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12-12-23 PRC Agenda Packet A.6:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER B.ROLL CALL C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioners may postpone or remove items at this time. Commissioners may discuss adding items to a future agenda during Commissioner Member Presentations. D.PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS E.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS Commission Procedures allow for presentations from the audience at this time. If a motion is required, the item will be forwarded to the next available agenda to allow for publication and review prior to consideration. F.APPROVAL OF MINUTES F.1 Meeting Minutes: October 24, 2023 F.2 Meeting Minutes: November 28, 2023 G.GENERAL BUSINESS G.1 2023 Year in Review Presentation H.REPORTS H.1 Recreation Center Quarterly Update H.2 Park Maintenance Quarterly Report H.3 Tree Lighting Ceremony Review AGENDA CHANHASSEN PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2023 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD 1 H.4 Senior Center Quarterly Report I.COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS J.COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS K.ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET L.ADJOURNMENT 2 Park & Recreation Commission Item December 12, 2023 Item Meeting Minutes: October 24, 2023 Item No:F.1 Agenda Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES Prepared By Amy Weidman, Admin Support Specialist SUGGESTED ACTION Approve the Park & Recreation Commission meeting minutes dated October 24, 2023. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION Approve the Park & Recreation Commission meeting minutes dated October 24, 2023. ATTACHMENTS PRC Minutes dated October 24, 2023 3 CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 24, 2023 Chair Vasatka called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Vasatka, Chair; Heather Markert, Vice Chair; Jim Peck; Rob Swanson; Scott Pharis; and Youth Commissioner Nischay Pattanashetty. MEMBERS ABSENT: Dan Eidsmo, Matt Kutz. STAFF PRESENT: Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation Director; Priya Tandon, Recreation Manager; Mitchell Czech, Recreation Supervisor. PUBLIC PRESENT: None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner Peck moved, Commissioner Markert seconded to approve the agenda as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Approve Park & Recreation Minutes dated September 26, 2023 Commissioner Pharis moved, Commissioner Swanson seconded to approve the minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated September 26, 2023 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Lake Ann Preserve Update Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation Director, shared a project update on Lake Ann Park Preserve. He reviewed aerial photos of the Lake Ann Park Preserve along with neighborhood and road developments across the period of different years. The initial concept and feasibility study for the project have been completed. The design is almost completed, and they plan to go to bid in December. Mr. Ruegemer stated they are starting the permit review process and received a 4 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – October 24, 2023 2 $250,000 DNR Trail Connection Grant to help cover the costs for the west boardwalk. They received a $158,000 grant to go towards invasive species removal in the project. He shared they are pursuing a Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) grant over the winter. He reviewed the soil boring results and how they impacted project design. Mr. Ruegemer communicated the project priorities along with the requirements for bridges by the Army Corp of Engineers. Chair Vasatka asked if the trail would have a dead end or feed into a trail loop. Mr. Ruegemer stated the trail will have a dead end with future possibilities of a trail loop. He does not want the trail to intersect with current private property. He shared the existing trail from the north will be fully completed as well. Chair Vasatka asked if the water levels would change and if that would impact the trails. Mr. Ruegemer stated this is not a common occurrence and he is not concerned about the trails flooding. Chair Vasatka asked if Lake Ann drained anywhere. Mr. Ruegemer stated the watershed district is working on a water project to address the drainage and explained the drainage pattern. Chair Vasatka asked if wet areas would be woodchipped or dirt. Mr. Ruegemer stated they considered crushed limestone, but individuals enjoy the natural environment. Chair Vasatka suggested wood chipping in place when trees are cut down. Mr. Ruegemer stated from past experiences, they would not take this approach. Mr. Ruegemer pointed out parking lot access. The parking lot is