12-11-02 Minutes
CHANHASSEN ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION (EC)
REGULAR MEETING
December 11, 2002
Meeting called to order at 7:00? p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Kim Grant, Dotti Shay, Kim Hankins, Deborah Yungner, Ron Olsen,
Steve Nalefski
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Jo Mueller
STAFF PRESENT:
Lori Haak, Water Resources Coordinator, Jill Sinclair, Environmental
Resources Specialist
COUNCIL PRESENT:
none
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
November minutes were approved.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS:
There was one submission for the awards.
The Commission decided they would nominate community people and businesses. Suggestions
for 2002 awards included the Villager, Angie Lawerence, Pulte development. The name of the
award would be changed to ‘Environmental Recognition Award’.
Deborah shared with the group the fact that Eden Prairie no longer has an environmental
commission and wondered if the Env. Recognition award could be spread over there as well.
Dotti thought it might be hard to do because it’s a different city and a different county.
The commission will decide at the Jan. meeting if they will award in-house nominations.
2003 WORK PLAN:
Dotti asked if there were any particular topics the commission would like
to cover in 2003. Deborah said that she’s very interested in environmental health. Dotti like the
idea and suggested Deborah plan on creating a display for the July 3 Trade Fair or Arbor Day.
Deborah agreed and also suggested creating brochures for residents about environmentally
friendly cleansers, new homes, etc. Kim H. thought a partnership with Ridgeview Medical would
be a good idea. Kim G. said connecting with ECFE would also work well since you could hand
them out at classes. Lori suggested the commission add or subtract items from the 2002 work
plan and look at it again after reviewing the strategic plan.
The commission will add an Environmental Survey project for 2003. Staff will check into the
current survey project and its costs and see if there are any options. A rain barrel project will also
be added to 2003.
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Steve handed out information on water saving methods and rain barrels.
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Meeting was adjourned at 8:45? p.m.
Prepared and Submitted by Jill Sinclair
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