8-27-12 MinutesGOLDEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Minutes
August 27, 2012
Present: Commissioners Tracy Anderson Rich Baker, Dawn Hill, Jim Stremel,
Damon Struyk, Debra Yahle; Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist;
and Lisa Nesbitt, Administrative Assistant
Absent: Commissioner Lynn Gitelis (attended via conference call),
1. Call to Order
Baker called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes — July 30, 2012
MOVED by Hill, seconded by Struyk, and the motion carried unanimously to
approve the minutes of the July 30, 2012 meeting.
3. Section 10.32 Study
Guests Karla Rose and Jacqueline Day, realtors with Edina Realty, answered
questions from the commission regarding the potential impact to property sales if
the ordinance is changed to allow chickens. Both realtors stated they did not
believe property values would be affected by the change. Ms. Rose has sold
many homes in cities where chickens are allowed and seen no impact. Ms. Day
believes the City needs to answer the question of who do they want to be; how
does the City want to paint itself? Struyk asked if having chickens would need to
be disclosed and the answer was no.
4. Program/Proiect Updates
Summary on -file. Additionally:
Private Developments — The owner of 600 Boone Ave has submitted a PUD for
an additional building on the current site.
Mighty Tidy Days — Hill requested that staff clearly list the types of fabric that will
be collected at Mighty Tidy Days.
Fall Leaf Drop -Off — Baker would like to suggest that there be a brush pick up in
both spring and fall. It was also suggested that the spring pick up occur earlier in
the spring.
5. Commission Member Council Reports
None
6. Other Business
None
7. Adiourn
MOVED by Struyk, seconded by Hill, and the motion carried to adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm. The next scheduled meeting will be
September 24, 2012 at 7 pm.