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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/1997 - Solid Waste Abatement Commissione AGENDA SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA FAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER UPPER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOMS A & B THURSDAY, APRIL 17,1997 5:30 I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA H. APPROVAL OF MARCH 20, MINUTES III. VISITORS TO BE HEARD IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Adopt 1997 Work plan VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. INFORMATIVE A. Develop mission statement A. Earth Day planning update B. Membership limitations VIII. NEXT MEETING- May 17,1997 UL ADJOURNMENT Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. If a notice of less than 96 hours is received, the City of Eagan will make every attempt to provide the aids, however this may not be possible with short notice. Please contact Administration at 681-4600 with requests. MEMO TO: MEMBERS OF THE EAGAN SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION FROM: COMMUNICATIONS/RECYCLING COORDINATOR FOOTE DATE: APRIL 10, 1997 SUBJECT: EAGAN SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 10, 1997 A regular meeting of the Eagan Solid Waste Abatement Commission will be held on Thursday April 17, from 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 p.m., in the Eagan Municipal Center upper level conference rooms. Please contact Joanna Foote by Wednesday, April 16, at 681-4604 to indicate if you cannot attend. I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA The agenda, as presented or modified, requires adoption by the Commission. H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A cogy of the minutes of the Solid Waste Abatement Commission meeting of March 20, is enclosed on pages -31 to ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM: Approve, deny or modify. III. VISITORS TO BE HEARD IV. OLD BUSINESS A. Adopt 1997 Work plan/Priorities ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM: FACTS: At its January and February meetings, the Commission compiled and prioritized a list of goals to be accomplished in 1997. This list is included as the last page of the March minutes on page The Commission may adopt this work plan for incorporation into the meeting schedule. B. Review Vision Statement ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM: Review the City's Vision Statement, and begin discussion and/or formulation of a vision/mission statement for the Solid Waste Abatement Commission if the members desire. FACTS: Review the City's Vision Statement, included on pages to �_, and begin discussion and/or formulation of a vision/mission statement for the Solid Waste Abatement Commission if the members desire. Currently, only one of the City's six Commissions, the Advisory Parks Recreation and NaturalRes urces Commission, has a specific Mission Statement. This Mission Statement is included on page State Statute and the City Code do not specifically address the formation or function of any Commissions beyond Planning Commissions. Commissions are established at the will of the City Council to advise the Council on specific areas of interest. The Solid Waste Abatement Commission was established in 1988 by the Eagan City Council to assist in the design and implementation of the City's residential recycling program. Since that time, the Commission has addressed issues related to the curbside recycling program and the waste collection system as a whole. Although a Mission statement is not specifically necessary to the function of the Commission, it may help to direct and focus the work of the Commission. Any Mission Statement created by this group will need adoption by both the Solid Waste Abatement Commission Members and the Eagan City Council. VI. INFORMATIVE A. Membership limitations ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM: None FACTS: At last month's meeting, member Hiar inquired about which membership categories were eligible to hold the Chair and Vice -Chair positions on the Commission. He recalled that there had been some discussion with regard to this issue in years past. Staff has researched this issue and finds no written record of this policy in any official record. Staff member Hohenstien recalls that this may have been recommended when the Commission was initiated, in order to avoid any perception of control by a hauler or hauler group. At this point however, as each member, including the Chair and Vice Chair, has an equal vote, staff can find no real justification for this type of policy at this time. If the Commission would like further information or research on this issue, staff will attempt to provide it. B. Earth Day Planning Update ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM: None FACTS: Staff is preparing for the 1997 Earth Day Celebration on April 20, 1997 from noon until 3:00 p.m. at Blackhawk Park. The driveway entrance Blackhawk Park is located off of Murphy Parkway which is accessed off of Deerwood Drive about midway between Pilot Knob Road and Blackhawk Drive. Staff will be seeking volunteers from the Commission to assist at an informational booth regarding neighborhood organization. Any member that is interested in participating or knows of someone who might be, please let staff know as soon as possible. Attached on page C� is an outline of the exhibits and activities we have planned thus far. `-Iv VII. NEXT MEETING FACTS: The next meeting of the Eagan Solid Waste Abatement Commission will be held on Thursday, May 15, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. UL ADJOURNMENT Subject to Approval MINUTES OF THE SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION Eagan, Minnesota March 20, 1997 A regular meeting of the Eagan Solid Waste Abatement Commission was held on Thursday, March 20, 1997 at 5:30 p.m. Those present were Floyd Hiar, Ron Moening, James Orcutt, Susan Bast, John Tapper, Jim Weinzettel and Dan Breva. Also present was Communications/Recycling Coordinator Foote. Absent was All Swenseid. AGENDA Upon motion by Weinzettel, seconded by Hiar, all members voting in favor, the agenda was approved as presented. MINUTES The minutes of the February 20, 1997 meeting were reviewed. Upon motion by Patraw, seconded by Tapper, all members voting in favor, the minutes were approved as presented. ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS A. Election of Chair— Foote opened the floor for nominations for Chair. Hiar nominated Breva, second by Tapper. Weinzettel moved to close nominations, second by Moening. Breva accepted the nomination, all members voted in favor. Foote informed commission members that Tapper's membership has been designated by City Council action as a business representative. Bast's term has been changed from alternate to regular member which leaves an opening for an alternate business or resident member. B. Election of Vice Chair— Nominations were opened for Vice Chair. Moening moved to nominate Tapper, Patraw seconded. Patraw nominated Hiar, he declined. Members voted to close nominations. C. Membership Update– Foote stated there is currently an alternate opening for a business or resident. D. Meeting Calendar— Foote reviewed the meeting schedule for 1997. Motion was made by Tapper, seconded by Hiar to accept the schedule as presented. All members voted in favor. OLD BUSINESS A. Determine 1997 Work Plan/Priorities– Members reviewed the Solid Waste Abatement Commission Goals for 1997. There was discussion regarding county processing compliance. Foote stated she is receiving more documentation and there seems to be compliance. The commission discussed education. The mission statement was left as number 1. Tapper suggested discussing the goals every month so that the commission doesn't lose track and keeps the items uppermost in their minds. The members discussed newsletter distribution and the benefit of mail delivery rather than tubing or drop off. In discussion of multi -family education, Foote stated it's important to repeat information many times over in order to make sure the message is received. Breva suggested that #7, Focus on business recycling should be added under Education, #3, focus on multi -family should be under Education also. He suggested #4 and 5 should be considered ongoing informational items. Solid Waste Abatement Commission Minutes March 20, 1997/Page 2 Members decided to tour the Materials Processing Corporation in June and Gopher Resources later in the summer, possibly in August. Patraw suggested finding a multi -family complex that is doing a good job with recycling. This would be a way to encourage others to do the same. He also suggested doing the same with business recycling. Find an area business whose recycling is working well and build upon its success. Moening stated that the lower income multi -family do the worst job. He stated often the older residents do a better job with recycling in multi -family complexes. Weinzettel stated that if there are any educational pieces, he suggested addressing the mixing of recyclables. He continued that mixing of recyclables is more prevalent in the City of Eagan than in other cities. Foote stated that in calls she has received people often seem to be recycling only the two items listed on the bins. Weinzettel suggested letting residents know to separate each recyclable into paper bags. Foote stated this is what they do tell residents. Breva stated the following were the items prioritized for the work plan: 1. Develop a mission statement (April) 2. Education (May) 3. Develop a system to monitor volunteer neighborhood organization programs. 4. Other suggestions: Summer Field Trips: Materials Processing Corporation (June) Gopher Resources (August) Hiar moved, Weinzettel seconded, to accept the work plan. All members voted in favor. NEW BUSINESS A. Review City Purchasing Information (recycled content/reuse efforts)— Foote stated that the City purchases letterhead and envelopes with the highest post consumer content as possible; copy paper is at least 20%; three ring binders are 50% recycled, 25% is post consumer; folders are 100% recycled fiber, 20% post consumer; manila folders are 100% recycled fiber, 20% post consumer; storage boxes, files, etc. Hiar suggested having an article in the newsletter stating the City leads by example. Moening asked if the City needs to be concerned about price when purchasing and if this limits the recycled content at all? Foote stated that bids are done by state agencies so generally the prices are similar for recycled or non -recycled content. She stated that the City also recycles batteries. INFORMATIVE A. City Processing Requirements— The commission members discussed ways to ensure that the City hauler is meeting these processing requirements and paying the fees. They suggested that staff keep monitoring the current contract hauler. B. Earth Day Planning Update— Foote informed the commission members that Earth Day activities are planned for April 20, 1997 from noon until 3:00 p.m., at Blackhawk Park. Foote stated she would appreciate it if commission members would attend and volunteer, if possible. C. MPCA/RAM Conference Materials Review— Foote stated that enclosed in the packets is a copy of information from the MPCA/Ram Conference she attended. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. JEH Chair Date SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION WORMS PLAN 1. Develop a mission statement (April) 2. Education (May) 3. Develop a system to monitor volunteer neighborhood organization programs. 