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Enivornmental Board June 30, 2021 Page 3 DRAFT MINUTES explain the potential fines. He stated that a motion could be made to recommend stronger enforcement of watering ban restrictions. If a motion were made recommending stronger enforcement, Mr. Nelson would be able to pass the recommendation on to the relevant parties, but it would probably not belong within the Environmental Board Annual Work Plan as it would be other individuals who are responsible for implementation. The city has a new electronic sign that can be used as an additional educational tool to provide residents with reminders about the lawn watering restrictions. This is in addition to a newly hired communications position to help revamp many of the city’s educational outreach tools. Mr. Nelson and the recycling intern are working on evaluating the current business recycling situation in Lino Lakes. There is potential for growth, especially in outreach to businesses, and they will be working with the county to explore options. Mrs. Nelson inquired about whether or not the bags provided in dog waste stations are biodegradable. Mr. Nelson responded that he would look into that. Mr. Schwartz stated that he thinks it would be useful to research the feasibility of using compostable bags for dog waste stations. Mr. Nelson asked if ‘continuing to add dog waste stations’ should be added to the Environmental Board Annual Work Plan due to the fact that this is already being handled by the Public Services Director and Parks staff, who evaluate requests for additional stations as residents send them in. Ms. Cavegn stated that she would prefer that the Board motions to have the topic sent to someone in the Parks Board, because the project pertains closer to the work that the Parks Department does, rather than including the topic in the Environmental Board work plan. She agreed that the feasibility of compostable bags would be worthwhile to look into. Mr. Sullivan made a MOTION to add to the work plan that the city will continue to place new dog waste stations in areas where highly requested by residents. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Nelson. Motion passed 4-1. Ms. Cavegn dissented. Mr. Nelson asked if the Board would be interested in approving the Annual Work Plan if it were amended with a statement supporting additional dog waste stations in the city. Mr. Sullivan MOTIONED to approve the Annual Work Plan with this amendment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Schwartz. Motion passed 5-0. VIII. UPDATES A. Recycling Update Mr. Davis discussed the transition from the city’s previous waste hauler to Walter’s for the city hall and the organics drop off program. He also provided an update on