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Acting Chairperson Max commented that the through other routes than the general fund. He tree book came from the lawful gambling fund. Board had also obtained funds from the City explained that the funds for the printing of the Board Member Freeburg commented that the Board had also drafted a book on wetland protection that had not yet been published. Environmental Coordinator Anderson commented that due to budget constraints the book may be published directly online. Ex- Officio Member McDilda thought that to at least get that book published online should be added to the 2009 work plan. Councilmember McGlone questioned if the Board had any input on the thought of a dirt ordinance. Environmental Coordinator Anderson advised that the Board had twice provided input on that matter. He stated that the City is currently working with John Enstrom and has also held a public hearing on the matter. He explained that they are trying to avoid establishing an ordinance so strict that it would be too difficult or too expensive for people to easily get their hands on the material. He advised that several of the cities on the sand plain already have similar regulations. He stated that it would be on the City Council agenda for the January 13 or 22 meeting. He stated that they would like the material to be available at multiple locations and not hard to find. He advised that if the soil is done correctly by the developer, it would ultimately save the homeowner money. He advised that in regard to the work plan, there had been three additions to the 2009 plan suggested during the meeting and confirmed those with the Board. The Board agreed that it would not be the right time to pursue anything in regard to an open space initiative. Councilmember McGlone commented that he would not like to see another park in the City of Ramsey. He explained that there are many park spaces that are not utilized, not well managed, and in need of repair. He thought that the City should focus on quality rather than quantity. He thought of a park as more of a destination rather than something found cheaply in every neighborhood. Acting Chairperson Max thought that the Park Board had ran into the issue that developers had given them inopportune land in return for park dedication credits. Councilmember McGlone stated that he was going to try to breathe some life into the Town Center project and into building destinations within the City of Ramsey. He thought that the County should be pushed to do something with the park land near Diamonds. Motion by Board Member Freeburg and seconded by Board Member Stodola to approve the 2009 work plan and to forward it to City Council for consideration. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson Max, Board Member Bentz, Freeburg, and Stodola. Voting No: None. Abstaining: Ex- Officio Member McDilda. Absent: Board Member Sibilski. Environmental Policy Board / January 5, 2009 Page 5 of 9