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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-05-08 Evironmental Quality Commission Meeting MinutesAN:NA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIT COMMX2OXON Meeting Notice Monday: May 0 1:172 ,7:30 P.M. AGENDA I. • Call to Order and Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes III. 014 Business Am Review of Village Sign Ordinance (Continue 12 June 1972) B.' Creek Valle' BaptiGt Church Land Fill -- Doi joAnson C. Use of Herbicidos in Village a. D. Committee Appointments - Bob Saadilia IL Questionnaire - kny farther use or distributf,on7 - Bob Sandilla P. Other IV. Reports A. Housing Needs - Citizens Ce nm - Juno Schmidt B. More Parks - Citizone., Committee - WilIard Mrse w Jr,. • C. Planning ,Commission Report - Clifford Johnsou D. Park Board Report - VreEn RIchards * E. Water Resowrceo Colmittee John Telfar F. Other Committee Reports Communicatione . New Business • Lincoln Drive Rac2rmmendatio71 (Water Resources Committe) 13.- New Standing Cumnette(di OUrectinn Committee) ft CO Melody Lake Encro4ennent (Wa',:er ResQvir,::es) • D. Propcsed By-yaw Acl,AtQ one (Dirtc(;ioc, Committee) E Other * Hatawiaa • e Ninutes of the Environmental Quality Coapission May 8, 1972, 7:30 p.m. Conference Room, Edina Village Hall Hooting was called to order by Bob Sandilla with the following members present: Staff presents Carol Beim Ronald Nays Bob Sandilla Clifford Johnson Earl Carson Gary West Harold Sand James Bentley Willard Morse John Telfer Fred Richards Don Johnson Bob Dunn Minutes of the April 10 and April 24 meetings were read and approved. It was noted that the date April 24, 1972 be added to the minutes of the special meeting. OLD BUSINESS Review „of the V', e simalams2 ( The Chair advised the Commission that Mr. Luce had not yet prepared his recommene. rations for modifications of the Village Sign Ordinance, therefore, he requested -,;hat this matter be continued tc the June meeting. Creek Vallmlastipt Church Landfill. Tha Chair requeoted Don Johnson to report on the Creek Valley Baptist landfill diffi— culty. Mr. Johnson reported that he had been past the site this evening and it did not appear that any substantial progress had been made. no further reported that ho bad peen in contact trith officials of the Creek Valley Baptist Church who had given him some assurance that as soon as weather and soil conditions permitted, J. Darlene:Sone would be doing some dressing of the slopes down to the Creek on a 3 to 1 grade, and seeding it to grass. Considerable discussion was held about the possible problem of siltation from the igh school site in the same general area. General concern was expressed over the apparent erosion and lack of control of the siltation reaching Nine Nile Crook. It was suggested that the contractor be contacted and requested to take the neceeeary precautions to control this erosion. it was moved by Ron Nays, and seconded by Willard Morse that the staff contact the school administrative staff, dvise them of the situation, and to encourage them to have the contractor take such steps as would be necesoary to control erosion and siltation from the site. Motion carried uneni— =poly. Use offlerbacidea in the VEIIIN22 Mr. Telfer reported on the use of herbicides by the Village of Edina, taking his data from various state records (see "Appendix A" for two of report). It was suggested that the Park Board consider this report in their decisions on the use of horbacidec Us Village property. Minutes of the arvironmental Quality Connisaion Page 2 Gary West introduced Bob McGuire, Village Forester, who spent come time telling the Commission of the Dutch Dim control program of the Village of Edina, and the Village efforts in controlling various other pests and diseases among plants. Mr. McGuire pointed out that to this date their was little evidence of infestation of Dutch Elm disease in the Village, and none in any boulevard trees. Mr. McGuire's comments envyked considerable discussion among the Commission members. During this discussion it vas pointed out that the Elm tree is quite valuable, approximately 1)25 per inch in circumference according to the Dutch Elm Institute, and therefore, a complete replacement project of Elm trees could prove quite expensive. Gary West read a list of the herbacides and chemicals used by the Village of Mina and assured the Commission that they were used in strict compliance with advice and directions by the University of Minneeeta. It was further pointed out that in many instances those chemicals were used only on a spot basis, and often times at much less than the recommended quantities. Committee 4teointments Sandilia introduced the list of committee appointments for the Solid Waste Commit— tee being James Bentley, Chairman, Robert Johnson, Barbara Castleman, Greg Uatefield, and Vir&dnia Bodine. The Mud Lake Task Force being Ron Heys, Chairman, Cliff Johnson, Fred Richards, Mrs. Francis Wright, and Barbara Castleman. Carol Beim submitted her list for appointments to the Educational Committee being, Carol Beim, Chairman, Ron Days, and Dill Welch. There being no comments or objections, John Telfer moved and Clifford Johnson seconded that the appointments be approved. Motion carried unwimously. 