2g Environmental CenterMEMORANDUM
CITYOF
CHA EN
690 City Ce, ter Drive
PO Box' 147
Chanhassen. Mimwsota 55317
Phone
952. 937.1900
General Fax
952.937.5739
E, gineering Department Fa.,;
952.937.9152
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952.934.2524
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TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM:
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resource Specialist
DATE: 10 January 2002
SUBJ:
Carver County Environmental Center Recommendations
On December 10, staff came before the City Council to inform them that Carver
County had requested input from the Council on the type of services to be
provided at the Carver County Environmental Center. The Council directed staff
to solicit input from residents and the Environmental Commission.
Staff received no comments from residents.
The Environmental Commission recommends that the City of Chanhassen give
full support of the facility and promote is as the city resource for HHW disposal,
recycling, and composting.
Staff Recommendations
Staff recommends that the City Council make the following motion:
"The City of Chanhassen requests the following items be provided at the Carver
County Environmental Center:
· Fees charged should be based on the prices used at the Special Waste
Collection Days.
· Staffing and hours of operation should be at a level consistent with the
current recycling facility, Field of Dreams. This includes weekday daily
and evening hours and weekend hours.
· County staff shall work with city staff to develop a brush drop off program
at the facility that is convenient and. economical for Chanhassen
residents."