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Acting Chairperson Hiatt commented that Chair Covart has stepped down from the EPB as she is <br />moving outside of Ramsey, therefore a new Chair will need to be appointed. He opened the floor <br />for nominations for the position of Chair. He noted that he would be willing to continue serving <br />as Vice Chair but because of health issues he would not want the position of Chair. <br />Acting Chairperson Hiatt nominated Laura Moore as she expresses a lot of interest in the issues <br />and takes time to research the issues. <br />Motion by Board Member Hiatt and seconded by Board Member Bernard to appoint Laura Moore <br />as Chairperson of the EPB. <br />Board Member Moore accepted the nomination. <br />There were no other nominations. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Chairperson Hiatt, Board Member Bernard, Little, and Moore. <br />Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Fetterley and Valentine. <br />Chairperson Moore took control of the meeting. <br />5.02: Consider Natural Resources Aspects of Site Plan and Plat for G-Will Liquors <br />City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that the City has received applications <br />for Site Plan review and Final Plat from Rademacher Companies, Inc. for a proposed new G-Will <br />Liquors retail store, located at 15415 Saint Francis Boulevard. <br />Board Member Little referenced the island with two trees planted and asked if there would be <br />irrigation to the island. <br />City Planner Anderson replied that he is unsure, noting that it would not be required. He noted <br />that City Code does require parking lot landscaping. He noted that the Code was purposefully <br />amended a few years ago to remove the requirement for in -ground irrigation as that conflicted with <br />the City goal for water conservation. <br />Board Member Little commented that trees often do not thrive in island settings, especially in dry <br />years like this. <br />City Planner Anderson commented that commercial projects are required to provide a two-year <br />maintenance surety to ensure plantings survive two growing seasons. <br />Board Member Hiatt commented that he lives in this neighborhood and is a regular customer at <br />Bill's. He stated that Bill's maintains their landscaping on the gas station site. He asked for details <br />on whether Bill's met the landscaping requirements. <br />City Planner Anderson commented that he would agree that Bill's original site plan most likely <br />met the landscaping requirements at that time. <br />Environmental Policy Board / August 16, 2021 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />