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Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that the suggestion would be a <br />package of ideas to encourage developers or to attract developers who are interested in green <br />programs. <br />Board Member Valentine noted that he does not want to see mandates because then the city <br />would have to enforce them. He suggested that it be used for marketing and education. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson commented that standards can be <br />developed by the Board and incorporated into a brochure or handout that can promote this type <br />of development. <br />Board Member Bentz commented that three packages could be listed that would show the <br />benefits of using various combinations of window types and shingle types. <br />Chairperson Max stated that developers can get a green certificate and promote that to home <br />buyers. He suggested they may be able to recoup additional costs as consumers will see this as a <br />benefit. <br />Board Member Stodola stated that this was discussed in another venue and a suggestion was <br />made that a financial incentive could be to reduce the amount paid for stormwater removal if <br />rainwater is collected. <br />Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson again inquired if the Board would like <br />to see this topic added to the work plan. <br />Board Member Stodola inquired whether research would be done at this point and specifics <br />ironed out later. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated he thought that some of the <br />standards could be determined and then look at how to distribute the information to developers. <br />It was the consensus of the Environmental Policy Board to add development of ecological <br />standards and education to the work plan. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson commented that a rain garden is an idea <br />for a demonstration project. He noted that Alpine Park would be an ideal setting for a rain <br />garden. He added that the park is well used with the ball fields and thus the project would have <br />higher visibility. <br />Chairperson Max asked about the power line situation. He asked if a prairie restoration could be <br />done as a demonstration project under the power lines. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that he was contacted by an <br />individual that was trying to organize a comprehensive project to accomplish this. There seemed <br />to be a lot of support from various individuals and organizations, including Great River Energy. <br />He offered to get in touch with him again. <br />Environmental Policy Board / June 4, 2012 <br />Page 4 of 7 <br />