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Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator stated that he believes the main pro for using a <br />tent is that it provides additional space for the event. However, he believes the cons, which <br />would be added cost for tent rental and then getting those folks that partake in the hands on <br />activity inside to check out all the other exhibits, probably outweigh the benefit of additional <br />space. <br />Chairperson Max asked if there wasn't another conference room smaller than the AR room but <br />larger than the Mississippi Room that could be used. <br />Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that there is the Lake Itasca <br />Room but that was in the middle of the corridor and may sort of get lost amongst the exhibitor <br />booths. <br />General discussion ensued about location for hands on activity and consensus was that having it <br />inside was preferable and look at using the Lake Itasca Room for it and just develop signage or <br />other attention getting visuals to direct people into the room. <br />Associate Planner/Enviromnental Coordinator Anderson suggested that the Board start putting <br />some thought into their booth. <br />Board Member Stodola suggested maybe a flip book type of display that would be more hands <br />on and interactive with attendees. The display could include invasive species for instance. <br />Councilmember Backous stated that the booth could also include recycling factoids and basic <br />info on geothermal energy. <br />Chairperson Max stated that if a points system were to be developed as discussed in Case 1, it <br />may be neat to have the attendees vote on what they would like developments /projects to <br />emphasize in terms of developing a checklist and assigning values. <br />Board Member Stodola stated that at the holiday party he met someone that happened to be a <br />manager at Lowe's and that he would check with him about possibly getting some kits for the <br />hands on activity. <br />BOARD /STAFF INPUT <br />Board Member Enstrom asked where things stood with filling the three (3) vacant seats on the <br />Board. <br />Chairperson Max stated that he spoke with Councilmember Backous about the need to get the <br />seats filled because with only four (4) sitting members, there's not as much `good' discussion as <br />there would be with a full complement of members which could also impact the quality bf <br />decisions made. <br />Board Member Enstrom stated that it also puts more pressure on the four (4) current members <br />regarding decisions and discussion. <br />Environmental Policy Board / January 9, 2012 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />