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POLICY BOARD BUSINESS <br />Chairperson Max asked new Board Member Carlson to introduce herself. <br />Board Member Carlson introduced herself to the Board and gave some background about herself <br />including her education, why she was interested in serving on the Board, and that she is a science <br />teacher at a middle school in Spring Lake Park. <br />Case #1: Appointment of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson presented the staff report. <br />The Board discussed whether the appointments should match the timeframe of its work plan. <br />The Board then discussed several options regarding the terms for chair and vice chair including <br />proceeding with appointments effective April through March, proceeding with appointments <br />from April through June of 2012, or extending the current appointments through June of 2011 <br />and then revisiting the appointments in July after the work plan has been approved by City <br />Council. <br />Motion by Board Member Riley- Daniels and seconded by Board Member Enstrom to extend the <br />current chair and vice chair appointments through June of 2011. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Max, Board Members Enstrom, Riley- Daniels, Bentz, <br />Hassett and Carlson. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Stodola. <br />Case #2: 2011 Work Plan <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson presented the staff report. <br />Board Member Hassett stated that during his interview with City Council for reappointment to <br />the Board, the Council had expressed some interest in revisiting how the Board is used and <br />possibly expanding its role in some capacity. <br />Board Member Hassett stated that he was excited with this prospect and is hopeful that City <br />Council may identify certain goals and provide some more specific direction for the Board. <br />Motion by Board Member Carlson and seconded by Board Member Riley- Daniels to approve the <br />work plan and forward it to City Council for consideration. <br />Further discussion: Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that he will <br />get the work plan added to a future City Council work session agenda for review and discussion <br />with City Council. It would then be placed on the consent agenda of the following regular City <br />Council meeting. <br />Board Member Bentz inquired why it couldn't be discussed during a televised meeting to <br />promote what the Board will be working on. <br />Environmental Policy Board / April 4, 2011 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />