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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING MARCH 26, 2008 B. Elect Chair and Vice -Chair Ms. Brouillet made a motion to re -elect Mary Jo O'Dea as Chair and to re -elect Barbara Bor as Vice - Chair. Motion was seconded by Mr. Brown. Motion carried unanimously C. Additional consideration to the 2008 Environmental Board Goals Ms. Asleson reviewed his staff report on the Blue Thumb Program. The Blue Thumb program is a project through the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) planting initiative that addresses clean water. This is an additional goal for the Board to consider to be added to their 2008 Environmental Board Goals. Ms. O'Dea questioned if Mr. Asleson thought the Blue Thumb goal would be hard for the Board to accomplish. Mr. Asleson stated the required goals should not be a problem. Mr. Asleson stated by signing the 2008 Partners' Agreement the Board agrees to contribute a minimum of 30 action hours during 2008 or donate $1,500 to the program. Any combination of hours of monetary contribution is acceptable, i.e. 15 hours and $7.50. Each action hour is counted as a $50 contribution. Ms. O'Dea questioned how long of a term is the Board agreeing to. Ms. Asleson stated the contract is year to year. Mr. Brown questioned if Mr. Asleson was reluctant to join this program. Mr. Asleson stated no, he is very excited to do this, it is a real benefit. He stated we are the first city in Anoka County to be part of this program. Mr. Brown questioned if "we" means City and the Board or just the Board. Ms. O'Dea stated we are supporting involvement of the City as a Board. This is part of our Environmental Board Goals. The Environmental Board would like to initiate involvement with the Blue Thumb program with the city as a partner with RCWD. Ms. Andrzejewski made a motion to approve the 2008 Environmental Board Goals as amended. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Restoration Updates: Buckthorn, Wollens Park and Middle School Oak Savannah Project. Buckthorn: 2 DRAFT MINUTES • •