needed, but a large change for the neighborhood. The parking lot must adhere to ADA guidelines with the slope. The parking lot has 8 to 9 spots. He explained the layout of the trails throughout the preserve. There will be multiple entry points and construction entrances throughout the project. The boardwalks are not designed for a dump truck to go across the boardwalks but will have additional weight support for one-ton trucks for plowing in the winter. Mr. Ruegemer stated the City Council had dedicated $1.3 million to the project. In addition, $1.1 million was added for phase 2 of the project. Lake Ann Preserve will be completed in 2024 and the funding sources are accounted for through the general fund reserves and grants. In future budgets, they could consider amenities such as a fishing pier. Mr. Ruegemer explained the permit fee was paid to the DNR for the boardwalk. He is working with the Met Council so they have access to their interceptor and necessary manholes. He is also working with the watershed district to ensure setbacks and water runoff are properly considered. Commissioner Peck asked if electric bikes would be permitted on the trails. Mr. Ruegemer stated they would not ban electric use, but no motorized vehicles would be permitted. He shared they would be aware of the speed of electric bikes. It is hard to enforce different requirements if they are set. 5 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – October 24, 2023 3 Commissioner Markert asked what communication was going out to the public regarding the timeline of the project. Mr. Ruegemer stated they updated the park project website. He stated they should check in with the public and share additional information via social media. He has received emails with questions from residents. Commissioner Pharis asked if staff are receiving pushback from residents on the west side regarding the parking lot. Mr. Ruegemer shared this parking lot was previously established prior to the neighborhood development. Commissioner Swanson asked how many bids are often received for the project and if there are factors other than the low bid considered in the decision process. Mr. Ruegemer shared they have some discretion on this based on past experience but the low bid is most often selected. OLD BUSINESS: None. REPORTS: 1. Halloween Party Preview Priya Tandon, Recreation Manager, shared the Halloween party will be held at the Chanhassen Recreation Center on October 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This is open to children 12 and under. There are carnival games, trick-or-treating, a live comedy show, hayrides, and crafts. They are anticipating around 800 parents and children attending. Local businesses and high schools are assisting with the event and trick-or-treating. The cost of the event is $6 per child. The special event registration is lower than anticipated, but often people show up and pay the day of the event. The event has been advertised on the city website, social media, advertisements, and through elementary school communication. They are launching an event recap survey to gather feedback and incorporate event improvements. They are going to seek information about where event attendees heard about the event to enhance communication for future events. Commissioner Markert asked if the event would be indoors or outdoors. Ms. Tandon shared that the Halloween party will be indoors, except for the hayride and an additional photo station. The activities will be spread out indoors to help with crowd control. Chair Vasatka stated he appreciated the idea of asking where individuals heard about the event. He was surprised at how successful the boards on the streets are for advertising. Commissioner Markert shared the elementary school communication only displays the first six announcements and parents have to click into the communication to see additional events. Ms. Tandon shared they were the second event in the elementary communication. 2. 2023 Picnic Season Evaluation 6 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – October 24, 2023 4 Mitchell Czech, Recreation Supervisor, shared the picnic season has concluded. There were 116 picnics held throughout the season. These included family reunions, weddings, graduation parties, and more. The most popular site was the Lakeside Pavilion. Multiple sites generated over $16,000 of revenue and hosted over 10,000 picnickers. He stated there were 65 out of 116 online reservations. Individuals can make reservations online, by phone, by email, or in person. Individuals who reserve the facilities fill out a feedback form. They do not schedule the two pavilions at Lake Ann in June or July during athletic tournaments due to parking restrictions. A few reservations were impacted by the heat index and the air quality index. Mr. Czech reviewed the critiques from the feedback survey. Some individuals stated they were concerned about debris and others requested half-day reservation options but half-day reservation options would be difficult with current facility crew staffing. 