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5.03: Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale Update <br />Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that in December of 2021, there was <br />consensus to move forward with a partnership with the Recycling Association of Minnesota <br />(RAM) for the City to hose a Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale event. As a reminder, Ramsey's <br />only obligation would be to provide a site and volunteers for the distribution of purchased items <br />and to promote the event to Ramsey residents. RAM will handle the sales (this is a preorder only <br />program. Information will be included in the spring issue of the Ramsey Recycler and the <br />May/June Ramsey Resident, as well as the website and possibly the dynamic display sign along <br />Highway 10. He asked the group to identify a date and time for the rain barrel and compost bin <br />distribution event. <br />The Board reviewed their availability and chose a date of June 13th for the distribution event with <br />backup date of June 14th or 15th <br />6. BOARD / STAFF INPUT <br />Chairperson Moore noted the Environmental Commissions Conference which will be held both in <br />person and virtually on Saturday April 30th from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. She commented on the <br />positive experiences she has had attending the event and encouraged members of the Board to sign <br />up for the event. <br />Senior Planner Anderson noted that the spring recycling event will be held on May 7th. He <br />provided an update on staffing changes within the planning department. <br />7. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Board Member Fetterley and seconded by Board Member Little to adjourn the meeting. <br />The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />s�Anders6n <br />City Planner <br />ATTEST^ <br />icole Laubach <br />Planning Administrative Assistant <br />Drafted by Amanda Staple <br />TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. <br />Environmental Policy Board / February 28, 2022 <br />Page 5 of 5 <br />