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Board Member Moore stated that she would suggest an emphasis on fitting some native <br /> landscaping into each plan, if possible. She recognized that there is active management needed on <br /> the front end, but that tends to taper off throughout the years to a lesser amount. <br /> City Planner Anderson stated that he will call Elk River to gain input from its staff on how that <br /> element has worked in their community. <br /> Board Member Moore stated that she would be curious as to whether businesses are maintaining <br /> native landscaping that already existed or starting fresh. <br /> Chairperson Valentine stated that it would be rare to find true native landscaping that already exists <br /> and does not include invasive species. <br /> City Planner Anderson agreed that there would be limited sites where a native landscape truly <br /> exists and therefore, he would want input from the Board on whether it would want preservation <br /> of native landscaping or even preservation of just existing landscape vegetation, or newly <br /> established native landscaping. <br /> Chairperson Valentine stated that although he believes that option should be provided, he would <br /> not want to see too much focus on that because of the effort and active management that is required. <br /> City Planner Anderson stated that perhaps native landscaping is allowed as an incentive rather than <br /> as a requirement and confirmed the consensus of the Board. <br /> Board Member Hiatt stated that flexibility within the canopy cover formula would allow the City <br /> to work with a developer to find a solution that would be good for the land and the developer. <br /> Board Member Fetterley commented that this seems to be moving in the right direction. She <br /> commented that if the diversified percentages are built in, that would help to prevent the situation <br /> where someone presents a landscaping plan with only the largest canopy cover species. <br /> Motion by Board Member Hiatt and seconded by Board Member Fetterley to direct staff to proceed <br /> with drafting an Ordinance Amendment for landscaping requirements in the Employment Districts <br /> based on the discussion of the Board. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Valentine, Board Member Hiatt, Fetterley, Bernard, <br /> Covart, and Moore. Voting No: None. <br /> 6. BOARD/STAFF INPUT <br /> • Master Naturalist Course <br /> City Planner Anderson referenced an email that was sent out the previous week related to a Master <br /> Naturalist course. He noted that there will be an open house on Wednesday, February 12, and <br /> encouraged anyone interested to attend and learn more. He stated that there is a cost of$275 but <br /> noted that this is a unique opportunity as people drive from all over the metro to attend and the <br /> course is being held in Ramsey. He noted that scholarship opportunities are available to assist <br /> with the cost. <br /> Environmental Policy Board/February 10, 2020 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br />
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