Discuss Desired Information for EPB Presence at Happy Days

Happy Days is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12.  While there is no longer an Environmental Expo event as part of Happy Days, the City's tent has been enlarged to accommodate any Boards/Commissions that may wish to have a presence at the event. Per the direction of the EPB earlier this year, Staff has already informed the event coordinator that the EPB would like to have a booth in the City tent.  Booth size will be similar to what the Board has had in the past at the Environmental Expo (table and two chairs provided).

The tent should be staffed throughout the timeframe of the business/craft expos, which run from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The Board should have at least one (1) member staffing its booth at all times. It is recommended that members be prepared to discuss availability for staffing the EPB. As most of the Board probably recalls, the busiest times are generally about an hour prior to the parade up to about 1-2 hours after the parade and the parade runs from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. If the Board prefers, Staff can circulate a sign up sheet to the group after the meeting rather than taking time this evening to finalize staffing slots.

Regarding booth content, Staff would recommend having information available on both groundwater and water conservation. Staff can prepare the three (3) panel display board that has been used in the past if desired by the Board, or can gather up relevant information in the form of fact sheets and brochures.  If the Board would prefer to focus on another topic, or desires to have other information also present, please inform Staff so that the materials can be gathered and/or prepared.  This could also be an opportunity to solicit initial feedback from community members on the Environmental Protection/Resource Management Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.

Inform Staff of topic and desired information for the EPB's booth at Happy Days.