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(2) Continually review and evaluate the park system development and recreation programming. Develop and recommend methods to stimulate positive public interest in the recreation and natural resources functions. (3) Monitor and reflect attitudes and consensus of citizens relative to the park system and recreation programs and serve as a forum for the citizens to voice their opinions regarding the recreation and natural resources function. (4) Promote coordination with the school districts serving the city, encouraging the interchangeable use of city and school district facilities and programs to the best interests of the citizens. Encourage coordination with other communities to the extent appropriate in matters pertinent to the recreation and natural resources function. (5) Encourage dissemination of information to, and coordinate with, city organizations interested in the recreation and natural resources function, such as athletic groups, youth groups, civic organizations, etc. (6) Develop and recommend feasible programs relative to the conservation of our environment. (c) Reserved. _(d) Board of appeals and adjustments/official maps. (1) Objective. The primary objective of the board of appeals and adjustments/official maps is to consider appeals by owners of land within the official map aroa who have been denied a land uso- permit, zoning permit, approval for a building on land or any other city action taken pursuant to section 117 'I which may affect the landownor's land. The appeals shall be pursuant to Minntats62.359and section 117 (2) Membership and term of office. Notwithstanding section 2 156(c), there shall be five members of the board of appeals and adjustments/official maps who shall be appointed by the city's mayor for staggered four year terms. At least one of the members shall be a current member of the planning commission. All other terms of this division shall be applicable to the board of appeals and adjustments/official maps. (e) Environmental policy board. The primary objective of the environmental policy board is to promote environmental awareness and conservation practice by citizens by advising the city council on policy issues, review of new development proposals, communication and education. Through careful review, the environmental policy board will present multiple perspectives, ideas, and new technologies that promote both discovery and accountability. The board shall: (1) Become familiar with state statutes, federal regulations, agency rules, and city ordinances on the subject of an environmental nature. (2) Receive information regarding the role of the Watershed Management Organization, municipalities, department of natural resources, and Army Corps of Engineers and other regulatory agencies on environmental issues and review related data. (3) Review environmentally related city policies and ordinances and recommend appropriate revisions and/or additions to the city council. (4) Promote public outreach and education regarding environmental issues facing the city. (5) Develop a work plan that is consistent with the city's strategic plan and initiatives. (6) Review land use applications for major plats, site plans for new principal buildings, comprehensive plan amendments, and variances within environmental overlay districts and provide a recommendation for the planning commission focusing on natural resources and best management practices (BMPs). Develop, recommend, and upon adoption by the city council, monitor the execution of the comprehensive plan with regard to natural resources. Report to the city council regarding (7) Page 2