05-08-07 Minutes
Chanhassen Environmental Commission (EC)
Regular Meeting
May 8, 2007
Members Present:
Ron Olsen, Shirley McGee, Bill Fouks, Lee Scholder, Jo Mueller, Jim Sommers
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Specialist
Guests:
Minutes:
March minutes were approved. There were no minutes from April.
Arbor Day Review:
The commission agreed that the day went well. There was a suggestion that trees
only be pre-ordered. Someone wondered if there was an Adopt-a-Park program that ran year round. Jill
said that would be a Park and Rec. program and she wasn’t aware of one.
Renewable Energy:
Ron updated the commission on the solar water heater he has been researching.
The payback for the appliance is 2-3 years. Ideally, the city would install one at every public building
that currently has a water heater. The initial cost is $6000. The commission will talk to the Ctiy Council
about it.
Joint Meeting:
Denny, Lee and Ron will be able to make it. Bill, Shirley and Jim may be able to make
it. Rose will be out of town.
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4 of July planning:
Woodsy the Owl and the Green Guardian have been reserved for the event. Ideas
from the commission:
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Could have energy theme for float – earth, wind, fire
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Could have smaller float with a hybrid pulling it. Have solar panels, compost bins, E85 on board
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Maybe a dealer would loan a hybrid pick-up for the parade
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Should get trees again from Lotus
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Someone wondered if there was an HourCar drop off nearby that could be promoted
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WM organics collection should be promoted. Maybe they would drive a truck in the parade
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Trash cleanup needs to be better after the parade
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Float give-aways – icee has too much plastic? Will hand out coupons again
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Need to get recycling containers placed along the route. Talk to parade committee?
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Bill, Shirley, Denny, Rose, Lee able to go?
Election of Chair/Vice-Chair:
Ron was voted in as Chairperson. Jim was voted in as Vice-Chairperson
General Discussion:
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Bill said there was an article in the Star Trib today about organics recycling in elementary
schools.
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Jill said a review of the comp plan might be on the agenda in June or July.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 PM.
Minutes Prepared by Jill Sinclair
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