Staff Inupt

There are multiple items that Staff wanted to communicate to the Board.

RCP Open House
As a reminder, there is an Open House for the fall semester RCP Projects scheduled for Tuesday, January 23 from 5-7pm at the Ramsey Municipal Center.  This will be in place of a specific presentation to the EPB as the logistics just couldn't be worked out.  See the attached flyer for more information.

2018 Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale
The Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM) is coordinating rain barrel and compost bin sale events across the Twin Cities this spring/summer and are seeking partners to host the distribution events.  While this does not provide any specific discount for residents, if Ramsey were interested (and selected by RAM) in hosting a distribution event, it would be more convenient for residents to pick up their purchased products.  Staff wanted to gauge the EPB's interest/support in pursuing this opportunity.  Staff has not yet obtained the specific details, but Ramsey did host an event a couple years back and there was no additional costs to the City and RAM staff handled all pre-sales and inquiries.  At that time at least, the City's only obligation was to help promote the event (could do so through the Ramsey Resident, Ramsey Recycler, and website) and provide space for the distribution event (used the same site that our recycling events use).

Photo Contest
The City sponsored a Photo Contest in 2017 as a form of public engagement for our Comprehensive Plan Update.  There were multiple categories for photos including: Nature of Ramsey, Parks and Trails, Industry and Commerce, and Life in Ramsey.  As one of the advisory boards/commissions in the City, the Environmental Policy Board is being invited to assist with the voting process as it relates to the Nature in Ramsey category.  Sometime prior to the February EPB meeting, Staff will forward the photos to the Board for review as well as with instructions on how to place your vote.  More info will be available in the coming weeks.