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January 12, 1993
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Members Present:
Members Absent:
Also Present:
Carson, R. Davis, Grimes, Haraldsen,
Harris, Howe, Jackson, Kimball, Means, and
Russell.
B. Davis, Hartman, and Krumberger.
Rita Hathaway, City Council Representative
Lee Merkel, Director of Community Development
Donald Roth, Englewood Citizen
Dana Glazier, Coordinator
The Clean, Green, and Proud Commission met January 12, 1993 to
discuss several topics. Highlights of those discussions are
presented below.
I. MSW Plan: Glazier distributed the lasted draft of the
ordinance changes that would require
1) street side pick-up of trash,
2) mandatory collection, and
3) the offering of recycling service by haulers.
Means and Glazier discussed City Council's reaction to the
proposed changes. Both felt that Council was supportive and
appreciative of the work the Commission had undertaken in the MSW
Plan. It was the general understanding that Council wished for
the Commission to continue with the proposed changes and that the
Commission should propose how best to inform and educate the
citizens of Englewood about the necessity of the changes. Once
the implementation plan was established it was to be presented to
Council. The Commission then went on to discuss the public's
reaction to the proposed MSW Plan. Much discussion ensued as to
the reasons behind the proposed MSW Plan. The Commission agreed
that these reasons were still valid and that an educational
campaign was needed for the public to fully understand the
issues. The Commission discussed several ways in which this
educational campaign could be carried out. One, articles could
be written in the ''Englewood Citizen" explaining activities the
Commission has undertaken, including the MSW Plan. Articles
could also be written explaining the specifics of the MSW Plan,
hopefully to encourage public support. Second, after the
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educational campaign, a statistical survey should be mailed out
to more specifically gauge the public's reaction to the proposal. .-
And lastly, it was suggested to implement an educational campaign
solely to inform citizens about the alley situation. Glazier
stated he would present some specific ideas at the next meeting.
II. Future Issues in MSW: At the November meeting, Glazier
presented two programs for the Commission's consideration: an
environmental seminar aimed at small and medium sized businesses
and a leaf and grass drop off program. Glazier stated that since
that meeting, progress for the environmental seminar were moving
forward. Glazier explained that goal of the seminar was to
educate decision makers of small to medium sized firms about
proper environmental options. Glazier explained that the City
has applied for a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency
to offset costs of the program. Additionally, the Denver
University National Center for Preventative Law has made a
commitment to help with logistics and provide expert speakers.
Glazier asked the Commission for direction for the leaf and grass
drop-off programs. The Commission felt it was a worthy program
to research and possibly implement. Glazier stated he would
research options available and report back to the Commission at a
later date.
III. Glad Bag-A-Thon: Glazier asked the Commission their
thoughts regarding where and how to present the 4th Annual Bag-A-•
Thon. The Commission felt that the public's turn out would be
best at the Plaza at Little Dry Creek. Breakfast would be served
to volunteers who would then be directed to specific clean-up
spots. Glazier asked for help from Commission members to
organize this year's event.
IV. Other Business: Glazier passed out both pens and
certificates to Commission members from Mayor Wiggins in
appreciation of their service.
There will be a reception honoring volunteers of the Adopt-A-
Street Program February 16, 1993 at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall.
Commission members were encouraged to attend.
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