Nat'l Resources Conservation Board
Regular MeetingBlaine, MN · April 15, 2014
Minutes
10801 Town Square Dr.
City of Blaine Blaine MN 55449
Anoka County, Minnesota
Minutes
Nat'l Resources Conservation Board
The Natural Resource Conservation Board is an advisory
body to the City Council. The Board is charged with
recommending acquisition of lands for open space and
developing a Natural Resource Plan which includes
environmental policy and guidelines for the maintenance and
preservation of Blaine’s existing
and future opens spaces and trail corridors. One of the
Board’s functions is to hold public meetings and make
recommendations to the City Council. For each item, the
Board will receive reports prepared by City staff, provide the
opportunity for public response, conduct Board discussions
and make recommendations. The City Council, however,
makes all final decisions on these matters.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014 7:00 PM Council Chambers
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
MOVED by Boardmember Perkins, seconded by Boardmember Gunter to
approve the minutes of the March 18, 2014 Board Meeting as presented.
The motion carried unanimously.
4. 2013-2014 Natural Resources Conservation Board Adjourns Sine Die
MOVED by Chairman McKinley, seconded by Boardmember Perkins to adjourn
the 2013-2014 Natural Resources Conservation Board Sine Die.
The motion carried unanimously.
Chair McKinley adjourned the 2013-2014 Natural Resource Conservation Board
Sine Die to complete the Oath of office at 7:05 p.m.
5. Administration of Oath of Offices
6. Meeting Resumes: Roll Call of 2014-2015 NRCB
7. Approval of the Agenda
MOVED by Boardmember Rafferty, seconded by Boardmember Perkins to
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approve the April 15, 2014 Board Agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
8. Open Forum for Citizen Input
9. New Business
9.a Update on Approval for Open Space CIP and Projects
9.b Set Dates and Times for 2014 Summer Tours
BOARD CONSENSUS was reached for summer Board meetings to commence
with a tour at the following times and locations, and continued afterwards at
Blaine City Hall:
June 17, 2014 – Laddie Lake Park, 7:00 p.m.
July 15, 2014 – Hidden Ponds Park, 7:00 p.m.
August 19, 2014 – Kane Meadows, 6:30 p.m.
9.c Update on Informational Pamphlets
9.d Preparation for Trails Discussion at May Meeting
9.e Update on Items for Web Site
9.f Reminder: Eath Day and Green Expo
10. Other Business
11. Adjournment
MOVED by Boardmember Villella, seconded by Boardmember Perkins to
adjourn the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Blaine
Anoka County, Minnesota
10801 Town Square Dr.
Blaine MN 55449
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
7:00 PM
Council Chambers
Nat'l Resources Conservation Board
The Natural Resource Conservation Board is an advisory body to the City Council.
The Board is charged with recommending acquisition of lands for open space and
developing a Natural Resource Plan which includes environmental policy and
guidelines for the maintenance and preservation of Blaine’s existing
and future opens spaces and trail corridors. One of the Board’s functions is to hold
public meetings and make recommendations to the City Council. For each item, the
Board will receive reports prepared by City staff, provide the opportunity for public
response, conduct Board discussions and make recommendations. The City
Council, however, makes all final decisions on these matters.
Nat'l Resources Conservation Meeting Agenda April 15, 2014
Board
1. Call To Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
Approve minutes of the March 18, 2014 meeting
4. 2013-2014 Natural Resources Conservation Board Adjourns Sine Die
5. Administration of Oath of Offices
Administered by City Clerk Jane Cross
6. Meeting Resumes: Roll Call of 2014-2015 NRCB
7. Approval of the Agenda
8. Open Forum for Citizen Input
Open Forum allows an opportunity for Citizens to address the Board with their park
concerns, which are not included on this agenda. Please raise your hand to be
recognized by the Chairperson. Step up to the microphone on the left side of the
chambers and announce your name and address before you present your comments.
9. New Business
9.a Update on Approval for Open Space CIP and Projects
staff report
9.b Set Dates and Times for 2014 Summer Tours
9.c Update on Informational Pamphlets
9.d Preparation for Trails Discussion at May Meeting
9.e Update on Items for Web Site
9.f Reminder: Eath Day and Green Expo
10. Other Business
11. Adjournment
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