01-10-24EC Agenda and Packet
AGENDA
CHANHASSEN ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2024
FOUNTAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD
6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of December 13, 2023 Environmental Commission Minutes
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
Civic Campus Update
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Develop Work Plan for 2024
Review and Develop 2024 Media Calendar
Select Arbor Day Poster Contest Theme
Environmental Academy Updates
Trivia Event Planning - Delegate Responsibilities
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING ITEMS AND EVENTS
Advertisement Posted for Openings on Environmental Commission
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Environmental Commission Item
January 10, 2024
Subject Approval of December 13, 2023 Environmental Commission Minutes
Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Prepared By Jenny Potter, Sr. Admin Support Specialist
Environmental Commission Minutes dated December 13, 2023
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Chanhassen Environmental Commission (EC)
6:00 pm
December 13, 2023
Members Present: Leslie Elhadi, Greg Hawks, Scott Grefe, Ryan Farnan, Billy Cripe, Kaisa
Buckholz
Members Absent: Kristin Fulkerson, Scot Lacek
Staff Present: Manuel Jordan, Environmental Resource Specialist; Joe Sidel, Water Resources
Engineer; Ryan Pinkalla, Water Resources Technician
Visitors: Judy Harder
Minutes
Motion to approve made by Commissioner Cripe, Second by Commissioner Hawks, all voted in
favor. October minutes were approved.
Visitor Presentations
City of Chanhassen MS4 Permit and SWPPP Presentation
Joe Seidl, Water Resources Engineer and Ryan Pinkalla, Water Resources Technician, presented
about the City of Chanhassen’s MS4 permit requirements and Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP).
Discussion Items
Focus Topic Finalization for 2024
Environmental Commission decided that Aquatic and Terrestrial Invasives would be the topic for
2024.
Review and Develop 2024 Media Calendar
The Commission tabled this until January. They would like to see the 2023 Media Calendar to
review before developing the 2024 calendar.
Environmental Academy – Topics and tentative dates
Civic campus green space/environmental focus, Invasive species, and the Water Resources
presentation that was given earlier were all discussed.
Develop Work Plan for 2024
Tabled until January meeting and the commission would like the plan from 2023 to review.
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Environmental Trivia Night Planning
February dates were discussed. Tuesday the 20th or the 27th are a possibility and Commissioner
Cripe will check with the Chanhassen Brewery to see if that date works for them. The
Commission also stated that Dave Ryan was a big draw and they would like to have him back if
he is available. Question topics: Stormwater, aquatic and terrestrial invasives, Chan-Happenings,
tree diseases, and climate change.
Commission Presentations
Greg Hawks discussed a restoration of Bluff Creek.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn was made by Commissioner Elhadi, second by Commissioner Buckholz, all
voted in favor and meeting was adjourned at 7:51 pm.
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Environmental Commission Item
January 10, 2024
Subject Civic Campus Update
Section VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
Prepared By Jamie Marsh, Natural Resources Intern
Link to Civic Campus Project Update
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Environmental Commission Item
January 10, 2024
Subject Develop Work Plan for 2024
Section DISCUSSION ITEMS
Prepared By Jamie Marsh, Natural Resources Intern
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Environmental Commission Item
January 10, 2024
Subject Review and Develop 2024 Media Calendar
Section DISCUSSION ITEMS
Prepared By Jamie Marsh, Natural Resources Intern
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Environmental Commission Item
January 10, 2024
Subject Select Arbor Day Poster Contest Theme
Section DISCUSSION ITEMS
Prepared By Jamie Marsh, Natural Resources Intern
Each year local Elementary schools are invited to participate in the annual Arbor Day poster contest.
Participants draw and submit artwork that is inspired by a theme that is chosen by the Environmental
Commission.
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Environmental Commission Item
January 10, 2024
Subject Trivia Event Planning - Delegate Responsibilities
Section DISCUSSION ITEMS
Prepared By Jamie Marsh, Natural Resources Intern
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Environmental Commission Item
January 10, 2024
Subject Advertisement Posted for Openings on Environmental Commission
Section UPCOMING ITEMS AND EVENTS
Prepared By Jamie Marsh, Natural Resources Intern
News Ad - Commission Vacancies 2024
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City of Chanhassen
Notice of Commission Vacancies
The City of Chanhassen is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on various commissions. Terms begin in
April 2024 and are for three years unless otherwise noted. No prior experience is required to apply.
Applicants will be required to interview with the City Council and appointments will be made on March
18, 2024.Application forms are available online at www.chanhassenmn.gov/commissions.Applications
will be accepted until noon on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Planning Commission:This Commission is an advisory body to the City Council that makes
recommendations regarding site plans, subdivisions, special use permits, land use, and zoning
regulations.The Commission also provides input into plans and programs that will have a long-term
impact on the community, e.g. the Comprehensive Plan and special studies.Commission members must
be good listeners, inquisitive, and commit to being prepared for each meeting by reading staff reports
prior to the meetings.Meetings occur on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m. at City
Hall with an average caseload of two items per meeting.Two 3-year positions are available.
Park & Recreation Commission:This Commission acts as an advisory board to the City Council,
reviewing all recreation, leisure, and park-related issues.This includes park development, recreation
programming,and implementation of the recreation section of the Comprehensive Plan.Meetings occur
on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.at City Hall.Three 3-year positions are available.
Environmental Commission:This Commission acts as a public outreach and education board for the
City Council.Issues addressed by the Commission include water quality, forestry, stormwater
management, and water conservation education.Meetings occur on the second Wednesday of each
month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.Three 3-year positions are available.
Commission on Aging:This Commission examines the needs of 55+ older adults in the community and
reviews issues such as housing, information and referral services, outreach and programing, and
transportation.Qualities being sought by the Commission include being enthusiastic, a team player,
reliable, patient and flexible. Meetings occur on the third Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at City
Hall.One 3-year and two 1-year positions are available.
(Publish in the Chanhassen Villager on January 11 & 25, 2024)
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