1f. 2009 Environmental Excellence Awards
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
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Phone: 952,227,1140
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Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
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Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952,227,1130
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Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952,227,1300
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Senior Center
Phone: 952,227,1125
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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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November 23, 2009 ...\..~
DATE:
SUBJ:
2009 Environmental Excellence A wards
PROPOSED MOTION:
"The Chanhassen City Council approves the following nominees for the 2009
Environmental Excellence Awards to be presented at the December 14,2009 City
Council Meeting:
. Greg and Colleen Fletcher
. St. Hubert School and Church"
City Council approval requires a majority of City Council present.
DISCUSSION
Environmental Excellence Awards are given by the City of Chanhassen to
recognize environmental improvements and encourage environmental stewardship
throughout the community. These awards are designed not only to recognize
achievement, but also to communicate new ideas and help educate the members
of the Chanhassen community. For 2009, two nominees have been recommended
by the Environmental Commission.
Greg and Colleen Fletcher installed a new driveway this summer and chose to
take their environmental impact into account when selecting the new surface.
After considering a variety of choices, they chose permeable pavers for their new
driveway and patio area. According to their application, they wanted a surface
that was environmentally friendly to Lotus Lake and the watershed. The
permeable pavers allow rain and stormwater runoff from the house to infiltrate the
ground where it lands instead of draining directly into Lotus Lake. They hope
that their driveway demonstrates that home improvements with good
environmental stewardship don't comprise style or beauty.
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Todd Gerhardt
2009 Environmental Excellence A wards
November 23, 2009
Page 2 of 2
St. Hubert School and Church has made a number of environmental changes to its buildings and
their maintenance this year. They increased their recycling, discontinued the use of Styrofoam
cups, switched to green cleaners throughout the buildings, changed their lighting to
environmentally friendly products, and are donating the revenue from pop can collections to their
student club, the 'Green Team'.
The award presentation is scheduled for the December 14th City Council meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
The Environmental Commission recommends the following awards for the recipients:
Chanhassen Gift Certificate - Greg and Colleen Fletcher
Award Plaque - St. Hubert School and Church
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The City of Chanhassen and the Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce reserve the right to use winning
entries for promotional purposes through newspaper articles, tours, or other means. I agree to
allow the city to publish my address, name and description of project. This release is only valid for
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RECEIVED
OCT 3 0 2009
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
APPLICA TION FORM
Application Deadline is October 30, 2009
Name:
GreQ and. Colleen Fletcher
Address or Location of Entry:
7616 South Shore Drive
Contact Person: GreQ Fletcher
Address: same
Phone Number: 612-710-9481 -Cell
Category: A Residential
If in Category 8, (business name)
certifies that it is in compliance with all city, state and federal regulations.
Activity Description:
Replace Driveway with Permeable Pavers
We needed to replace our driveway and wanted a new paver patio and sidewalk.
Rather than use traditional, impermeable surfaces we wanted a design that was more eco-
friendly to Lotus Lake and our watershed.
Choosing permeable pavers for the driveway allows the rainwater and runoff from the house
and yard to permeate the spaces around each paver and infiltrate into the ground instead of
running off directly into Lotus Lake.
We hope the installation will demonstrate that everyone can support environmental
stewardship without compromising style and beauty.
(Additional narratives, photos or other formats to describe project are encouraged. All
documentation wjIJ.be returned upon request. )
Release of Information
The City of Chanhassen and the Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce reserve the right to use winning
entries for promotional purposes through newspaper articles, tours, or other means. I agree to
allow the city to publish my address, name and description of project. This release is only valid for
winning entries.
Signature:
Greq Fletcher Colleen Fletcher
10/28/09
Greg and Colleen Fletcher 7616 South Shore Drive
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Greg and Colleen Fletcher 7616 South Shore Drive
Permeable Driveway After:
Greg and Colleen Fletcher 7616 South Shore Drive