B. Joint Meeting with Environmental 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
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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
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DATE:
May 11,2009
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 Topics of Interest
. Alternative energy - wind, solar
. Water quality
. Increasing community volunteerism
. Hardcover limitations and exceptions
o Education on on-site infiltration
Discussion Items
. How can the Environmental Commission assist with achieving the City
Council's goals?
. Is the Commission fulfilling the Council's intent?
Januarv
. Approve work plan
. Annual review of goals
. Water conservation/water quality
. Guest: Jay Kronick, Lotus Lawn and Garden
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
. Joint meeting with City Council??
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
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Todd Gerhardt
Joint Meeting with Environmental Commission
May 11,2009
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April
. Appointment of new members
. Review by-laws
. Appoint Chair/Vice-Chair
. Finalize Arbor Day work plan
. Planning for 4th of July parade
. Wind turbine ordinance revision - joint project with PC (postponed)
. 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
. Tour of water treatment plant
. May - Arbor Month
. May 2 - Chanhassen Arbor Day
June
. Organize parade entry
. Water conservation education
J!!!y
. Parade summary
. July 4 - EC entry at parade
AU2ust
. 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 A ward
. November 15 - National Recycling Day
Todd Gerhardt
Joint Meeting with Environmental Commission
May 11,2009
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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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