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<br />Exhibit 1 <br /> <br />Environmental Policy Board 2008 Work Plan <br /> <br />The primary objective of the Environmental Policy Board is to review, consider, initiate <br />and recommend to the City Council such policies, plans or projects which will enhance <br />and preserve the natural environment of the City. The Board's scope shall include, but <br />not necessarily be limited to, matters of the preservation of the community forest, water <br />quality, wetland preservation, ground water protection, control of soil erosion and air, <br />noise and light pollution. <br /> <br />The Environmental Policy Board hopes to broaden its focus to include developing <br />programs that support policies the City has enacted. In 2008, this would include: <br />. Work with Staff to research and advise Council on appropriate action regarding <br />an open space referendum. <br />Identify possible grant opportunities and other funding sources to initiate <br />and/or facilitate environmental initiatives. <br />Research the potential and/or feasibility of a greenway banking system. <br />. Work with City Staff and Council to address protection and connection of <br />greenway spaces as outlined in the 2007-08 5-year Goals and Strategic Focus <br />Areas. <br />. Encourage citizen awareness and education on environmental stewardship <br />through such channels as the Environmental Expo, an environmental speaker <br />series, and the MN Master Naturalist program. <br />. Address other environmental issues, such as managing the organic waste stream <br />and/or water supply options, as identified and assigned by City Council. <br />