F Presentation of Awards
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CERTIFICATES OF APPRECATION
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Marcus Zbinden was appointed to the Environmental Commission in 2002. He served as the
Chair of the Commission for most of his term and was involved in the review and analysis of
single-sort recycling, the partnership and grant application with the Arboretum for a wind
turbine, the landscape class series at the Arboretum, and city Recycling Days at the
Environmental Center~
Kim Grant was appointed to the Environmental Commission in 2002~ While serving on the
commission, she was involved in the city Arbor Day event, the Environmental Excellence Award
program, the new resident environmental information packet, and Chanhassen Day at the
Arboretum~
MAPLE LEAF AWARDS
Barbara Headla a.k.a. Bobbi, has been a commissioner since 1994~ Over the last 12 years,
Bobbi assisted the City in building a Senior Center and was part of the team that worked on it's
expansion, implemented the Information and Referral/Senior Linkage -Line program, made senior
housing a reality, provided senior parking at public buildings, participated in intergenerational
activities, and offer Congregate Dining And Meals On Wheels~
Dale Geving has been a commissioner since 1995~ Over the last 11 years, Dale served as the
Chair of the Senior Commission from 2000 to 2004. Dale was involved in the expansion of the
senior center, senior parking at public buildings, Congregate Dining, and Meals on Wheels~
VIi Sacchet has served the City for 15 years as a member of the Recycling Committee from
1991-1995, Environmental Commission from 1996-2000, and the Planning Commission from
2000-2006~ As a member of the Recycling Committee, he was instrumental in implementing the
city-wide recycling program~ His major accomplishments on the Environmental Commission
included the recycling hotline, Arbor Day activities, Highover wetland restoration,
implementation of Environmental Excellence Awards, and championed the resources of the
Seminary Fen~ As a Planning Commissioner, Uli held the position of Chairman for the past three
years~ His major accomplishments included the implementation of the AUAR, 2003-2004 City
Code update, and Multifamily Design Standards, as well as being involved in the review process
for major developments within the City~ These include Arboretum Village, Park Nicollet Clinic,
and Lifetime Fitness al~ng with numerous residential developments~