B. Joint Meeting with the Environmental Commission0
CITY OF
CgANHASSEN
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
Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM: Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Specialist
DATE: April 25, 2011 a .
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.
2011 Focus Topics
• Urban forestry
• Water quality
• Water conservation
• Stormwater management
Annual Work Plan
January
• Approve 2011 work plan
• Annual review of goals
• EC website final design approved
• Discuss water quality goals
• Story of stuff video
February
• Arbor Day planning
• Select Arbor Day poster contest winner
• Send winning poster to state contest
• Post advertisement for openings on commission
• Begin public education plan for EAB
• Appoint commissioner as liaison to newspaper
Public Works
March
1591 Park Road
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Interviews for new members
Phone: 952.227.1300
Arbor Day planning
Fax: 952.227.1310
Articles to Villager regarding Arbor Day and Earth Day
•
Planning for July 4` parade
Senior Center
•
Public education plan for EAB
Phone: 952227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
March 31 - Last day of term
Web Site
April
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
•
Appointment of new members
•
Review by -laws
•
Appoint ChairNice -Chair
•
Finalize Arbor Day work plan
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Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Mr. Todd Gerhardt
April 25, 2011
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• Planning for 4` of July parade
• April 1 - First day of term
• April 22 - Earth Day
• April 29 - MN Arbor Day
May
• Arbor Day summary
• Planning for 4` of July parade
• Parks /Open Space Tour?
• May - Arbor Month
• May 7 - Chanhassen Arbor Day
June
• Organize parade entry
• Seasonal article to Villager
• June 6 - WaterWise program begins
July
• Parade summary
• July 3 — EC at Trade Fair
• July 4 — EC entry at parade
August
• Month off
September
• Advertise Environmental Excellence Award
• Seasonal article to Villager
• 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
December
• Holiday waste article to Villager
• Send letters to school regarding poster contest
• Develop 2012 work plan
• Arbor Day planning
• Evaluate recycling coupon program
• Environmental Excellence and Recognition Award selection and presentation
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