C. Joint Meeting with Env. Commission
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
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Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
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Phone: 952.227.1120
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Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM:
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Specialist
DATE:
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April 28, 2008
SUBJ:
Joint Meeting with the Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission is looking forward to the opportunity to discuss
current projects and updates with the Mayor and City Council.
Current Projects
. Arbor Day event: Planning activities and composition of event. Assisting
the day of the event.
. Water Conservation and Education: Assist staff in promoting program
components.
. Change A Light: Promoting fluorescent lights for home use. Using the
EPA's Change-A-Light website to track participation.
Discussion Items
. How can the Environmental Commission assist with achieving the City
Council goals?
· The commission would like to continue to pursue energy conservation
initiatives. Could proposals/strategies be brought to the Council?
Januarv
. Approve work plan
. Annual review ot goals
. Invite EP rep to meeting
. Update on Change a Light promotion
Februarv
. Arbor Day planning
. Select Arbor Day poster contest winner
. Send winning poster to state contest
. Post advertisement for openings on commission
. Appoint commissioner as liaison to newspaper
. Invite Paul Oehme to discuss water conservation education project
March
. Interviews for new members
. Arbor Day planning
. Articles to Villager regarding Arbor Day and Earth Day
. Planning for July 4th parade
. March 31 - last day of term
The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
April
. Appointment of new members
. Review by-laws
. Appoint ChairNice-Chair
. Finalize Arbor Day work plan
. Planning for 4th of July parade
. April 1 - First day of term
. April 22 - Earth Day
. April 25 - MN Arbor Day
Mav
. Arbor Day summary
. Planning for 4th of July parade
. May - Arbor Month
. May 3 - Chanhassen Arbor Day
June
. Organize parade entry
. Planning for P2 week or National Recycling Day
Julv
. Parade summary
. July 4 - EC entry at parade
August
. Month off
September
. Advertise Environmental Excellence Award
. Pollution Prevention Week
October
. Advertise Environmental Excellence Award
November
. Begin educational promotion on waste reduction during the holidays
. Arbor Day planning
. Review and select Environmental Excellence Award winners
. Presentation at City Council for Environmental Excellence Award
. Nov. 15 - National Recycling Day
. Nov. - Fall Recycling Day?
December
. Holiday waste article to Villager
. Send letters to school regarding poster contest
. Develop 2009 work plan
. Arbor Day planning
. Evaluate recycling coupon program
. Finalize joint program with Arboretum
. Environmental Excellence and Recognition Award selection and presentation
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