HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-NAC-2010-12-13Natural Areas Commission
December 13, 2010
In attendance: Joe McMahon (acting chair), Gerry Cox, Anna Statler, Todd Miner
Also Attending: Roxy Johnston, City Water Dept.; Wade Wykstra, BPW Liaison
Absent: Robert Wesley, Sarah Steuteville, Ron Herring, Jon Megis, Alison Fromme,
Announcements and Reports
Wade asked about the Six Mile Creek water plant; not much to report
The decision hasn't been made on filtration system
Settling pond /drying bed maintenance will take place late this fall or early winter
Possible dredging around intake
There was wash out on maintenance road after last big rain
Joe sent letter about Collegetown Terraces
Local community council also sent letter
Concern expressed about reducing catchment basin area
Not known if height variance request was accepted or denied
Joe hiked Stewart Park and reported on elevated walkway
Gorge Jumping Letter to Google /YouTube
Letter was reviewed and slight editorial changes suggested
Joe will send edited letter
Annual Report
Should be annually shared with BPW and Common Council
Anna volunteered to collect input from other members for first draft
Priorities
Keeping other boards informed of NAC guidelines
Raising visibility of NAC
Keeping natural areas natural (invasive removal, erosion, etc.)
Fall Creek corridor
Six Mile water project
Public education walks and talks
Trail maintenance
Attendance with expertise
Folks should review these and be ready to suggest additional priorities and prioritize the list at January meeting
Next Meeting: January 10, 5:30 City Hall