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landowner permission, and at least 12 are needed to characterize the project. He stated there <br />isn't sufficient data about anything yet. Environmental Specialist Bacon stated that 1/20 of an <br />acre is the quote for the proposal. He stated a distinction will be made for diameter. He stated <br />there will be some rough read out of the cultural choices for trees that don't fall into the native <br />category. <br /> <br />Board Member Max asked if there were approximate dates on when the development occurred <br />and how this information would be used. Environmental Specialist Bacon stated development <br />occurred in the 1980's. Environmental Specialist Bacon stated one example is to determine what <br />tree choices people have been making and putting numbers on the releaf. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda stated this will be the start of a baseline program with quantifiable <br />information. Environmental Specialist Bacon stated that this is a survey. Environmental <br />Specialist Bacon stated this will fit in the budget and there isn't much analysis, but more <br />reporting for data. <br /> <br />OLD BUSINESS <br /> <br />A. Canopy Cover Calculations Summary <br /> <br />Coordinator Anderson asked for an update on the challenge factor regarding canopy cover since <br />he missed the last meeting. He stated he would speak to Board Member Max on the telephone <br />regarding that. He asked for clarification regarding limiting any single genus to 20% of <br />plantings. <br /> <br />Board Member Max explained that in talking about diversity it's the same as talking about <br />genus. He stated they are preferred, but it's not in a native environment anymore so his answer <br />is diversity. <br /> <br />BOARD INPUT <br /> <br />Board Member Freeburg provided the EPB members with two articles regarding the price people <br />are willing to pay for homes affected by nature and open space according to a metro area study, <br />and the importance of "green policies" aligned with economic growth. He stated that higher <br />home prices generate higher taxes and people tend to want to live near open space. Chairperson <br />McDilda stated that was why the EPB was formed in Ramsey. <br /> <br />Board Member Freeburg suggested that this should be tied into a bullet space for the Expo. It <br />was the consensus of the EPB to include this as one of the FAQ's for the Expo. <br /> <br />Board Member Freeburg asked whether the City plarmed for increased taxes based on open <br />space. Coordinator Anderson stated that was a consideration. Chairperson McDilda commended <br />Board Member Freeburg on his input. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Environmental Policy Board/March 6, 2006 <br /> Page 7 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br />