3. Establish 2024 Picnic Reservation Fees Mr. Czech stated the reservations will open on Tuesday, January 2. There is an additional maintenance fee for groups of over 100 people, which allows for additional trash and picnic tables. The staff believes these rates are reasonable. Mr. Czech recommended maintaining the full-day rates and not providing half-day options due to staffing availability. The reservation fees were last increased in 2020. He did not recommend increasing the rates as they are aligned with neighboring cities' rates. Chair Vasatka asked if any neighboring communities do half-day reservations. Mr. Czech stated Chaska offers half-day reservations. Chair Vasatka asked what staffing would be needed to make these half-day reservations possible. He suggested allowing the concession workers to help with the rental turnover. Mr. Czech stated the concession workers do not have the tools necessary to help with the trash. Chair Vasatka stated if there were half-day reservations, there would be additional financial gain to help offset the costs. It is a disservice that 3 of the pavilions are shut down multiple weekends due to athletic tournaments, so allowing half-day reservations would be a significant improvement. He suggested exploring half-day reservations for the most popular picnic shelter. He recommended including a question about half-day reservations in the next evaluation. Commissioner Markert asked about the size of the trash receptacles at the pavilions. She also asked about the cost of an industrial-sized dumpster for the summer months to assist with turnover. Mr. Czech stated the current trash receptacles are a similar size to a residential trash bin, but during larger groups, they provide additional receptacles. Mr. Czech was concerned about the aesthetics of an industrial-sized dumpster. Chair Vasatka asked if there could be a storage facility to hold the receptacles to help with turnover while still maintaining the aesthetics. Mr. Czech stated he would check with the maintenance crew about staffing. 7 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – October 24, 2023 5 Commissioner Markert asked what neighboring towns charged for a half-day reservation. Mr. Ruegemer stated Chaska charges approximately $75 to $125 for half-day rentals. Chanhassen facilities are larger. Mr. Ruegemer shared that the enforcement of half-day rentals might be difficult. Mr. Czech stated there would have to be a staff member to help enforce rental times. Commissioner Markert suggested posting a reservation schedule to help with rental enforcement. Commissioner Pharis asked about considering alternate locations for the weekends of the athletic tournaments. Mr. Ruegemer stated there might be possibilities with the development of the Civic Center. Mr. Czech stated the tournaments provide generous revenue for the community and the city. Mr. Ruegemer shared that the Chanhassen Athletic Association donated $5,000 towards the development of the baseball outfield at Lake Susan Park. These tournaments provide revenue and donations for the city, even with the loss of revenue for the reservations. Chair Vasatka stated his concern is offering the amenities for residents. He questioned how to meet residents’ needs and offering other shelter locations in the future. Commissioner Markert moved, Commissioner Peck seconded to approve the Park and Recreation Commission Staff’s recommendation to the City Council to approve the 2024 reservation fee for group picnics. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS: None. COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS: None. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Pharis moved, Commissioner Swanson seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m. Submitted by Jerry Ruegemer Park and Recreation Director 8 Park & Recreation Commission Item December 12, 2023 Item Meeting Minutes: November 28, 2023 Item No:F.2 Agenda Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES Prepared By Amy Weidman, Admin Support Specialist SUGGESTED ACTION Approve the Park & Recreation Commission meeting minutes dated November 28, 2023. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION Approve the Park & Recreation Commission meeting minutes dated November 28, 2023. ATTACHMENTS PRC Minutes dated November 28, 2023 9 CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 28, 2023 Chair Vasatka called the meeting to order at 5:59 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Don Vasatka, Chair; Heather Markert, Vice Chair; Dan Eidsmo; Matt Kutz; Jim Peck; Rob Swanson; and Youth Commissioner Nischay Pattanashetty. MEMBERS ABSENT: Scott Pharis. STAFF PRESENT: Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation Director; Priya Tandon, Recreation Manager; Mitchell Czech, Recreation Supervisor; Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager. PUBLIC PRESENT: None. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner Peck moved, Commissioner Markert seconded to approve the agenda as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation Director, reminded the Park and Recreation Commission the next meeting will be moved to December 12 and will be followed by a holiday social. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Civic Campus Project Update Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager, shared updated renderings of the Civic Campus Project, including images of City Hall and different park amenities. Ms. Hokkanen mentioned the design of the band shell is still under consideration. Commissioner Kutz asked if the band shell area was flat or gradually declined. Ms. Hokkanen shared it is flat because it can be used for ice skating in the winter, but the back area has some terraced seating for individuals to place lawn chairs. 10 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – November 28, 2023 2 Ms. Hokkanen shared there was a lot of pavement during the design process and there has been a move to restore green space. There will be a public open house for individuals to look at these renderings. The first bid packages go out in late December, with the goal of construction for certain areas to start in May 2024 and finalize in 2026. Commissioner Peck inquired about the projected cost. Ms. Hokkanen stated $33 million. This estimate could change if an elevator was installed. There were cost estimates of $300,000 to $900,000 for this elevator. Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation Director, shared the elevator would be located on the southside of the parking ramp. Chair Vasatka asked if the pickleball space was too close to the concert space and if the noise would disrupt concerts. Mr. Ruegemer stated if there were acoustic panels or screening they could install, they would consider it. Ms. Hokkanen shared that individuals questioned whether to switch the pickleball courts with the skatepark, but both areas produce noise. Chair Vasatka questioned whether the park building would be rentable. Mr. Ruegemer shared this option remains to be explored but is dependent on the finalized designs. Commissioner Markert asked if there was anything else slated in the park building space. Ms. Hokkanen stated there would be a large lobby to be used for a warming area during skating. The building space has been scaled back due to budgetary concerns, but she did not have a finalized floor plan. There will be one large room, bathrooms, a storage closet, and concessions. Chair Vasatka asked about the size of the park building. Mr. Ruegemer said the building was scaled back from 4000 square feet to 2000 square feet. Commissioner Markert inquired if there was a continuous path around the park and whether there would be an opportunity to rent rollerblades. Ms. Hokkanen appreciated the suggestion and will add the idea to the list. Chair Vasatka asked about the irrigation opportunity and storm water usage. Ms. Hokkanen provided an update that there is a storm water study in process, but she is not entitled to speak on this information at the time. Commissioner Markert questioned whether the building and park area would be lit up at night. Ms. Hokkanen shared it would be and they would use LED lights. Commissioner Kutz inquired whether there would be drinking fountains. Ms. Hokkanen shared individuals could enter the building to access water but would continue to consider additional water options. 2. Wildlife Management Plan Development 11 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – November 28, 2023 3 Mr. Ruegemer shared the wildlife management plan, and focused specifically on deer population management, property protection, and vehicle safety. He reviewed the process to develop the plan. He addressed potential downfalls to the plan. Mr. Ruegemer detailed the population management process, which includes bait stations and professional sharp shooters with silencers to dispose of the deer in the evening between January and April. Commissioner Kutz asked whether the population management process would be published in the paper. Mr. Ruegemer confirmed the plan would be publicly shared and there would be public meetings prior to the adoption of the wildlife management plan. Commissioner Peck asked if the wildlife management plan would be a People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Issue or a general safety issue. Chair Vasatka pointed out this is the United States Department of Agriculture and Department of Natural Resources recommendation. Commissioner Eidsmo asked whether this plan