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Presentation of Maple Leaf A wards to Commissioners
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. Jack Spizale: Jack served as a Park and Recreation Commissioner from 2001 to 2007.
During his six-year tenure, Mr. Spizale rarely missed a meeting and volunteered to work
at the majority of our special event programs. While participating in meetings, Jack was
a good listener, very respectful of other people, and willing to offer his position on issues
of concern. Fellow commissioners looked to Jack for leadership and guidance. Many
important City projects were accomplished with Jack's assistance, including trail
construction on Highway 101, the Marsh Glen trail connector, the Highway 41 trail
connector, citywide playground replacement project, construction of City Center Park,
the Lake Ann Park maintenance facility and Old Village Hall Plaza and the access road
and parking lot improvements at Lake Ann Park.
. Dotti Shay & Jo Mueller: Dotti Shay and Jo Mueller were both appointed to the
Environmental Commission in April of 1998. From 1999 until 2002, Dotti served as
chair of the Commission and Jo served as vice-chair from 2000-2002. Their list of
accomplishments is long and comprehensive. Dotti and Jo were involved in the large
environmental book purchase for the Chanhassen Library, promoting the environmental
presentations by Climb Theater at all the local elementary schools, implementing the new
resident packets, promoting composting and renewable energy, producing multiple public
education pieces for distribution to residents and the Chanhassen Villager, the printing
and selling of reusable shopping canvas tote bags, and the Commission's float for the
July 4th parade. They also helped develop the Arbor Day poster contest and the
Environmental Excellence Awards.
. Mel Kurvers, Maple Leaf A ward Presented to His Family: Mel Kurvers was a
member of the Senior Commission from 1999-2007. Over the past 8 years, Mel was part
of the team that worked on expanding the Senior Center, encouraged businesses to
designate specific parking for senior customers, assisted with the development of
Congregate Dining and delivery of Meals on Wheels, and was an avid supporter of the
Veterans Monument. Mel was active in the Senior Men's Club and many of the activities
that occurred at the Senior Center. He also served many years as an election judge and
was a regular volunteer selling trees at the Arbor Day celebration. Outside of city
activities, Mel was also active in the Chanhassen American Legion Club and Knights of
Columbus at St. Hubert's Church. Mel passed away in March of this year and I am
honored to present this Maple Leaf Award to his wife, Jacqui and his family.