EC SUM 2013 02 13
Chanhassen Environmental Commission (EC)
Regular Meeting
February 13, 2013
Members Present:
Glenn Kaufmann, Katie Mahannah, Amy Wenner, Keith Anderson, Matthew Myers
Members Absent:
Denny Hansen, Robert Kircher
Staff Present:
Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resource Specialist
Minutes:
January minutes were approved.
2013 Sustainability Report
: Glenn has updated the Stormwater section of the plan. He needs to find an
appropriate picture from 2012 to include. Amy and Katie made updates to the Surface Water section. Keith is
working on Water Conservation; needs a picture of the new water tower. Katie directed the commission to finish
the rough draft of the plan by March 6 so all members can review the sections before the March 13 meeting. Staff
members will review the report after the EC meeting.
Education Plan/Potential Projects:
Education Plan - Keith talked to his neighbors about environmental education in the Chanhassen schools and
found that kids go to the Lowry nature center frequently. Therefore, the field trip project is unnecessary. Also,
there is no scholarship money, so that proposal is also not going to be done. The mentorship is a possibility.
Matthew will meet with the district to talk about what needs the students may have for the capstone projects and
how the commission could help.
Potential Projects – The environmental videos will be put on hold until after the Sustainability Report is
completed.
Media Discussion:
The commission discussed whether or not there should be a liaison to the newspaper. The
liaison could keep track of what’s being written, what could be included in the future, what other types of media
could be used, such as videos, brochures, etc. It was decided that whoever writes articles will submit it
themselves to the paper. No liaison is needed.
Term Accomplishments:
Keith compiled a list of annual projects and programs the commission has completed
over the past term year. The commission will probably use the list for their joint meeting with the council.
General Discussion
:
The March meeting will start at 6:15 with the commission conducting their first interview of the night at
6:30 pm.
Glenn and Jill will look into organizing a spring event at the fen.
Jill will give a presentation on EAB at the June meeting.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:15 PM.
Minutes prepared by Jill Sinclair