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suggested for the next meeting the discussion could be what is the role for the Board and <br />functions/expectations for the Board. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau stated the discussion is more mature than what it needs to be. He <br />suggested the next meeting could be a broad discussion of mission or vision for the Board. <br />Acting Chairperson Bentz stated he disagrees with most of the conversation. He stated the joint <br />work session was to get some direction from the city Council. He added the Board has spent a <br />third of the year talking about this with nothing accomplished <br />Councilmember LeTourneau stated he is sensitive to the mission vision statement and he believes <br />the Board needs to establish why this Board exists. <br />Acting Chairperson Bentz stated this has been on the agenda since June when completing the work <br />plan. He stated he has come up with several ideas and nothing has come about it. <br />City Planner Anderson stated there is a difference between an individual bringing a suggestion <br />forward and the board as a whole recommending something. <br />Acting Chairperson Bentz asked about using the electronic sign to display environmental issues. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau stated yes to these ideas and hopes this could be the way going <br />forward. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau asked if the work plan has enough substance to carry the work flow <br />for the Board. <br />City Planner Anderson indicated in the affirmative and he didn't see any reason that the work plan <br />could not be done concurrently, with the exception of the November meeting. He asked to be <br />cognizant of time and work in 20 minute intervals. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau stated City Planner Anderson and Community Development Director <br />Gladhill could co -facilitate the meeting. <br />Board Member Lewis suggested within the confines of this work plan how does this board as a <br />group work to be most beneficial to the citizens of Ramsey. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau summarized the concept of the work plan and how the Board could <br />go about addressing the items. <br />Acting Chairperson Bentz questioned using the work plan with the mission and vision. <br />Board Member Lewis stated it would be using the contents of the work plan to assist the Board in <br />going forward. He noted it could be easier by using the work plan as the basis for going forward <br />with the vision/mission statement. <br />Board Member Valentine questioned if Commissioner Lewis has changed his mind if the Board <br />needs to exist. <br />Environmental Policy Board / October 6, 2014 <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />