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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING MAY 31, 2000 C. Forestry Updates - Asleson advised that the Forestry Division planted Hackberries on the boulevard areas that were included in the last fall contract. Trees that died from last year are being replaced. D. Solid Waste / Recycling Updates - Asleson presented the summary tonnage report for Spring Recycling Day. He advised that almost 51 tons of recyclables were brought in this spring as compared to 33 tons for last fall. He commented that this was a very successful event. Donlin commented on the Earth Day cleanup and "Band -Aid" approach currently being taken to clean the parks and roadsides and, yet, no one is learning about the negative consequence of littering and dumping debris. She suggested a discussion be held of strict enforcement of littering violations so it is no longer tolerated. Donlin also suggested a sign be posted at the City's border warning of the consequences of littering. Asleson stated that the Police Department can be contacted about this concern. Acting Chair Lanyon asked Donlin to draft a letter to t olice Department for consideration at the next meeting. Donlin agreed. OTHER DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Tree Mitigation Negotiations - Due to th�tour, is item was postponed to the June 28, 2000 meeting. B. Landscape Ordinance - Asles and it will be presented at th a . 211 • meeting. f is working on the Landscape Ordinance C. Lighting Ordinance - rs ask if any revisions have been made to the Lighting Ordinance and commented o s mportance of having one to address the new commercial and industrial dev opments. Asleson stated he will determine the status of that ordinance. This item was postponed to the June 28, 2000 meeting. D. Election of Chair - Trehus moved to elect Scott Lanyon as the Chair and Maurine Davidson as the Vice Chair of the Environmental Board. Donlin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. •