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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Heinrich, Musgrove, <br /> Kuzma, Menth, and Riley. Voting No: None. <br /> 7.04: Adopt Resolution #19-255 Approving the Environmental Policy Board's 2020 Work <br /> Plan <br /> City Planner Anderson reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approve the EPB's 2020 <br /> work plan. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove stated that she serves as the Council liaison for this Board and also <br /> serves on the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization (LRRWMO) and during that <br /> time she has learned about different conservation activities in the community. She asked if the <br /> land use review could not be included in the goals because they are standard actions. <br /> City Planner Anderson confirmed that the Board also reviews applicable land use applications in <br /> addition to the items included on the Work Plan. He confirmed that those standing items were <br /> not included on the Work Plan, similar to how the Planning Commission reviews variance and <br /> Preliminary Plat requests. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked for an update on recent recycling trends. <br /> City Planner Anderson reported that the GRE plant has closed, which is a huge development as <br /> Anoka County previously hauled its waste to that facility. He explained that plant removed <br /> additional materials that could be recycled in an attempt to reduce the amount of waste. He <br /> stated that GRE was losing funds consistently, noting that the group had three different facilities <br /> and were not interested in selling just the viable processing center. He explained that the local <br /> haulers have stepped up in an attempt to address that issue. He provided an update on the <br /> international recycling trends and changes. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove stated that she has trouble with the first goal as she finds that <br /> redundant with the efforts of the LRRWMO and Anoka Conservation District. She asked how <br /> many shorelines have received help since 2016. <br /> City Planner Anderson stated that since the inventory has been completed, there has not been <br /> time to target those residents. He stated that this would be a partnership with the Anoka <br /> Conservation District, as that agency helped to complete the inventory and have expertise where <br /> grant funds are available. He explained that the City would be the conduit to reach out to the <br /> residents and provide that connection. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that residents have approached City staff and <br /> expressed interest. He noted at least one occasion where a shoreline property owner invited the <br /> City Council to visit their property. He explained that the shoreline inventory mapped out the <br /> most damaged areas and the City can act as the conduit to connect the property owners with the <br /> Conservation District. <br /> City Council/October 22,2019 <br /> Page 7 of 8 <br />