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<br />Board Member Max stated that a possible topic of presentation could be proper maintenance of <br />septic systems, as that seems to be an issue for some people. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson reported that classes are already offered from time to time <br />on that issue by Anoka County. <br /> <br />Board Member Max stated that they could extend an invitation to the Sierra Club. <br /> <br />Board Member Bentz questioned where the location will be for the event and whether or not <br />space will be limited. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that the expo would be held at the Municipal <br />Center. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda stated that the Ramsey Room is about 25% of the size of the previous <br />locations where the expo has been held. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson explained that they could get creative with space and use <br />the hallways for additional displays, and also other rooms for presentations. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda stated that there has never been a lack of ideas in the past and was glad <br />that the issue was brought up now to give them some time to think about the expo. He suggested <br />that Ace Solid Waste be contacted to come to the expo and discuss recycling. He explained that <br />not only can they give information on recycling, but they could also probably generate some new <br />business. <br /> <br />Board Member Max stated that Prairie Restoration could be contacted for native landscaping. <br />He also suggested that presentations be done consecutively to ensure that enough people attend <br />each one, since there will only be two or three presentations. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that he will also see about partnering with local <br />schools for this event, at least to get the children bringing home information on the expo to their <br />parents. He reported that Staff will be doing the planning for the event, but they are open to any <br />involvement the EPB would like to have. <br /> <br />Board Member Max suggested partnering with local businesses to give away prizes for <br />children's contests. <br /> <br />Board Member Bentz questioned if there was a 4H group in the area, as there could also be a <br />contest between 4H, the Girl Scouts, and the Boy Scouts. <br /> <br />Board Member Max stated that the expo would be a great place for Eagle Scouts to get <br />information. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that the purpose of this case was to let the EPB <br />know that Staff has started planning for the expo, and they are open to having the involvement of <br />the Board. He explained that the mission of the Board is to educate the public and this would be <br />a great opportunity to do that. <br />Environmental Policy Board / November 5, 2007 <br />Page 5 of7 <br />