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much better taken care of than a location in another community. He recognized that ongoing maintenance and attention would require ongoing funding and a system in order to move materials out and keep the area clean. City Planner Anderson commented that staff is proposing baby steps, on a very small scale as this would be an unstaffed area. He recognized that there would be logistics that would need to be worked out in order to determine what would be needed. He stated that they are not contemplating a large-scale recycling center and do not want to get off on the wrong foot and be negatively impacted. Board Member Hiatt commented that the spring and fall recycling days show that there would be support for this type of activity and the demand could grow with residents making good use of the opportunity. He stated that if the demand is there, there could be more funding dedicated from the City to grow the opportunity. Chair Covart asked for details on the recycling events and whether the cost for the event is covered by the vendors. City Planner Anderson commented that the event is not entirely self-sustaining, and the City incurs some costs to host the events. Board Member Little asked if this is still in the rough draft phase and whether it would come back once further tuned. City Planner Anderson commented that there could be an opportunity to bring this back to the Board at the July meeting if desired. He stated that he would need to ensure he could bring this to the Council at its second meeting in July to submit the grant application. Board Member Hiatt asked if there is a timeframe in which some other use could occupy this space in the public works facility if this does not move forward quickly. City Planner Anderson commented that a small space in the public works facility has been and will continue to be planned for recycling. He stated that the time sensitivity would be related to the deadline for the grant application with Anoka County. Board Member Fetterley commented that she would support pursuing this opportunity. Board Member Moore agreed that this is a great idea and supported submitting the application and attempting to move forward in a small-scale opportunity to begin this in the right way. City Planner Anderson commented that ACE Solid Waste has a micro drop-off for organics and other recycling at its property as well. Chair Covart confirmed consensus of the Board to support staff submitting the grant application to explore additional opportunities for recycling. City Planner Anderson welcomed any additional recycling ideas the Board may have. Environmental Policy Board / June 28, 2021 Page 4 of 9