would be implemented in Spring 2024. Mr. Ruegemer shared they need to determine population counts and then file a permit to determine eligibility, so it would be implemented January 2025. Commissioner Eidsmo noted the state has encountered chronic wasting disease in the deer population and inquired about whether this would be considered. Mr. Ruegemer stated Chanhassen is not in a chronic wasting disease zone. Mr. Ruegemer shared the action steps would be to adopt the plan, including the goals and measures; obtain a permit; and notify residents of population reduction. Chanhassen will not focus on goose or turkey management reduction. Commissioner Kutz said there are hunters that hunt in Chanhassen who will be upset by this management plan. Mr. Ruegemer stated to hunt in Chanhassen, individuals need to be on ten- acre parcels, so there are limited opportunities to hunt in the city. Commissioner Swanson asked about the placement of the bait station. Mr. Ruegemer shared it would likely be on public property, but if it were on private property, the city would need to receive property owner permission. Commissioner Kutz shared the project seems costly and wondered whether there was data available already regarding vehicle accidents with deer. Chair Vasatka asked what the Department of Natural Resources considered to be suitable habitat in the deer population count. Mr. Ruegemer shared an example of Eden Prairies’ map to demonstrate the process for the population count. 12 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – November 28, 2023 4 Commissioner Swanson asked for clarification of the numbers provided on the map. Mr. Ruegemer stated the numbers reflect the deer in the specific location. There would be a similar map produced for Chanhassen after a flyover is completed. Commissioner Markert appreciated the city setting up a framework for this process. Chair Vasatka asked whether the plan considered recommendations on deer feeding. Mr. Ruegemer communicated this could be something to implement and consider and other cities have a feeding ban. Commissioner Eidsmo shared he has not seen many deer throughout Chanhassen and wondered about the population in the city. Mr. Ruegemer confirmed a portion of the plan was to determine the deer population count. Mr. Ruegemer shared the current practices for goose management, which includes water quality testing and frequent beach cleaning. Chair Vasatka asked when a goose management plan would be implemented. Mr. Ruegemer shared the plan provides options for goose management. Commissioner Markert asked for the standards that would indicate a problem with the goose population. Mr. Ruegemer shared if geese became a nuisance, the plan would provide an avenue for citizens to help control the population. The plan would allow different associations to address geese populations. Commissioner Eidsmo asked if there was any hunting availability within Chanhassen. Mr. Ruegemer stated there would be very few options. Commissioner Markert asked about the rules for bow hunting. Bow hunters are required to have ten-acres available to hunt deer. Commissioner Swanson questioned whether coyotes or other nuisance animals were considered in the wildlife management plan. Mr. Ruegemer shared other nuisance animals, including beavers and coyotes, are not currently listed but could be implemented in the future. REPORTS: 1. Halloween Party Evaluation Priya Tandon, Recreation Manager, shared the Halloween Party was a record-breaking event. She reviewed the activities provided during the party. The most popular activities included trick- or-treating and carnival games. Student volunteers helped at the party. Chair Eidsmo asked about how to establish the volunteer process. Commissioner Markert suggested providing an announcement to each High School to receive more volunteers. 13 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – November 28, 2023 5 Chair Vasatka asked about the investment in advertising in the Villager. Ms. Tandon would like to see data from multiple events in the Villager to better understand advertising’s effectiveness. Commissioner Kutz asked if there would be electronic signs throughout the city for advertisement purposes. Ms. Tandon shared they considered purchasing a portable electronic sign, but the cost was significant. Mr. Ruegemer stated they reviewed multiple electronic sign options, but the cost was too high. The public works department is purchasing signs similar to this and can be used for community events as well. Commissioner Markert shared an A-frame sign that is not always out for advertising catches her eyes more often. Ms. Tandon stated many of the A-frame signs are only put out for significant events. 2. Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Events Preview Ms. Tandon shared Santa’s Workshop would be displayed throughout the holiday season. There is also a Letters to Santa mailbox for children and families. She shared that submissions are open for the annual gingerbread house decorating contest. There will be additional holiday events, including the holiday boutique, tree lighting with live reindeer, tour of lights, and the 55+ holiday party. Chair Vasatka shared the QR code on the website for the tree lighting was not working. Ms. Tandon will fix the QR code. Commissioner Swanson appreciated the tour of lights the last few years. 3. Picnic Reservation Fee Update Mitchell Czech, Recreation Supervisor, considered the picnic reservation opportunities and provided a report with charts to determine the feasibility of a half-day rental option. He shared staff would need an hour of transition time to allow for half-day rentals. There would be obstacles with maintenance staff providing transitions for these half-day rentals. Based on the data and duration of picnics, there would be less value in providing half-day rentals. Staff does not recommend half-day rental options for summer 2023. Chair Vasatka thanked Mr. Czech for the data and analysis. He requested there be a question about interest in half-day rentals in the surveys for summer 2023. Commissioner Swanson asked if there was a lot of interest in half-day rentals. Mr. Czech will continue to collect data for future consideration. Commissioner Kutz observed there is a bare spot near Lake Ann Park near the north of field three. He asked whether the space could be utilized for another rental. Mr. Ruegemer shared the challenge for this location would be parking. 14 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – November 28, 2023 6 COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS: None. COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS: None. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Eidsmo moved, Commissioner Swanson seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m. Submitted by Jerry Ruegemer Park and Recreation Director 15 Park & Recreation Commission Item December 12, 2023 Item 2023 Year in Review Presentation Item No:G.1 Agenda Section GENERAL BUSINESS Prepared By Priya Tandon, Recreation Manager SUGGESTED ACTION SUMMARY Staff will present the 2023 Parks & Recreation Year in Review Slideshow. BACKGROUND DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS 16 Park & Recreation Commission Item December 12, 2023 Item Recreation Center Quarterly Update Item No:H.1 Agenda Section REPORTS Prepared By Jodi Sarles, Recreation Center Manager SUGGESTED ACTION SUMMARY FACILITY INFORMATION Using CIP funding from the Recreation Center Revitalization Project, replacement dumbbells, kettlebells, and racks were purchased for the Fitness Center. The free weights and rack were original to the facility. Chanhassen Fire Department is now utilizing them. New facility entry rugs were also purchased with the remaining 2023 funding. REC CENTER EVENTS Artisan Fair was held on November 4 in the gym. There were thirty-eight vendors and over 500 people attended the fair. A representative from PROP Food Shelf collected cash and non-perishable food donations at the event. Holiday Boutique was December 3. Forty-one vendors participated in this event. Traffic was lighter for this event; however, 300+ people came to the Rec Center to shop locally. We collected food and cash donations for Bountiful Basket Food Shelf and Toys for Tots donations. PROGRAM INFORMATION Dance for Fun Winter session began November 27. Twenty-four dance classes in this session with 162 participants. The Rec Center will host a Winter Showcase on January 27 to give families a sneak peek of what the dancers have been working on. 17 Go Gymnastics This is a mobile gymnastics program offered for children 18 months-7 years old. This popular program receives strong evaluations and is a favorite for kids. In 2023, 119 children participated in 17 sessions. Rec Center Sports Small Fry Sports (ages 3-4) – 184 children have participated in sessions of soccer, sports samplers, basketball, and golf/flag football/track since September. Lil' Star Sports (ages 5-6) – 84 children have participated in sessions of fall soccer, sports samplers, basketball, and golf/flag football/track. Kid’s Night Out is a new program offered by the Rec Center Sports staff. Parents can drop off their 5- 11 year old children at the Rec Center for a pizza dinner and three hours of supervised fun. The first session was December 8. Pickleball This sport has maintained its popularity. Our pickleball lessons have introduced the game to 206 new players this year. With the chilly weather, many people are seeking indoor play options. We offer open pickleball and beginner pickleball, and have added Tuesday and Thursday morning court reservation times. Adult Fitness The Recreation Center offers a variety of fitness classes on a registration