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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 2008 Mr. Bor stated that Deb Barnes from The Citizen will be writing an article for the paper on the herons. B. Earth Day 2008 Upcoming Earth Day Celebration is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 19 from 9:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. There will be a celebration open to the pubic at Wargo Nature Center from 12:30 — 2:30. Mr. Asleson asked board members about possibly volunteering to set up an education booth at Wargo. Ms. Andrzejewski volunteered to have an educational booth again this year. C. Comp Plan Update. Mr. Asleson updated the board on the progress of the Comp Plan. Mr. Bor stated the comp plan process has been a noble effort in planning. Mr. Asleson stated our Resource Management Plan interacts with our Comp Plan. There is a desire to bring new business to the city, create additional tax base, and not make this process burdensome. The whole green concept is intended to identify and produce a user friendly enhancement while still allowing growth in the community. Board members stated they would like to see a better name for what is called the "Green Infrastructure System Plan." Board members feel the wording is not perceived in a positive way. It is all in the marketing and is concept that sells. It was stated that the comp plan is a reaction of how people feel about the community and the Environmental Board is a key player in this process. Board members stated they thought the presentation was balanced and overall the Comp Plan Process has been presented well. D. Middle School Update Mr. Asleson stated he inventoried and added trees into the Global Positing System (GPS) at the Middle School. He stated the Boxelder trees will be removed at no charge. 7. ADJOURN It was noted that the next meeting of the Environmental Board will be on March 26, 2007. There being no further business, Ms. Brown moved to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. Ms. Bor seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 6 DRAFT MINUTES