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Environmental Board January 25, 2023 Page 3 APPROVED MINUTES Mr. Nelson stated there will be informational material on the City website. The Board discussed the pros and cons of mowing lawns for species to flourish. Chair Sullivan questioned whether or not it is better to mow the lawn in order for to flourish. Mr. Schwartz suggested that it would be appealing for the City to not regulate how residents want to manage their lawns for one month. Ms. McNulty did not support No Mow May because the dandelions and other lawn weeds provide little pollinator benefit. Mr. Schwartz made a MOTION to recommend City Council to support No Mow May. Ms. Cavegn seconded the motion. Ms. McNulty voted no. Motion carried 5 – 1. C. Appointment of Environmental Board Chair and Vice Chair Chair Sullivan explained the Board members whose terms expired December 31, 2022, and suggested a vote to appoint Chair and Vice Chair. Ms. Holmes made a MOTION to vote Mr. Sullivan as Chair. Ms. Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 – 0. Ms. Holmes made a MOTION to vote Mr. Schwartz Alex as Vice Chair. Ms. Buchmeier seconded the motion. Motion carried 6 – 0. 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Boulevard Tree Policy Mr. Nelson explained what the Boulevard tree policy is. Every new single family residential lot in the City gets one tree per frontage. The first tree is paid for by the developer. Mr. Nelson had three questions for the Board to answer for this discussion. Mr. Nelson asked should the City continue to require boulevard tree planting with residential development. The Board voted yes to question one. Mr. Nelson explained that the replacement of the trees are not a requirement and it is a service in acknowledgement of the benefits trees provide to the community, but the replacement trees do come out of the City forestry budget. Mr. Nelson asked should the City continue the practice of replacing the boulevard trees that die.