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(3) Monitor and reflect attitudes and consensus of citizens relative to the park system and recreation <br />programs and serve as a forum for the citizens to voice their opinions regarding the recreation <br />and natural resources function. <br />(4) Promote coordination with the school districts serving the city, encouraging the interchangeable <br />use of city and school district facilities and programs to the best interests of the citizens. <br />Encourage coordination with other communities to the extent appropriate in matters pertinent to <br />the recreation and natural resources function. <br />Encourage dissemination of information to, and coordinate with, city organizations interested in <br />the recreation and natural resources function, such as athletic groups, youth groups, civic <br />organizations, etc. <br />(6) Develop and recommend feasible programs relative to the conservation of our environment. <br />(c) Reserved. <br />(e) Environmental policy board. The primary objective of the environmental policy board is to promote <br />environmental awareness and conservation practice by citizens by advising the city council on policy <br />issues, review of new development proposals, communication and education. Through careful review, <br />the environmental policy board will present multiple perspectives, ideas, and new technologies that <br />promote both discovery and accountability. The board shall: <br />(1) Become familiar with state statutes, federal regulations, agency rules, and city ordinances on the <br />subject of an environmental nature. <br />(2) Receive information regarding the role of the Watershed Management Organization, <br />municipalities, department of natural resources, and Army Corps of Engineers and other <br />regulatory agencies on environmental issues and review related data. <br />(3) Review environmentally related city policies and ordinances and recommend appropriate <br />revisions and/or additions to the city council. <br />(4) Promote public outreach and education regarding environmental issues facing the city. <br />(5) Develop a work plan that is consistent with the city's strategic plan and initiatives. <br />(6) Review land use applications for major plats, site plans for new principal buildings, <br />comprehensive plan amendments, and variances within environmental overlay districts and <br />provide a recommendation for the planning commission focusing on natural resources and best <br />management practices (BMPs). <br />(7) Develop, recommend, and upon adoption by the city council, monitor the execution of the <br />comprehensive plan with regard to natural resources. Report to the city council regarding <br />achievements toward fulfillment of the comprehensive plan and recommend amendments to the <br />plan as necessary. <br />(5) <br />SECTION 3. SUMMARY <br />The following is the official summary of Ordinance # 17-03, which has been approved by the City Council <br />of the City of Ramsey as clearly informing the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance. <br />It is the intent and effect of Ordinance #17-03 to amend Ramsey, Minnesota City Code Section 2-159 to <br />consolidate the process for appeals and adjustments for all sections of Chapter 117 (Zoning and <br />Subdivision) under one board. The Planning Commission will be delegated this authority as part of their <br />existing role as the primary Board of Adjustment and Appeals. The Ordinance would eliminate a separate <br />Page 2 <br />