HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-012 Council ResolutionCouncil Member 60.1 (u introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 10 —12
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD GOALS FOR 2010
WHEREAS, The City of Lino Lakes has an established Environmental Board,
AND WHEREAS, ; The purpose of the Environmental Board is to provide aid and advice
to the council in its efforts to encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between
people and their environment ; to promote efforts which will prevent or eliminate damage
to the environment and stimulate the health and welfare of people; to enrich the
understanding of ecological systems and natural resources important to the city; to
advise the City in the use and management of its natural resources in order to preserve
and enhance the environmental amenities for present and future residents, and to
ensure a lasting quality of life within the city,
AND WHEREAS: The Environmental Board approved the following 2010 goals at their
December 16, 2009 meeting:
• Proposed 2010 Goals
• Promote environmental stewardship with the citizens of Lino Lakes by
communicating environmental initiatives in the city using various means of
communication such as:
• City Web Pages
• Newsletter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
• homeowners association meetings
• information kiosk
• press coverage
• Earth Day — (April 24th)
• Arbor Day — (May 7th)
• Recycling Day — (May 1st)
• Participate in Blue Heron Days (August), providing public service
educational material to the public.
• • Participate in Earth Day (April 24th) activities in the community,
promoting environmental awareness and collaboration with other
environmental focused organizations.
• Monitor any activity in the AUAR as well as other proposed
development areas, focusing on the values Lino Lakes citizens have
expressed in the vision for our city and the unique ecological aspects of
our wetlands, lakes and streams and subsurface waters. Apply mitigation
plan as defined for that area.
• Perform an evaluation of past Environmental Board recommendations
for development projects. Review a sampling of a variety of projects by
site visits, discussion with city staff, and landowners, neighbors, on the
outcomes of the Board's recommendations. If necessary, submit a
summary of significant findings resulting from the review in writing to the
Community Development Director.
Due to lack of development in 2009 there were fewer visits than planned.
The VFW site was visited with suggested corrections. These corrections
were made.
• Promote conservation development within the City incorporating the
Open Space/Trail Plan and Handbook for Environmental Planning and
Conservation Development within the scope of the new Resources
Management Plan, and the Resources Management Plan RMP -3
• To meet or exceed our City recycling goal of 50 (1737 tons) percent or
greater of our Municipal solid waste. Find innovative ways to promote and
encourage recycling as a city. Add recycling materials to kiosk.
• Investigate and establish a Community Garden site, and preparatory
plan for a Gardening Group.
• Create a preparedness Plan for EAB
• Work on Wollen's Park Wetland Banking.
• Continue to monitor the Heron rookery and water quality in the
northern one third of Peltier Lake and to support the protection of
resources in that area.
• Participate in comp plan and process.
• Offer a series of conservation workshops for residents through the
Anoka County Soil Water Conservation District for 2010.
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• Participate with conservation district and RCWD on phase 2 and 3 on
rice lake watershed sub finding and move onto phase 2 with the intent to
reduce pollutants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA:
1. That the 2010 goals of the Lino Lakes Environmental Board be adopted.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 8th . y of February, 0.
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The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council
Member Roe 52y' and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
favor thereof:
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The following voted against same:
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Whereupon said resolution was duly passed and adopted.
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AGENDA ITEM 6A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Marty Asleson
MEETING DATE: February 8, 2010
TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 10 -12 Approving
Environmental Board Goals For 2010
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
BACKGROUND:
The Environmental Board annually sets goals as a part of their work program.
The Board is requesting the City Council acceptance of their goals for 2010. The
Board at their December 16, 2009 meeting adopted the goals included in the
attached resolution:
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is recommending adoption of Resolution No. 10 -12 approving the
Environmental Board goals for 2010.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 10 -12