basis as well as a flexible drop-in option. Classes include Fit for Life, Tai Chi, Zumba, Line Dancing, Chair Yoga, Gentle Flow Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, and Mat Pilates. REC CENTER PUNCH CARD SALE The annual December Punch Card Sale is underway. Buy a 40-punch card and receive a 10-punch card free, this is a $35 value. UPCOMING EVENTS Royal Ball - Friday, January 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Lions Park Pavilion in Victoria. Anna and Elsa have cordially requested your attendance at a Royal Ball where you will have an enchanted evening of fun including crafts, a photo booth, food, music, and storytelling. Dance for Winter Showcase - Saturday, January 27 in the Recreation Center Gymnasium. Fit for Life Free Trial Class – Thursday, February 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Super Hero Party - Friday, March 8, 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Victoria Recreation Center. Come dressed as your favorite super hero. There will be bounce houses, inflatable obstacle course, and a dance party! BACKGROUND 18 DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS Artisan Fair Directory Holiday Boutique Directory 19 10 LittleSewnCuteness Christmas décor 11-12 Painting Art & paintings 13-14 L & M Redeux Hand painted holiday décor 15-16 TCC Designs Hand knit socks, cozies, & quilted items 20 Art by Sophia Charcoal & acrylic painting 21 Works by Wanek Crochet 22 Stone Slates MN Jewelry, charcuterie boards & garden stakes 23 Flowart Acrylic Painting Flowart paintings 24 McNulty Soy candles, wax melts & diffusers 25-26 Pink Slip Jewels Jewelry 30 Newcomb Paintings 31 Ray of Joy Jewelry by Carly Handmade earrings 32 Jake Kromar Ceramics Ceramic works, tableware & sculptural 33 Glass Art Fused glass art 34 TwoBirds MN Handmade wooden signs & holiday gifts/décor 35-36 Jody’s Creations Tumblers & dog bowls 40 Cora Ann Inspires, LLC Polymer clay gnomes, jewelry, ghosts, keychains & accessories 41 Frog on my Forehead Cards, photography & children's picture books 42 Handcrafted by Chuck Wood toys - cars, trucks & trains 43 Keychains Keychains 44 Grandma Peggy’s Bread ‘n butter pickles, mulberry jam, pickled beets 45-46 Dee’s Crafts Handwoven rugs & hand-turned wooden bowls 50 Carvings Most Fowl Wood carvings 51 Cadiz Clay Handmade ceramics 52 Handmade Jewelry and Fiber Arts Crochet & jewelry 53 Barbara Gritches’ Wood Burning Woodburning & hand carved wooden spoons 54 STEM by Seraglyn Stockings, totes, quilts& fabric gifts 55-56 SilverLeaf Artisans Zipper & coin pouches, fabric bags, birdhouse ornaments & more 60 Original Artwork Artwork, wood based home décor, earrings 61 Liza Jean Designs Resin ring holders, trays, jewelry, artwork & hoop embroidery 62 Mack’s Creative Space Paintings & drawings 63 Over the Topp Creations Handmade sewing items-bowls, pillowcases, flannel quilts, gloves 64 Geek Girl Handwarmers Crocheted hand warmers & recycled wool hand warmers 65-66 Minne Loon Artisan Woodworking items, furniture, platters, boxes & artwork Chanhassen Recreation Center’s 2023 Artisan Fair 20 10 LittleSewnCuteness beersdavid8611@gmail.com 11-12 Painting elayna.melchior@gmail.com 13-14 L & M Redeux maryjkaufman@gmail.com 15-16 TCC Designs cummings.terrie@gmail.com 20 Art by Sophia smlaberge@gmail.com 21 Works by Wanek Elyssa@wanek.me 22 Stone Slates MN sueprice46@comcast.net 23 Flowart Acrylic Painting bjtacct2@msn.com 24 McNulty nicole@akindness.co 25-26 Pink Slip Jewels debmau@embarqmail.com 30 Newcomb 31 Ray of Joy Jewelry by Carly carly.kortuem@gmail.com 32 Jake Kromar Ceramics jakekromar@gmail.com 33 Glass Art comet5050@aol.com 34 TwoBirds MN hansgenfamily@gmail.com 35-36 Jody’s Creations jokoberg@yahoo.com 40 Cora Ann Inspires, LLC emilyann.dilorenzo@gmail.com 41 Frog on my Forehead clcoalem@yahoo.com 42 Handcrafted by Chuck cosapel@gmail.com 43 Keychains curt8161@gmail.com 44 Grandma Peggy’s peggy.trom@hotmail.com 45-46 Dee’s Crafts dkescott@frontiernet.net 50 Carvings Most Fowl bbauer@q.com 51 Cadiz Clay colecadiz@gmail.com 52 Handmade Jewelry and Fiber Arts anoel2533@gmail.com 53 Barbara Gritches’ Wood Burning b.gritche@hotmail.com 54 STEM by Seraglyn seraglyn@gmail.com 55-56 SilverLeaf Artisans esilvers@artbysl.com 60 Original Artwork swensonstudiosllc@gmail.com 61 Liza Jean Designs lizajean86@msn.com 62 Mack’s Creative Space mackenziejtieben14@gmail.com 63 Over the Topp Creations annemtopp@gmail.com 64 Geek Girl Handwarmers stephaniehalleen@hotmail.com 65-66 Minne Loon Artisan s.gurgel79@gmail.com Artisan Fair Vendor Directory 21 10 Glad Twinings Ornaments, home décor sculpted with twine & adorned 11 Little Lemon Gems (Bomb Party) Surprise jewelry reveals-rings, earrings, necklaces & bracelets 12 Sota-Licious Baked goods 13 Fifteen74 Design Co. Handmade wooden goods, gifts, and jewelry 14 Frog on my Forehead