Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 03/06/2006

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POLICY BOARD BUSINESS Chairman McDilda asked for further discussion regarding the Functions and Values report. He asked about timing for the ground proofing. Coordinator Anderson stated that PEC would conduct the ground-proofing this spring, weather permitting. It would be after this that PEC would present the final results to the EPB. He stated that the EPB will have an oppommity to ask questions at that time. He asked the EPB members to submit questions to him prior to the meeting so PEC can come prepared to answer them. Chairperson McDilda suggested that further discussion regarding classification of Trott Brook could be included as an agenda item for the EPB meeting in April and called for a motion. No motion was heard. Board Member Freeburg asked if it would be possible to join the consultants on one of their days in the field. Coordinator Anderson stated that he would check with them and report back to Board Member Freeburg. Board Member Max asked if the Fire Wise Program could be added to the next EPB meeting agenda with Enviromnental Specialist Bacon reporting. Environmental Specialist Bacon stated he would be willing to report at the next EPB meeting. Board Member Max passed out three handouts consisting of reports about issues going to the State Legislature; copies of an article entitled Minnesota Trees Are Under Attack; and the Minnesota Conservation Volunteer with an article entitled Money Grows on Trees. Case #1: Finalize 2006 Work Plan Chairperson McDilda provided a draft of the 2006-2007 Environmental Policy Board (EPB) Goals and Objectives. He stated it was his intention to structure the work plan based on a summary of the February 2005 work session and in a manner that corresponds with the City's 5- year goals. He stated he specifically looked for environmental issues on the summary. At the February EPB meeting, discussion regarding the 2006 work plan was tabled until this meeting. Chairperson McDilda stated that Mr. Bentz had forwarded to him an intemet search looking at ways that would apply to funding for environmental projects in the city. He noted goal number five stating that it would be nice to do some proactive research on applying for grants as one of the 2006 goals. Board Member Max stated the EPB had discussed a photo contest affiliated with the EXPO. He suggested that be added to the Goals and Objectives. Board Member Max suggested another item to be added to the Goals and Objectives is to invite the Park Board to the EPB meetings. He stated that might fit into the greenways goal and objective. Chairman McDilda stated that goal number four lists joint commission work session. Environmental Policy Board/March 6, 2006 Page 3 of 8