WS 2007 03 26
CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MARCH 26, 2007
Mayor Furlong called the work session to order at 6:30 p.m..
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Furlong, Councilman Litsey, Councilwoman
Ernst, Councilwoman Tjornhom, and Councilman Peterson
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Gerhardt, Laurie Hokkanen, Todd Hoffman and Tom Knowles
NEW PROGRAMMING AT THE CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER.
Todd Gerhardt reviewed the number of fitness centers that have moved into Chanhassen in
recent years and their affect on the Chanhassen Rec Center. Todd Hoffman provided the history
and market changes to the Rec Center. Tom Knowles presented the strategic plan model for
increasing revenues and use at the Rec Center, assessing what programs are currently working
and which ones aren't. New opportunities include Jazzercise classes which will begin on March
st
31, contacting community groups with the possibility of providing theme oriented party
packages for the use of meeting rooms and gymnasium, corporate sales programs, reviving the
personal training program, marshal arts classes i.e. Kung Fu and Tai Chi, adult dance classes and
looking into a new program called Dance Dance Revolution. Councilwoman Ernst asked if there
was a need to open the rec center on a 24 hours basis. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked if staff
has contacted the high school to see if they would have any need for meeting or gym space, and
suggested batting cages as a source of revenue. Councilwoman Ernst asked how the cost of
personal trainers would compare to the local fitness centers. Councilman Peterson asked what
changes have been made to the Rec Center's Performa in 2007. Tom Knowles reviewed the
financial numbers. Councilwoman Tjornhom asked if there would be enough space for the
county service licensing center in the Rec Center space. Mayor Furlong asked for clarification
on rental agreements with different groups, and asked for an evaluation of the new programs.
Mayor Furlong adjourned the work session at 7:00 p.m..
Submitted by Todd Gerhardt
City Manager
Prepared by Nann Opheim