02-14-24 EC Agenda and Packet
AGENDA
CHANHASSEN ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2024
FOUNTAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD
6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of January 10, 2024 Environmental Commission Minutes
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Minnesota Native Landscaping Law
Invasive Species Management Application
Arbor Day Planning- Developing Activities
Partner with Chanhassen High School for Earth Day Event
Promote Earth Hour
Finalize Trivia Night Details
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING ITEMS AND EVENTS
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Environmental Commission Item
February 14, 2024
Subject Approval of January 10, 2024 Environmental Commission Minutes
Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Prepared By Jenny Potter, Sr. Admin Support Specialist
Environmental Commission Minutes dated January 10, 2024
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Chanhassen Environmental Commission (EC)
6:00 pm
January 10, 2024
Members Present:Kristin Fulkerson, Greg Hawks, Scot Lacek, Scott Grefe, Ryan Farnan, Billy
Cripe, Kaisa Buckholz
Members Absent: Leslie Elhadi
Staff Present: Jamie Marsh, Environmental Resources Specialist and Laurie Hokkanen, City
Manager
Visitors: Judy Harder, Resident
Minutes
December minutes were approved as amended.
Civic Campus Update
Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager gave a presentation about plans for the new Civic Campus. Ms.
Hokkanen touched on the locations of the amenities and where the new City Hall will be located.
Develop Work Plan for 2024
Dates on the 2024 work plan were updated. It was decided that the work plan will be brought up
at the end of each meeting so members can add agenda items accordingly.
Review and Develop 2024 Media Calendar
Commissioner Cripe will write four social media posts for February and Commissioner
Buckholz will write four social media posts for March. The posts will focus on the theme of the
year which is aquatic and terrestrial invasive species. Members will sign up to write social media
posts in future meetings.
Select Arbor Day Poster Contest Theme
Commissioners discussed different ideas for the theme as well as the history of the Arbor Day
poster contest. The theme for this year’s poster contest will be “Trees are Terrific…in all Shapes
and Sizes.” Other ideas discussed will be saved and used in subsequent years.
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Trivia Event Planning
Environmental Trivia Night details were discussed and members volunteered for specific tasks at
the event on February 20, 2024, at the Chanhassen Brewery.
Visitor Presentations:
Resident Judy Harder asked the commission if they were interested in an outreach opportunity
working with residents planting trees. The commission said they were interested and look
forward to receiving more information about the program.
Advertisement Posted for Openings on Environmental Commission
Jamie Marsh, Environmental Resources Specialist reminded the commission that there are three
positions on the Environmental Commission available.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 8:15.
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Environmental Commission Item
February 14, 2024
Subject Minnesota Native Landscaping Law
Section DISCUSSION ITEMS
Prepared By Jamie Marsh, Environmental Resource Specialist
The state of Minnesota passed a new law that requires municipalities to allow property owners and
occupants to install and maintain managed natural landscapes. A managed natural landscape can
include native or nonnative grasses, wildflowers, forbs, shrubs or trees. The Environmental
Commission will discuss this new law.
MN Native Landscape Law
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Environmental Commission Item
February 14, 2024
Subject Invasive Species Management Application
Section DISCUSSION ITEMS
Prepared By Jamie Marsh, Environmental Resource Specialist
Vegetation Management Permit Application Form 2024v1.1edits
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
SECTION ONE: APPLICANT INFORMATION
SECTION TWO: PROPERTY INFORMATION
SECTION THREE: CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
Name:
Property Owner:
City of Chanhassen Applicant Homeowners Association (HOA)
This form is for approval of projects that include removal and/or addition of vegetation (such as trees,
invasive species, etc.) within conservation easements, on City-owned property, within shoreland areas, or
on private property where a management plan is required/advised.
Address:
Address of Property (if different
from applicant address):
(Street, City, State, & Zip)
(Street, City, State, & Zip)
Phone:
Email:
Email (if HOA):
Phone (if HOA):
Will this project be preformed by any party other than the applicant?
(If no, leave blank and move on to section four)
Yes No
Contractor Name:
Phone:
Email:
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VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
Property Restrictions:
City Property Conservation Easement Shoreland Area Drainage & Utility Easement
I don’t know.NoneBluff/Steep Slopes Road Right-of-Way
Project Description:
At this time, do you think there will be future phases for this project?
(If yes, please include details in the project description)
Yes No
SECTION FOUR: PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Type(s):
Invasive Species Removal Tree Removal Shoreland Restoration
Rain Garden Construction Other
Proposed Start Date:Proposed Completion Date:
Is herbicide use proposed? (If yes, please include details in the project description)
Yes No
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VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
SECTION SIX: NOTICE AND SIGNATURE
Applicant:
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Signature:Date:
SECTION FIVE: ATTACHMENTS
The following documents must be submitted along with the application:
Project Map
Plant List
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