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Enivornmental Board <br />May 26, 2021 <br />Page 2 <br />DRAFT MINUTES <br />VI. INTRODUCTION OF NEW RECYCLING INTERN <br /> <br /> Phillip Davis introduced himself and was welcomed by the Environmental Board. <br /> <br />VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS <br /> <br />A. Environmental Board Annual Work Plan <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson presented the duties of the Environmental Board and a draft of the work <br />plan that is presented to the City Council each year. <br /> <br />This annual plan may contain initiatives concerning current environmental issues in <br />the major areas of focus of the Environmental Board, including forestry, natural <br />resources, waste, and solid waste management. <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson had put together an annual work plan that he thought covered the areas of <br />forestry, natural resources, water and recycling/solid waste. <br /> <br />Mr. Sullivan questioned why this was called a work plan. He stated that in the past <br />the work plan was labeled as a set of Environmental Goals. <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson responded that the change in name was in response to feedback that <br />calling it an annual work plan may better fit the purpose of the Board, and that the <br />City Council is looking to the Environmental Board to provide a recommendation on <br />this work plan. <br /> <br />Mr. Sullivan would like to see Annual Tree Sale as a second, separate goal under <br />Forestry. Ms. Holmes agreed because the tree sale was happening before Emerald <br />Ash Borer response was a major focus in the city. <br /> <br />Mr. Sullivan inquired if the City has found any new areas that would provide the <br />opportunity for wetland credits. Mr. Nelson responded that there are potential areas <br />that would be suitable for wetland bank establishment that are being considered and <br />that any sites would be presented to the Board at a later date. <br /> <br />Mr. Sullivan made a comment that the Environmental Board should make an effort <br />to improve educational outreach. Potential topics might include composting and <br />recycling. <br /> <br />Mr. Sullivan recommended the Environmental Board promote more opportunities for <br />funding projects in the interest of clean water. Some examples include neighborhood <br />rain gardens, Adopt-a-Drain projects, and dog waste stations. <br /> <br />Ms. Cavegn supported the ideas of promoting Adopt-a-Drain projects and additional <br />dog waste stations. <br />