08/28/2019 Environmental Board Minutes

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Environmental Board August 28, 2019 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Sullivan would like to send out an email about his interest and goals. And would like the other board members to do the same. C. Recycling Updates Mr. Kvendru reported that from Blue Heron Days 16 pounds of organics and 41 pounds of recycling was collected. The volunteers did not find much organics in the garbage. One thought that organics was down was because people were eating most of their food. Our 2019 goal of recycling and organics from Anoka County is 2,240 tons and for the months of January – June the total was 1,043 tons. Recycling Saturday should see an increase as it has in the past. With residents cleaning up before winter. There are more issues at organics compost sites. Mr. Kvendru will add signs stating “No Plastic” signs. Ms. Nelson mentioned that people are using the containers for garbage not for organics. Maybe move the garbage can next to organics. Ms. Kaufenberg suggested a sign that catches people attention into being aware of what is organics. Ms. Kaufenberg would like to see how to get businesses to volunteer in recycling and then we could acknowledge that business. D. City Newsletter, October 15 (Articles Due Date) Mr. Asleson stated there is always an article of Stormwater information in every newsletter. Mr. Sullivan suggested an article of 10 things to help compost, organics, etc. Ms. Kaufenberg would like to more information out to the public about organics, recycling etc. Ms. Nelson was wondering sending out flyers and then wondering how they heard about the program for those that are using the organics bags. Ms. Holmes was wondering about putting a flyer in the water bill. E. Environmental Updates from Environmental Board Members