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City Planner Anderson stated that the intent would be to have a joint meeting with the Park and <br />Recreation Commission in the future to review and discuss a framework for a recognition <br />program. <br />5.04: Discuss Potential Creation of Alternative Energy Section in City Code <br />City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. <br />Board Member Hiatt referenced the Ordinance used by Brooklyn Park and agreed with many of <br />the aspects included. He believed that Ordinance could be used as a good guiding point for the <br />City. <br />City Planner Anderson noted that he does not yet have draft language but is simply providing <br />this as informational as the item will come back before the Board in the future and will also then <br />be reviewed by the Planning Commission and ultimately City Council. <br />Board Member Valentine stated that perhaps the GreenStep Cities program could be used to <br />provide additional comparison information. <br />Chairperson Max suggested renaming the title and using another word in place of "alternative ". <br />Board Member Bentz stated that there are several solar publications and groups that could be <br />used as a resource, and also noted that a nearby university also has a solar program. He noted <br />that the city of Brooklyn Park is different than the makeup of rural Ramsey and there may be <br />some options better suited to the City. <br />City Planner Anderson noted that the Brooklyn Park Ordinance was simply included as an <br />example of a nearby city that has this type of Ordinance in place. He advised that he will <br />continue to work on this item and will bring it back before the Board once ready with the draft <br />Ordinance. <br />5.05: Subcommittee Updates <br />• Tree Sale Subcommittee <br />Board Member Bentz stated that he spoke with Green Valley Gardens and they expressed <br />concern handling the bare root stock. He noted that they were interested in participating and <br />would like to see a list of the proposed materials as well as the proposed dates. He advised that <br />the business is not open on Sundays. <br />Chairperson Max confirmed that both local nurseries are interested in participating. <br />City Planner Anderson stated that some details will need to be hashed out in terms of where the <br />trees will be delivered and who would be responsible for maintaining the trees until the pickup <br />date. He noted that the intent should be to split the materials equally so that both nurseries have <br />equal traffic coming through. <br />Environmental Policy Board / February 3, 2014 <br />Page 6 of 8 <br />