Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 08/19/2024

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landscape would need to be installed, as there has been interest from someone that intended to stop mowing and have their neighbor's natural landscaping blow into their yard. Acting Chairperson Moore stated that to really do a good job to establish a native prairie you really need to start with a burn, recognizing that some yards are larger and could allow that while others could not. Senior Planner Anderson commented that while a controlled burn would be ideal, there are many places that would not be allowed. He stated that there are alternative methods that could be used to establish the native landscaping, it just takes more effort and work, noting that it is often two or three years after the initial seeding that you would see above ground growth and therefore often looks very undesirable. He stated that is where signage would be helpful to communicate to those passing by that this is an intentional process. Board Member Burgess asked if there are standards that exist in other communities that could be used as a starting point. Senior Planner Anderson stated that he does have some examples from other communities that he forgot to attach to the case, noting that he can email those as a follow up. 6. BOARD / STAFF INPUT • Fall Recycling Event — September 28, 2024 (8am —12 pm, Public Works Campus, 14199 Jasper Street) Senior Planner Anderson noted the upcoming event and stated that the curbside recycling event recently concluded but he did not yet have those numbers. • Fix It Clinic — October 5, 2024 (loam — 1pm, Public Works Campus, 14199 Jasper Street) Senior Planner Anderson advised of the upcoming event. 7. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Board Member Salami and seconded by Board Member Burgess to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m. Respect j' y submit ed, Chris Anderson Senior Planner ATTEST: /17 Environmental Policy Board / August 19, 2024 Page 4 of 5