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location to sell but as the program has been tweaked due to changes in the expo event, it is now <br />solely the city providing the trees and really is direct competition with the local businesses. <br />Chairperson Max noted that the alternate option would be to provide the option for the local <br />nurseries to be involved and potentially bring in additional business. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson noted that one benefit of the event is <br />that the City is able to promote indigenous trees that are beneficial and suited for Ramsey. <br />It was the consensus of the Board for the Subcommittee to speak with the nurseries within <br />Ramsey to determine their interest in this alternate option for the tree sale. <br />• Education and Community Awareness Subcommittee <br />Board Member Lewis provided an update on the Education and Community Awareness <br />Subcommittee meeting, noting that a vision statement and work plan for the year were <br />developed. He stated that the Subcommittee would like to encourage a green city concept for the <br />City. He confirmed that currently Ramsey is a Tree City USA but did not recall seeing that <br />around the City. <br />Associate Planner /Environmental Coordinator Anderson confirmed that the issue is not very well <br />marketed and explained some of the constraints regarding signage. He advised of recognition <br />within City Hall. <br />Board Member Lewis stated that perhaps something in terms of signage could be posted to make <br />residents aware that Ramsey has been a Tree City USA for the past 21 years. He confirmed that <br />the item could be publicized in the City newsletter, suggesting adding an emblem to the <br />newsletter and /or City letterhead. <br />Board Member Stodola stated that the same could be done in regard to the GreenStep Cities <br />program, if the City moves forward with that item. <br />Board Member Lewis noted that the Subcommittee also discussed reaching out to civic <br />organizations within the City, as well as possibly businesses, to increase community awareness. <br />Chairperson Max noted that another option would be to reach out to churches as stewardship is a <br />big deal. He thanked everyone for their participation. <br />Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that he can update the website in <br />the next week or so regarding the Tree City USA status. He advised that he would look into the <br />option of additional signage and the emblem on the letterhead and/or newsletter. <br />Board Member Valentine noted that the Subcommittee also discussed options for QCTV and the <br />newsletter. <br />• Environmental Expo Subcommittee <br />No members of the Subcommittee were present. <br />Environmental Policy Board / December 2, 2013 <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />