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5.03: Rain Garden Demonstration Project Update <br />Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson presented the staff report. He noted that <br />the Parks Supervisor will be meeting someone onsite to discuss the prairie restoration project <br />also on the Alpine Park site. He advised that he has been invited to attend the meeting as well <br />and hoped that he would be able to pull the expert over to this site to obtain further suggestions <br />for this project. <br />Chairperson Max questioned if this was the best location for a demonstration site because it does <br />not have very wet conditions. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that the intent of a rain garden is <br />not to hold water, but noted that the soil could be amended onsite to delay the absorption of the <br />water. <br />Board Member Bentz stated that the project should have similar soils to Ramsey residents and <br />should not be amended. <br />Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted that the expert would be able to <br />provide some good feedback the following day. He confirmed that the intent would be to use <br />gallon size plants to create a fairly quick visual impact. He also confirmed that staff will take <br />pictures before, during and after. He asked that the Board consider holding the planting on a <br />weekday, possibly before a regular EPB meeting and noted that the regular meeting could be <br />held onsite at the park. He stated that if everything were to come together the planting could <br />occur in conjunction with the August Board meeting. <br />5.04: Environmental Expo Update <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson presented the staff report, noting that he <br />did receive a fourth confirmation of registration (Home Depot) for exhibitors. He noted that in <br />conversations with Mayor Strommen, she would try to verify the availability of the desired <br />keynote speaker within the next two weeks. He confirmed that it is not unusual to only have a <br />few exhibitors confirmed at this time and verified that he would accept assistance from Board <br />Members in the recruitment of exhibitors. <br />Board Member Prendergast confirmed that there is no charge for the Environmental Expo <br />exhibitors. <br />Chairperson Max noted that petting zoos have been widely popular. <br />Board Member Bentz stated that perhaps the petting zoo could be included, but not funded <br />through the EPB. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson confirmed that it was his understanding <br />that the desire was not to fund the petting zoo through the EPB but to ensure that this would not <br />conflict with the exhibitors for the Expo. He referenced the Subcommittee, which met following <br />Environmental Policy Board / July 1, 2013 <br />Page 5 of 7 <br />