4. Other suggestions: Summer Field Trips: Materials Processing Corporation (June) Gopher Resources (August) CITY OF EAGAN VISION STATEMENT VIEW OF MISSION The City of Eagan exists to serve the needs and interests of its present and future citizens by providing quality public services, personal and property protection, a healthy environment, a stable tax base, attractive amenities, a sense of community and ethical representation. The City will endeavor to reflect community values in an effective, responsible, efficient and visionary manner. VIEW OF CONSTITUENTS The City of Eagan considers everyone with whom it interacts as a constituent and as a customer. First and foremost among these customers is its citizens. To serve its customers, the City is committed to equal representation, personal dignity, the value of diverse opinions, democratic participation and the importance of honest feedback. In its interactions with citizens and all other constituents, the City of Eagan is committed to the qualities of fairness, openness and responsiveness. Quality customer service will be central to all interactions with the City. VIEW OF SERVICE DELIVERY The City of Eagan is committed to being responsive in meeting the needs of the community within the fiscal parameters the community will support. Services will be provided effectively and efficiently for the quality and level of service desired by the public, through the employment of highly -qualified, creative, dedicated employees and the application of the highest standards of responsible fiscal management. VIEW OF QUALITY OF LIFE The City of Eagan encourages the maintenance and enhancement of all aspects of its quality of life. This includes its commitment to economic opportunity, educational excellence, efficient service delivery, environmental integrity, recreational variety, attractive neighborhoods and community pride. VIEW OF THE ENVIRONMENT The City of Eagan will proactively protect its natural environment. The land, water and air, as well as the things which live in them and on them, are important assets to be preserved and enhanced for our own enjoyment and well-being and that of future generations. The City's role with respect to the environment shall be that of active steward and conservator. Pollution, abuse of the environment and unnecessary modifications of the environment will be opposed. The City, collectively and individually, will endeavor to maintain the environment, mitigate impacts on it and enhance it to the extent possible. M19 VIEW OF DEVELOPMENT The City of Eagan is committed to encouraging and fostering orderly, high-quality development and redevelopment. The City will maintain a balanced variety of housing types, diversity of commercial and industrial development and effective integration of land use types. Eagan is planned to be a fully developed city in the future and efforts will be made to effect that growth in a rational, deliberate manner in the best interests of all residents, both present and future. The City will maintain its standards while recognizing the need to be sufficiently flexible and creative to permit quality development to occur. VIEW OF ECONOMIC VITALITY The City of Eagan recognizes the need to foster an attractive and desireable business environment in order to ensure employment opportunities for its citizens, a strong tax base, retail services for its citizens and economic opportunities for entrepreneurs. The City of Eagan will encourage the formation of head of household jobs, clean industries, economic diversity, commercial stability and effective relationships with the regional, state, national and international economies. VIEW OF ROLE IN THE REGION AND STATE The City of Eagan recognizes the importance and value of intercommunity and intergovernmental relationships in the advancement of the interests of its constituents. In this regard, the City is committed to active participation in activities and organizations which further these interests. The City is further committed to balancing its interests with the needs of the region and the state and will conduct its affairs in a manner that recognizes the interests of its neighbors. VIEW OF IMAGE The City of Eagan will encourage community identity and community and neighborhood pride by fostering an image of quality in its built environment and excellence in its services and amenities. VIEW OF THE FUTURE The City of Eagan recognizes that its future is shaped by the decisions made today. It is also bounded by current circumstances and their dynamics over time. While growth and economic vitality continue, services must continually adapt over time to meet the changing needs of a diverse population, technological change and a global, service -based economy. To meet these needs, the City must plan with vision, encourage balanced services and welcome orderly change. 