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<br />Chairperson McDilda asked Coordinator Anderson what direction Staff needed from the <br />EPB. <br /> <br />Coordinator Anderson stated that Staff requested that EPB members put some thought <br />into whether or not this was something of interest to pursue. He stated that this type of <br />information could allow the City to explore the concept of conservation design. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda concurred that this could be a way that the EPB lends their <br />contribution to third party conservational development projects, open space technologies <br />and strategies, walkable communities, and things that the City is exploring in the <br />comprehensive plan currently. He stated this natural resources inventory could be added <br />to the current EPB work plan. <br /> <br />Coordinator Anderson concurred that this does tie in to the EPB goals. <br /> <br />Environmental Specialist Bacon stated this does come close to the discussion about <br />sustainability and having green space or open space for conservation. He stated that one <br />innovative approach to conservation development for businesses might be Tax Increment <br />Financing; which could be one possibility for organic gardening, and farming to preserve <br />and enhance open space as a valuable natural resource for health. <br /> <br />Coordinator Anderson stated that the same dollar source that was used for a wetland <br />study might be used for a natural resources inventory. He stated that the intended <br />purpose of the Landfill Tipping Fee Fund is for environmental purposes. He stated that <br />grant funds might be pursued for this. He stated that when it comes to funding, there are <br />options to be looked at. <br /> <br />Board Member Bentz asked if there were other things competing for the Landfill Tipping <br />Fee Fund. <br /> <br />Board Member aIds stated that the Park Department may look at the Landfill Tipping <br />Fee Fund for things like replacement of equipment, park improvements, and other <br />environmental necessities. <br /> <br />Motion by Board Member Max seconded by Board Member aIds to endorse the natural <br />resources inventory concept for use in the comprehensive plan. <br /> <br />Motion carried. V oting Yes: Chairperson McDilda, Board Members Bentz, Freeburg, <br />Max, aIds and Sibilski. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Ron Hustvedt, Jr. <br /> <br />BOARD INPUT <br /> <br />Environmental Specialist Bacon passed out an article A Plague of Deer, by Sharon Levy, <br />for discussion, noting that some people view them as a nuisance while others value them <br />for the hunt. <br /> <br />Environmental Policy Board / September 11, 2006 <br />Page 12 of 13 <br />