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<br />~. <br /> <br />.) <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that he would check with Parks Supervisor <br />Riverblood regarding his availability, but thought if he was not available he could send some <br />information in his place. He advised that he is coordinating two workshops with the Anoka <br />Conservation District, the second focusing on rain gardens. He advised that the first portion of <br />the rain garden workshop would be held indoors, and the second portion would be outside so that <br />participants could get some hands on learning experience. <br /> <br />Board Member Max clarified that he was just pointing out that these projects are upcoming and <br />would be a great opportunity for the Board to conduct an educational event. He thought it would <br />be a great opportunity for the Board to develop an educational aspect of an ongoing project, and <br />would require little or no additional funding. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda thought that the Board should gain more information regarding this project <br />and the possibility to develop an educational aspect. <br /> <br />Board Member Max advised that the Master Naturalists would have a booth at the Expo. He <br />stated that one of the members has a great presentation that she does for fifth and sixth graders, <br />and hoped that she would be present at the Expo. He had talked with someone who works with <br />energy efficient landscaping, and that person is available to hold a half an hour presentation. He <br />questioned if Chairperson McDilda had worked on the poster contest. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda advised that he had not yet begun the work for that but stated that he <br />would handle the poster contest with Ramsey Elementary, and would get working on that item. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that he was hesitant to line up a lot of presentations, <br />as they were not highly attended the previous year. He stated that with the Conservation District <br />already conducting the joint workshops regarding rain gardens and water smart landscaping in <br />the spring, he was unsure whether they would be able to offer another presentation at the Expo. <br />He advised that he would contact Prairie Restorations in regard to offering a presentation at the <br />event, similar to the prior year. He advised that this year they would be holding a joint <br />Environmental Expo and Business Expo, with the business portion being held at PACT Charter <br />School. He advised that the Business Expo is for Ramsey businesses to promote their business <br />and interact with the community. He explained that this item would then be marketed and <br />advertised together. He advised that they had already began advertising for the event and <br />explained that with this being a joint event the budget for advertising has been increased. He <br />advised that a direct mail would be sent out to every home in the City, along with the other <br />advertising methods. He stated that at the Expo they would attempt to do something related to <br />having residents get a card stamped by each vendor they visit, in return for a door prize when <br />they turn it in. He advised that Connexus Energy had committed to having a booth at the event, <br />as has Ace Solid Waste. <br /> <br />Board Member Max thought that presentations should be repeated so that residents that do attend <br />are getting the most out of the time that they are present. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson was concerned with possibly offending the presenters, if <br />an audience is not present for the sessions, similar to the prior year. <br /> <br />Environmental Policy Board / February 2, 2009 <br />Page 5 of8 <br />