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. 23 Sqstcmbcr 1997 WEST HENNEPIN RECYCUNG COMMISSION Greenfield-Independence-Long Lake-Loretto-Maple Plain-Medina-Orono 65 Stubbs Bay Road Maple Plain, MN 55359 476-0012 RECEIVED SEP 2 4 1997 CITY OF OHONO To; ^TTRC City Councils The WHRC has two certificates of deposit (CDs), one in the amount of S15.000 and one in the amount of $5,000. Wc ha\c an idea for the use of some (or all) of these reserves - the Mary Lcintz Environmental Education Endowment. Before we pursue this idea any further, wc arc requesting approv al and input IVom WHRC city councils. Wc have determined, with guidance from Maple Plain's city attorney, Jeff Carson, that using the CDs for educational pur^scs as an endowment meets our joint powers agreement guidelines, as well as our annual contract commitment with Hennepin County i would be imperative, however, that we have unanimous approval, and ultimately a Resolution from each city m order to establish this endowment. Our major reasons for proposing this endowment are: 1. Marv’ Lcintz’s life was c.vemplary . She exhibited all the qualities we most want our children and young adults to live by. She was part of recycling program planriing and implementation in our cities from the very beginning, retiring as a commissioner only three months prior to her death. She was committed to recycling and the environment. 2. Education is the key to the future - this is a long term benefit idea; 3. If this endowment were to be established, it could feasibly be part of existing education ftlnds that cover all six WHRC public school districts (Buffalo. Delano. Orono, Rockford, Wayzata and Westonka). As part of education funds it would guarantee at least a small amount of resources for env ironmental education programs long after the WHRC is no longer a necessary structure, and 4. If this endowment were to be established through existing education funds, the WHRC would have no on-going administrative or maintenance costs. ♦ « % « « Although wc have not determined guidelines or a dollar amount, wc have discussed the concept at length, Wc wish first to secure your approval to pursue this idea, and to get any input you may have with regard to the concept . the guidelines, and a dollar amount Thank you for your consideration. We hope to hear from city personnel or a council member by 31 October 1997. Contact Amelia at 476-0012 with your thoughts. V'ery truly yours. Jbg/Lynch, CTiairman For the Commission Amelia Kroeger (f Recycling Coordinator Funded by WHRC with pat tial funding by Hennepin County Printed on Recycled Paper with 50% Post-consumer Content