1-11-23 EC Agenda and Packet
AGENDA
CHANHASSEN ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2023
FOUNTAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD
6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December Minutes
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Introduction of new staff liaison - Matt Unmacht
Update on Environmental Academy
Select Arbor Day Poster theme 2023
Brainstorm possible public/youth service event for 2023
Trivia Night event final planning
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING ITEMS AND EVENTS
Upcoming events and items
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Environmental Commission Item
January 11, 2023
Subject December Minutes
Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Prepared By Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resource Specialist
December Environmental Commission minutes
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Chanhassen Environmental Commission (EC)
Chanhassen City Hall, Fountain Conference Room
6:00 pm
December 14, 2022
Members Present: Kristin Fulkerson, Leslie Elhadi, Scot Lacek, Julia Adams, Markus Fischer, and
Scott Grefe, Greg Hawks, Kaisa Buckholz
Members Absent:
Staff Present: Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Specialist
Visitors: none
Minutes: November minutes were approved.
Finalize 2023 Media Calendar: The commission reviewed the calendar for 2023 and no changes were
made. Jill made note that some commissioners are assigned topics after their terms expire, but
commissioners said they would submit the posts prior to their terms ending. T he approved calendar is as
follows.
JAN: natural
home cleaning,
Kristin
FEB:
Appliances,
Scott
MAR: Home
energy
efficiency,
Greg
APR:
Laundry,
Leslie
MAY:
Energy
efficient
gardens, Scot
JUN:
Composting,
Markus
JULY:
Sustainable
travel/staycations,
Kaisa
AUG:
Alternative
energy
sources,
Markus
SEPT:
Clothing,
Julia
OCT:
Home/Holiday
waste, Kaisa
NOV: Food
waste, Leslie
DEC: Gift
giving ideas,
Kristin
Spring/Summer Connection Article: Julie offered to write the article focused on a sustainability topic.
The article is due to Jill by 1/3/23.
Winter Environmental Trivia Event: Kristin asked the commission to decide on the 5 categories for
the event. After a discussion the commission settled on Sustainable Home, Sustainable Travel,
Alternative Energy, Carver County Environmental Center and Chan-Happening as well as a Tiebreaker
category. The following commissioners agreed to write 5 trivia question for the categories as listed:
Leslie, Kaisa, Scot, Jill, and Kristin. Questions are due to Kristin by 1/9/23. Updates will be made to the
scoring and answer sheets. Prizes
Chanhassen Environmental Academy: Jill updated the commission that the site visits have been
confirmed with the staff at the site. The order of the presentations was changed to:
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2
Aug.17 – Forestry workshop on current diseases and pests of trees
Sept. 21 – tour of Carver Co unty Environmental Center
Oct . 19 – tour of West Water Treatment Plant
Finalize 2023 Work Plan: The commission did a final review of the work plan, making some changes,
additions and deletions. The commission approved the final plan.
Commissioner Updates: Greg didn’t attend the last watershed meeting. Julia reported that the
Chanhassen HS Environmental Club met today. They made ornaments from recycling materials. There
were about 15 students attending. Idea for future: Partner with Buy Chanhassen to promote events like
Trivia Night.
Meeting adjourned at 7:35p
Minutes prepared by Jill Sinclair
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Environmental Commission Item
January 11, 2023
Subject Update on Environmental Academy
Section DISCUSSION ITEMS
Prepared By Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resource Specialist
Chanhassen Environmental Academy 2023.docx
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Chanhassen Environmental Academy
Curious about your trees? Ever wonder what happens at the Environmental Center? Want to know where
your water comes from? Attend the Environmental Academy this year! Chanhassen residents interested in
learning more about their environment can sign up for the Chanhassen Environmental Academy.
The academy will be held over three months with a 90-minute class each month. The courses are aimed at
helping residents and property owners learn more about their natural environment.
Each class begins at 7 p.m. on the dates listed below. Two classes will be held in Chanhassen and one class
will be held in Chaska at the Carver County Environmental Center. Meeting location details will be provided
to registered participants.
Thursday, Aug. 17 – What’s wrong with my Tree? Common problems and pests of trees
Thursday, Sept. 21 – Carver County Environmental Center behind-the-scenes tour
Thursday, Oct. 19 – Chanhassen water treatment behind-the-scenes tour
The Chanhassen Environmental Academy is an initiative of the Chanhassen Environmental Commission. Sign
up by emailing your contact information to Matt Unmacht at munmacht@chanhassenmn.gov
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Environmental Commission Item
January 11, 2023
Subject Select Arbor Day Poster theme 2023
Section DISCUSSION ITEMS
Prepared By Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resource Specialist
Arbor Day Poster Contest Themes.doc
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Arbor Day Poster Contest Themes
2000 No theme
2001 Trees are Terrific….. And Forests are Too!
2002 Trees are Terrific….. Inside and Out!
2003 Trees are Terrific…. From Acorn to Oak!
2004 Trees are Terrific…. In Cities and Towns!
2005 Trees are Terrific….. And EnergyWise!
2006 Trees are Terrific…. In All Shapes and Sizes!
2007 Trees are Terrific….. And Forests are Too!
2008 Trees are Terrific….. Inside and Out!
2009 Trees are Terrific…. In Cities and Towns!
2010 Trees are Terrific….. And Energy Wise!
2011 Trees are Terrific…. In All Shapes and Sizes!
2012 Trees are Terrific…. In Chanhassen!
2013 Trees are Terrific…. And my Favorite Tree Is..!
2014 Trees are Terrific… Inside and Out!
2015 Trees are Terrific… Root for Trees!
2016 Trees are Terrific… In All Shapes and Sizes!
2017 Trees are Terrific… For Bees and Butterflies!
2018 Trees are Terrific… And Need Our Care!
2019 Trees are Terrific… And Save Energy!
2020 Trees are Terrific…. In Chanhassen!
2021 Trees are Terrific… In Chanhassen! Open to public since no in class due
to COVID
2022 Trees are Terrific… And Keep Us Cool!
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Environmental Commission Item
January 11, 2023
Subject Brainstorm possible public/youth service event for 2023
Section DISCUSSION ITEMS
Prepared By Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resource Specialist
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Environmental Commission Item
January 11, 2023
Subject Upcoming events and items
Section UPCOMING ITEMS AND EVENTS
Prepared By Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resource Specialist
Upcoming items and events
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JANUARY
Advertisement Posted for Openings on Environmental Commission
Jan 3 – Spring/Summer Connection article due
FEBRUARY
Possible public/youth event planning
Arbor Day poster contest – finalize details
Arbor Day Planning – develop activities
Partner with CNHS for earth day event – planning?
Earth Hour – promotion?
Feb 7 – Trivia event at CBC
Feb x - Interviews with CC for new members
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