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environmental side of things. He stated that could be a way for outreach if the EPB would like to <br />take a more active role in shaping the Environmental EXPO. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda asked what the intent was for this year's EXPO and who will be <br />organizing it. <br /> <br />Environmental Specialist Bacon stated that it would be him and the school. <br /> <br />Board Member Freeberg asked what kind of feedback the EPB got from previous EXPO. <br />Chairperson McDilda stated it has always been positive feedback. <br /> <br />Board Member Max stated that he would like to see more formal things like a breakout session <br />to talk about topics like backyard birding, composting, or other topics to get people involved. He <br />stated that when the schools are involved, everything revolves around the school children and <br />parents don't participate. <br /> <br />Board Member Bentz suggested putting out a call for pictures or stories about the storm last year <br />and the effects of trees. <br /> <br />Board Member Max concurred with Board Member Bentz' suggestion. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda stated he felt that fit in well with the breakout concept. He stated that the <br />EXPO date is April 29th. <br /> <br />Board Member Max stated that the Festival of Trees will be held the end of May. He stated that <br />will not be a conflict with the EXPO. <br /> <br />Board Member Bentz asked if there was anything that the City is involved in where they have to <br />prove the amount of money they spend on educational programs or use this for a matching fund <br />grant. <br /> <br />Environmental Specialist Bacon stated that if there was a venue to find a source for a proposal, it <br />could potentially get worked in. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen stated this may fall under the requirements for the NPDES Permits <br />where the City is required to do some education. She stated that Brian Olson has stated that <br />some of the storm water funds for the wetland book could be used. <br /> <br />Environmental Specialist Bacon stated that Steve Jankowski said the LRRWMO was mandated <br />to do education but the 'ye never done ' , <br /> Y anything because they don t have the staff. He stated that <br />Mr. Jankowski may be interested in partnering with the EPB for some kind of water education. <br />He stated that if there is an event that impacts the water, the first question that comes up is what <br />it was before the event. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda stated the recommendation is to form a smaller task force to report back to <br />the EPB at the February meeting. He recommended taking some of the ideas that were <br />suggested and present it to the City Council. He suggested that at least one member involved in <br />the EXPO in the past should be on the task force. <br /> <br /> Environmental Policy Board / January 9, 2006 <br /> Page 15 of 16 <br /> <br /> <br />