EC SUM 2012 04 11
Chanhassen Environmental Commission (EC)
Regular Meeting
April 11, 2012
Members Present:
Amy Wenner, Glenn Kaufmann, Katie Mahannah, Robert Kircher, Matthew Myers, Denny
Hansen, Keith Anderson
Members Absent
: none
Staff Present:
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Specialist
Guests Present:
Bonnie Nelson, Lotus Lake Clean Water Alliance(?)
Minutes:
March minutes were approved.
New Member introductions:
New commissioner Keith Anderson introduced himself. Each commissioner
introduced themselves to Keith.
Arbor Day Work Plan:
The commission discussed the schedule, responsibilities and activities for Arbor Day.
Last year the city had an EAB info board. Jill will bring that again. The city also has a tree identification game.
Jill will bring that to the event as well. Prep work on the morning of the event includes setting up displays,
putting up banner, welcoming groups, having groups sign up for tree planting. Katie will take video and some
pictures again on the day of the event. All commissioners said they were able to attend the event.
Sustainability Report:
The commission reviewed the report. Two minor changes were discussed and approved
by the commission. The report will be presented to the City Council at the joint meeting. Katie will lead the
discussion of the report at the meeting. The commission agreed that the intent of the report is as an annual
assessment of the 4 topics. The target audience for the report is the council, commission and residents. The
commission would like to have it posted on the city website. The report will be reviewed annually by the
commission and going forward it will be an end of the year project.
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4 of July Planning
: Bob explained to Keith the general schedule of July 3 and 4 activities. The commission
talked about possible themes for the info booth and parade entry. Water conservation may be a good topic or
aquatic invasive species. Jill will contact the county to see if they’re interested in partnering for this year’s
parade. Someone was wondering if the commission will be doing garbage, recycling and compost collection this
year. Someone else noted that the PowerPoint wasn’t watched much at the info booth and wouldn’t be needed
this year. Something more eye-catching or shorter/attention grabbing would be a better choice. The commission
will discuss again next month.
Annual review of by-laws:
The by-laws were reviewed and approved unanimously by the commission.
Election of Chair/Vice-chair
: The commission voted Bob Kircher as chair and Katie Mahannah as vice-chair.
General Discussion:
Denny and Katie volunteered to work with The Garden to develop a class, sponsored by the
Environmental Commission.
Bob continues to work on possible grant opportunities for projects, such as classes, events, etc. He’d like
the commission to be thinking of ideas for projects and have it on the agenda next month.
The next meeting will be held Wednesday, May 9 at 6:00pm.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:50 PM.
Minutes prepared by Jill Sinclair