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TASK FORCE BUSINESS <br /> <br />Case #1: <br /> <br />Meet with Hoisington Koegler and Peterson Environmental Regarding Wetland <br />Buffer Ordinance <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda provided the members with pictures of various types of wetlands, a list of <br />who's who in water resource management, and a glossary of acronyms. Mr. McDilda asked Jim <br />Arndt of Peterson Environmental to email the Task Force a link to the Metropolitan Council Best <br />Management Practices. <br /> <br />Loren Gordon of Hoisington Koegler Group reviewed his memo dated December 1, 2004 <br />regarding a framework for a wetland buffer ordinance. <br /> <br />Mr. Olds inquired if there is an instance where a buffer would not be required. Mr. Arndt replied <br />that there are situations that would change the width of a buffer. A utilization wetland may not <br />have a buffer around it because it is facilitated with storm sewer pipes (utilization being for <br />surface and stormwater management). <br /> <br />A brief discussion ensued regarding excessive buffer widths getting to the area of being <br />considered 'takings'. Buffer width averaging may be used on the interim ordinance until there is <br />a functions and values inventory to justify buffer widths. <br /> <br />Loren resumed reviewing the proposed ordinance framework. <br /> <br />Mr. Arndt distributed copies of his "Summary Of Wetland Buffer Zone Research & Buffer <br />Recommendations" prepared for Ramsey and dated December 2004. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding the relationship between the Tree Preservation ordinance and the <br />wetland buffer ordinance, specifically with respect to mitigation of wetlands. Mr. Max noted that <br />sometimes mitigation is at the expense of another valuable resource. <br /> <br />Mr. Arndt then proceeded to give a power point display of GIS information he has retrieved <br />about Ramsey's environmental features. As it all came together, it revealed an excellent <br />opportunity for a greenway corridor. Mr. Arndt stated that he would forward the information to <br />Ramsey' s GIS staff person. <br /> <br />Mr. Gordon stated that they will be ready to present a draft ordinance to the Task Force on <br />January 24. <br /> <br />Case #2: <br /> <br />Formulate Recommendation For Membership Content Of Environmental Policy <br />Board. <br /> <br />Motion by Committee Member Max and seconded by Committee Member Sitz to recommend to <br />City Council that the Environmental Policy Board consist of 5 members, all residents of the <br />community, and a non-voting City Council liaison. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McDilda, Committee Members Sitz, Max and Olds. <br />Voting No: None. Absent: Committee Members Bauer and Connolly. <br /> <br />EPTF December 6, 2004 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br /> <br />