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Board Member Moore aye Board Member Bernard aye Board Member Hiatt aye Chairperson Covart aye Motion carried. Board Member Valentine commented that he enjoyed serving as Chairperson and thought it would be a good time to have someone else serve in that position. He thanked the Board for allowing him to serve as Chairperson. 5.02: Discuss Potential Topics for 2021-2022 Work Plan City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that in May, City Council will Code, the Environmental Policy Board must develop a work plan consistent with the City us, now is an ideal time for the EPB to begin discussing potential items and/or topics to include on a 2021-2022 Work Plan. The 2020 Work Plan was included in the case for reference. Board Member Moore provided details on the idea of demonstration gardens, one featuring pollinator friendly plantings and the other a basic vegetable garden. She commented that there could be a small plot at each of the community gardens to provide these examples, bring in visitors, encourage participation, and perhaps expand in the future. She stated that perhaps it could be a joint venture between the EPB and Parks and Recreation Commission. Chairperson Covart commented that there is a garden club in Ramsey and perhaps that could be a resource for that type of project. Board Member Hiatt commented that he liked this idea. He referenced a natural planting area that the group did years ago. City Planner Anderson commented that a rain garden was planted and provided details. He stated that the City also worked with Prairie Restoration to convert the power line corridor to native landscaping. He commented that the corridor is visible from vehicle but there is not a trailway that runs through the power line easement, so that was not the best educational example. He stated that the example at the park was a good example of a rain garden with native plantings. Board Member Hiatt stated that perhaps there would be an opportunity to partner with one of the local elementary schools for a demonstration project. He stated that having someone involved with continued maintenance would be beneficial. He noted that involving students could provide an educational experience. He recognized that this year may be difficult to involve a school but perhaps that could be a future opportunity. Board Member Bernard agreed that they could work cooperatively with the Parks and Recreation Commission and perhaps there would be opportunities with the schools as well. Environmental Policy Board / April 19, 2021 Page 3 of 8