At the January meeting, the Board began brainstorming topics for inclusion on the 2011 work plan. After some discussion, several items garnered consensus for inclusion on the 2011 work plan including, as shown on the attached draft work plan.  Other items that were discussed, but with no definitive determination as to whether they should be included on the work plan or not, are developing a policy to ensure recycling opportunities throughout all public buildings (readily available throughout facilities i.e. conference rooms, lobbies, etc) and developing additional web pages (possibly highlighting various wildlife, plants ecosystems etc that could be found along Ramsey’s many trails and/or creating a ‘did you know’ type of page with questions/answers about wildlife, plants etc.

 

 

As a reminder for the Board, the Environmental Policy Board is responsible for developing an annual work plan that is subject to City Council review and approval.   Also, as outlined in City Code, the primary goal of the Board is to “…review, consider, initiate and recommend to City Council such policies, plans or projects which will enhance and preserve the natural environment of the City”. The Board’s scope shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, matters of the preservation of the community forest, water quality, wetland preservation, ground water protection, control of soil erosion and air, noise and light pollution.  Please keep these goals and the Board's scope in mind when considering the 2011 work plan.