Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 01/09/2012

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Environmental Policy Board (EPB) 5. 2. Meeting Date: 01/09/2012 By: Chris Anderson, Community Development Title: 2012 Environmental Expo Event Background: The Environmental Expo date is set for April 28, 2012. A small promo for the event (essentially a 'save the date') was included in the current issue of the Ramsey Resident newsletter and Staff will likely start getting info added to the website soon to begin building awareness for the event. Observations: It seems that each year, both Staff and the Board express a desire to incorporate some sort of hands -on activity but that the layout within the Municipal Center isn't necessarily conducive for it. There are a couple potential scenarios that could be considered: (1) keep the Alexander Ramsey Room open (no exhibitors in there) and hold a work shop or some other hands -on activity in there as well as have some sort of educational presentation (for kids) in there as well or (2) possibly rent a large tent to be set up outside for some sort of activity. There are pros and cons that can be discussed with each scenario. Staff has received information from a wholesale nursery with regard to available tree stock. As has been mentioned in previous meetings, the tree sale portion of the event will be much different than in the past due to the retirement of a couple of the vendors and the third vendor stating that they would not be participating this year. Trees offered will all be bareroot and there is a wide array of species that may be chosen from. Staff will likely pick ten (10) or so species, all known to perform well in our sandy soils, for pre -order sales. Last month, the Board discussed bringing back the bird walking activity that used to be a part of the expo event. Board Member Enstrom had offered to 'host' this activity on his land and was going to check with some of his contacts about a potential candidate to lead that walk and follow that up with a presentation at the Municipal Center. Staff is hopeful that this is still a possibility but hasn't received any more info related to this yet. Recommendation: Board Members should be prepared to discuss and /or provide updates regarding potential speakers, preference of layout (use of AR room or tent for activity), involvement in coordinating /planning of the event and it's booth. EPB Action: Based on discussion. Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Chris Anderson (Originator) Chris Anderson 01/06/2012 10:47 AM Form Started By: Chris Anderson Started On: 01/06/2012 09:30 AM Final Approval Date: 01/06/2012