Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 08/26/2013

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could all be recycled or composted which would leave zero garbage from the event. He stated that a volunteer is working with Linden Hills Power Association in regard to the compostable and recyclable containers. He noted that this concept had come a little late in the game, so the vendors were not required to have only compostable materials. He advised that this will be a start to this and hoped the momentum would continue into the future for the event. • Rain Garden Project Update Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted that he did meet with Prairie Restorations on site following the last meeting. He advised that he does have a proposal for the company to do some work on the invasive species and noted that after that takes place the Board could begin with the planting. He stated that he does have quotes for the number of plants alone and another quote for a lesser amount of plants with labor costs for installation. He questioned how involved the Board would like to be on the planting. He noted that the quotes are for 150 with the Board planting and 90 plants with installation included. Chairperson Max noted that is quite a difference and believed the Board could do the plantings themselves in a small amount of time. Board Member Bentz questioned if there was a spacing identified. Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted that the company does have the knowledge and experience in regard to layout. City Councilmember LeTourneau questioned if Prairie Restoration would be willing to share a layout for the Board. Board Member Bentz questioned if perhaps Prairie Restoration would be willing to send one person as a supervisory position to provide guidance and assistance. Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted that there is not a cost difference to have the installation included with the 90 plants and the Board planting the 150 plants. He stated that with the number of plants there would not be room in the budget for a consultant. City Councilmember LeTourneau stated that he would assist with the installation if the Board has the expertise. He stated that if the Board does not have that expertise, they should most likely choose the installation to ensure that the project has a good outcome. Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that he will speak with Prairie Restoration to determine whether they would be willing to assist in the layout without additional consulting fees. City Councilmember LeTourneau questioned if perhaps another group or agency would be willing to assist in the funding for the project. Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted that in order to obtain funding the project would be delayed but confirmed that he will speak with Prairie Restoration and the Environmental Policy Board / August 5, 2013 Page 8 of 9