2229gonneire The Chaer discueoed the final tabulations of the questionnaires stating that there had not been any material change from the results at the previous meeting. Considerable diecuseion was held on this matter, particularly concerning the further distribution to a wider variety of persons, to service clubs, and to the public at large through the neuspapers. The Chair suggested that the matter be returned to the Directions Committee for consideration of further distribution, and to give a report at the next mooting. RIMOR'Y'S HousiIe Needs Committee In the absence of Mrs. Schmidt, the Chair advised that there would not be a report from the Housing Needs Couerittee this evening. Citizens Committee for Parks and 0 IS ce IRIIME[orse area on the activi. es to date of the Citizens Committee for Parks and Open Space which her been meeting with Village staff to consider sites and possible development of additional parks and open space. He reported that at this time the Commit tee is considering 16 sites scattered throughout the Village for purchase or '3ossible donation. At the present time, it appears that a bond issue would be needed ;Go finance the purchase of these sites. 14n Morse advised that at their next meeting! the Citizens Committee hoped to establish some priorities for the 16 sites. Minntes of the DavironmeaLol. Qua7Lity Corinission Page 3 S1441111emmicmflanBg220 dlifford Johnson reported on the activities of the Planning Committee this past month stating that the only items considered by the Planning Courds,sion had been some will subdivisions and lot divisions. Park Board Report The Chair advised that Mr. Richards had to leave the meeting, and that the Park Board had not met since the previous meeting, therefore, there would not be a report. Water Resourcee Corrnd.tteo Mr. Telfer reported that at the present time, nothing was happening on the Meadow- ' brook Lake proposal, but having been determined to be left to the Minnehalta Creek Governing Committee as one of their projects. -. Mr. Telfer inquired as to the status of the Flood Planning Ordinance which would be required to be passed by the Village, as this would have some affect on several of the areas for which the Water Resources Committee was concerned. Mr. Dunn explained that the Flood Planning Ordinance was presently at the staff stage and that it had not reached Council yet, but that we were hopeful on having this Flood Pluming Ordinance ready to present to Council very soon. Hr. Teller advised the Commission that two membere of his committee, himself and :Nancy Carlson, would be absent for a period of time during the summer. Education CoMmittee V0aB7Croported that the Education Committee did send a poster to the Earth Expo at Sonthdaleu and although it vas in a fairly inconsglcuous place, felt that it was valuable. Communications. Gary West read several communications that the Commd.ssion had received. Three of these dealing with public hearings to be held by the Village of Edina on 1.1m. l5 THese dealt with sanitary saner,: street, and curb a gutter construction on Lincoln Drive with storm sewer projects in Richmond Hills subdivision and behind the ITIdina Covenant Church at 4201 West 50th Street. hr. West also presented the letter from Einnehaha Creek Watershed District concerning a hearing to be held 144y 18 attempting to develop a policy for storm water disposal. The final item on the communications was the draft of the environmental impact stabs,- ment prepared for the construction of County Road 18 in the western portion of the Village. Some discussion was held on those matters with the Chair determining the referral of these topics to the respective committees. The environmental impact statement,cm • Ceunty Road 1C was referred to the land' Resources Committee and the Minnehaha Creek storm water disposal proposal was referred to the Water Resources Committee. a the (Th 1-N.:3,1xlyix:ntal Quality COION1ElaUi ' Page Ata .on.. Aqend.Eat9e.Vcqlala Hrt Telfer suggeSted that we aght send a letter inviting the two watershed districts to have a member or members present at our regular meetings. It was decided that the staff would prepare such a letter for the secretary's signature. NEW BUSINESS. Lincoln Drive receroendetion Mr. Telfer presented to the Commission the =Commendation of the Water Reeoureco Come ) eleeee on the Lincoln Drive proposal. This recommendation onvoked a great deal of C Oiecuesion among the membero as to the ramifications of building or not building