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Board Member Hiatt noted that this is a local business and good tenant of the City that is relocating <br /> in order to facilitate an expansion, while still leaving enough land for the future public works <br /> campus. <br /> Motion by Board Member Covart and seconded by Board Member Bernard to recommend <br /> approval of the Landscape Plan contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Valentine, Board Member Covart, Bernard, Fetterley, <br /> Hiatt, and Moore. Voting No:None. Absent: Board Member Madison. <br /> 6. BOARD/STAFF INPUT <br /> • Arbor Day Recap <br /> o April 26th Ramsey Elementary School, students planted about 250 <br /> seedlings <br /> o A ceremonial tree planting with the Mayor occurred <br /> o School, DNR, and City staff all assisted with the event <br /> City Planner Anderson provided an overview of the Arbor Day event at Ramsey Elementary. He <br /> noted that with this event the City was able to complete the standards needed to apply for <br /> recertification as a Tree City USA. <br /> Board Member Fetterley confirmed that this was a great event and was fun to be a part of. She <br /> stated that it will be fun for the students to see the trees grow over the years. <br /> • Spring Recycling Day Recap <br /> o About 400 vehicles in four hours <br /> o About 25,000 pounds or 12.5 tons of material recycled (not including <br /> textiles, appliances, electronics, tires, batteries, or fluorescent bulbs as <br /> those numbers are not yet in) <br /> City Planner Anderson provided a recap of the spring recycling event, which took place on the <br /> first Saturday in May. He noted that the next recycling event will occur on July 27tn <br /> • Paper Shredding Event <br /> o Saturday,June 15th at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 14100 Jaspar Street NW <br /> City Planner Anderson stated that paper shredding is very popular and therefore will be held as an <br /> additional standalone event on June 15cn <br /> • Other <br /> City Planner Anderson reported that two of the City's wells were tested and found slightly above <br /> the recommended threshold for manganese. He noted that a mailing has been sent to residents <br /> providing additional information. He stated that the City Council is aware of the issue and will <br /> continue discussions on the topic. He noted that those two wells have been shutdown for the time <br /> Environmental Policy Board/May 20, 2019 <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br />