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<br />the referendum is approved. He also explained that there is a possibility of funding for the <br />survey from EOS. He advised that Council would still like to see how the survey is worded prior <br />to it being sent out. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda questioned if third party funding was the only option for the Council to be <br />in support of beginning the survey. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that it was not said at any time that it is entirely <br />contingent on receiving funding. However, if funding is not received, the matter would need to <br />be brought back to Council to discuss other options. <br /> <br />Board Member Olds commented that with third party funding, there is a better chance to obtain <br />unbiased results from the survey. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda stated that hopefully the results of the feasibility study would show <br />willingness of the residents to give money and also designate where they would like the money <br />to be spent. <br /> <br />Board Member Bentz questioned if there was a deadline for the funding application to be in and <br />also if there is competition for the funding. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that, as far as he knows, there is not a true deadline. <br />He stated that the next date for assistance requests to be considered is December 13 and that the <br />request(s) should be submitted a week before the scheduled EOS Leadership Team meeting. He <br />explained that the last component that EOS requires is a resolution supporting the city's request <br />for assistance. He stated that he was waiting on some information regarding the resolution and <br />did not get it until 6 p.m. tonight, so he does not have the draft resolution ready for the EPB <br />members to review. He advised that Staff is planning to get the draft completed and added to the <br />agenda for the Council meeting Tuesday of next week and that Staff will just need to clarify this <br />in the assistance request. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda stated that he believes it would be beneficial, not only for the board but <br />also for Council, to have a timeline for everything from the survey to the question being added to <br />the ballot. He also added that they should let the Council know how they will receive the <br />requested updates. He explained that everything should be clear for the Council, so that there are <br />no misunderstandings on the issue. <br /> <br />Motion by Board Member Max and seconded by Board Member Olds to direct Staff to submit a <br />request for technical assistance to Embrace Open Space. <br /> <br />Motion carried. V oting Yes: Chairperson McDilda, Board Members Max, Olds, Bentz, and <br />Sibilski. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Members Harvey and Freeburg. <br /> <br />Motion by Board Member Sibilski and seconded by Board Member Max to recommend that City <br />Council adopt a resolution of support for this work. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McDilda, Board Members Max, Olds, Bentz, and <br />Sibilski. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Members Harvey and Freeburg. <br /> <br />Environmental Policy Board / December 3, 2007 <br />Page 3 of7 <br />