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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnvironmental Quality Committee Minutes 03-11-2020Proposed Minutes Page 1 of 3 Regular Meeting of March 11, 2020 Approved Minutes Environmental Quality Committee Meeting March 11, 2020 Vice Chair Babcock called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth Environmental Quality Committee to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Medicine Lake Room of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on March 11, 2020. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chair Babcock, Committee Members Spoonheim, Prokop, Polzin, and Senne COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Gregor and Councilmember Roehl. STAFF PRESENT: City Engineer LaBounty, Interim Water Resources Manager Scharenbroich and Graduate Engineer Dempsey Plymouth Forum There was no one present to address the Committee. Presentations and Public Information Announcements There were no presentations or public information announcements. Approval of Agenda Motion was made by Committee member Spoonheim and seconded by Committee member Polzin to approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Consent Agenda Motion was made by Committee member Polzin, and seconded by Committee member Senne to approve the Consent Agenda that included the following items: 4.1) Approve February 12, 2020 Environmental Quality Committee Meeting Minutes With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. General Business 5.1) Boat Launch Closure – West Medicine Lake Park Interim Water Resources Manager Scharenbroich gave an overview of the proposal to permanently close the boat launch at West Medicine Lake Park. The EQC listened to comments Proposed Minutes Page 2 of 3 Regular Meeting of March 11, 2020 from two property owners in attendance: Roger Meyerhoff, 11825 23rd Avenue North, expressed his opinions that he is against the closure. Jim Lauer, 2810 Evergreen Lane North, representing the Medicine Lake Homeowners Association (AMLAC), expressed opinion in favor of the closure. Items discussed with the closure included: • Move the closure • Explore access for residents and require • Explore low water access at West Medicine Park for when French Park is not accessible • Modify dates of the closure Motion was made by Committee Member Spoonheim and seconded by Committee Member Polzin to recommend closing the West Medicine Lake Park boat launch, and to direct city staff to discuss the following items with Three Rivers Park District staff: 1. Allow residents who live on the lake access to the boat launch when launching and not parking in the parking lot. 2. Explore enhancements to the French Regional park Boat Launch to address low water launch concerns 3. Discuss expanded AIS monitoring in the early morning hours 4. Discuss the feasibility of the City opening the West Medicine Lake Boat Launch should low water conditions prevent residents from utilizing the French Regional Park Boat Launch With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 5.2) Chloride Educational Materials Interim Water Resources Manager Scharenbroich discussed the various educational materials currently used for chloride management. The committee gave feedback and offered additional suggestions for education: • Request the City Council to support limited liability legislation • Require commercial property owners to be salt smart certified • Expand chloride monitoring • Provide education to elementary school students • Develop a Plymouth specific graphic and incorporate more graphics and use less text Proposed Minutes Page 3 of 3 Regular Meeting of March 11, 2020 Reports and Staff Recommendations 6.1) 2020 Environmental Quality Committee Public Events Interim Water Resources Manager Scharenbroich asked that the committee members each email him for which events they will attend: A. Discover Plymouth - Saturday, April 18th B. Drop Off Day - Friday, April 24 C. Music in Plymouth - Wednesday, July 14 D. Adopt-A-Street – the dates will be determined at the April 8 EQC meeting, Adjournment Committee Member Babcock adjourned the meeting at 8:58 p.m.