Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 05/21/2018

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5.01: Appoint Chairperson and Vice Chairperson City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. Motion by Board Member Hiatt and seconded by Chairperson Stodola to appoint Michael Valentine as Chairperson. Further discussion: Board Member Valentine stated that he would accept the position. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Stodola, Board Member Hiatt, Bernard, Covart, Fetterley, Moore, and Valentine. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Chairperson Valentine took control of the meeting and opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chairperson. Motion by Chairperson Valentine and seconded by Board Member Bernard to appoint Michael Hiatt as Vice Chairperson. Further discussion: Board Member Hiatt stated that he would accept the position. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Valentine, Board Member Bernard, Covart, Fetterley, Hiatt, Moore, and Stodola. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Board Member Hiatt stated that perhaps it would be helpful for the new members to introduce themselves. Board Member Moore introduced herself and provided some background information. Board Member Fetterley introduced herself and provided some background information. Chairperson Valentine welcomed the new Board Members and thanked them for volunteering their time on the Board. 5.02: Anoka County Cooperative Weed Management Partnership City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. Board Member Hiatt stated that he noticed that the Rum River Watershed District is not listed. City Planner Anderson noted that Ramsey staff pointed out that both the Upper Rum River and Lower Rum River WMO's were not included. He stated that a few other agencies that were not listed were pointed out at the meeting as well. Chairperson Valentine stated that this seems like a very good program. He noted that there are a lot of residents that are trying to establish restoration projects and weeds are a huge component of those projects. Environmental Policy Board / April 16, 2018 Page 2 of 7