1d. Environmental Excellence Awards4
CITY OF
CNANHASSEN
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
Fax: 952.227.1170
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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: 952227.1125
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Web Site
wwadchanhassen.mn,us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM: Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Specialist
DATE: November 22, 2010 6k /,
SUBJ: 2010 Environmental Excellence Awards
PROPOSED MOTION:
""The Chanhassen City Council approves the following nominee for the 2010
Environmental Excellence Award to be presented at the December 13, 2010 City
Council Meeting:
• Kwik Trip"
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 2010, one nominee has been recommended
by the Environmental Commission.
Kwik Trip of Chanhassen has received a Silver LEED certification. LEED is a
national program and stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
Kwik Trip achieved the certification by utilizing a variety of environmentally
sound building practices and materials as well as employing water and energy
saving strategies in daily functions. For example, the store has reduced its potable
water consumption by 40% over comparable businesses and has seen a 19%
savings in energy costs. It offers recycling to customers and employees as well as
using recycled content materials for the building construction. Through its
practices and planning, Kwik Trip has shown its commitment to environmental
excellence in Chanhassen.
The award presentation is scheduled for the December 13 City Council meeting.
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Todd Gerhardt
2010 Environmental Excellence Awards
November 22, 2010
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RECOMMENDATION
The Environmental Commission recommends the following award for the recipient:
Award Plaque — Kwik Trip
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ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
APPLICA TION FORM
Application Deadline is October 29, 2010
Name: Kwik Trip Store #492 _
Address or Location of Entry: 8921 Crossroads Blvd.
Contact Person: Leah Nicklaus Berlin
Address: 1626 Oak Street LaCrosse, WI 54602
Phone Number: 608 - 793 -6461
Category: B
If in Category B, Kwik Trip Inc._
certifies that it is in compliance with all
(business name)
city, state and federal regulations.
Activity Description:
Kwik Trip 5tore # 492 in Chanhassen has achieved Silver LEED certification by
the United States Green Building Council. LEED stands for leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design. LEED is considered the benchmark for "green"
construction. Please see attached sheet for additional information on project
achievements.
(Additional narratives, photos or other formats to describe project are encouraged. All
documentation will 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.
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Signatur f
Chanhassen Store 9492 LEED Silver Certification
Project Highlights
• 19% energy cost saving
• 40 %+ store potable water savings
• 50 %+ irrigation water savings
• 13 % water reduction in carwash
• 77% of total construction waste was diverted from landfills to be recycled
• E85 offered /electric charging station available onsite
• White roofing used on store and canopy, and site uses concrete instead of asphalt
to reduce heat island effects
• 35% of store power is purchased from renewable sources
• Recycling onsite for customer and employees
• 22% of materials (based on cost) are made with recycled content (concrete,
drywall, tile, steel, acoustical tile, cabinetry, insulation...)
• 46% of materials (based on cost) are harvested and manufactured within 500
miles of the site
• 75% of wood used in construction is certified from the Forest Stewardship
Council
• Low VOC paints, caulks and sealants used on all indoor applications
• All composite woods used indoors are urea - formaldehyde free