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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
90 City CtnltT DriVf, PO Box 147
ChonhlISStn, MinnrsoltJ 55317
Phone 612.937.1900
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Scott Botcher, City Manager
FROM:
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resource Specialist
DATE:
19 June 2000
SUBJ:
Environmental Excellence Award
At the joint meeting with the City Council on May 15, 2000, the Environmental
Commission presented their Environmental Excellence A ward. The program was
created to reward residents, businesses and builders in our community who make
a contribution to the health and well-being of our natural environment. The
Council gave the Commission positive feedback on the program and encouraged
them to finish the details associated with the award. The Commission has done
that and is now asking that the council officially approve the program and its
funding so that it may be implemented next year.
Awards for each category would be as follows:
e Residential winners would receive a birdhouse or birdfeeder engraved
with the name of the award and the year won. There would be one overall
winner and an unlimited number of runners-up in this category. The
Commission would like to ask the Senior Men's or woodworking group to
construct the birdfeeders or birdhouses. Approximate cost of each award
is $10 or less.
e Business/Commercial and Builder/Developers would receive a plaque or
trophy with the category and year won. There would be first, second and
third place winners per category. The commission also envisions a large
plaque displayed somewhere in city hall with the names of each year's
winners. Approximate cost of each award is less than $ I 00. The cost for
a large plaque is undetermined.
Representatives from the Commission visited the June 20th Chamber of
Commerce meeting to ask for support. It was unanimously approved by all
present. The Commission now hopes that the Council will give their approval for
this outstanding project. If the Council supports the program, the commission
would like to advertise the program at the July 3 trade fair.
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TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR PROGRESSI
.:. Make your community greener and more beautiful!
.:. Clean the air, conserve soil and water, save energy, improve
water quality, and make a home for wildlife!
.:. Increase the value of your home and the economic vitality of
your business!
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.:. Receive recognition for improving your community's environment!
Environmental Excellence Awards are provided by the City of Chanhassen, in
cooperation with the Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce, 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.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Environmental Excellence Awards will be presented for each of
the following categories:
A-Residential (individual or neighborhoods), Community or
Educational Groups
B-Business or Commercial
C-Builders, Developers or Construction
All entrees submitted or nominated must meet the following
criteria:
1. Activities must occur within the city limits.
2. Projects are to be completed in the previous calendar year.
3. Certify compliance with all local, state and federal
environmental regulations.
4. Significant environmental benefits must be within the city.
Application Procedures:
4. Determine the category that best represents your entry.
(A, B or C)
5. Review the eligible activities listed under the associated
category and select one of the sub-categories that best
represents your entry.
6. Attach appropriate compliance documentation to the
application form.
7. Mail the completed application form and support
documentation to:
Environmental Resource Specialist
City of Chanhassen
690 City Center Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
5. Applications due by January 31, 2001.
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Winners will be notified by June 15, 2001 and awards presented at
the Chanhassen Trade Fair July 3, 2001.
If you have any questions, please contact the Environmental Resource
Specialist at 937-1900, ext. 150.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATIONI
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ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
APPLICA nON
Category A:
Residential (individual or neighborhoods), Community or Educational
Groups
EIiqible Activities: Sub-cateqories
1. Landscaping or Land Management
Examples: Using landscape plantings to reduce energy
use (such as windbreaks, planting trees on east and
west sides of home, etc.), creating habitat through
plantings, using native plants, reducing the use of
phosphorous, fertilizers and pesticides, etc.
2. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Examples:' Home composting or vermiculture, energy
efficiency, water conservation, etc.
3. Stewardship .
Examples: Volunteering on behalf of the environment,
environment advocacy, educational programs, etc.
4. Other
Example: Innovative solutions to environmental
problems.
Category 8:
Business or Commercial
Eliqible Activities: SUb-cateqories
1. Landscaping or Land Management
Examples: Using landscape plantings to reduce energy
use (such as windbreaks, planting trees on east and
west sides of home, etc.), creating habitat through
plantings, using native plants, reducing the use of
phosphorous, fertilizers and pesticides, etc.
2. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Examples: Reducing waste on supplier end,
documented recycling program, building reusability
into products, minimizing packaging, etc.
3. Stewardship
Examples: Employee involvement in environmental
efforts, environmental leadership in the community,
etc.
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4. Other
Examples: Innovative solutions for environmental
problems.
Category C:
Builders, Developers or Construction
EIiQible Activities: Sub-cateflOries
1. Landscaping or Land Management
Examples: Using landscape plantings to reduce energy
use (such as windbreaks, planting trees on east and
west sides of home, etc.), creating habitat through
plantings, using native plants, erosion and sediment
control, preservation of wetlands, forests and open
space, etc.
2. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Examples: Recycling construction waste, sustainable
building techniques, use of recycling content products,
lighting glare reduction, etc.
3. Energy Conservation/Efficient Design
Examples: Ambient lighting, radiant heat flooring,
water conservation, etc.
4. Other
Examples: Innovative solutions to environmental
problems.
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ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
APPLICATION FORM
Name of Individual, Organization, Business or
Group:
Address or Location of
Entry:
Contact
Person:
Phone Number:
Date Submitted:
Category:
Sub-category:
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Activity Description:
(Please attach all appropriate documentation.)