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Chairperson Max stated that he'd like the Board to have more of a voice on development that <br />occurs. This could help the City lead by example. <br />Board Member Enstrom stated that he has a friend that is rather upset with the trail improvement <br />project that was completed adjacent to his property. There are several red pines planted and one <br />white pine and they all appeared to be salvaged or wild trees that were not aesthetically pleasing <br />at all. <br />General discussion ensued about the quality of trees that the City may install. <br />Board Member Hiatt stated that he believes the City's communication directly with residents <br />could be improved. He stated that many residents came up to the Board's booth at the expo with <br />questions about recycling, such as the new plastics that can now be accepted. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that that is why he suggested the <br />display board for the Board's booth. It always seems to attract people. He explained that he <br />does write articles for the newsletter; typically near the beginning of each year one that reviews <br />all acceptable recyclable materials and the current issue of the newsletter has information about <br />the new plastics that can be recycled. <br />Board Member Lewis stated he'd like the Board to review or establish public space improvement <br />standards. He then distributed a study that was conducted by the City of New York related to <br />environmental initiatives. <br />Board Member Lewis stated that the expo may be an opportunity for some sort of eco challenge <br />with high school students or vocational students. <br />Board Member Bentz suggested some sort of reuse challenge. <br />Chairperson Max said he'd like the Board to be more involved. For instance, the Board should <br />have been the first stop for discussion on any updates to the animal ordinance. <br />Board Member Valentine stated that the Board should look for ways to improve communication <br />on natural resources, such as wildlife, trees, plants, foot/paw prints, scat, soils etc. <br />Board Member Bentz stated that the City did complete a Natural Resources Inventory that could <br />be used to develop some of that information. <br />Board Member Hiatt suggested that an independent mailer to each household is very effective. <br />He said that the postcard he received for the expo events really caught his attention. <br />Board Member Valentine inquired about whether there's any direction on communications that <br />the City develops. <br />Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that there is not a <br />communications coordinator or any specific outline that is to be followed. Generally, the staff <br />person responsible for certain topics puts together articles for inclusion in the newsletter. <br />Environmental Policy Board / May 7, 2012 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />
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