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In Goal 5, Member Gjerdingen asked that the Master Plans be identified by the <br /> date they were last revised to make them more official. <br /> Staff duly noted this feedback. <br /> On the table for Goal 5, Member Gjerdingen suggested a more detailed <br /> breakdown (e.g. utility costs) associated with pathway build out, while <br /> recognizing that the standard content was being sought. <br /> Chair Vanderwall noted that the purpose of the Plan was to provide an overview <br /> on a broader level, and probably not to the level of specifics being suggested by <br /> Member Gjerdingen. <br /> Member Gjerdingen suggested that Goal 6 include an additional sentence <br /> addressing how a reduced "carbon footprint" would be accomplished through <br /> addition of another engineer; and the specific responsibilities of that position that <br /> would achieve that reduction. <br /> Mr. Schwartz advised that those efforts would be part of the responsibilities of the <br /> Environmental Quality Engineer position. <br /> Discussion ensued on various responsibilities city-wide for sustainability efforts. <br /> Chair Vanderwall suggested a better word may be "environmental protection;" or <br /> something similar to address strategies related to environmental stewardship. <br /> Member DeBenedet clarified that reducing the City's footprint was related to <br /> efforts already underway over the last two (2)years by the City Council on <br /> sustainability, with the Head Engineer currently dealing with those issues and <br /> activities designed to reduce that footprint. <br /> Member Gjerdingen still questioned if"carbon" was the right word, and <br /> suggested "more efficient natural resource utilization" may be more applicable. <br /> Member Stenlund spoke in support of using "environmental protection" to extend <br /> the function of and/or save and protect green space and minimize energy use (e.g. <br /> Green Streets program, recognizing the value of trees, thermo-cooling, water <br /> retention). <br /> Member DeBenedet noted that, in returning to the organizational chart and <br /> addition of the Environmental Engineer position, the Engineer speaks up during <br /> internal staff meetings among departments with options to achieve this goal. <br /> Members concurred that leaving the language "as is" was prudent, based on this <br /> discussion. <br /> Page 10 of 13 <br />