04/27/2016 Environmental Board Minutes

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Evironmental Board April 27, 2016 Page 5 Ms. Fonfara stated that I % of the city households have signed up for the organics recycling program. The Quad had a good article in the paper that helped with the number of people signing up. Still looking for volunteers to help with the monitoring of the organics drop off site for the soft opening. At the drop off site it will be more of a educational time making sure that the recycling is done properly. Also hoping that the users will spread the word and get their families and neighbors involved. Mr. Sullivan asked where does the organics go after it was put in the bin. Ms. Fonfara replied that ACE Solid Waste will pick up the matter and it is then taken to Full Circle in Becker, MN. Ms. Anzjewski suggested that have a activity that children can partake in and usually the children will teach their parents. There is information on the city's web site about the orgaincs program. E. Other Recycling Updates Ms Fonfara has t -shirts for recycling day for those that need them. 88885, Ms. Fonfara mentioned that the other advisory boards are looking into having their packets done electrically and wanted to know if the Environmental Board is interested also. After some discussion it was suggested that the packet could be posted on laserfiche but have the attachments and maps handed out at the meetings. Next Recycling Saturday will be May 20, 2016. F. MN Birds Ms. Kaufenberg listen to a presentation by Monica Bryand who worked with the Audubon Society on MN birds that are being endangered or threaten by climate change. Ms. Kaufenberg would like to have Ms. Bryand present her findings and suggestions to the board and also invite the public. Mr. Heiskary thought inviting the public would be a great idea and have the presentation intergarated into one of our meetings. VII. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Sullivan made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Motion was supported by Ms. Andrzejewski. Motion carried 6 - 0. APPROVED MINUTES