11-08-05 Minutes
Chanhassen Environmental Commission (EC)
Regular Meeting
November 8, 2005
Meeting Called to order 6:40 p.m.
Members Present:
Marcus Zbinden, Lee Scholder, Ron Olsen
Members Absent:
Dotti Shay, Jo Mueller, Kim Grant
Staff Present:
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Specialist, Don Asleson, Natural Resources
Techinician
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes for the October meeting were approved.
Interview with applicant:
The commission interviewed Shirley McGee. They will recommend that the
City Council appoint Shirley to the Commission.
Holiday waste reduction education program:
The commission discussed different alternatives for
promoting waste reduction during the holidays. An article from a couple of years ago will be used and
updated with current information. Also discussed was the idea to have next year’s Recycling Day on
America Recycles Day – November 15.
Arbor Day Poster Contest:
The deadline for the state poster contest is February 24,2006. The
commission agreed that the city should try to host the poster contest early so that the poster could be
entered in the state competition. Jill will prepare and send the letters. Dotti will help with follow-up
contacts with the schools.
EE Award:
The commission gave the final approval for the awards to be given to Dry Cleaning Station
and Mark Taintor. The awards will be approved by the council on Nov. 14 and the presentation will be
held at the council meeting on Nov. 28.
2006 Work Plan:
A commissioner suggested that a water ‘celebration’ day be considered. It could be
added to Arbor Day or Earth Day. Or have a water theme for the 4th of July float. Wind energy and waste
topics will be ongoing items for the work plan. Jill will email the 2005 work plan to the commission.
General Discussion:
Fall Recycling Day participation was lighter than anticipated. Marcus suggested holding Recycling
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Day on a Sunday.
The December meeting will be held at Ron’s house.
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Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm
Prepared and submitted by Jill Sinclair
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