EC 2009 11 10
Chanhassen Environmental Commission (EC)
Regular Meeting
November 10, 2009
Members Present:
Rose Kircher, J.R. Relick, Beverly Foster, Denny Hansen
Members Absent
:
Staff Present:
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Specialist
Minutes:
July minutes were approved.
Environmental Excellence Award:
The commission reviewed the applications received for the
award and discussed their recommendations for the City Council. They will recommend 2
awards: St. Hubert School and Church for environmentally friendly practices and Greg and
Colleen Fletcher for a permeable paver driveway. Other ideas for nominees included Family of
Christ Lutheran Church for the Caring for Creation program and Kwik Trip for a possible LEED
certification.
General Discussion:
The commissioners discussed compiling an article for the Villager
regarding reduction of solid waste during the holidays. They wanted to emphasize Christmas
tree recycling with the boy scouts, shopping locally, using reusable wrappings, taking items to
the recycling center such as replaced electronics, boxes and CFLs.
At the next meeting they will discuss work plan items for 2010.
The next meeting might be moved to Wed, Dec. 9 at 6 pm.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 PM.
Minutes Prepared by Jill Sinclair