B Jt Meeting w/Environ Comm
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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1591 Park Road
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM:
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Specialist
May 2, 2005 ~
DATE:
SUBJ:
Joint Meeting with the Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission is looking forward to the opportunity to share
their past accomplishments, priority issues, current work plan and overall goals
and objectives with the Mayor and City Council.
2004 Accomplishments
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4th of July parade entry
Arbor Day event
Environmental Excellence Award program
New resident packetIBlue Sky guide
Recycling coupon program
Fall Recycling Day
Articles submitted and published in Chanhassen Villager
Chanhassen Day at Arboretum
Landscape class series at Arboretum
Review and analysis of single-sort recycling
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2005 Priority Issues
· Wind energy opportunities within City of Chanhassen
· 'Caught Recycling' program for residents
· E85 or hybrid car purchase options for city vehicles
· Recycling and waste collection options and challenges for the city
Chanhassen Environmental Commission
Annual Work Plan 2005
January
· Annual review of goals
· Discuss renewable energy project
· Discuss energy rebate program (based on Dakota
Electric)
The City of Chanhassen . A growing community wrth clean lakes, qualily schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place fo live, work, and play
February
March
April
May
June
July
· Presentation from ME3 (Minnesotans for an Energy-
Efficient Economy)
· Presentation from Sheldon Swenson, WM, update on
single-sort recycling
· Arbor Day planning
· Send letters to school regarding poster contest
· Post advertisement for openings on commission
· Appoint commissioner as liaison to newspaper
· Joint meeting with City Council??
· Interviews for new members
· Arbor Day planning
· Articles to Villager regarding Arbor Day and Earth Day
· Planning for July 4th parade
· Tour Eureka recycling facility??
· March 31 - Last day of term
· Select poster winner for Arbor Day
· Appointment of new members
· Review by-laws
· Appoint ChairNice-Chair
· Finalize Arbor Day work plan
· Planning for 4th of July parade
· April 1 - First day of term
· April 18 - Climb Theater presentation at St. Hubert's
(HuggerTree, Trash)
· April 22 - Earth Day
· April 22 - recycling coupon give-away at
Environmental Center
· April 25 - MN Arbor Day
· Arbor Day summary
· Planning for 4th of July parade
· May - Arbor Month
· May - Minnesota Envirothon at Gale Woods Farm
· May 7 - Chanhassen Arbor Day
· Organize parade entry
· Parade summary
· July 4 - EC entry at parade
August
September
October
November
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December
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· Month off
· Advertise Environmental Excellence Award
· Pollution Prevention Week
· Advertise Environmental Excellence Award
· October - Children's Water Festival
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
Holiday waste article to Villager
Develop 2005 work plan
Arbor Day planning
Evaluate recycling coupon program
Finalize joint program with Arboretum
Environmental Excellence and Recognition Award
selection and presentation
Environmental Commission Goals and Objectives
. We will serve the residents of Chanhassen by providing public education on
environmental issues.
o To provide a supplemental public education program.
o To provide public education specifically on issues of water quality and
natural environments,
o To be creative in our approach to natural resources education.
o To effectively reach our audience.
o To engage and interest the residents in their natural environment.
. Strengthen partnerships and communications with City Council, other
commissions, staff and the citizens of Chanhassen
o Maintain an effective and consistent line of communication with the City
Council.
o To be informed and up-to-date on current local environmental issues.
o Form partnerships with similar organizations in neighboring
communities.
o Develop and foster positive relationships with City Council and staff.
o To be a public voice on behalf of the environment.
o Focus on youth environmental education.
o Provide feedback to City Council on progress of work plan items.
. To develop a strong sen~e of loyalty, commitment, and leadership in the
Commission.
o To be credible and able to provide accurate information or the
appropriate resources.
o To set clear goals, objectives and defined expectations.
o Have a focused and clearly defined role.
o To have committed volunteers dedicated to the goals and objectives of
the commission.
o Become a commission with a vision and a meaningful and congruent
purpose,
o Create goals that can be implemented.
o Maximize visibility and communication through effective management
of the commission's web page.
. To advocate and promote the benefits and necessity of Chanhassen's natural
resources.
o Promote tree planting throughout the city.
o Encourage and assist businesses, organizations, and residents to
beautify/enhance their environments.
o Encourage the use of native plants and trees.
o Promote wetland buffers and good water quality practices.
o Promote clean air and water.
o Promote renewable energy and conservation.
o Provide annual environmental events.
2004 Attendance
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY SEPT OCT NOV DEC %
cancelled No
auorum
Dotti absent absent absent absent absent 55%
Shav
Jo absent 91%
Mueller
David ~--- -- ------ absent 88%
Wanek ---
(term
began
4/1)
Ron absent absent 82%
Olsen
Deborah absent absent absent absent 64%
Yunaner
Kim absent 91%
Grant
Marcus absent absent 82%
Zbinden
2005 Attendance
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY SEPT OCT NOV DEC
Dotti Shay
Jo Mueller Absent absent
(called)
David Absent Absent
Wanek
Ron Olsen Absent
(called)
Deborah -- ----- ------ ----- ----- ---- ---- ------
Yungner -
(term
ended 3/31)
Lee ------ ---- -----
Scholder
(term
beaan 4/1)
Kim Grant Absent
(called)
Marcus
Zbinden
By-laws:
Must attend 75% of meetings (8 mtgs)
Cannot miss 3 consecutive meetings
Commissioner
Dotti Sha
Jo Mueller
David Wanek
Ron Olsen
Deborah Yungner
term ends 3/31
Lee Scholder term be
Kim Grant
Marcus Zbinden
% Attendance - A r 04 - A r OS"
7r:J% attended 7 out Of 10 mt s
7r:J% attended 7 out Of 10 mt s
7r:J% (attended 7 out Of 10 mtgs)
7r:J% attended 7 out Of 10 mt s
7r:J% (attended 7 out Of 10 mtgs)
Not a licable
80% attended 8 out Of 10 mt s
90% attended 9 out Of 10 mt s
* April O4-April 05 - 10 meetinas total, July 04 and Aug. 04 meetings were cancelled