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Board Member Little aye Chair Covart aye Motion carried. 5.02: Consider Recycling Program Funding for 2022 City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the purpose of the case is to get initial feedback from the EPB on potential funding opportunities for the recycling program in 2022. Environment (SCORE) program. Annually, the City must submit a funding request to Anoka County for SCORE funds for the upcoming year. Typically, each community is allocated base enhancement funding was $41,650. Board Member Fetterley asked if the question is whether the Board would support using those buildings for those purposes. City Planner Anderson clarified that there is a portion of one of the buildings that was identified for future recycling use and therefore he is seeking feedback on whether to explore how to use a portion of that building for a mini recycling center. He stated that he did not want to start gathering information without input from the Board. Board Member Fetterley asked if any other cities are pursuing those kinds of opportunities. City Planner Anderson commented that many cities in Anoka County have a space where residents can drop items off for recycling within their city hall. He noted that some cities in Anoka County have full blown recycling centers, such as Coon Rapids. He noted that Andover and Nowthen also have year-round recycling centers. He stated that the intention would be to have a smaller scale opportunity in Ramsey. Board Member Fetterley commented that this would be a great opportunity as often people want to do the right thing but do not always have the ability. She believed it would get great use from the community. Board Member Little agreed. Board Member Hiatt commented that his family often uses the Andover location. He asked if there would be additional funding resources if the program were expanded in this nature or whether the City would continue to receive the same level of SCORE funds. City Planner Anderson commented that there is another category of funding that could be made available and provided additional details on the SCORE funds. He noted that it clearly states that the City should not solely rely on this type of funding to support this type of operation and the funds are intended to help implement new programs and ideas. Board Member Hiatt commented that he believes this would be a great idea but would want to ensure the plan is well thought out and attended to. He noted that one location he has visited is Environmental Policy Board / June 28, 2021 Page 3 of 9