05-22-96 Minutes
CHANHASSEN ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 22, 1996
Introductory meeting called to order by Jill Sinclair at 7:05 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Charlie Eiler, Greg Havlik, Andrew Leith, Susan Morgan, Susan
Markert, Uli Sacchet, Susan Wright, Maureen Farrell, Bill Coldwell
STAFF PRESENT
: Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Coordinator, Phillip Elkin, Water
Resources Coordinator
Introductions of staff and commissioners were made.
SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS
: Future regular meetings were decided by
consensus to be the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. In
the event that the regular meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting will be rescheduled to another
Thursday within the month. The next meeting will be Thursday, June 6.
APPOINTMENT OF TERMS
: By random drawing the following terms were decided:
3-year term: Sue Morgan, Greg Havlik, Maureen Farrell
2-year term: Charlie Eiler, Bill Coldwell, Susan Wright
1-year term: Andrew Leith, Sue Markert, Uli Sacchet
BY-LAWS OF COMMISSION
: Discussion was opened for the by-laws of the Environmental
Commission.
The proposed by-laws are attached. Changes and additions are in bold. Entire sections and items
that are to be deleted are included with strike-out.
It was decided that further discussion and adoption of the by-laws will be addressed at the June 6
meeting.
APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON
: Jill Sinclair
suggested the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson be appointed that night. Commissioners agreed
by consensus.
Bill Coldwell nominated Uli Sacchet for Chairperson
Charlie Eiler seconded the nomination.
There was unanimous approval of the nomination and Mr. Sacchet accepted the position.
Mr. Coldwell nominated Susan Morgan for Vice-Chairperson.
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Mr. Eiler seconded the nomination.
Ms. Morgan declined the appointment and withdrew her nomination.
Mr. Coldwell nominated Susan Markert for Vice-Chairperson.
Mr. Eiler seconded the nomination.
There was unanimous approval and Ms. Markert accepted the position.
MISSION STATEMENT
: The mission statement for the Environmental Commission was
approved by all members as is.
GENERAL DISCUSSION
: Phillip Elkin presented general information about the wetlands
regulations act changes, Chanhassen’s SWMP program, and answered questions.
Future agenda items were discussed and it was decided that educational goals would be addressed
at the next meeting.
The Commission also decided to have Mr. Elkin return to the next meeting and give a more
extensive wetland presentation.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Prepared and Submitted by Jill Sinclair