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• • • CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 15-12 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD GOALS FOR 2015 WHEREAS, The City of Lino Lakes has an established Environmental Board; and WHEREAS. The purpose of the Environmental Board is to provide aid and advice to the council in its efforts to encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between people and their environment; to promote efforts which will prevent or eliminate damage to the environment and stimulate the health and welfare of people; to enrich the understanding of ecological systems and natural resources important to the city; to advise the City in the use and management of its natural resources in order to preserve and enhance the environmental amenities for present and future residents, and to ensure a lasting quality of life within the city; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Board approved the following 2015 goals at their January 28, 2015 meeting: 2015 Goals Environmental Goals • Promote environmental stewardship with the citizens of Lino Lakes by communicating environmental initiatives in the city using various means of communication such as: • City Web Pages • Newsletter — Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter • Power Point Presentation • Earth Day • Arbor Day • Recycling Days • Partner with Anoka County Integrated Waste and School District with a focus on recycling • Participate in Earth Day (April 25th) with activities in the community, promoting environmental awareness and collaboration with other environmental focused organizations. Enhance communication and promotion for this event • Participate in Blue Heron Days (August), providing public service educational material if the opportunity presents itself • Communicate with our residents about conservation opportunities offered in our area. Coordinate new public education opportunities with Rice Creek Watershed outreach and education coordinator. Add a link on our city website to Anoka County and Rice Creek Watershed District.