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<br />~ <br /> <br />Board Member Bentz agreed that it should be advertised in the Ramsey Resident that the web site <br />would be new, improved, and easier to use. He stated that a lot of residents that he had spoken <br />with do not use the City website any longer as it is too difficult to navigate. <br /> <br />It was the consensus of the Board to table this agenda item until such time that the Board is at <br />full capacity. <br /> <br />Case #2 <br /> <br />2009 Work Plan <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson reported that during the December meeting the Board had <br />reviewed the 2008 work plan and suggested ideas for the 2009 work plan. He advised that Staff <br />had taken the information and created a draft of the 2009 work plan for the Board. He wanted <br />the Board to review the plan, provide feedback, request any necessary changes, and make a <br />motion to forward the proposed 2009 work plan to the City Council for approval. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone questioned what the work plan was. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson explained that the work plan summarizes where the Board <br />would like to focus their energy and the items they would like to work on during that year. He <br />provided a few examples such as recommending ideas for water conservation to the City Council <br />and holding another Arbor Day tree planting event. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone questioned if the Board has the use of a budget for the year, or if <br />contact had been made to the Ramsey Foundation for possible funding. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson advised that although the EPB does not have a budget, he <br />does have the use of an environmental services line item in the City budget if necessary. He <br />explained that for the Arbor Day tree planting that occurred in 2008, the Board Members had <br />donated their monthly stipend until they had collected enough funding to purchase the trees. He <br />advised that the Board had also partnered with Village Bank, who then donated the funds to <br />purchase a larger shade tree. <br /> <br />Ex-Officio Member McDilda advised that the Arbor Day event was the first that the Board had <br />conducted and explained that they would like to try to expand the event going forward. <br /> <br />Acting Chairperson Max stated that he would like to partner with the Parks and Recreation <br />Commission to hold a similar event planting native species to educate the public on plants that <br />thrive in the type of soil found in the City of Ramsey. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone stated that he was working with Assistant City Administrator Heidi <br />Nelson to create a "did you know?" type page for the web site and thought it would be great for <br />the EPB to contribute to the page in the spring in regard to planting information. <br /> <br />Acting Chairperson Max stated that the Board does not have a set agenda and the residents are <br />not coming forward to the Board for permits. or that type of approval, so the work plan helps <br />determine what the Board will work on and discuss for the year. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone questioned if the Board ever thought about gammg funds or <br />donations. He questioned if the Board would do more if they have more funding. <br />EnvironmentalPolicy Board / January 5, 2009 <br />Page 3 of9 <br />