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06-10-26 EC Agenda packetA.6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER B.APPROVAL OF MINUTES B.1 Approval of May 13, 2026 Environmental Commission Minutes C.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS D.DISCUSSION ITEMS D.1 Arbor Day Poster Contest Update D.2 Environmental Academy Planning D.3 Trivia Night Planning Update D.4 July 3rd Business Expo: Finalize Planning E.COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS F.UPCOMING ITEMS AND EVENTS G.ADJOURNMENT AGENDA CHANHASSEN ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026 LAKE SUSAN CONFERENCE ROOM, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD 1 Environmental Commission Item June 10, 2026 Subject Approval of May 13, 2026 Environmental Commission Minutes Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES Prepared By Amy Weidman, Senior Admin Support Specialist Environmental Commission Minutes 05-13-26 2 Chanhassen Environmental Commission (EC) 6:00 pm May 13, 2026 Members Present: Chair Scott Grefe, Paul Granos, Mary Humprheys, Sidney Lindmark, Paget Pengelly, Glenn Stolar, Tanvi Akuthota Members Absent: Vice Chair John Stutzman Staff Present: Jamie Marsh, Environmental Resource Specialist Visitors: None. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. Approval of Minutes The commissioners reviewed the minutes. Commissioner Stolar motioned to approve the minutes, and Commissioner Granos seconded. The motion passed 7-0, and the April minutes were approved. Visitor Presentations Discussion Items D.1 Environmental Trivia Night Update Jamie Marsh, Environmental Resource Specialist, provided an update on the trivia night event. She spoke with the new owner at Hackamore. They discussed potential dates and what trivia night entails. The Commission decided to move forward with July 9 for the next event, with the goal of promoting trivia night during the 4th of July. The Commission will revisit the Trivia Night during the June meeting. D.2. Arbor Day Poster Contest Update Ms. Marsh shared that no additional posters were submitted for the contest. The Commission discussed how and where to award the winner with their prize, and if they should still present the winner during a City Council meeting or during an Environmental Commission meeting. D.3 Arbor Day Planting Event Recap Chair Grefe thanked the Commissioners and staff for attending the Arbor Day planting event. The park had 20 trees planted. The event ran smoothly with no weather problems. D.4 Environmental Commission Bylaws Updates Ms. Marsh discussed the proposed changes that were proposed during the April meeting with the City Clerk and the City Attorney. The changes to update sections 2.1 (to add “or staff”) 3.4 3 (update to majority of filled positions) will move forward. An additional amendment to section 2.2 is proposed to update any special meetings to have a 3-day notice in order to align with state statute. The proposed change to Youth Commissioner age requirements was not implemented. Commissioner Pengelly moved to approve the 2026 bylaws as amended. Commissioner Lindmark seconded. The motion carried 7-0. D.5 July 3rd Business Expo The 4th of July celebrations include the business expo on July 3, from 4-6 p.m. at City Center Park. The Commission discussed the year’s theme, management of waste, and corresponding activities and giveaways for this year’s table. The table can cross-promote other programs and activities. Reusable props were discussed. D.6 Environmental Academy Planning Chair Grefe described the Environmental Academy to the new Commissioners. The Commissioners discussed ideas for locations and topics for the 2026 series, and they reviewed previous topics. The Commissioners noted that past attendees have expressed enthusiasm for a tour of the DemCon facility and their interest in planning another event at CampFire Minnesota. The Commission has many ideas and will try to narrow the list of topics and locations during the June meeting. Ms. Marsh will also connect with the city’s Economic Development Manager regarding potential Chanhassen businesses that might want to highlight an environmental initiative. Commission Presentations: Commissioner Granos complimented the annual tree sale. Ms. Marsh thanked him for his volunteering during the tree pick-up days. Upcoming Items and Events The next Environmental Commission meeting will be on June 10. Adjournment Commissioner Grefe moved to adjourn the meeting, and Commissioner Pengelly seconded. The motion was carried 7-0, and the meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m. Minutes prepared by Amy Weidman, Senior Administrative Support Specialist Minutes Submitted by Jamie Marsh, Environmental Resource Specialist 4 Environmental Commission Item June 10, 2026 Subject Arbor Day Poster Contest Update Section DISCUSSION ITEMS Prepared By Jamie Marsh, Environmental Resource Specialist Alternative plans for the Arbor Day poster contest submission were discussed during the previous meeting. City staff will update the Commission on the plan to move forward with the submission. 5 Environmental Commission Item June 10, 2026 Subject Environmental Academy Planning Section DISCUSSION ITEMS Prepared By Jamie Marsh, Environmental Resource Specialist During the previous meeting, the Environmental Commission discussed various topics for the Environmental Academy. Since the meeting, city staff met with Carver County Environmental Services to discuss the course topics county staff would arrange for the Academy. The Commission will finalize focus topics and create a plan to start coordinating course dates with host sites. 6 Environmental Commission Item June 10, 2026 Subject Trivia Night Planning Update Section DISCUSSION ITEMS Prepared By Jamie Marsh, Environmental Resource Specialist The Environmental Trivia Night event is scheduled for Thursday, July 9 at 7 p.m. at Hackamore Brewing. The Commission will volunteer for tasks during the night of the event. 7 Environmental Commission Item June 10, 2026 Subject July 3rd Business Expo: Finalize Planning Section DISCUSSION ITEMS Prepared By Jamie Marsh, Environmental Resource Specialist At the previous meeting, the Environmental Commission discussed activities and prize giveaways for the event. The Commission will finalize the plan for the event. 8