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there would be additional land use applications for this meeting, however some of the projects <br />have been withdrawn, which is why there weren't more for review this evening. <br />Board Member Hiatt asked if there was an update on the rain barrels. <br />City Planner Anderson said he got confirmation from the Recycling Association of Minnesota <br />(RAM) that Ramsey would be one of the locations for a distribution event. Information will be in <br />the March/April newsletter. The distribution date for Ramsey will be May 20. He noted Anoka <br />County is looking into the possibility of bringing down the cost of compost bins to those that are <br />a resident of the County. <br />Board Member Bentz noted there have been two events over the past two weeks that may have <br />shaken the public's confidence in municipalities. The lead found in the municipal water in Flint, <br />Michigan has garnered distrust with municipalities. The sudden increased cost of solar power in <br />Nevada, and the PUC's approval of the price hike adds to the negative perception of municipalities. <br />He suggested the City contact Connexus Energy and try to get a statement from Connexus on the <br />status of their solar program. It is similar to the program in Nevada, and those taking advantage <br />of the program may be worried about potential price hikes similar to what happened in Nevada. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau suggested it may be valuable to add this item to an agenda for the <br />Board to review and discuss. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill suggested it may be good to contact the new CEO of <br />Connexus to learn from him how they are owned and regulated, and ask him to clarify this program <br />for the public. He said he will look into setting up this discussion, which could include their <br />commitment to the program going forward. <br />7. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Board Member Valentine and seconded by Board Member Lewis to adjourn the <br />meeting. <br />The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Chris Anderson <br />City Planner <br />ATTEST: <br />JoAnn Shaw <br />Community Development Secretary <br />Drafted by Chris Moksnes <br />TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. <br />Environmental Policy Board / January 25, 2016 <br />Page 6 of 6 <br />