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Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator stated that it sounds like what would be most beneficial for the Board to continue discussing a possible points system of some sort would be for him to touch base some of these communities like Maple Grove and Duluth that have created their own systems and see how those values were determined. The Board concurred. Councilmember Backous stated that before too much more work is done on this topic, it may be beneficial to get feedback from the City Council for their thoughts on exploring a points -based system. Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that he believes that this is in line with the Board's approved work plan, as it ties in to green building practices, but that he'd try and get this topic added to a future work session agenda. Case #2 2012 Environmental Expo Event Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson presented the staff report. Chairperson Max stated that he contacted Anoka Ramsey Farm and Garden and that they'd be willing to have a booth at the event related to raising chickens. Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that that would be good but he'd want to provide some information about city regulations to them to be included in their exhibit to make sure that residents are aware that chickens aren't allowed on lots less than three (3) acres. Chairperson Max asked when the order forms for the tree sale would be available. Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that it would be included in the next issue of the Ramsey Resident newsletter and that once he's selected the various species that will be available he can build the price list and add it to the website. That could possibly be done over the next couple weeks. General discussion ensued about speakers for the event. Councilmember Backous suggested that it may be worthwhile to contact the Game Fair for potential speakers. He also stated that he knows somebody that works at Channel 5 and while he didn't know if it would be possible, he'd check on the possibility of having one of their weather personalities speak. Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator reviewed two options for incorporating a hands on activity, utilizing the AR room for that type of activity as well as some sort of kids presentation and not having any exhibitors in there or using a tent outside for the activities. He stated that he believes the pros of having it in the AR room are that there is no additional cost, it's indoors and so weather is not an issue, and there's access to electricity if necessary. The one main con is that it eliminates a lot of exhibitor space. Environmental Policy Board / January 9, 2012 Page 3 of 5