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POLICY BOARD BUSINESS <br />Board Member Stodola arrived. <br />Case #1: Review 2011 Environmental Expo & Tree Sale Event <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson presented the staff report. <br />Chairperson Max stated that he thought the logistics of the event were good. He thought the <br />front/main lobby setup and the use of the main corridor were good. He was surprised that the <br />Alexander Ramsey Room was as quiet as it was. Typically that area is the most active in terms <br />of attendees. <br />Board Member Hassett stated that Lonnie Dupre's presentation was great and had very good <br />attendance. He suggested that maybe some form of mini presentations could be offered in the <br />Alexander Ramsey Room in the future. <br />Board Member Riley - Daniels stated that maybe the Alexander Ramsey Room was less active <br />this year because the 4 - area was in the main lobby. Maybe the kids /families never made it all <br />the way down to the Alexander Ramsey Room. <br />Board Member Bentz stated that no matter the length of the presentation, if there is a keynote <br />speaker at future events, it should be taped. <br />Board Member Hassett stated that he'd like to thank Mrs. Bentz for use of the television for the <br />Board's booth. <br />Board Member Bentz stated that he staffed the Board's booth for the majority of the event and <br />they had very few visitors. He stated the Board really needs to reconsider their booth and its <br />contents to draw people in. <br />Board Member Enstrom stated that he was not at all happy with the attendance. He thought it <br />was way too low. He suggested that a survey be sent out to all exhibitors asking how the event <br />can be improved. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that last year he sent out a survey <br />through Survey Monkey to all exhibitors and intends to do the same this year. He stated that the <br />majority of the responses last year were very positive and where possible, he incorporated the <br />suggestions from that survey into this year's event. <br />Board Member Riley- Daniels asked what the purpose of the event really was. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that in his opinion, the purpose of <br />this event is to educate the citizenry about environmental concerns and issues and to promote <br />awareness of these issues. At its core, he stated it is an educational event. <br />Environmental Policy Board / May 3, 2011 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />