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TA S K FOR CE BUS INESS <br /> <br />Case #1: Presentation of Waste Water Management <br /> <br />John Fcges of Ramsey Town Center LLC and Curtis Sparks of North American Wetland <br />Engineering (NAWE) were present to make an educational presentation about waste water <br />management. <br /> <br />A discussion ensued regarding cluster developments in rural areas; how they are a more <br />efficient use o[: land and infi'astructure; and that they can be designed for easy future commction <br />to municipal services when they are available. <br /> <br />There was also a discussion regarding new technology in on-site waste water treatment systems <br />and the 4 pretreatment alternatives now available: aerobic, single pass sand filter, recirculating <br />gravel filter, subsurface flow constructed wetland. Mr. Sparks reviewed the advantages and <br />disadvantages of all 4 alternatives. <br /> <br />Mr. Sparks then reviewed NAWE's approach to the planning of wastewater infrastructure <br />through a process known as decentralized waste water management. With deregulation, power <br />companies like Connexus are looking at managing communal septic systems as another way of <br />keeping customers; and likewise for private companies. <br /> <br />Case #2 Environmental Expo Planning <br /> <br />Park Commissioner Melody Shryock was present to coordinate the EPTF and Park Commission <br />representation at the May 3''`1 Environmental Expo. Melody noted that the Park Commission <br />plans to have copies of the City trail map, park and open space plan, and aerial photos available. <br /> <br />Mr. Max said that he would have a 'tree house of horrors' exhibit available that identifies some <br />of the things you should not do to trees. He also plans to have the Ramsey Tree Book published <br />and available in time For the expo. <br /> <br />Margaret Connolly suggested having gypsy moth traps on display. Another suggestion was a <br />list of alternatives to hazardous pesticides. <br /> <br />It was determined that Parks Supervisor Mark Boos should coordinate with the Expo personnel <br />to have the Park Commission and the EPTF booths located right next to each other. <br /> <br />Mr. McDilda was selected to make a booth identification placard for the EPTF. It was also <br />discussed that the following items or issues should be made known at the Expo: EPTF mission <br />statemcnl; recruitment of members; summary of draft tree preservation ordinance; public <br />hearing datte, time and place for the draft tree ordinance. <br /> <br />Margaret Connolly volunteered to bring an easel to the Expo. <br /> <br />Mr. Max and Cotuacilmelnber Strommen will be in charge of getting The Ramsey Tree Book <br />published in time For the expo. <br /> <br /> <br />