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<br />Environmental Coordinator informed the Board that the water conservation tool box has been <br />tentatively scheduled for the November 24 Council work session. He stated that he planned to <br />briet1y introduce the topic and than would like the Board to present and preview the tool box for <br />City Council. <br /> <br />Case #2: <br /> <br />Emerald Ash Borer Information <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson presented the staff report and then went through a power <br />point pr.esentation on Emerald Ash Borer that was made available by Ohio State University. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that he was hoping that the Board would consider <br />including on their 2010 work plan the drafting of an EAB preparedness Plan. as that is an <br />eligibility requirement of the competitive grant opportunity offered by the MN Department of <br />Agriculture. <br /> <br />Motion by Board Member Freeburg and seconded by Board Member Hassett supporting Staff's <br />intent to apply for grant monies to plan and prepare for EAB; <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Max, Board Members Riley-Daniels, Freeburg, <br />Stodola, Enstrom. Hassett and Bentz. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> <br />Calle #3: <br /> <br />2010 Work Plan <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson presented the staff report. <br /> <br />Board Member Hassett stated he would like to see something about seeking grant monies to <br />encourage green development within the Town Center added to the work plan. <br /> <br />Chairperson Ma.x stated that he thinks the work plan could consist of the following: <br />. Arbor Day <br />. Environmental Expo <br />. Revisiting the water conservation tool box as necessary to update it <br />. Monitor progress of WMO's 3rd generation plan completion <br /> <br />Board Member Enstrom stated that he would like the Board to research the possibility of a <br />compost site. He also stated that he thought the Board should focus some effort on invasive <br />species information and outreach. <br /> <br />Chairperson Max stated he thought that was a good idea and that It could be done very similarly <br />to the water conservation tool box. <br /> <br />Chairperson Max suggested that the Board also seek out funding (sponsors) for the <br />Environmental Expo. <br /> <br />Board Member Hassett suggested that the City could even consider selling ad space on the <br />web site for coupons for local businesses (similar to how the newsletter advertisements are being <br />sought). <br /> <br />Environmental Policy Board / November 2. 2009 <br />Page 3 of4 <br />