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Page 1 <br />To: Katie Larsen <br />From: Andy Nelson <br />Date: 9/05/23 <br />Re: Environmental Comments/9-05-23/Synthetic Grass <br />The Environmental Board had the following comments at the 8-30-23 EB meeting: <br />Votes: <br />One “no” for any use of the product. <br />Three “noes” for widespread use, may be allowable in certain limited, clearly defined <br />areas. <br />Overall, the Board had concerns related to: <br />•Other alternative lawn types are available that are better choices for limiting <br />water, pesticide, and fertilizer use <br />•Hazardous byproducts leaching into ground and surface waters <br />•Hazardous byproducts when product is exposed to fire <br />•Soil health impacts <br />•Losing the water uptake and cooling effect of evapotranspiration from plants <br />•Impacts on resale value of homes <br />Environmental staff does not support use of this product. <br />Environmental Memo <br />Attachment 4: Environmental Coordinator memo dated September 5, 2023