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Minutes of
February 22, 1999
Present: David Dunker, Chair
Linda Amrein, Nancy Brown, Rich Cummings, Dawn Flinn, Al Liehr,
Rob McGarry, Del Peterson, Mike Polehna, and Steve
Wolff
Others: Jim Laskin
Absent: None
Chair David Junker called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M.
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Approval of Minutes:
-Ms ingvold noted that her last name was misspelled in the minutes of January 25,
1999. Mr. Liehr, seconded by Mr. Wolff moved approval of the January 25, 1999
minutes as corrected. All in favor.
City Chamber request
Jim Laskin, representing the City of Stillwater Chamber of Commerce made a request for
consideration of support for the placement of planters and hanging baskets in the
downtown area. The cost, from Echo Valley Greenway to fertilize, water and generally
maintain the flowers/baskets was $9000. The chamber has some funding available but
was asking the city to contribute $6000. One alternative would be to have the Parks
Department supply a worker (perhaps summer help) to water the plants. The time frame
would be from May 15 to September 15.
Mr. Liehr moved, seconded by Ms. Brown to direct Tim Thomsen to look into the
possibility of providing a city employee to help with the care of the planters. All in favor.
Review of Parks
Mr. Polehna indicated that the trails at Long Lake were very nice and that the tree
removal was limited.
Midwest Environment Teachers conference
Ms. Flinn informed the commission that the Midwest Environment Teachers Association
was planning to have a conference in Stillwater in August of this year. The conference
would have up to 700 participants. They will be having field trips to look at waterfronts,
local parks and nature centers. The Commission discussed things that could be done in
conjunction with the conference including highlighting a park, exploring a park or having
a park cleanup day.
Ms. Brown moved, seconded by Mr. Liehr to prepare plans for activities in conjunction
with the Midwest Environment Teachers conference. All in favor.
Conflict of interest ordinance
The Commission discussed the Conflict of Interest Ordinance that was being considered
for adoption by the City Council in regards to the proposal of Ms. Brown to sell her
property to the city for a nature center. The ordinance and Ms. Brown's proposal would
be discussed at the next meeting.
Election of officers
Mr. Liehr moved, seconded by Mr. Wolff to elect Mr. Junker chairperson. All in favor.
Adjournment:
Mr. Wolff moved, seconded by Mr. Polehna to adjourn meeting at 8:05 P.M. All in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Nile L. Kriesel
Recording Secretary