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