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Mr. Peterson answered the organic aspects would not be addressed in the project. <br /> <br />Environmental Specialist Bacon noted that groundwater surveys had been done. He <br />recommended a special exhibit the Bell Museum was sponsoring called Bioblitz that was <br />now located at Cleveland Avenue and Larpenteur Avenue. Specialists were on hand to <br />identify and provide a rapid assessment of a given area. <br /> <br />Motion by Board Member Freeburg and seconded by Board Member Hustvedt to <br />conclude discussion of Case#1 and move to Case #2. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McDilda, Board Members Bentz, Fmeburg, <br />Hustvedt, Max, Olds, and Sibilski. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> <br />Case #2: 2006 Environmental Expo Review <br /> <br />Environmental Specialist Bacon indicated it was a rainy day for the Environmental Expo, <br />and because of that, the Raptor Center cancelled. He noted that all the members of the <br />EPB were there, except for Board Member Max. <br /> <br />Board Member Max mentioned it was the first Environmental Expo he did not attend in <br />about 18 years. <br /> <br />Environmental Specialist Bacon stated there was considerable diversity in the indoor <br />portion. He distributed pop-up calendars to those who wanted one. At the Expo, them <br />were hand outs concerning Integrated Pest Management. He indicated it was a successful <br />indoor event, but the tree sale needed more publicity. <br /> <br />Board Member Max reminded the Board when the event was solely a tree sale. He <br />offered it could be made into two separate but connected events. <br /> <br />Environmental Specialist Bacon stated it needed promotion if it would be made beneficial <br />to vendors. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda noted he was surprised at the numbers of attendees. In previous <br />years, the numbers of indoor to outdoor attendees were the inverse. The ratio was <br />dependent on the weather. He recommended having the entire event outside using <br />overhangs if there was inclement weather. <br /> <br />Board Member Max recommended having several break out sessions inside. <br /> <br />Coordinator Anderson stated that in coming years, it would be helpful for the EPB to <br />become more involved in the planning of the Expo. Second, are there possible topics for <br />break out sessions based on responses from the sign-up sheets? <br /> <br />Environmental Policy Board / May 1, 2006 <br /> Page 7 of 10 <br /> <br /> <br />