Environmental Policy Board (EPB)
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Board Members

  • Michael Max, Chair
  • Thomas Stodola, Vice Chair
  • Bob Bentz
  • Michael Hiatt
  • Larry Lewis
  • Tara Prendergast
  • Michael Valentine

Mission

The primary objective of the Environmental Policy Board is to review, consider, initiate and recommend to the City Council such policies, plans or projects which will enhance and preserve the natural environment of the City. The Board’s scope shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, matters of the preservation of the community forest, water quality, wetland preservation, ground water protection, control of soil erosion and air, noise and light pollution.

General Information

The Environmental Policy Board consists of members from the community and city staff representing critical interests in the continued development of the community. The Environmental Policy Board or EPB meets the 1st Monday of each Month at 6:30 p.m. at Ramsey City Hall in the Mississippi River Room, 7550 Sunwood Dr NW, Ramsey, MN 55303.

Work Plan

The Environmental Policy Board annually develops a work plan identifying items to research and/or develop.  The work plan is subject to review and approval by the City Council.  Click here to access the 2012-2013 City Council approved work plan.

Focus on Environment

The Environmental Policy Board produces articles for a Focus on Environment column that appears in each issue of the Ramsey Resident newsletter.  Click here for an archive of past articles.

Contact Information

Chris Anderson
City of Ramsey
Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator
7550 Sunwood Dr NW
Ramsey, MN 55303
763-433-9905
canderson@ci.ramsey.mn.us

Click here to be directed to the Environmental Services page.