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Environmental and Natural Resources Commission Minutes
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Council Chambers - Maplewood City Hall
1830 County Road BEast
Call to Order: 5: 15 p.m.
Members Present:
Carol Mason Sherrill
Frederica Musgrave
Carole Lynne
Dale Trippler
Members Absent:
Margaret Behrens
Ginny Yingling
Staff Present:
Du Wayne Konewko
Ginny Gaynor
Ann Hutchinson
Shann Finwall
Avvroval of A!.!enda: Approved-
. Commissioner Musgrave
meeting on February 28.
. Commissioner South
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. ENR
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Trails, Open Space Advisory Board
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correct date from 2007 to 2008.
on Parks, Trails, Open Space Advisory Board February 28
meeting.
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be done to incorporate our commission?
be in the report regarding South Maplewood?
. What
Questions and
. In the revisions to the comprehensive plan are there any plans to incorporate this
commission into the comprehensive plan language or incorporate what the commission
does into the various areas. This will be addressed in the natural resources area ofthe
plan on May 8.
. Shann Finwall commented: Give comments and questions regarding the goals and
objectives to Commissioner Musgrave and she will present to the Parks, Trails and Open
Space Advisory Board in April.
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. Ginny Gaynor commented: March 18 we will be introduced to the concept of
environmental corridors which will be the basis of our natural resource plan. A consultant
will be working with staff and this commission on the natural resource section of the
comprehensive plan.
. It was agreed that there is a need to have an open discussion on the ENR's involvement
in the comprehensive plan at the next meeting.
. A concern was addressed about South Maplewood and the CoPar development as the
moratorium is to expire soon. Shann Finwall indicated that CoPar is not affected by the
moratorium. Regardless, CoPar is still in litigation with the she will update the
commission when additional info is available.
Staff Presentations:
Shann Finwall:
. City Council will have the first reading
wetland ordinance can be found on the
. The city is proposing a spring clean up
parking lot at 1850 White Bear
. The commission retreat is
information coming.
Ginny Gaynor:
. There is a wetland buffer
. There is a rain garden
. RWMWD is
in your front
Ann Hutchinson:
. Welcomed of
The
7am-2pm
Arena
5th at the Nature Center, more
Nature Center.
in doing a rain garden
Nature Center.
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Management:
of surface water management
proposed comprehensive plan goals and policies including:
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. and flood control.
. Wetland
. Erosion control.
. Ground water. Develop a program with the watershed district.
. Individual sewage treatment systems.
. Education and public involvement.
. Establish and maintain funding sources to finance surface water management
activities.
. Maintenance and inspection.
. Regulatory responsibility.
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Questions and Comments:
. Commissioner Musgrave commented on a need for more discussion on open spaces
being used as storm water management areas and draining easements.
. Regarding GoalS (groundwater) - has the city ever developed a monitoring program?
Dewey stated that the City does not currently have one but will be starting a program.
. Commissioner Musgrave: Regarding Goal 7 - Can language regarding draining of
pools be added? Also, who is responsible for cleaning storm drains ofleaves in the
fall? The leaves issue is being studied by staff.
Summary of standards table:
. The table compares the various watershed
currently has. Ifthere are issues in regards to
staff on what needs to be improved in those areas?
. Discussed Plan timeline: Ordinances need to be
surface water management plan. The draft plan for internal review
late April to early May. The first draft plan for intemalreview will
May. The plan will be sent out a 60 day agency review. In July plan will be
prepared for city council ill August. ENR will see this plan again
during the internal to early May.
what the city
time to work with
2) Maplewood Tree Program
Ginny Gaynor and Ann Maplewood Urban Forest
Program:
Ann other at the Nature Center.
. The tree on educational brochures regarding trees.
. in our lives was discussed. There is
eventually be marked in some manner.
We will be making posters to get
will be needed. Forms and other information
been packet. An educational video on the value
trees door knocker will be placed on people's doors.
Rebate were given a form in their packet. This
will be in May. If a resident planted trees in their yard they can
example if you buy a $100 tree you can receive a $50 rebate.
. Trees being offered at a discounted price in a couple of programs,
Friends Parks and Wild Gardener Series.
. The starting with one public planting at Fire Station 3.
. Staff will report back to the city council regarding this tree program later this year.
The Tree Program will be run through the Nature Center. There will be a need for
additional resources to implement this program.
. What should this program be name? It is currently called the Maplewood Urban Tree
Program but staff will take any recommendations from the commission.
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Carol Mason Sherrill addressed some concerns: That the city needs to take ownership and
plant trees on city property and pay more of an educational role in learning the correct
placement oftrees, and to be watchful so trees are not damaged by equipment.
Adiourn: 6:50 pm
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