Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 08/20/2018

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stated that perhaps there would be an opportunity to include information in the new resident mailing and packet that is made available to new residents. Board Member Fetterley asked if the Board could target the irrigation companies that work in this area to assist in education of homeowners. She stated that her family has an irrigation company they work with that actually suggested the smart sensor. City Planner Anderson stated that existing irrigation systems are not subject to the smart sensor requirement and explained that the intention was that any new systems installed would need to have the sensor. City Council Liaison stated that the City's Communication Specialist could also possibly assist in the educational component. City Planner Anderson confirmed that he would likely be working with the Communication Specialist on the educational components. City Council Liaison LeTourneau asked the timeline of when this would move forward to the Council. City Planner Anderson reviewed the potential schedule for this item noting that perhaps this would move to the Council in November or December. He stated that if there is any change, his intent would be to implement the change prior to the construction season in 2019. City Council Liaison LeTourneau stated that he will appreciate the input of the Board Members at the future discussions in order to better represent their opinion when this does move forward to the City Council. City Planner Anderson confirmed that to be his intention. He noted that the intent tonight was simply to introduce the discussion to the Board and obtain input on what the Board would find helpful for the next discussion. Board Member Moore stated that it would be helpful to have the information from the City Engineer on the University of Minnesota session he attended regarding topsoil and watering. 6. BOARD/STAFF INPUT • Summer Recycling Event—265 Vehicles City Planner Anderson stated that the summer recycling event was held at the end of July. He reported that there were 265 vehicles at the event, along with two walkers. He stated that people are taking advantage of the event and estimated about 50 more vehicles at this summer's event compared to the 2017 summer event. He believed that the participation would continue to grow along with the other recycling events. He highlighted some of the significant items that were received through the event. Board Member Moore stated that she saw far more advertising for the spring event than the fall or summer events and commended staff for the marketing efforts. Environmental Policy Board/August 20, 2018 Page 5 of 6