the road. In conversation between 14r. Dunn, Village Engineer: and the Commission, Ur* Dunn pointed out the variouo aspects of the proposed construction of Lincoln Delve and some alternatives that could be made in its construction. He further stated that it was not the otaff's intention for desire that the road be ordered at this time, but :Amply a method of determining the cost factors and placing these costs before the VilJage Council, Hennepin County, and the affected property owners. Mr. Dunn further pointed out that during a meeting with the staffs of Hennepin County,' the watershed distriets, and the communities which would be affected by the Lincoln Road proposal: ye , it was pointed out that construction of Lincoln Drive would not have any affect upon _n_e) the alternative avnilable to the Village of Edina for the development of Mud Lake. Ron Hays Begg stud that rather than making a negative reaction to the Lincoln Drive proposal: that with mere facto and better facts, we could perhaps make a pooitive recenoncridation. Ho stated that this concerned him a great deal that the Envirmeental Quality ()Pm:Jost= may develop a patter of taking negative stances on things and not offering a constructive proposal. Uotion was made by John Telfer and seconded by Jim Dentley that the Envinonmental Quality Commission approve the written statement prepared by the Water Resources Com- mittee. Motion defeated by a majority vote. John Tel moved and an Bentley seconded that the Commission recommend to the Council that it not take action on the Lincoln Drive proposal until the Environmental Quality Commiceion had been able to study the project* Motion carried* NotrStiandimC9ritatte-oc The Chair directed the Commisoioncs attention to the report from the Directions Com. mittee suggesting that a Land Resources Committee be established to be chaired by Juno Schmidt.. This Committee to ho a three member committee. James Bentley moved Ron He ye seconded that the committee be established as recommended by the Directiono Ceemittee* Motion carried unanimuualve MelCvLako 1;rcreachmert eveo_ , , John Telfer reported on Ulu ranUer which was trough about by the construction of Ugh- ) way 100 in the Melody Lake .e Denton Avenue area. The affect of this project will be the reduction of the v1o0 of Melody Lake by apnrozimetoly 1.1 acres and the cone/er a:3. tion of a eteem set= outlet pumping station which would pump xecess storm water through the atom sewer reestem into Minnetaha Creek* Ninutes of the , Environmental Quality Commiseion Page 5 Discueeion was held concerning this matter. It seemed to be the general consensus of the Commission that there le DA basic objection to the proponed project, however, it would be desirablo that necessary precautions be made during construction to protect the lake and that care be taken in regard* to the possible settling of storm water before it entorc the lake. It was euggeetod that the proper channels for this action to go through could be to the Council, and then to the Department of Natural Resources. Ron 114ys moved the following resolution: De It Resolved, pursuant to the request of the lanneeota Department of Nature/ Resourced dated April 24, 1972, the Edina ronemtnal Quality Comniesion finds no material objection to the proposed 1.1 acre encroach- ment by Trunk Highew 100 on U i elody Lake and the construction of a pumpng station to control the level of lake water. However, the alvironmental Conn-nission does enpreee concern or the quality and quantity of the storm water which all be permitted to enter Melody Lake as a result of this construction, and urge the proper authori.ties to take all neceseary pre- cautions to minimize the storm water entering the lake. Furthermore, that necessary precautions be token during conetruction to minimize the amount of siltation taking place in Uol.ody Lake. The Edina Environmental Quslity Comdex/on urges the Edina Village Council to make these comments known to the Ninnesota Department of Natural Resources through the propoer char:. nets. Notion seconded by James Bentley. Notion approved by a vote of 6 . 1. Pro sed12:121! Addition The C 'r callerErne attention of the Commission the recommendations of brilaw changee as proposed by the Directions Counittoo. The Chair also read a letter from Bob Johnson, suggesting some rewordings of these by-law changes. Discussion was held on these changes and recommendations. It was moved by Bob Sandilla and seconded by John Telfer that the recommendation of the Directions Committee on the by-law changes be accepted with the exception of Item D which is to be ammended to road, "The cemmittee reports need not be in writing in those instances where no for- mal Commission approval or Commission action has been required or requested." Notion approved by 7 - 0 vote. Aq1211-1121"22k There being no further business the Commission adjourned.