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Board Member Bentz asked if the flowcharts were included with the packet. <br /> <br />Mr. Anderson confirmed that copies of the flowcharts were included in the packets for both the <br />Planning Commission and City Council. He noted that the Council Work Session would be open <br />to the public but would not be in a public hearing format. <br /> <br />Acting Vice Chairperson Max asked if they have gotten any feedback from residents. <br /> <br />Mr. Anderson explained that the public hearing is held at the Planning Commission level, which <br />is where the public has the opportunity to provide input to Staff. He stated that the City Council <br />does not have to entertain public comment adding that most of the time the Council is willing to <br />open the floor to anyone who does have questions. <br /> <br />Board Member Bentz asked if this would be considered an easement or would this become city- <br />owned land. <br /> <br />Mr. Anderson explained that it could take a number of different shapes, as it would depend on <br />how the developer wants to handle the property. <br /> <br />Case #3: Review of MEP Grant Application <br /> <br />Staff member Chris Anderson stated that as an FYI, the MEP grant is a possibility for funding <br />that is being considered. He provided the Board with copies of the application noting that they <br />have requested $67,000.00, adding that the final decisions for funding from the grant would be <br />made in mid-August. He explained that if the City is awarded the funds, all or in part, there <br />would have to be some focus on educational pieces for the residents. He stated that it could <br />include educational articles, Cable TV show in addition to using environmental maps when <br />attending various meetings. <br /> <br />Board Member Bentz referenced the copyrights for reports and educational booklets created by <br />Peterson Environmental and asked if the City would own them or Peterson Environmental. He <br />suggested placing the documents out on the City website if they are owned by the City. <br /> <br />Mr. Anderson stated that the final product would be owned by the City and would have full <br />access for updating the documents as needed. He acknowledged Board Member Bentz's <br />suggestion to post components to the City website noting that this was already included as a part <br />of the educational process. He noted that it is also their hope to place the Municipal Wetland <br />Management Classification map on the website once it is completed. He stated that he would <br />update thc Board at the next meeting. <br /> <br />TASK FORCE AND BOARD INPUT <br /> <br />Environmental Specialist Bacon provided the Board with a packet of information for the 26th <br />National Wild Ones Conference that is scheduled for September 9-11, 2005. He suggested that <br />thc Board review the content and consider attending. He stated that this seminar would be a <br />good start to the educational process for the Board. <br /> <br />Environmental Policy Board / July 18, 2005 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />