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Environmental Policy Board (EPB) 5. 1. <br />Meeting Date: 11/05/2012 <br />By: Chris Anderson, Community <br />Development <br />Title: <br />Update on Environmental Expo Event <br />Background: <br />At the October 18, 2012 Happy Days Committee meeting, Staff reviewed with the committee a request to <br />incorporate the Environmental Expo event into Happy Days. Overall, the Committee viewed this very favorably <br />and thought this would be a good addition to an already successful event. The one hesitation was with budgeting <br />for this component. However, Staff informed the Committee that the Environmental Expo event typically has its <br />own budget and thus, there would not be an additional strain on the budget for the Happy Days event. Staff <br />explained to the Committee that it is envisioned to be planned and coordinated as if it were a stand alone event <br />(meaning that Staff and the EPB would continue to be responsible for organizing the expo) but that it would be <br />incorporated into Happy Days to provide an educational component to this community event while simultaneously <br />capitalizing on the greater attendance numbers. <br />Observations: <br />The date for the 2013 Happy Days event is set for Saturday, September 7. The expo event likely will be held in a <br />large tent (roughly 40 ft x 100 ft) in proximity to the other expos (craft show and business expo). Having the date <br />set this early hopefully will help with securing exhibitors and a potential speaker. <br />Also, at the August meeting, there appeared to be general consensus to continue with the Tree Sale as a seperate, <br />stand alone event. However, at the September meeting, this topic was mentioned again and it was suggested <br />that the next meeting would be an ideal time to make a decision about the Tree Sale in the spring. Staff is seeking <br />clarification from the Board regarding the Tree Sale so that, if it is to continue, Staff can begin preparations (species <br />selection, quantities, pick up date, etc). <br />Recommendation: <br />The Board may wish to discuss, at least in general terms, thoughts for the upcoming expo event. Secondly, the <br />Board may wish to finalize a decision on the Tree Sale event as well. <br />EPB Action: <br />Based on discussion. <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Chris Anderson (Originator) Chris Anderson 11/01/2012 10:23 AM <br />Form Started By: Chris Anderson Started On: 10/23/2012 09:39 AM <br />Final Approval Date: 11/01/2012 <br />