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POLICY BOARD BUSINESS <br />Case #1: 2011 Work Plan <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson presented the staff report. <br />Chairperson Max suggested that the Board consider and recommend topics for inclusion on the <br />2011 work plan but not finalize anything for City Council consideration until April, after any <br />new members are appointed to the Board. <br />Chairperson Max asked to be kept updated regarding the EAB Management Plan status as he'd <br />be willing to attend and even present the case to the Parks and Recreation Commission. <br />Chairperson Max suggested that the Board consider utilizing subcommittees, consisting of no <br />more than three persons per subcommittee, to tackle items included on the work plan. This <br />might reduce the length of the monthly meetings if subcommittees work on their items during the <br />month and update and recommend Board actions at the regular meetings. <br />Board Member Hassett stated that he'd like to work on expanding the community gardens <br />program <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that that might be outside the scope of this Board <br />but that the Board could put together a statement of support regarding expansion of the <br />community gardens program. <br />Board Member Bentz stated that he thought developing a map that highlights certain features that <br />you may encounter on the City's trails, such as plants, wildlife etc. <br />Board Member Bentz suggested developing a policy that requires recycling bins in all public <br />buildings within the City. <br />Chairperson Max suggested that an arboretum of sorts could be started somewhere in Ramsey as <br />a demonstration project to showcase the tree species that thrive in the sandy dry soils typical of <br />Ramsey. <br />Board Member Bentz stated that along those same lines, he would like to see the Board construct <br />a rain garden that could also serve as a demonstration project. <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson confirmed with the Board that there is interest in some sort <br />of demonstration project. <br />Chairperson Max suggested another webpage could be developed to answer various `did you <br />know' questions regarding wildlife, plants, etc. <br />Consensus of the Board was that the work plan should include the environmental expo, Arbor <br />Day planting event, revisiting the water conservation tool box and some sort of outreach. <br />Environmental Policy Board / January 3, 2011 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />