Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 03/20/2023

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Board Member Hiatt agreed that information should be moved into a separate document as the information is helpful and should be easy to find. Senior Planner Anderson noted that he will gather the comparison information for communities that have similar populations with similar levels of development in order to provide more accurate comparisons. 5.03: Appoint Chairperson and Vice Chairperson Senior Planner Anderson stated that his intention was to provide information to the Board on the updated policy from the Council that identifies the number of consecutive terms someone can serve as Chairperson. He stated that the partial term of Chairperson Moore would not count and therefore she would be eligible for an additional term if desired. He stated that the intention of limiting the teen of Chair is to provide opportunity to other members, noting that on some Boards or Commissions the same person has served as Chair for many years. He noted that no action is needed tonight. 6. BOARD / STAFF INPUT • Environment Commissions Conference — May 20, 2023, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Ridgedale Public Library, 12601 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305 Senior Planner Anderson noted the upcoming event which the Board is invited to attend. Chairperson Moore provided input on the positive experience she has had attending this conference in the past. • Compost Bin Distribution Event — May 16, 2023 3 — 6 p.m., Public Works Building o 22 compost bins remaining from the 2022 event (this is all that will be available; did not sign up for a 2023 event) o Looking for volunteers Senior Planner Anderson noted the upcoming distribution event for the remaining compost bins. Board Member Hiatt asked the likelihood that Ramsey could hold another rain barrel event. Senior Planner Anderson confirmed that he could look into being a site for next year. He noted that Ramsey residents can still go online to purchase a rain barrel and identify another community as the pickup location. Chairperson Moore stated that perhaps they look into being a distribution location every two to four years. She volunteered to assist with the distribution event. 7. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Board Member Hiatt and seconded by Board Member Bernard to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. Environmental Policy Board / March 20, 2023 Page 5 of 6