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KEEP ENGLEWOOD BEAUTIFUL
February 13, 2007
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Keep Englewood Beautiful (KEB) Commission was called to
order at 6:30 p .m. in the City Council Conference Room, Chair Olson presiding.
Present: Adams, Bronson, East, Hoagland, Olson, Montague, Ringenbe rger, Rothe,
Rovner, Rutherford, Sabrsula, Winthorp
Absent:
Staff:
Cross (Excused)
Sampson (Unexcused)
Audra Kirk, Staff Liaison
Bob Mccaslin, City Council Liaison
Chair Olson explained the volunteer forms for the new Commissioners and collected the
forms. Each Commissioner introduced themselves and former Commissioners welcomed
the new Commissioners.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Rothe moved:
Ms. Adams seconded:
Motion carried.
Ill. ELECTIONS
Ms. Adams moved:
Ms. Montague seconded:
Motion carried.
Ms. Adams moved:
Ms Sabrsula seconded:
Motion carried.
TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 9, 2007 MINUTES AS
WRITIEN.
TO ELECT THERESA SABRSULA AS CHAIR.
TO ELECT HOLLY MONTAGUE AS VICE CHAIR.
IV. KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL
Ms. Olson suggested Commissioners review the website for Keep American Beautiful; it has
a wealth of information. Ms. Kirk provided Commissioners with the affiliate login and
password. Another good website is www.preventlitter.org
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V. KEEP ENGLEWOOD BEAUTIFUL
Chair Sabrsula reviewed the mission and goals of the Commission. The Chair also reviewed
the various programs of the Commission -Household Hazardous Materials Roundup, Leaf
& Tire Event, Good Neighbor Days, and Holiday Decorating Event.
Chair Sabrsula discussed the structure of the various subcommittees. The Education
Subcommittee works with the school district and citizens on environmental education. The
Partnership Subcommittee looked at partnering with RTD and other organizations
regarding transportation and beautifying Englewood. The other subcommittee was the SK,
but that has been disbanded since the Commission will no longer be doing the SK race.
The Commission will be reviewing subcommittees at a future retreat to determine if they
are necessary.
The Commission discussed agenda items for the March retreat. The Commission discussed
whether to keep the retreat on the regularly scheduled March meeting or move it to a
Saturday. Discussion ensued. It was the consensus to hold the retreat on Tuesday, March
13 at S:30 p.m.
VI. STAFF'S CHOICE
Ms. Kirk stated she and Harold Stitt, Manager of Community Development, are discussing
whether or not a facilitator is needed for the Commission's retreat. Discussion ensued on
• whether or not Commissioners wanted a facilitator .
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Ms. Kirk stated Jim Woodward spoke to Kathy Mandel with Englewood schools. She
wants to partner with the Commission regarding South Platte River Cleanup and Adopt-a-
Street. These are programs to discuss at the retreat.
Ms . Kirk circulated the Commissioner's roster and asked members to edit as needed.
VII. COMMISSIONER'S CHOICE
Ms. Montague asked Commissioners to be thinking over the next month about what their
goals are for the Commission, what the needs are in the community where the Commission
can assist, and what programs the Commission should participate in.
Ms. Olson asked that each Commissioner be given a copy of the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Hoagland stated the recycling information needs to be easier accessible on the City's
website. Discussion ensued.
Commissioners discussed marketing the Commission and its events .
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