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Board Member Bentz questioned if this was meant to apply to a specific group of people, <br />whether with higher or lower means. He noted that some of the items are very expensive. <br />Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted that the intent is to create a list of <br />specific Best Management Practices that could be used to rank projects that apply for financial <br />assistance. He noted that it was his understanding this would not be applied on a household basis <br />but for larger developments. <br />Chairperson Max was concerned with using specific terms, as those items could become <br />outdated and would then need consistent updating. <br />Associate Planner Environmental Coordinator Anderson explained that this policy will be an <br />addendum and can be easily amended but noted that additional language could be added stating <br />"or similar technology that is developed ". <br />Board Member Bentz noted that specific examples should also be mentioned as some people will <br />not be familiar with those technologies. <br />Board Member Lewis referenced an area and believed that energy consumption as a whole <br />should be specified in addition to the specific items mentioned. He also questioned if an item <br />should include wastewater but was unsure how that could be worded. <br />Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted that grey water could be <br />mentioned separate from wastewater. <br />City Councilmember LeTourneau acknowledged the two topics regarding energy conservation <br />and water management, noting that both issues require a great deal of work. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson acknowledged that those two items <br />would require a great deal of work. <br />Board Member Lewis noted that in his perspective these are simply ideas to provide to <br />developers that they can pick and choose from. <br />Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted that he does have a very early <br />draft copy of the scorecard that is being developed in order to rank applying projects and <br />reviewed some of those elements. <br />Board Member Lewis commented that the information included thus far, in addition to energy <br />conservation and water management, would be a good starting point. <br />It was the consensus of the Board to include the items discussed, but the items can be <br />incorporated into the draft items listed and do not require their own numbered item. <br />Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted that he would try to work with <br />this information during the next month to develop a more complete draft that can be reviewed <br />Environmental Policy Board / August 5, 2013 <br />Page 5 of 9 <br />