Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2012 04 18

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Sustainability AdvisoryBoard March-2012Meeting Minutes Page 3of5 unanimously agreed. Robyn asked what other avenues exist to promote the program. Suggestions included the LSAB page of the city’s website and the LSAB facebook page, if we decide to create one. Mary Ann also provided an update on the Community Gardens effort.Mary Ann has been in contact with Growing Gardens and Denver Urban Gardens. She is developing a proposal for how the program would work and potential sites for community gardens. CG and DUG start new programs in the Fall. Mary Ann will present more info at next months meeting, and intends to hold public meetings to gauge interest and solicit input. Robyn asked we she knew what level of interest there is, and Mary Ann noted that the one existing community garden has a waiting list, so she feels there is definitely interest. Mark asked what the $20k expense would cover (as described in Mary Ann’s handout), and Mary Ann stated this was just a guess until further details are developed. The fees could be reduced if we get volunteers to assist with the setup. Mary Ann will provide an update at the next meeting. Reference Attachment 1 for summary that Mary Ann presented. IX.Discussion regarding an LSAB Facebook page was tabled until the next meeting. X. Discussion regarding the EnergySmart program was tableduntil the next meeting. XI. Review of Boulder County’s 2010 Resolution to support a Zero-Waste plan, and discussion of local points to recommend in a draft Louisville resolution. Mark presented his draft resolution for the City of Louisville version of the County resolution 2010-143, and asked for feedback. He noted he needs to verify the correct number for the Louisville waste diversion rate. Mary Ann asked about the last paragraph, regarding not compelling the city to act. There was some discussion of the value of the paragraph and it was decided to strike it from the draft. Ted asked about the language around function and whether that would raise concern. There was discussion and general agreement that the language was ok as is. Mark said he would incorporate the comments from this discussion and present an update at the next meeting. He suggested at that time we should vote on approving it to send to Council. Andy suggested that the resolution should be more specific. Lisa noted that the City of Lafayette adopted a version with very specific goals. Mark commented that specifics could result in objections and slow the adoption process. Robyn agreed, and added that the goals could change over time so a general direction was more appropriate. Mark requested if anyone had specific goals to discuss, they should send them to him and he will consolidate for review at the next meeting. Adjourn:The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.