Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 12/21/2015

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Motion by Board Member Lewis, and seconded by Board Member Bernard, to move to approve and support the recommendation by Staff to move forward with the rain garden and all three aspects. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson Valentine, Board Member Lewis, Bernard, Bentz, Covart, and Hiatt. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Stodola. 5.03: Update on Shoreline Inventory to Assess Erosion Issues City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He noted a full report along with a catalog of photographs and descriptions will be part of the deliverables. Board Member Bentz questioned whether cost sharing was discussed with the landowners at all and the costs per linear foot. City Planner Anderson commented that specific topic did not come up, however, there are on- going discussions with Anoka County Parks about a cost -share endeavor. Board Member Bentz asked if there is any projection of when the stabilization part will be completed. City Planner Anderson replied it depends on the results of the inventory, the recommended actions, and getting commitments from impacted property owners. This ultimately will help with water quality and aquatic habitat, so there is still that overall benefit the general public. 5.04: Receive Update on Potential Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Event City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. Board Member Lewis asked what the price point was. City Planner Anderson responded he was provided a generic promotional flier that was used in the past. Costs were between $55 and $65. Board Member Bentz asked if this is different than the event held at the old Target in Coon Rapids. City Planner Anderson replied this is a similar event. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Environmental Policy Board to support this event. 6. BOARD / STAFF INPUT • Reschedule January Meeting to January 25th due to Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. It is anticipated that some land use plans will be coming forward, and will be discussed at that meeting. • Reschedule February meeting to a date to be determined due to Presidents' Day. • Board Member Bernard noted Ramsey Elementary has an environmental program. The meetings start in January. He talked to the Chair of this program, and discussed the Environmental Policy Board / December 21, 2015 Page 5 of 6