8. Establishment of Environmental Commission.I
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CITY OF 8
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE • P.O. BOX 147 • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 • FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Don Ashworth, City Manager ---------
FROM: Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Coordinator
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DATE: January 16, 1996 N18 Subm,rttad to Gm-wA
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SUBJ: Environmental Commission
Staff requests the establishment of an Environmental Commission. The council gave approval of
this proposal during the budget process. The purpose of the Commission is to address
environmental issues that affect trees, wetlands, ecosystems, and residents in Chanhassen.
Current topics for the Commission would include natural resource inventories, ordinance review,
recycling, special waste collection, compost site establishment, prioritization of SWMP projects,
and increased boulevard plantings.
Staff recommends the Commission be comprised of two members from each of the following
committees: Tree Board, SWMP, and Recycling Committee. Staff would send letters to former
committee members asking for Commission volunteers. A notice could also be publicized in the
Villager for individuals interested in volunteering who haven't previously been on a committee.
Meeting times would be scheduled after the establishment of the committee and would probably
occur about once a month.
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