The Community Advisory Council
The Community Advisory Council (CAC) to Flint Hills Resources is a diverse group of concerned citizens sharing a common belief: open dialogue between the community and the Pine Bend Refinery enhances the quality of life in Dakota County.
The Council includes 20 representatives from communities surrounding the refinery: Apple Valley, Coates, Eagan, Empire Township, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Rosemount, Nininger and Vermillion Townships, as well as four Pine Bend employees and one Minnesota Pollution Control Agency representative.
What’s New
October 2011 – The Annual Community Advisory Council (CAC) Planning Retreat was held on, Saturday, October 8th at the Science Museum of Minnesota.
August 2011 – The Community Advisory Council (CAC) to Flint Hills Resources welcomed its new members Deanna Jorgenson, Logan Paquin, Larry Kane, Pete Chown, Holly Bennett Etzell, Daniel Nicklay, Ryan DeGrote and new Administrator, Bonnie, at an Orientation Meeting and tour of the Pine Bend Refinery in August.
May 9, 2011 – The Community Advisory Council (CAC) to Flint Hills Resources approved seven new members who will begin their terms in September 2011. We also said “Goodbye” to six very dedicated Council Members as well as our ever efficient Administrator, Jackie. Their commitment to the Council’s mission will be truly missed.
April 11, 2011 – Don Kern/FHR presented an update on the FHR buffer property. Bill Patton/FHR Assistant Safety Manager, presented the FHR Annual Safety Update to the Council.
March 14, 2011 – Roger Tippett, Environmental Co-Chair, presented a historical overview of the placement of the FHR air monitors. Rick Strassman/MPCA and Scott Parr/MPCA were also available for discussion/questions. Click on History of FHR Air Monitor Locations to view Roger’s report.
January 10, 2011 – Kim Woldengen, Public Awareness Coordinator from Koch Pipeline Company, presented an overview of pipeline safety on behalf of the CAC Safety Committee.
December 13, 2010 – Scott Baker, FHR Water Compliance Engineer, presented the 2010 Water Remediation Report. The Council also welcomed Eric Armbrust, student representative from the School of Environmental Science.
October 16, 2010 – The CAC held their annual planning retreat at Southview Country Club. The Council reviewed their mission, reflected on past accomplishments, and worked together to create future visions for the CAC Committees.
September 2010 – The CAC welcomed Kari Palmer and Rick Strassman from the MPCA to present the 2010 MPCA Air Monitoring Data Analysis. Lowell Miller-Stolte/FHR Environmental Director provided an update on FHR’s air emissions, post refinery expansion, (2010 FHR Environmental Performance). Roger Tippett, CAC Environmental Chairperson, presented FHR Air Monitoring History, a historical review of the FHR/CAC air monitoring.
August 2010 – The CAC and FHR welcomed Jim Luzum (Rosemount) and Bob Wellemeyer (Hastings) to the Council. New members and their mentors participated in an orientation/tour at the refinery and will begin their Council duties in September 2010.
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