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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 7, 2016 <br />APPROVED <br />44 Council Member Maher asked about impact on parking for the community garden and the <br />45 Legion representatives indicated that many of the gardeners are Legion patrons so they <br />46 don't think it would be an issue. <br />47 <br />48 The council requested that staff continue discussions and sharing of information with the <br />49 Legion representatives; work session discussions will continue as needed. <br />50 <br />51 2. Environmental Board Goals — Environmental Coordinator Asleson introduced <br />52 Environmental Board Chair Steve Heiskary and Board Member John Sullivan. <br />53 Environmental Intern Aubrey Fonfara was also present. <br />54 <br />55 Mr. Heiskary reviewed the Board's goals. They are included in a resolution that will go <br />56 to the city council. He highlighted certain work that is planned to meet the goals. The <br />57 council offered comments on some of the goals. <br />58 <br />59 Earth Day - Mayor Reinert indicated that the council would like the opportunity to <br />60 promote Earth Day as much as possible. <br />61 <br />62 Recycling — Mr. Asleson and Ms. Fonfara indicated that the numbers are going up. <br />63 Organics is an area that is expected to grow a lot. <br />64 <br />65 Developments — the three goals on development review are supported. <br />66 <br />67 Emerald Ash Borer — The mayor asked if the disease has been identified within the city <br />68 and Mr. Asleson said it hasn't been documented but it is probably here. Staff intends to <br />69 give the council a detailed update on the matter soon. <br />70 <br />71 Heron Rookery — Mr. Heiskary noted the recent Saturday event where volunteers joined <br />72 together (including Environmental Board Members) to do maintenance on Peltier Island <br />73 to support the rookery project. Mr. Asleson indicated that the population of herons on <br />74 the island is being maintained. There was discussion about adding a camera to keep an <br />75 eye on the heron activity. <br />76 <br />77 Council Member Rafferty complimented the Board on their goal to review developments <br />78 and the outcome and impact of board recommendations. <br />79 <br />80 Mayor Reinert thanked the board for their good work. <br />81 <br />82 3. Achieving Compliance through Education (ACE) Program Staffing — Public <br />83 Safety Director Swenson reviewed his written report outlining the ACE Program and <br />84 increases in activity within that program, some of which is tied to having an enforcement <br />85 officer. As a result of the increase, they are having difficulty keeping up on the <br />86 administrative end. An additional factor is the loss of a volunteer who was providing <br />87 regular assistance to the program. Director Swenson reviewed the data included on staff <br />88 time required per participant, including a forecast of activity for the beginning of this year <br />2 <br />