06-12-07 Minutes
Chanhassen Environmental Commission (EC)
Regular Meeting
June 12, 2007
Members Present:
Ron Olsen, Lee Scholder, Rose Kircher, Dennis Hansen, Jim Sommers
Members Absent:
Shirley McGee, Bill Fouks
Staff Present:
Krista Torgerson, Natural Resources Technician
Guests:
Minutes:
May minutes were approved with the addition of Rose Kircher and Dennis Hansen to
attendance.
Renewable Energy:
Ron updated the commission on the progress of the solar water heater proposal and
the report to City Council. The Commission is waiting for a response from City Council. Ron suggested a
request for further discussion with City Council.
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4 of July planning:
Ron informed the commission on the 4 of July parade and past parades. Woodsy
the Owl and the Green Guardian have been reserved for the event. Bill was to report on a vehicle to be
used, and partner coordination. Information that is still needed:
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What partners have confirmed on participation
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Who is supplying the vehicle
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What type of vehicle is it? (Will need room for both Woodsy and The Green Guardian to ride)
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Commission able to get a hybrid vehicle?
Also discussed:
- Meeting time and logistics
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- E-mail v. meeting before the 4 of July.
- Application deadline next week. Krista will check on this.
Pollution Prevention/Nat’l Recycling Day:
Discussed article in the Villager. Dennis suggested possibly
submitting article on the composting pilot program at the Landscape Arboretum. Decided more
information was needed.
General Discussion:
- The recycling portion of the Citizen Survey was distributed and discussed
- Discussed more involvement in council meetings
- Discussed receiving notice on environment related issues that were to be brought to council and
being aware/checking the paper for notices
Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 PM.
Minutes Prepared by Krista Torgerson