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Environmental Coordinator Anderson said that Alpine Park would also be a potential site based <br />on the layout of impervious and pervious areas and the existing drainage patterns. <br />Councilmember Backous stated that he thought Elmcrest Park would be great because of how <br />much traffic moves through that park. He thought there would be much more exposure to such a <br />project and thus may be a more effective educational tool. <br />Councilmember Backous stated that he thought it may be beneficial to also consider including a <br />geothermal demonstration project there as well. <br />Board Member Enstrom suggested that maybe a partnership with Cross of Hope Church could be <br />worked out as they are proposing an expansion to their building and parking areas and with that <br />are proposing some rain gardens. Maybe that could be an opportunity. <br />General discussion ensued about reaching out to certain youth groups such as boy scouts, girl <br />scouts and 4H to get them interested in environmental issues. <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that if a demonstration project were to be <br />completed, that maintenance of it would likely need to be done by volunteers. He reminded the <br />Board that the City has removed certain parks from its routine maintenance cycle in an effort to <br />shrink the budget and adding new maintenance duties would be very difficult. <br />Chairperson Max suggested possibly partnering with a business for some volunteer assistance <br />with maintenance. <br />Councilmember Backous stated that many youth sports teams now require a volunteer bond and <br />thus, they may be another option for maintenance assistance. <br />Chairperson Max stated that he thought the draft work plan should be revised slightly to include <br />revisiting both the water conservation tool box and invasive species web pages as needed or <br />directed. <br />Consensus of the Board was that Staff should update the draft work plan and bring it back in <br />March for review and then again in April, after reappointments and/or newly appointed members <br />are in place. <br />Councilmember Backous encouraged the Board to give some thought to the public outreach <br />component of the work plan prior to next month's meeting as well. <br />Case #2: 2011 Environmental Expo & Tree Sale <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson presented the staff report. <br />Environmental Coordinator stated that Councilmember Backous suggested a possible option for <br />a keynote speaker, polar explorer Lonnie Dupre, who just recently attempted to climb Mt. <br />McKinley, one of only 16 ever to attempt that feat during the month of January. <br />Environmental Policy Board / February 7, 2011 <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />