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Board Member Hustvedt inquired if they had encountered resistance in obtaining <br />permission to go onto private land. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson indicated that they had not had a problem to date. <br /> <br />Coordinator Anderson stated they were in the process of drafting a letter to landowners. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda noted that they looked at other cities for buffers for wetlands. <br />They found only isolated cities that had anything. He believed they were at the forefront, <br />and could bring the newer members of the Board up to speed. <br /> <br />Environmental Specialist Bacon inquired about the lower Rum River Watering Stations, <br />and if there was a reason to address those in the project. <br /> <br />Ms. Livingood responded that it was possible that the stream data might be helpful, <br />especially the depth. The project did not specifically address the phosphorus levels. <br /> <br />Board Member Max inquired about nutrient loading in the spring runoff. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda asked for clarification on the timeline for the fieldwork. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson answered that there were 134 wetlands to check and they were going to <br />begin in the end of May to the beginning of June. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda clarified that the Board would have pressure from Council <br />concerning the end date and the findings. He did not have a timeline and wanted the best <br />work done. He stated he had heard that the Council wanted it done rapidly but there was <br />no deadline given among staff. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson assured they would expedite matters. There would be a clearer view after a <br />week in the field and they would be using similar methodology as in Plymouth. <br /> <br />The Board briefly mentioned the Board members dressing for the ground-proofing. <br /> <br />Board Member Sibilski noted that some of the wetlands had been downgraded to a <br />Manage 2 or Manage 3 and asked for an explanation. <br /> <br />Ms. Livingood indicated that if the wetlands were not identified as having rare species <br />and therefore be identified as Preserve, they could be downgraded. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda stated that one third of the wetlands within the City were Preserve <br />or Manage 1. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson indicated it was fairly rich, because most cities have about 5% of wetlands <br />identified as Preserve. <br /> <br />Environmental Policy Board / May 1, 2006 <br /> Page 5 of 10 <br /> <br /> <br />