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Environmental Board <br />March 1, 2023 <br />Page 4 <br /> <br />DRAFT MINUTES <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson responded that the Board’s support is essential to move a project along to <br />Council. <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson mentioned that the Annual Work Plan list doesn’t limit what we can work on <br />together throughout the year. Mr. Nelson suggested that a vote to make a motion to <br />recommend the two lists can be done at the March 29th Environmental Board meeting. <br /> <br />8. DISCUSSION ITEMS <br /> <br />A. 2022 SCORE Report Reimbursement and Tonnage Review, Tori Philippi <br /> <br />Ms. Tori Philippi, recycling intern, presented her report. <br /> <br />Ms. Philippi presented the SCORE report. Every municipality is assigned a recycling <br />goal established by Anoka County. The goal for 2022 was 2,334 tons, and the City <br />collected 1,919 tons of recycled materials, which puts the City at 82.2% of the goal. <br /> <br />Mr. Schwartz suggested weekly curbside pickup instead of bi-weekly to help increase the <br />tonnage collected to reach the set goal. Mr. Schwartz added that weekly pickups would <br />reach the goal by 24%. <br /> <br />Ms. Nelson asked if households have to pay for the weekly curbside pickup. <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson responded that the bi-weekly curbside pickup is currently a City ordinance, <br />so if they were to switch to weekly curbside pickup to increase tonnage, then the City <br />would have to have a resolution on the ordinance, and residents would have to pay <br />according to what waste management company they have. <br /> <br />Ms. Holmes suggested posting to social media to promote not only organics but recycling <br />as well. <br /> <br />Chair Sullivan asked when was the last time the tonnage goal was increased by Anoka <br />County. Ms. Philippi replied that it was 2019. <br /> <br />9. UPDATES <br /> <br />A. Recycling Updates <br /> <br />In the month of February, 85 cars were present for All Appliance Disposal, and 49 cars <br />for First Choice Document Destruction at Recycling Saturday. There are now 477 people <br />signed up for the Organics Program. <br /> <br />B. General Updates <br /> <br />Mr. Nelson updated the Board that City Council decided not to pursue No Mow May <br />because the City already has some programs to benefit native plants and pollinators.