HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/29/2015 Environmental Board MinutesCITY OF LINO LAKES
ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING
DATE : April 29, 2015
TIME STARTED : 6:32 P.M.
TIME ENDED : 7:38 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT : Steve Heiskary, Barbra Bor, Paula Andrzejewski,
Alex Schwartz, John Sullivan
MEMBERS ABSENT : Nancie Klebba
STAFF PRESENT : Marty Asleson, KC Kye
Pre -Meeting Site Visit at Wollan's Park - 5:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Chair Heiskary called the Lino Lakes Environmental Board meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
on April 29, 2015.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
March 25, 2015
Ms. Andrzejewski made a MOTION to approve the March 25, 2015 Meeting Minutes.
Motion was supported by Mr. Schwartz. Motion carried 5 - 0.
3. APROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Heiskary would like to add item;
E. Rice Creek Water Shed District proposal for a drawdown on Lake Peltier
Ms. Andrzejewski made a MOTION to approve the agenda with the added item. Motion
was supported by Mr. Schwartz. Motion carried 5 - 0.
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4. OPEN MIKE
Chair Heiskary declared Open Mike at 6:35 p.m.
There was no one present for Open Mike. Closed 6:36 p.m.
5. ACTION ITEMS (No Action Items)
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. 10,000 Trees for Lino Lakes
Mr. Aselson gave the summay of trees order by Lino Lakes residents. There were
362 trees and shrubs from Anoka County Conservation District and 6 trees from the
Tree Trust.
There were 1,000 trees planted by the Centennial Student Council off of Moliter
Road. The city will grow and dig them up later to give the trees out to residents that
want to replace ash trees.
Ms. Bor suggested that we get the information out earlier for the replacement of
trees hopefully in the January newsletter.
Mr. Asleson will make the desision of doing the tree sale in-house or with the Tree
Trust next year.
B. Emerald Ash Borer Mangement Plan Revisit
Mr. Heiskary explained that the Emerald Ash Borer Managaement Plan was
discussed and the final report was written up in 2011.
Mr. Asleson stated that what is different from other cities plans is that the Lino
Lakes has come up with a efficient way to get rid of material when it comes to
cutting down the diseased trees.
The board would like to admend the plan; page 2, number 2 would like to have the
addendum read:
That in the event of tree replacement, the city will educate and share information of
opportunity for cost effective tree replacement.
Mr. Sullivan asked if there is a grant with the state or county that would deal with
tree replacement.
Mr. Asleson said he would look and see what grants are out there.
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The board also would like to recommend:
Starting in 2016 a 5 year plan with the minimum of $5 thousand per year allocation
for replacement to the tree canopy due to Emerald Ash Borer.
Mr. Asleson would like to also add that the City strongly discourages the use of soil
drench insecticides applied by the homeowner due to the potential to pollute water
and negatively impact wildlife.
Ms. Bor and Chair Heiskary would like to see the addendum Emerald Ash
Management Plan and the quarantine information and explanation on the City's web
site.
Mr. Heiskary would like this agenda item on the next meeting. Also have the
addendum Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan on the next work session.
C. Earth Day
The volunteers that attended were a great group of students. There was a good
crowd that showed up this year.
Ms. Bor mentioned that sever
ethusiasm.
other groups noticed the Environmental Board
Mr. Heiskary suggested that next year have the slide show projected on the wall or
screen behind the group.
Ms. Bor proposed to send the Environmental Board slide show to all the other
boards. It will show the Environmental Board goals and what the board is stiving for
in Lino Lakes. Also to show it at next years goal meeting before City Council.
D. Recycling Updates and Yearly Recycling Day
Mr. Heiskary mentioned since the mattress and furniture recycling has been
overwheming and offerimg it quarterly may help.
We need volunteers at the Saturday, May 2 Annual Recycling Day.
Mr. Heriskary would like to go through the Annual Recycling Budget at the next
meeting.
E. Drawdown on Lake Peltier
Mr. Heiskary had a memo Matt Kocian of Rice Creek Watershed District proposing
to do a drawdown on Peltier Lake to improve the water. It has been their habit to
have a public meeting to inform the residents affected and Mr. Heiskary would like
to have the meeting at Lino Lakes City Hall. Also closer to the meeting date it
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would be nice if Rice Creek Watershed came and talked to the Environmental
Board.
Mr. Asleson stated that this is a water management plan. About 80% of the
pollution to the Rice Creek waterways comes from Peltier Lake. Majority of this is
from phosphorus . When they drawdown the water this allows the phosphorus to dry
up
Mr. Heisarky mentioned that the drawdown is usually done in the fall and will have
impact over the winter.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Andrzejewski made a MOTION to adjourn the mt
supported by Ms. Bor. Motion carried 5 - 0.fl
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Fogarty
City of Lino Lakes
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