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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 12tn <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 1st. 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 />