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City Council <br />Study Session Summary <br />February 24, 2015 <br />Page 2of4 <br />projects. Mary Ann Heaney gave an update on the Community Garden project. <br />There are significant issues to work through. Members of Boy Scout Troop 69 <br />were present and the Troop is ready to help with construction plans and building <br />of a tool shed. Claudia Lenz is handling the 501c3 requirements. LSAB has <br />been working with the Planning Department and LSAB found they need a <br />Profession Engineer for a floodplain analysis. They would like a Community <br />Garden on the former Baptist Church property. Joe Stevens suggested land at <br />Garfield and Griffith. LSAB members mentioned that the church property has <br />water and other municipalities have gardens in established parks. <br />The Special Review Use was asked for by Council. LSAB is taking the lead with <br />staff assisting. LSAB made the decision to turn this over to the 501c3. These <br />are not simple processes. Perhaps a different piece of property — ie; one not in a <br />floodplain would be more feasible. Many properties were ruled out for issues <br />such as lack of parking and accessibility. LSAB is interested in both the <br />Cottonwood Park and Garfield at Griffith locations. <br />Justine Vigil -Tapia presented the annual report which was part of the packet. <br />Highlights included: <br />• Sustainability roadmap — primary tasks and emphasis <br />• Zero waste volunteers at Street Faire provided outreach. Good <br />collaboration with DBA. <br />• Energy Study Completed — baseline and follow -up. <br />What worked well: <br />• Visited Boards and community groups <br />o Shared information about roadmap <br />o Sought areas to collaborate and common goals <br />• Community garden is moving forward <br />• Supported pay as you throw fee structure for residential contract — <br />provided community engagement <br />What did not work well? <br />• Little progress on Zero waste <br />• Board member turnover <br />• Loss of Council Liaison for portion of the year <br />• Collaboration restrictions <br />• Slow process <br />• Support for work (city, community), no longer the leader. <br />List Plans /Goals for Next Year: <br />• Complete the road map <br />• Complete the Community Garden <br />• Update sustainability web pages — opportunity to refresh content <br />• Sustainability charrettes <br />• Recognition of sustainable businesses <br />