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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/2002 - Waste Reduction and Recycling Advisory Commission AGENDA WASTE REDUCTION & RECYCLING ADVISORY COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA Eagan Municipal Center City Council Chambers THURSDAY, February 21, 2002 5:30 p.m. I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA (5:30 -5:32) II. APPROVE January 17, 2002 MEETING MINUTES (5:32 -5:35) III. VISITORS TO BE HEARD IV. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS A. Introduction of New Members (5:35 -5:40) B. Sign Oath of Office C. Elect Chair and Vice Chair VI. OLD BUSINESS A. Green buildings Discussion (5:40 -5:55) 1. Response from Ken Vraa 2. High Performance Building Report V. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion Regarding Ordinance Revision (5:55 -6:15) B. Recycling Coordinator Updates (6:15 -6:25) 1. Community Room Remodeling Project 2. Compost Bin Sale, March 21, 2002 B. Review 2002 Commission Meeting Schedule and Work plan (6:25 -6:59) VII. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting- March 21, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. (7:00) The mission The mission of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Advisory Commission is to proactively assist the Eagan City Council by educating, encouraging and assisting the community in reducing and managing waste in an environmentally sound manner. MEMO TO: MEMBERS OF THE EAGAN WASTE REDUCTION & RECYCLING ADVISORY COMMISSION FROM: COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR FOOTE DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 2002 SUBJECT: ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 2002 A regular meeting of the Eagan Waste Reduction & Recycling Commission will be held on Thursday February 21, 2002 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Please contact Joanna Foote at (651) 681 -4604 by Tuesday, February 19, to indicate if you cannot attend. I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM: approve, deny or modify agenda II. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 20, 2002 MEETING MINUTES A copy of the minutes of the Waste Reduction Commission meeting of January 20, 2002 is included as an attachment. ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM: approve, deny or modify January 20, 2021 minutes. III. VISITORS TO BE HEARD V. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS A. Introduction of new members FACTS: At its January 22, 2002 City Council Meeting, the Council reappointed Ron Moening as a hualer representative, Nathan Krahn as a resident representative and Carla Heyl as a resident alternate member of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Advisory Commission. B. Sign Oath of Office FACTS: New members are required to sign and Oath of Office. C. Elect Chair and Vice Chair FACTS: Staff will conduct the nomination process, first for the Chair position followed by a vote and then for Vice Chair, followed by a vote. The Chair will then preside over the remainder of the meeting. V. OLD BUSINESS A. GREEN BUILDING DISCUSSION (5:40 -6:15) FACTS: The commission sent a letter to Director of Parks and Recreation Vraa, asking that he and /or the architects of the Community Center assist in identifying materials and concepts being utilized within the project which qualify as "green Building practices." Director Vraa is drafting a response for the Commission which will be available at the meeting. Also included as an attachment is a "High Performance Standards Report" which Chair Patraw has forwarded for your information and use. ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM: Discussion only. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion Regarding Ordinance Revision (5:55 -6:15) FACTS: Based in the Commission discussion at the January meeting, staff prepared the attached memo to the City Council to request that the Commission be authorized to work with the City Attorney to draft revisions to the City Code section 6.37 regarding waste hauler licensing. Staff is preparing a draft with some of the suggested revisions which will be distributed for review and discussion. Members may wish to propose other suggestions for consideration. ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THESE ITEMS: Discussion and direction. B. Recycling Coordinator Updates. (6:15 -6:25) 1. Community Room Remodeling Project. 2. Compost Bin Sale, March 21, 2002 following March WRAC meeting. 3. Cascade Bay Plaques. 4. Tree Sale Activities & Volunteer Opportunities. ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THESE ITEMS: Discussion only. VII. ADJOURNMENT Next meeting- The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held March 21, 2002.