11-10-99 Minutes
CHANHASSEN ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
November 10, 1999
Meeting called to order by Jack Atkins at 7:15 p..m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jack Atkins, Jo Mueller, Andy Leith, Sue Markert
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Clay Smith, Dotti Shay, Uli Sacchet
STAFF PRESENT:
Phillip Elkin, Water Resources Coordinator
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes were approved.
ITEMS:
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A demonstration/education on NURP ponds. Phillip Elkin was guest speaker
speaking about NURP ponds; their function; their history; future of NURP
ponds; maintenance; any questions that the group had about NURP ponds.
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Discussion on dog droppings issue. Commissioners reviewed handout on what
other cities are doing as far as dog droppings and how they combat the issue.
Jack Atkins moved to table the discussion until next meeting; seconded by Jo
Mueller.
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Review the calendar. There was a question about the presentation from Carver
County whether they were going to ask Carver County to come and present
the group or whether the request has been made and Carver County will
actually make the presentation in January. They will ask Jill and get back to
the other members. All items were approved.
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Sue Markert brought up the issue of the Pulte Homes Development
going in at the northeast intersection of TH 41and Highway 5. Sue was concerned that a similar
situation at Coulter Drive would be create when utilities to service this site would go through and
cut down trees and take out natural resources. Jo Mueller also expressed concerns about building
so close to headwaters of the Bluff Creek. We'll continue this discussion at future meetings.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. and motioned by Sue Markert; Any Leith seconded.
Prepared and Submitted by Phillip Elkin
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