Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 12/13/2021

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City Planner Anderson replied that without the necessary zoning and Comprehensive Plan amendments, that parcel could be put into an unbuildable outlot or could be designed with 2.5 acre lots that meet the bulk standards of the zoning district. Board Member Hiatt stated that the staff report indicates that the application is lacking in density transitioning and asked if that has been upgraded to meet the requirements. City Planner Anderson confirmed that there have been updates to the plans that meet the density transitioning requirements. He stated that the corridor has been widened to 45 feet with the required plantings. Chairperson Moore stated that she likes the idea of a large park utilizing the existing farm structures. Motion by Board Member Hiatt and seconded by Board Member Bernard to recommend approval of the natural resources elements of the project contingent upon compliance with staff review comments in ProjectDox and with City Council consideration of density transitioning. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Moore, Board Member Hiatt, Bernard, Fetterley, and Little. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Member Valentine. 5.03: Consider Participation in a Future Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sales Event City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that staff was recently asked about any opportunities to partner and promote a rain barrel sales event. In response, staff contacted the Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM), which annually coordinates a rain barrel and compost bin sales event. In 2016, the City of Ramsey partnered with RAM to serve as one of the distribution sites. At that time, the City's only obligation was to provide a location for the items to be picked up by customers. RAM handled the promotion of the event and the transactions. There were approximately 80 customers that picked up a rain barrel, compost bin, or both at the Ramsey location. Board Member Fetterley commented that this would be a great opportunity for the residents and therefore she supports this action. She noted that perhaps some of the Board Members would volunteer their time to assist with pickup. Chairperson Moore agreed and noted that she would also volunteer. City Planner Anderson confirmed the consensus of the Board to pursue this opportunity. 5.04: Meeting Schedule City Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He reviewed the 2022 meeting schedule and identified alternative meeting dates where necessary. It was the consensus of the Board to hold the January meeting on January 10th and the February meeting on February 28th. 6. BOARD / STAFF INPUT Environmental Policy Board / December 13, 2021 Page 4 of 5