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EQC MINUTES 8-16-94 PAGE FOUR B. Commissioner Trotta expressed concern over only one container labeled for recycling during the festival. Discussion over the need for additional recyclable containers through out all parks ensued. The Commissioners expressed their strong support for source separation recycling and were interested in using SCORE grant monies for recycling efforts within the parks. ACTION ITEM: Commissioners directed Ms. Pruitt to investigate how much funding was available for such a project and what recycling efforts could be taken over by the Environmental Quality Commission. Discussion on the amount of time currently devoted to encouraging recycling efforts continued. Chair Oman noted that the lack of a Recycling Specialist is indicative of the low priority for recycling on the part of staff and City Council. C. Commissioner Brainard presented an article from World Watch on "The Environmental Effects of Golf Courses" for the City Council to review. An article entitled "Everyone's Guide To Toxics in the Home"was also presented to Ms. Pruitt for the topic file for future news articles in the City newsletter. D. Chair Oman presented an article in the Minneapolis Stair and Tribune relating to alternative approaches to roadside ditches. He noted this would provide excellent information for Resolution 7-94. E. Commissioner Trotta provided an update on the U.S. Geological Survey's efforts with Adopt a River. He explained the U.S.G.S. adopted a portion of Rice Creek that is Long Lake and cleaned up 700 pounds of garbage, or 37 bags, from 1 1/4 mile of shoreline. Most of the garbage, he added, was tires and scrap metal. Future plans, Mr. Trotta explained, are for clean up efforts north of the Long Lake area. F. Chair Oman requested the EQC meet with the City Council for an update. ACTION ITEM: Staff was directed to investigate a quarterly meeting at the City Council's earliest convenience. G. Student Representative Gina Henen provided an update and related environmental concerns of her recent trip. H. An update on the Mounds View Public Work's permitting process was provided by Council member Blanchard at the request of EQC members. I. Commissioner Brainard provided an update by the League of Conservation Voters. She noted Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone voted 94% for environmental concerns, Reps. Martin Sabo 85% and Bruce Vento 100%.