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Board Member Freeburg stated that question should be included in the brochure as a citizen <br />question at the Expo. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda clarified that the question should be, "What does the ordinance mean to <br />me?" <br /> <br />Board Member Bentz asked if there was a way to value land as it pertained to wetlands from a <br />seller perspective. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda stated that was dependent on who you talk to because they would have to <br />apply for an exception. Discussion regarding protection of the wetlands would come into play <br />instead of resale for development. <br /> <br />Board Member Olds stated that the value of the property would not decrease but it would reduce <br />the amount of space available. <br /> <br />Board Member Freeburg stated that would also be a good question for the brochure. <br /> <br />Board Member Olds stated that he equated it to having a property along a river or stream that is <br />designated flood plain. He noted that it was developable but it may not be a wise investment. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda stated that he will put together a handout for the Expo and e-mail it to the <br />EPB members for additions or revisions. <br /> <br />Board Member Sibilski submitted the FAQ: "Can you have a wetland even though it is not <br />designated on the map?" <br /> <br />Coordinator Anderson stated there is a disclaimer in code that says that even ifa wetland doesn't <br />show on the map, it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Coordinator Anderson stated that he will look <br />into whether there is a minimum size threshold before a wetland is subject to the WCA. <br /> <br />Board Member Freeburg asked whether there could be a sign up sheet for community awareness <br />at the Expo. Chairperson McDilda stated that he would have that available. <br /> <br />Environmental Specialist Bacon submitted the following questions for the Expo: "How do we <br />know what is in our water? Why do we want to protect the natural resource base for <br />biodiversity? Is it possible to change our impact without changing our behavior? How long does <br />extinction last? How do we maintain these designated bodies or measure their recovery? What <br />lives in these wetlands?" <br /> <br />Case #4: FIREWISE Program <br /> <br />Environmental Specialist Bacon briefed the EPB on information regarding the federal <br />FIREWISE Program by the U.S. Forest Service and Interior Department. The City Council <br />responded to a neighborhood request for help with continually dying Scots Pine. The Fire Chief <br /> <br />Environmental Policy Board/April 3, 2006 <br /> Page 7 of 10 <br /> <br /> <br />