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Motion by Board Member Hassett and seconded by Board Member Riley -Daniels to close nominations. Board Member Stodola voted for Trent Hassett for Vice Chairperson. Board Member Enstrom voted for Trent Hassett for Vice Chairperson. Board Member Hassett voted for John Freeburg for Vice Chairperson. Board Member Riley -Daniels voted for Trent Hassett for Vice Chairperson. Board Member Freeburg voted for Trent Hassett. Board Member Bentz voted for Trent Hassett. Chairperson Max voted for John Enstrom. Board Member Hassett was appointed to serve as Vice Chairperson for 2009. BOARD/STAFF INPUT Environmental Coordinator Anderson updated the Board about the June 13 rain gardens workshop that is available at no cost to residents. Environmental Coordinator Anderson updated the Board about the intent to carry through with a collaborative process to revisit wetland protection per the City Council's direction. Board Member Enstrom stated that he would like the Board to review the Metropolitan Mosquito Control Districts policies for spraying for mosquito control. He is concerned that the this may be wasting tax payer money and that property owners don't seem to have any say whether their property gets sprayed or not. Environmental Coordinator Anderson reminded the Board that they still do not have an approved work plan and, considering the time of year already, this could be added to a proposed work plan that could be for the remainder of 2009 and all of 2010. Board Member Freeburg updated the Board about a volunteer restoration project that will be occurring along the Mississippi River on June 13. This is being organized by Great River Greening. Chairperson Max offered to draft a letter of support to be sent to City Council regarding this project. Motion by Chairperson Max and seconded by Board Member Riley -Daniels to submit a letter of support to City Council regarding the volunteer restoration project. Environmental Policy Board / June 1, 2009 Page 5 of 6