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5.02: Outreach (Articles and QCTV Spots) <br />Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson presented the staff report. <br />Chairperson Max stated that water conservation should be a focus, as drought is a constant fact <br />of life in this city. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted a few topics that could fall under <br />that category that could be used as speaking points for a QCTV spot. He noted that the previous <br />year through the County he was able to obtain about 50 recycling containers that will be placed <br />in the Ramsey parks this summer and advised that could be mentioned on a television spot. He <br />hoped that interested Board Members would volunteer to film footage. <br />City Council Liaison LeTourneau noted that those ideas could be printed in an article and then <br />talked about on a television promotion, as he did not think the Board should be afraid of <br />duplication in these messages. He stated that he would be willing to film a QCTV spot with any <br />Board Members, noting that although they may be hesitant the process is not as scary as you may <br />think. <br />Board Member Hiatt stated that this would be a good time to shoot something that could be <br />broadcast in the changing season. <br />Board Member Stodola stated that he would also be willing to volunteer for a QCTV spot. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson suggested Oak Wilt as a talking point <br />and article idea. He noted that the website could also be used to promote that information. <br />Chairperson Max and Board Member Valentine noted that they would also be willing to film <br />segments for QCTV. <br />Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson asked that interested Board Members <br />email him with the topic they would like to discuss on the QCTV segment and he can respond <br />with some talking points. He questioned if there were any other article ideas, highlighting items <br />that had recently been printed in the newsletter articles from the Board. <br />Board Member Lewis stated that there are new residents coming into the city and suggested an <br />environmental welcome wagon of sort, noting that this time of year will bring many new <br />residents with many questions. <br />Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that they do still have the new <br />resident welcome packet that the City offers and highlighted the information that is provided. He <br />stated that he would be hesitant to add more information to the already thick packet. He did not <br />believe that the packet is mailed directly to new residents but is available at City Hall. He noted <br />that some items are mailed separately to households, such as the Recyclopedia that is sent out by <br />Anoka County. <br />Board Member Prendergast suggested expanding on the idea of pollution prevention and <br />preserving what is around in the community. <br />Environmental Policy Board / May 6, 2013 <br />Page 5 of 8 <br />