11/30/2016 Environmental Board Minutes

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The Utility statements will have information about the organics recycling program. As of right now there is about 180 residents participating. Ms. Jia has talked to the haulers about Lino Lakes. As of now Walters and Waste Management has just started a pilot program in Coon Rapids and are waiting to see the results from that city to see if they would expand. Ms. Klebba noticed that the locks on the containers are freezing. Ms. Jia is aware of that and they will be removed when the weather turns colder. Ms. Jia also mentioned that there are organics recycling bags for sell at city hall. Mr. Heiskary would like an update on the numbers on recycling at next month meeting. D. Goals Review 2016/2017 and other updates Ms. Bor resignation was announced with deep regret. 2016 Environmental Board Goals were discussed at the November 30, 2016 meeting. The Following statements have included the suggestions proposed at the meeting: 1. Promote Environmental Stewardship with the citizens of Lino Lakes, and conservation opportunities by communicating environmental initiatives in the city using various means of communication such as: • Mailings • Multi -media including social media such as Facebook and possibly Twitter • School "enviro- shows", promotion in schools. • Partnerships with our two watershed districts. • Newspaper - board needs to make connection to the press, Environmental Board article 2. Promote Lino Lakes Environmental Issues to the Public by: • Participate in Earth Day (2017) to promote Environmental issues to the public Participate in the Earth Day committee • Participate in Blue Heron Days (2017) to promote Environmental issues to the public • Partner with Anoka County Recycling Resource Solutions. 1. Utilize County Select Committee on Recycling (SCORE) and Local Recycling Development Grant (LRDG) Funds to the maximum extent possible to increase our recycling totals. APPROVED MINUTES