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Board Member Enstrom suggested that the Board have a suggestion box at their booth. That way, if attendees have a concern or a topic of interest that they think the City should be working on, they can communicate that via the suggestion box. The Board agreed this was a good idea. Board Member Enstrom stated that he would be contacting the John Deere dealership this week about their potential interest in having an exhibit at the event. The Board discussed their booth and what it might include this year. Consensus was to have a display (info not determined) and a laptop that could highlight the website including the invasive species page, the water conservation page, and photos of Arbor Day planting events. Councilmember Backous suggested that Webco to see if there's any possibility of utilizing some of their equipment for the event for better viewing of the website. Board Member Stodola asked about the possibility of selling reusable shopping bags this year. He said that every time he goes shopping with the bags the City handed out in the past he gets complements and inquiries about the lined bags. This possibility was discussed and was generally supported if there were some sponsors that may be willing to contribute to the purchase price. Chairperson Max inquired about Arbor Day and if there were details for this year's event that the Board could have available at their booth. Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator stated that he did not have any details yet about Arbor Day but that he and Parks Supervisor Riverblood spoke briefly last week about possibilities. It would likely be some combination of seedlings and larger plant stock and could possibly focus on North Park, which is in the northern portion of The COR development and has some vested interest from many of the neighbors to have some landscaping installed. He hoped to have more specifics available at the April meeting. BOARD /STAFF INPUT Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated the Cities of Ramsey and Andover are jointly offering a free workshop on EAB for residents on April 6. The workshop will be in the Alexander Ramsey conference room. Anyone interested in attending can register online on the City's website. Board Member Enstrom passed around several publications. Chairperson Max asked if the Chair and Vice Chair appointments should coincide with the timeframe of the Board's work plan. Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that they did not have to but could if the Board preferred. He will have a case on the April agenda for the appointments. Environmental Policy Board / March 7, 2011 Page 3 of 4