07-09-97 Minutes
CHANHASSEN ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
July 9, 1997
Meeting called to order by Uli Sacchet at 7: 00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Leith, Susan Morgan, Uli Sacchet, Bill Coldwell, Jack Atkins, Maureen Farrell, and
Susan Wright
MEMBERS ABSENT: Greg Havlik, Susan Markert
STAFF PRESENT: Phillip Elkin, Water Resources Coordinator
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Jack Atkins motioned for approval of minutes from 6/11/97 meeting, Sue Morgan
seconded
APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF BY-LAWS:Maureen Farrell motioned to approve the changes to the by-laws Jack
Atkins seconded the motion.
PRIORITIZE UPCOMING PROJECTS
Discussion started with members sharing information on “Green Builders” ( Sustainable Building
Coalition, Minnegasco program, “Health House”, etc.)
Jack initiated a discussion on the group’s focus and goals.
It was decided by consensus, that working towards a Comprehensive Plan would be ongoing and separate
from the specific projects on the list. Each member picked three projects and voted for the top three.
Results:
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Recycling Brochure
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Newspaper articles
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Identify aspects residents can improve their environment.
It was also decided that Arbor Day planning should be a specific project of the group.
GENERAL DISCUSSION
:
Plan future guest speaker Kate Aanenson on comprehensive plan.
Plan trip to the Seminary Fen - Phil will contact owner and Hannah Dunevitz for group tour.
Work on float for parade next year.
Newspaper article possible for Jack to write on light pollution.
Start on the Recycling brochure - have Jill check budget and past projects by City and County. Also
contact resources for information and bring to next meeting.
Compare the costs between brochure and setting up a phone line with a voice message on recycling. Sue
Wright will bring phone information to next meeting. Also updating the web site as part of brochure.
Other possible projects discussed: a calendar with photos of City natural resources, Photo contest.
NEXT MEETING
Discussion on long and short term goals, newspaper articles and Recycling items.
Also review members comp plan ideas.
PLEASE GIVE COMP PLAN IDEAS TO JILL IF YOU WILL NOT BE IN ATTENDANCE NEXT
WEEK!
Meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Prepared and Submitted by Phillip Elkin
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