04-14-99 Minutes
CHANHASSEN ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
April 14, 1999
Meeting called to order by Uli Sacchet at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Dotti Shay, Jack Atkins, Clay Smith, Andy Leith
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Uli Sacchet, Jo Mueller, Susan Markert,
STAFF PRESENT:
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Specialist, Sharmin Al-Jaff, Senior
Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes were approved.
ELECTION:
Dotti Shay was voted in as Chairperson, Andy Leith was voted in as Vice-
Chairperson.
BY-LAWS:
Changes were made to the following items: Nine members reduced to seven, Five
members to make a quorum reduced to four, curfew changed from 9:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., “at the
direction of the city council” was added to most ‘duties and responsibilities’ items. The changes
were voted on and approved unanimously.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Sharmin asked for feedback on the plan so far. Any changes, additions
or deletions, were made. The commission finished reviewing the plan. Changes have been made
and a revised plan is being sent with the May agenda.
ARBOR DAY:
Update:
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Met Council not attending.
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Plunkett’s attendance unknown
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survey probably won’t happen.
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Andy, Dotti, Uli and Sue will be around for the day, Clay, Jack and Jo have
commitments.
EDUCATION:
Jill presented a brief overview of the commercial landscaping ordinance.
GENERAL:
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The Bluff Creek Overlay District ordinance was adopted by the City Council.
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Suggestion for future education item: lighting ordinance.
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Next meeting: WEDNESDAY, June 9, 7:00 P.M.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Prepared and Submitted by Jill Sinclair
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