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Environmental Coordinator Anderson asked if the Board would be okay with that, since they <br />would be somewhat isolated from all the other activity. He also asked if they would be okay <br />with sharing the space with the Pazk and Recreation Commission so that both advisory groups <br />could utilize the additional space and screen if they wanted to. <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that the building does have some limitations with <br />regard to these types of events. It would be great to have activities like build your own bird <br />house or something similar to get some hands on involvement with kids and parents but there's <br />just not anywhere currently where that could occur in the building. It's possible that by next year <br />maybe something like that could be offered in the park that is now under construction a couple <br />blocks away. <br />Boazd Member Enstrom suggested some sort of demonstration exhibit like wood carving or <br />something. This could be done in the azea just underneath the stairs where the rain barrel and <br />compost bin were displayed this year. <br />Chairperson Max inquired about whether the Anoka County License Center would be open on <br />Saturdays and if so, how that may impact the expo. <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that he did not think it would be open on Saturdays <br />but was not certain and would look into that because that could create some difficulties. <br />Case #2: Arbor Day Planting Event. <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson presented the staff report. <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that the plantings will occur rain or shine, except For <br />severer weather. <br />Board Member Enstrom asked if any soil would be needed or if there was any interest in using <br />root gel on the seedlings. <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that he would be discussing this event more with <br />Parks Supervisor Riverblood and would follow up with Boazd Member Enstrom after that. <br />Chairperson Max suggested that Board have a cookout after the planting event. <br />BOARD/STAFF INPUT <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson reminded the Boazd about the rain barrel and compost bin <br />sale event on May 15 at the old Target site (11000 Crooked Lake Blvd) in Coon Rapids and the <br />Spring Recycling Day event on Saturday, May 8 at the Public Works facility. <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson also informed the Board about an upcoming workshop <br />being offered on preparing Emerald Ash Borer Community Preparedness Plans. The workshop <br />was free but had limited spaces. He stated that since this is on the work plan, he thought one or <br />more Board Members may have an interest in attending. <br />Environmental Policy Board /May 3, 2010 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />