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Chairperson Moore commented that she would like to see something to encourage residents on <br /> private wells to conserve water as well. She stated that perhaps it could be as easy as sharing <br /> educational information. <br /> Board Member Hagerty asked and received confirmation that Energy Star and WaterSense are not <br /> brand names but types of equipment. He asked if there is information on the website that would <br /> list eligible appliances. <br /> Senior Planner Anderson replied that on the City website there is a link for the program with <br /> additional links that provide those specific lists of eligible appliances, toilets, and WaterSense <br /> irrigation controllers. <br /> Board Member Fetterley asked if the appliance would need to be an upgrade or simply an Energy <br /> Star appliance. <br /> Senior Planner Anderson confirmed that it would be any Energy Star appliance or device and it <br /> would not matter if you were replacing an existing Energy Star device or appliance. <br /> 5.03: Consider the Environmental Policy Board Meeting Calendar for 2024 <br /> Senior Planner Anderson presented the staff report. He stated that annually the EPB reviews its <br /> meeting schedule and identifies alternate meeting dates when there is a conflict. He presented the <br /> 2024 meeting schedule, identifying conflicts in January and February as well as presenting <br /> alternate dates for the group to consider. <br /> Motion by Board Member Hagerty and seconded by Board Member Bernard to approve the 2024 <br /> meeting calendar with the January meeting to be held on January 22nd and the February meeting <br /> to be held on February 12th <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Moore, Board Member Hagerty, Bernard, Fetterley, <br /> Heifner, Salami, and Vikander. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> 6. BOARD / STAFF INPUT <br /> Senior Planner Anderson stated that Anoka County reached out with a desire for Ramsey to host <br /> another Fix-It Clinic, on October 5, 2024. He noted the success of the previously hosted event in <br /> Ramsey and stated that the event would be held at the public works building. He also welcomed <br /> assistance from the Board on drafting articles for the newsletter. He confirmed that the City will <br /> be collecting holiday lights for recycling, beginning December 1 St. He stated that there will also <br /> be dumpsters for cardboard recycling at the public works facility from mid-December through <br /> mid-January. <br /> 7. ADJOURNMENT <br /> Motion by Board Member Salami and seconded by Board Member Bernard to adjourn the meeting. <br /> The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m. <br /> Environmental Policy Board/November 20, 2023 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br />