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<br />Board Member Bentz stated that he knows of a website that combs the Federal Registry for grant <br />opportunities, although it is a subscription service. <br /> <br />Chairperson Max stated that there really are two standing topics, the Environmental Expo and <br />Arbor Day, that the Board typically devotes time to and that they should consider what other <br />item~ should possibly be included in the next work plan. <br /> <br />Board Member Riley-Daniels stated that invasive species education and outreach could be <br />included. <br /> <br />Board Member Enstrom stated that he thought the Board should begin looking into a compost <br />site and get that information to City Council for consideration. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson reminded the Board that an Emerald Ash Borer <br />community preparedness plan would be required should the city be awarded grant monies <br />through the Department of Agriculture. <br /> <br />Chairperson Max summarized what the Board agreed should be on the work plan as follows: <br />. Environmental Expo . EAB preparedness plan and education <br />. Arbor Day event . Invasive species education and outreach <br />. Researching compost site possibilities . Storm water education and outreach <br /> <br />The consensus of the Board was that Staff should compile the proposed work.plan and present it <br />at the January meeting. <br /> <br />Case #3: <br /> <br />2010 Environmental Expo <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson presented the staff report. <br /> <br />Board Member Bentz stated that he believed that the Board should have.information and poster <br />boards of invasive species as a part of their booth this year. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that while the Board could begin to discuss what <br />their booth would include this year, the purpose of this case really was to see if the Board would <br />be willing and/or interested to get more involved with the event planning. The Board always has <br />a lot of good input regarding the event, but there is only one staff person to coordinate and <br />organize everything and, especially with staff levels being reduced, it is going to be very difficult <br />to take this on without additional support. He eXplained that as an example, there is an actual <br />Happy Days Committee responsible for all of the planning of that event and Staff is there more <br />for assistance and to let them know what is and is not possible. He asked if the Board would be <br />willing to have more direct involvement with the Environmental Expo event. <br /> <br />The Board discussed this for some time and ultimately agreed that they could dedicate much of <br />the first couple months of the year to expo planning. <br /> <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that the event typically is the last Saturday in April, <br />however, this year, he will be out OftoWll during that time and so an alternate date would need to <br /> <br />Environmental Policy Board / December 7, 2009 <br />Page 3 of5 <br />