Chair for 2013
4. Approve Meeting Dates for 2013
5. Approval of Minutes
6. Approval of Agenda
7. Open Mike
• 8. Action Items
No Action Items
9. Discussion Items
A. Earth Day
B. Heron Rookery Update
C. Grants:
1. Forest Bonding Grant 2012 -2014
2. Solid Waste and Solid Waste /Recycling Update
D. Emerald Ash Borer Update
E. Project Updates
10. Adjourn
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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING
APPROVED CITY OF LINO LAKES
DATE
TIME STARTED
TIME ENDED
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
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December 12, 2012
: December 12, 2012
. 6:44 P.M.
. 7:40 P.M.
: Mary Jo O'Dea, Barbara Bor, Paula
Andrzejewski, Martha DeHaven, Steve
Heiskary, and Nancie Klebba
: None.
: Environmental Coordinator Marty Asleson
Boy Scout Troop 906 was present to learn about community action and the value
of government. The Scouts leader asked board members questions about their
role in the community and why they dedicate their time to be part of it the
Environmental Board.
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. O'Dea called the meeting to order at 6:44 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 26, 2012 — Approved with a few minor changes.
October 24, 2012 - Approved with a few minor changes.
Mr. Heiskary made a motion to approve the September 26, 2012 and October 24,
2012 minutes. Ms. DeHaven seconded the motion to approve the minutes.
Motion carried unanimously
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Move: Item 6B ahead of Item 5A.
Add: Item C, City Staff Reorganization.
Ms. Bor made a motion to approve the agenda. Ms. Klebba seconded the motion
to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
4. OPEN MIKE
Open mike closed at 6:45 p.m.
DRAFT MINUTES
ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING December 12, 2012
5. ACTION ITEMS
A. Finalize 2013 Goals
Add: Coordinate with RCWD outreach and education.
Add: Continue to monitor the soil quality at the Community Garden site.
Ms. Andrzejewski made a motion to approve the 2013 Environmental Board
Goals with two additions. Mr. Heiskary seconded the motion to approve the
agenda. Motion carried unanimously
6. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. New Recycling Imitative/Updates
Mr. Asleson presented the past three months of totals for our monthly recycle
day.
It was suggested to call Lupus, Courage Center and Friendship Venture to see
if they would attend the monthly recycle day for collection of household goods
for free.
Mr. Asleson stated part of the City's score dollars from Anoka County have
been put toward advertising and promoting recycling.
Mr. Asleson stated the can cage has been delivered to the Centennial Fire
Station site on Lake Drive. He stated Jim Keinath, City Administrator for
Circle Pines, stated their City Council has approved a can cage location in
Circle Pines. The City of Lino Lakes will receive the revenue and the City of
Circle Pines will receive the tonnages.
B. Introduce Jessica Bromelkamp, Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD)
Outreach and Education Coordinator.
Ms. Bromelkamp stated she started her employment with the RCWD a week
ago. Her hope is to be collaborating on joint projects with the City. She
stated if Board members have questions or ideas for collaborating, or if a
creative opportunity arises, feel free to give her a call.
Ms. Bor stated there is an educational kiosk in the lobby at city hall. She
stated if there are resources that can be added and shared, it would be helpful
to residents.
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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING December 12, 2012
Mr. Bor mentioned many Lino Lakes residents are interested in the SHEPP
program. She stated Wayne LeBlanc and Gary Averbeck would be good
contacts to assess improvements done with the streams.
C. City Staff Reorganization.
Mr. Asleson stated Lisa Hogstad, Recording Secretary, has accepted a new
position with the City of Lino Lakes and will no longer be attending meetings.
7. ADJOURN
It was noted that the next meeting of the Environmental Board will be on
Wednesday, January 30, 2012at 6:30 p.m.
There being no further business, Ms. Heiskary moved to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Ms.
DeHaven seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Transcribed by:
Lisa Hogstad
Community Development Secretary
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