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City Planner Anderson agreed that the City could do a better job with education and believed that the knowledge of the Board could be a great component. Board Member Lewis stated that in his opinion the Board should develop a very specific focus before participating in some of the events mentioned, rather than simply providing general information. He commented that the Board would be more successful with focusing on one or two items very specific to Ramsey homeowners. City Planner Anderson agreed and explained that these are simply opportunities, should the Board develop those specific areas of focus. Board Member Bentz believed that surface water must also be mentioned through education because of how the Plan is composed. City Planner Anderson explained that the public education component of the Plan could be met through several avenues, such as newsletter articles or utility inserts. He agreed with Board Member Lewis that if the Board were to participate in these events there should be a specific focus. Board Member Valentine stated that spring is around the corner and if the Board wants to participate in some of these events the group needs to be able to plan in order to develop a relevant topic and was not sure of the best method to prepare. City Planner Anderson stated that this is not an item that requires action as these events occur on an annual basis and the Board can plan ahead for 2016. He stated that his recommendation would be if the Board were to have a topic of importance, they could participate in one of these events to spread that message. Board Member Valentine agreed but believed that the Board could do a better job to become organized for the future. City Planner Anderson stated that the Board could review the time of year for the events to determine which topics would fit well, and provided the example of Oak wilt during the spring. City Council Liaison LeTourneau noted that this list of events is just a list of opportunities where the Board could spread a message and the Board does not have to choose to participate in specific events. He agreed that the Board should focus on one educational element per year and spread that message. Chairperson Stodola agreed that the Board could develop seasonally pertinent issues that could be included in newsletters or broadcast on QCTV segments and believed that work had begun in the past. City Planner Anderson stated that the Board did intend to create some seasonal articles for newsletters and QCTV segments but explained that he was having trouble obtaining volunteers from the Board to write the newsletters or film a QCTV segment. Board Member Lewis stated that perhaps an item could be placed on the next agenda. Environmental Policy Board / March 2, 2015 Page 4 of 7