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<br />City of Ramsey <br /> <br />, f}- . D/1 <br />\ Q.C . 1) \ <br />~o <br /> <br />Questions for Incumbent Board/Commission Members <br />Seeking Reappointment <br /> <br />Name: Robert Bentz <br /> <br />Date: 08/20/2007 <br /> <br />Name of board or commission: <br /> <br />Environmental Policv Board rEPB) <br /> <br />1. What do you feel has been the most important accomplishment of the <br />Commission during your term of office? <br />The most important accomplishment of the EPB in my opinion would be <br />the Ramsey Wetland Inventory, with partial completion in 2006, and final <br />completion by end of summer 2007. <br /> <br />2. What do you feel has been your most important personal contribution to <br />the Commission's work during your term of office? <br />I may not know the most about biological environmental impacts, but I do <br />know about the chemical impacts and the qualitative quality of data. I do <br />not use the highly subjective aspects commonly used to judge <br />environmental data. Because of my background I believe I ask pertinent <br />questions that seem to be glossed over, and increasing the discussion on <br />topics. <br /> <br />3. What has been your greatest frustration as a commissioner? <br />I feel personally that some ideas have not had enough time for digestion <br />or review. Obtaining an important draft report, upon which a decision is to <br />be made at that time, to myself is not wise. Having consultants give <br />reports before the report is available does not allow for review of material <br />and the generation of thoughtful questions. No review time does allow for <br />off-the-cuff questions, during the consultant's presentation. There is no <br />time to really go through the reports in their entirety while the consultant is <br />there... to answer questions. I understand the fast pace is necessary, but <br />can lead to problems. I believe the rush also cost the City dearly for the <br />2006 Ramsey Wetland Inventory. Mayor may not be the City's fault, but <br />the consultant obviously was not reviewing all aspects of the Inventory <br />and generated a huge cost overrun. Some things need to be more fully <br />understood, which means more time, more meetings, more questions, and <br />more preparation. <br /> <br />4. In your opinion, what would make the Commission more effective? <br />I would like to see at least a week given to proper review of reports, giving <br />blessings to important City Council projects and discussion of any <br />significant new developments. I know Mr. Anderson is very busy, but I <br /> <br />-249- <br /> <br />