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Councilmember LeTourneau stated he is the City Council liaison to the EPB, found it a pleasure, <br />and supported that the group has become self directed. He stated this is valuable work, he <br />supports the Work Plan, and thinks it will mean a lot to the community. <br />Mayor Pro tem Backous concurred and stated he had also served as EPB liaison. He stated he <br />knows they are devoted members and provide an excellent service. He stated the Environmental <br />Expo will be a good platform to present this information. <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated he is also in support of the Work Plan and had enjoyed sitting in <br />at an EPB meeting. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson requested feedback on the draft Work <br />Plan and if there was support to direct staff to schedule the Work Plan for formal action at a <br />future City Council meeting. <br />EPB Member Larry Lewis asked if this format works well, noting it is also to address future <br />actions going forward. He asked if this framework is satisfactory to the City Council. <br />Mayor Pro tem Backous stated if it is efficient for the EPB, he would support it. <br />Councilmember Johns thanked the EPB for their work and stated she likes how the categories are <br />sorted, making it easy to read and work with. She stated she supports this Work Plan and <br />moving it forward. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated the EPB will be discussing <br />whether there is merit to continue the tree sale program. This year it was incorporated into the <br />spring recycling day event, which was more efficient for staffing but resulted in longer waits for <br />residents to pick up trees. He stated the EPB will be discussing whether it makes sense to <br />continue with that program. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau agreed that the Work Plan's organization with bulleted points is <br />easy to follow and efficient to keep updated. <br />The consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to add the EPB's 2013 -2014 draft Work <br />Plan to a future City Council agenda for formal action. <br />2.03: Receive Update on Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Rulemaking <br />for Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill provided an update on the Minnesota Department of <br />Natural Resources (DNR) rulemaking activities related to the Mississippi River Corridor Critical <br />Area (MRCCA). The intent is to update existing regulations found in Minnesota Statute Chapter <br />116G. It was noted the Critical Area extends from Ramsey's western border south down to <br />Hastings, nearly 72 miles and encompasses approximately 30 governmental subdivisions across <br />the metro area. Development Services Manager Gladhill presented the development standards <br />and described the anticipated impact. He also addressed how these standards compare and <br />City Council Work Session / August 13, 2013 <br />Page 4 of 9 <br />