92 VISIONING CHAPTER 12: SYSTEM VISION STATEMENT ■ INTRODUCTION A look ahead to the future of the Eagan Park, Recreation, and Natural Resource System "To preserve and enhance ecologically diverse open space throughout the City of Eagan, continue parks development and provide high quality active, educational opportunities to meet current and future needs and interests of a diverse and changing population." This report and the resulting plan serve as the basis for achieving the adopted mission of the Park, Recreation, and Natural Resources Advisory Commission. The system plan takes a balanced approach providing for natural resource protection and interpretation; park acquisition and development; maintenance; recreation program deployment; and rehabilitation/renovation activities. A number of companion implementation and financing actions were also identified. Major trends affecting leisure time in general and Eagan specifically were discussed in some detail in chapters on demographic trends and recreational programs. No singular vision for Eagan's leisure time facilities and programs exists. Rather, the future is a dynamic interaction of. • Demographic trends • Existing investments • Cooperative ventures • Availability of time and money • Educationalneeds • Environmental concerns • Personal and community safety • Technology Will there be a rebirth of community or will individual needs and spontaneous availability of facilities and services continue to prevail? Will leisure time expand or contract? Will the cost of the activity be paramount or will the availability and quality of the experience prevail? Will organized recreation be supplanted by MAATON ASC34 MAN ASGC7CXA'rM INC. PAFIK WYSTEM PLAM B A.4AN, MN '0.9 Earthday Celebration Sunday, April 20, 1997 Noon-3:00p.m. At noon, participants will begin a 2 -mile "Earth walk" with our Giant 6 -foot inflated Earthball. The walk will meander around beautiful Blackhawk Lake and allow for time to enjoy the many natural wonders along the route while cleaning up trash and debris left after the winter thaw. Upon their return, Earthday participants will be treated to a " no -garbage" picnic. This tasty meal is served in reusable lunch pails with reusable napkins and recyclable beverage cans. its a great reminder to reduce, Reuse and Recycle, since all of the food served can be eaten without utensils, and the hankeys and buckets can be taken home to be reused again and again, there will be no garbage left to clean up or to end up in a landfill. Then the crowd will have a chance to learn about the many ways that Eagan is helping to make a world of difference. Participants can learn how to reuse their lunch pails as kitchen composters, sand pails, storage containers and for many other uses. Our forestry staff will demonstrate landscaping near lakes and streams to prevent lawn chemicals and grass clippings from entering and polluting the water. Participants can explore exhibits and learn how to reduce the amount of packaging they purchase at the grocery store and discover how to reduce the use of hazardous materials in their homes. They will learn how local businesses are helping residents and other businesses to properly dispose of appliances, televisions, computers and other hazardous materials. And what some local businesses are doing to create less waste within their manufacturing operations. Business ParticiDants: Coca Cola Midwest Bottling Gopher Resources Materials Processing Corporation J.R.'s Appliance Recycling Empire SMC Composting (?) Twin Cities Tree Trust Toro Mulching Mower Program MN Valley Transit Authority Global Action Eco Teams (?) Other Exhibits: Smart Shopping tips, Reducing packaging and other waste when shopping Reusing all you can before you recycle (crafts, displays) Effective Recycling Making Recycled Paper Garbage Sort Relays (Do you know which to recycle, compost or throw away?) How to start a backyard composting system Master gardening tips Landscaping for the environment near water bodies/to prevent run-off to attract wildlife for energy efficiency Lake water sampling and testing Storm drain stenciling program Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Reuse site How to manage yard waste Recycling opportunities beyond the curb CITY OF EAGAN PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 8, 1997 CONTACT: JOANNA FOOTE, COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR 3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD EAGAN, MN 55122 (612) 861-4600 CELEBRATE EAGAN's EARTH DAY AND MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE! CHILDREN, ADULTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE EAGAN EARTH DAY CELEBRATION ON APRIL 20 FROM NOON UNTIL 3:00 P.M. AT BLACKHAWK PARK (LOCATED NEAR THE CORNER OF DEERWOOD DRIVE AND MURPHY PARKWAY). THE EARTH DAY CELEBRATION IS A DAY FILLED WITH DEMONSTRATIONS, EXERCISE, FOOD ENTERTAINMENT AND FUN. ACTIVITIES WILL FOCUS ON THE SMALL THINGS THAT EACH OF US CAN DO TO "MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE." TAKE A 2 MILE WALK AROUND BLACKHAWK LAKE WITH OUR GIANT EARTHBALL AND DISCOVER THE MANY NATURAL WONDERS WITHIN BEAUTIFUL BLACKHAWK PARK. DISCOVER THE DO'S AND DON'TS OF LANDSCAPING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT WITH TREES, SHRUBS AND PERENNIAL WILDFLOWERS. LEARN HOW TO REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE THE PACKAGING MATERIALS WE COME IN CONTACT WITH DAILY, DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF BACKYARD COMPOSTING AND USING A MULCHING LAWNMOWER. FIND OUT HOW TO MAKE RECYCLED PAPER AND HOW TO USE SAFER ALTERNATIVES TO HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS AND CLEANERS. TALK TO LOCAL BUSINESSES THAT ARE HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT BY REDUCING, RECYCLING OR PROCESSING MATERIALS THAT ARE HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. ENJOY A "NO -GARBAGE" PICNIC. THE FINGER FOOD WILL TASTE GREAT AND YOU'LL HAVE NO GARBAGE TO DISPOSE OF AND CLUTTER THE EARTH. YOU'LL TAKE HOME LOTS OF INFORMATION AND SPECIAL PRIZES WHICH WILL HELP YOU PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT. BRING YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, COMMUNITY GROUP SCHOOL CLASS OR SCOUT TROOP AND ENJOY THIS EDUCATIONAL DAY OF FUN. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, CALL 681-4660 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT AND LEARN HOW YOU CAN MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE AT EAGAN'S EARTH DAY 1997.