Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 03/02/2015

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City Planner Anderson agreed that there would be merit to working with the schools to create that connection. Board Member Bernard stated that his child attends Ramsey Elementary and there is an environmental club at the school with approximately 25 kids. He stated that could be a possible link. City Planner Anderson stated that the Board has worked with the school in the past regarding messages on trees and tree planting. Board Member Bentz stated that perhaps the Board would like to emphasize Arbor Day more. City Planner Anderson agreed and believed that would make more sense for the Board. Chairperson Stodola agreed that some of the funds that would have been used for the Environmental Expo could be focused on compostable materials to move the event towards a zero waste event. He stated that perhaps the Board could also reach out to sustainable companies that may want to be interested in having a booth at Happy Days and the EPB booth could then be placed near those booths. He noted that perhaps a portion of the booth registration fee could be paid by the EPB to encourage participation. Board Member Bentz stated that perhaps each Commission or Board from the City would want to have a representative to answer questions available at the event. Community Development Director Gladhill agreed that the City presence could be grown at that event. City Planner Anderson summarized the consensus of the Board to eliminate the tree sale and the Environmental Expo. City Council Liaison LeTourneau stated that perhaps the next step could be for staff to develop a list of activities that the Board could participate in lieu of participating in those events which the Board could review. 5.02: Consider Change of Regular Meeting Day to Third Monday of Each Month City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. Chairperson Stodola confirmed that the Board would not have any conflicts moving the regular meeting date to the third Monday of the month. Board Member Bentz questioned if the Board would need to wait until April to change the meeting date or if that could begin next month. City Planner Anderson provided additional information and believed that the best method would be to change the meeting date beginning in April. Environmental Policy Board / February 2, 2015 Page 3 of 5