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Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson referenced a program in which the City <br />is going to partner with a business to collect motor oil that could then be recycled. He also <br />discussed proper maintenance near storm water ponds and wetlands with regard to fertilizers. <br />City Council Liaison LeTourneau stated that he was having trouble finding the EPB webpage <br />under the Ramsey website. He believed that the EPB should have a direct link button on the <br />homepage for the City. <br />Chairperson Max stated that it would be nice to have a dashboard that could display useful <br />information for the appropriate time of year on the EPB page, such as oak wilt and appropriate <br />management. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that there is discussion about <br />creating another direct link button on the homepage and there is a lot of interest in that but noted <br />that the item could be discussed with the IT Specialist. <br />Board Member Bentz suggested that the existing buttons be made smaller or condensed, noting <br />that NorthStar has three buttons. <br />City Council Liaison noted that there has been consolidation in the staff members and their loads <br />have increased, he stated that while these ideas have come forward he does not want Associate <br />Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson to feel like these are additional work items that he <br />must complete in addition to all his other work. <br />5.03: Rain Garden Demonstration Project <br />Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson presented the staff report. He noted that <br />the budget would have sufficient funds for the planting materials but noted that additional <br />funding sources should be identified for the design and creation of the interpretive signage. He <br />advised that the plantings and work could occur in June or early July, while the signage could be <br />designed and installed at a later date. <br />Chairperson Max stated that perhaps the signage could be an Eagle Scout project. <br />Board Member Lewis stated that the planting could be used as an opportunity for a QCTV <br />segment. He noted that he could obtain some quotes on signage costs before the next meeting. <br />City Council Liaison LeTourneau noted that the signage funding may be an opportunity for a <br />local corporation sponsorship. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted that he would provide the <br />specifications from the signage used at Sunfish Lake Park to Board Member Lewis as the signs <br />would most likely be similar to that model and could be used to obtain cost estimates. <br />City Council Liaison LeTourneau noted that the planting would be a great opportunity to partner <br />with a local organization in the community and suggested Youth First. <br />Environmental Policy Board / May 6, 2013 <br />Page 6 of 8 <br />