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CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY TASK FORCE By: Givonna Reed, Human Resources Manager Background The Environmental Policy Task Force (EPTF) is a task force that was established by the City Council to write a tree preservation ordinance and a wetlands buffering ordinance. The EPTF has completed the tree preservation ordinance and would like to move forward with the creation of a wetlands buffering ordinance. The EPTF was originally comprised of nine members: · 1 representative from the Planning Commission · 1 representative from the Park and Recreation Commission · 2 representatives from Ramsey PONDS (Protecting Our Natural Surroundings) · 5 at-large representatives appointed by the City Council (each of five Council Members appointed one resident) At the November 10, 2003 work session, the City Council briefly discussed the future of the Environmental Policy Task Force. It was determined that this subject would be explored in greater detail at a future work session. It was the consensus of the City Council that EPTF vacancies should be filled from a list of nominees created by the City Council and current EPTF members. The following names were submitted by the EPTF for consideration: · Will Thompson: Mr. Thompson expressed an interest in serving on the EPTF at the Environmental Expo. · Jeff Perry: Resident and Anoka County Parks Department employee · Tim Edgeton: Resident and Forester for Sherbume County · Michael Rolfe: former Park and Recreation Commission who recently resigned · John Strommen, PONDS representative Determining Voting Rights and Vacancies The EPTF has experienced several changes in its membership over the last year. As a result of these changes there are currently two or three vacancies depending on whether the City Council grants voting r/ghts to the City Council liaison. In addition, the appointment of Jon Olds as the Park and Recreation Commission liaison must be ratified by the City Council and the Planning Commission must recommend a liaison for Council approval.