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05/22/01 LCEC AgP NOTICE Land Conservation & Environment Committee Will meet Tuesday, May 22, 2001 At 5:45 P.M. at City of Shorewood 5755 Country Club Road Shorewood, MN 55331 A G E N D A 1. Approval of Minutes of April 24, 2001 2. Discussion of LID application 3. Reports Confirmation of dates for Open House (Berndt) ? Report of Garden Awards (Kircher & Berndt) ? Discussion regarding progress of Gideon Glen (Dan Dickel) ? Status Report – vacant land inventory (Dan Dickel) ? 4. Follow up discussion to May 19, 2001 Spring Clean-Up Day 5. Set Meeting Dates and Times 6. Adjournment • CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD LAND CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL CHAMBERS COMMITTEE (LCEC) MEETING 5:45 P.M. TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2001 MINUTES CONVENE LAND CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING Vice-Chair Schmid called the meeting to order at 5:51 P.M. A. Roll Call Present: Tom Schmid, Donna Woodruff, Lucinda Kircher, Anthony Pini, Paula Berndt, and Greg Ranallo; Consultant Dan Dickel; Planning Director Nielsen Absent: Chair Bruno and Council Liaison Mayor Love 1. Approval of the Minutes of March 13, 2001 Woodruff moved, Berndt seconded, approving the Minutes of March 13, 2001, as presented. Motion passed 6/0. 2. Presentation: Low Impact Development by Anthony Pini • Pini reported on a two day seminar he attended on Low Impact Development (LID) Design Strategies presented by Dakota County, the Met Council and others. The presentation included topics such as, site planning, hydrology, distributed IMP Technologies, erosion and sediment control, and public outreach. The LID approach, Pini continued, combines a hydrologically functional site design with pollution prevention measures to compensate for land development impacts on hydrology and water quality. Through the use of bioretention and multifunctional landscape features, where runoff can be micromanaged and controlled at the sources, LID offers an innovative alternative. Pini went on to share that these methods can even address volume control issues and regulate infiltration at each individual lot level. Ranallo identified two such developments, in Lake Elmo and Jackson Meadows. Consultant Dickel added that there is quite a demand for these properties in Lake Elmo and that up to 75% of each lot is required to remain in a natural state. He also noted that the arboretum will be redoing its parking lot this summer to incorporate a retention pond at the entrance and low lying burms within the parking lot itself. Pini reported that residential lots which incorporate LID features maintain a planting area that can serve a storm water management function, as well as, offer aesthetically pleasing landscaping. Berndt asked about the possibility of controlling storm water runoff from going into the lake this way. Pini maintained that by bringing storm water management to a micro level by using a dry well this was possible. In a residential situation, on site water infiltration can also improve overall water quality and offer savings to homeowners associations or builders. Berndt inquired what incentives exist for developers to promote this approach. Pini pointed out that the incentive is strictly on a financial plane, more lots can be gained from these designs. Nielsen wondered how the City could control the individual • homeowner and require the dry wells to stay there, or even whether the LID designs used in Maryland would work in Minnesota. Pini said that these methods can be encouraged through planning and LAND CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENT CONEWTTEE NUNUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2001 PAGE 2 OF 3 • development and even negotiated with developers as an alternative to ponding. An LID application using rain barrels to catch runoff was brought up. Pini suggested these barrels as a good follow-up to the compost bins project the LCEC is offering. Berndt asked Pini to approach Dakota County on the possibility of pursuing this as a pilot project. Others suggested a visit to the Lake Elmo and Jackson Meadows developments be considered. 3. Appoint a Representative to: • Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (and Advisory Board Representative) Donna Woodruff volunteered to act as the MCWD liaison and Advisory Board Representative • Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District Dan Dickel agreed to act as liaison since he attends the meetings regularly anyway. • Gideon Glen Advisory Committee Anthony Pini will act as the representative from the LCEC and Paula Berndt hopes to do so as representative for the Park Commission. Woodruff moved, Kircher seconded to approve the LCEC volunteers to these committees. Motion passed 6/0. • 4. Discussion regarding an Open House Format Director Nielsen asked whether there would be another open house this year. Kircher mentioned that she had hoped it could be incorporated into the May 19th Clean up day and Compost Bin pick- up until Engineer Brown pointed out this would not work due to limited interior space and exterior traffic space. Kircher pointed out that the bin pick up at the City Works will run from 9AM to IPM and will attract about 234 people picking up their orders. Berndt suggested obtaining a booth at the "Art at the Beach" festival in June. Kircher and Pini liked the idea and proposed the LCEC offer information on the phosphorous free lawn fertilizer ordinance, lakeshore and aquascaping, compost bins, skate park, etc. Berndt indicated she would call to confirm the dates of June 9-10 and try to obtain a booth space. 5. Discussion regarding Garden Awards Nielsen relayed the Mayor's suggestion that the community recognize people who have outstanding gardens. Discussion continued over the nominating method and judging procedures. Kircher and Berndt will meet with Nielsen to discuss how to begin the process soon. 6. Reports Consultant Dickel reported on the progress of Gideon Glen. During his most recent visits, Dickel noted that very little runoff reaches the wetland via the culverts and most of the water sheets across the road and parking lot. Due to this predicament, more planning will need to be done. He noted that the wetland • delineation markers were not completely accurate and another look will need to be taken to see what is encompassed by the wetland. Dickel said he hopes to complete his survey on open land and have it LAND CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2001 PAGE 3 OF 3 compiled for a report in late May or June. • Greg Ranallo had to leave at 7:10 P.M. Kircher mentioned that she will be on hand for the May 19, compost bin pick-up and suggested either calling to remind residents or sending out reminder cards to those who ordered bins. Woodruff reported that Connie Fortin of Fortin Consulting, would be submitting an article for the Newsletter about the loosestrife problem. Nielsen noted that the Park Commission will be celebrating Arbor Day on Saturday, April 28, at 9:30 A.M., with a tree dedication at the Skate Park and all are invited to attend. 7. Set Meeting Dates and Times The LCEC set their next meeting for May 22, 2001, at 5:45 P.M. as a follow-up to the May 19, 2001, Spring Clean-up Day at public works where people will be picking up their compost bins. They also set June 9th as a potential booth site date at the "Art at the Beach" Festival and a meeting for July 10, 2001, at 5:45 P.M. 8. Adjournment There was a general consent to adjourn the LCEC Meeting of April 24, 2001, at 7:27 P.M. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED. • Kristi B. Anderson Recording Secretary • Shorewood Garden Awards Beginning this year, the City of Shorewood will be sponsoring a "Shorewood Garden Award" to residents (and businesses) who improve the beauty of their yards with gardens. Nominations by Shorewood residents will be accepted through July 18 for gardens meeting the following criteria: • The property must be in Shorewood . • The garden must be along the street side of the home or business or easily visible from the street. • The garden must be weed-free and well maintained. • The property must positively contribute to the beauty of the street by being litter-free, weed-free and neat. If your garden is nominated, you will be notified by mail. If you give permission, your address will be added to the list of gardens recognized in the September Shore Report. Questions about award: Nominations made via Shoreline or in writing? Nominated gardens will be judged by volunteers from the LCEC or Park Commission)? Awards? certificates of recognition, recognition by the council, gift certificate (drawing?)... certain recognition awards: perennial garden, native garden.... or just generic gardens? Any criteria other than those listed above to judge by or will everyone nominated receive a recognition award? 7Tr