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Chairperson McDilda asked if there had been any discussion about landowners being notified <br />about the potential for the program and whether or not they would be willing to participate. <br />Environmental Specialist' Bacon stated that could be a community development activity. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda asked at what point the EPB should become proactive instead of reactive <br />to build awareness. <br /> <br />Board Member Bentz asked whether FIREWISE has funds that have never been used up. He <br />suggested using the funds to avoid the privacy issues that could come from sending out a mailing <br />to build awareness. He asked if bulk mailing cards could be sent out to Ramsey residents. He <br />asked if the grant might cover the mailing. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda suggested this might be something for the EPB to keep in mind for <br />community education. <br /> <br />Environmental Specialist Bacon stated there is a FIREWISE display available but the DNR <br />doesn't have anyone to sit at a table for the Expo. He stated he would contact them to allow their <br />information at the EPB booth. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda recommended that the work plan be presented to the City Council and <br />would take the lead from Coordinator Anderson as to when representation from the EPB would <br />be necessary. <br /> <br />Coordinator Anderson asked for clarification on direction from the EPB as to whether the work <br />plan should be added as a consent agenda item. He stated that he would send an e-mail to EPB <br />members regarding a date for the City Council meeting. He stated that it would be either April <br />11th or April 25th. Chairperson McDilda stated that he would be available to attend. <br /> <br />Board Member Freeburg suggested one more question for the Expo to be, "Can citizens address <br />the EPB with questions?" <br /> <br />OLD BUSINESS <br /> <br />A. Sample of Calendar Produced by City of Mankato <br /> <br />Coordinator Anderson showed the EPB members a copy of the City of Mankato calendar that <br />Board Member Max provided him. Coordinator Anderson noted that funding for a calendar <br />could be an obstacle. He stated that his predecessor had done a City calendar but the cost was <br />high. <br /> <br />Board Member Bentz suggested that it be tied to another cause. Coordinator Anderson stated he <br />might be able to justify some of the funding from recycling costs. Board Member Bentz <br />suggested that potentially garbage haulers might want to pay for their logo in the calendar. <br />Coordinator Anderson noted his concern that when sponsors are drawn in, it can become <br />cluttered with various messages. <br /> <br />Environmental Policy Board/April 3, 2006 <br /> Page 9 of 10 <br /> <br /> <br />