Cards, stickers, photography, children's picture books 15-16 Minne Loon Artisan Woodworking items. Furniture, heirloom boxes, serving platters 20 Art by Sophia Acrylic & charcoal paintings 21 Cresthaven Studio Beaded jewelry, knit hats and scarves 22 Jean's Creations Home interior, gift baskets and dog biscuits 23 Stone States MN Repurposed stone and metal decor and mosaic jewelry 24 - Drink Coasters, wool dryer balls, homemade caramels 25-26 Dee’s Crafts Rag rugs and wooden bowls 30 JRS Papercrafting Holiday cards and gift tags featuring Chanhassen landmarks 31 Stamped cards, Christmas crafts Stamped cards, Christmas crafts 32 Carvings Most Fowl Wood carvings 33 Liza Jean Designs Resin ring holders, trays, jewelry, and artwork, and hoop embroidery 34 Sweet Love Adornments DIY painting kits 35-36 Jody’s Creations Hand designed tumblers and dog dishes 40 Ray of Joy Jewelry by Carly Kortuem Handmade Earrings 41 Crochet by Lilly Crochet items including wallets, purses, & toys 42 Holiday ornaments and crafts Holiday ornaments and crafts 43 For Keeps with Danielle Nystrom Customizable Jewelry: earrings, pendant necklaces, bracelets 44-46 Perfectly Pure Candles Hand poured luxury candles 50 Emily's Handmade Jewelry Earrings & bracelets, novelty earrings for holidays, clay bead bracelets 51 Norwex Norwex products 52 Hand Knit Children's Hats Knit hats for kids 53 A Taylor’d Hues - Modern Art My paintings on Coasters, Necklaces, and paintings 54 Local author, JoAnn Deveny Award-winning author of three books,www.joanndeveny.com 55-56 CJ Designs Handmade beaded jewelry using natural stones, semi-precious stones, crystals, and furnace glass 60 HealthSource Chiropractic of Chanhassen Free Stress Break Chair Massages 61 Karen Blenker Photography Photography prints and cards 62 Swenson Studios Holiday wooden home decor, earrings, bracelets, original artwork 63 Berkie's Bags, Etc Purses, ornaments, zippered wallets, jewelry, dog waste bag holders 64 Over the Topp Creations Hand sewn items, quilts, microwave bowls, pillowcases, purses, jewelry, zipper pulls 65 Ray's To Grow - Houseplants Houseplants 2023 Holiday Boutique 2310 Coulter Boulevard · Chanhassen, MN 55317 · Phone: 952-227-1400 · ww.chanhassenmn.gov 22 10 Glad Twinings tandocat@yahoo.com 11 Little Lemon Gems (Bomb Party) jennifer.hazen11@gmail.com 12 Sota-Licious info@sotalicious.com 13 Fifteen74 Design Co. fifteen74designco@gmail.com 14 Frog on my Forehead clcoalem@yahoo.com 15-16 Minne Loon Artisan s.gurgel79@gmail.com 20 Art by Sophia smlaberge@gmail.com 21 Cresthaven Studio ddurfey@gmail.com 22 Jean's Creations j.shomshak@mchsi.com 23 Stone States MN sueprice46@comcast.net 24 - bzzz1223@live.com 25-26 Dee’s Crafts dkescott@frontiernet.net 30 JRS Papercrafting schrofs@msn.com 31 Stamped cards, Christmas crafts sjvaliton@yahoo.com 32 Carvings Most Fowl bbauer@q.com 33 Liza Jean Designs lizajean86@msn.com 34 Sweet Love Adornments megan.muenzenmeyer@gmail.com 35-36 Jody’s Creations jokoberg@yahoo.com 40 Ray of Joy Jewelry by Carly Kortuem carly.kortuem@gmail.com 41 Crochet by Lilly erinkwelch@hotmail.com 42 Holiday ornaments and crafts kmward2@live.com 43 For Keeps with Danielle Nystrom dnforkeeps@gmail.com 44-46 Perfectly Pure Candles janke_amy3125@yahoo.com 50 Emily's Handmade Jewelry emily.demers2011@icloud.com 51 Norwex gogreenjackibouska@gmail.com 52 Hand Knit Children's Hats 53 A Taylor’d Hues - Modern Art jtain91@gmail.com 54 Local author, JoAnn Deveny jdeveny2@gmail.com 55-56 CJ Designs jcynthia1@msn.com 60 HealthSource Chiropractic of Chanhassen hschanhassen@gmail.com 61 Karen Blenker Photography kabl1@msn.com 62 Swenson Studios swensonstudiosllc@gmail.com 63 Berkie's Bags, Etc nanaberktold@gmail.com 64 Over the Topp Creations annemtopp@gmail.com 65 Ray's To Grow - Houseplants ojalajodi@gmail.com Holiday Boutique Vendor Directory 23 Park & Recreation Commission Item December 12, 2023 Item Park Maintenance Quarterly Report Item No:H.2 Agenda Section REPORTS Prepared By Adam Beers, Park Superintendent SUGGESTED ACTION SUMMARY Recap 2023 Park Projects Roundhouse Park Playground installation South Lotus Lake Park Playground installation Sugarbush Park Playground installation Lake Susan Park baseball field reconstruction New bareroot tree nursery trees planted at Bluff Creek Elementary School/Rec Center Drain tile installation along Bluff Creek Preserve trail Facility Shutdown All rental facilities at Lake Ann and Lake Susan are now closed for the season. The water has been shut down and drained, all seasonal drinking fountains have been removed, and the buildings have been winterized. The recreational docks, fishing piers, and paddle boats have been removed and brought into the shop for annual maintenance and repairs. Trail Maintenance All trails were flail mowed one last time in preparation for winter snow plowing. All of the high priority tree work has been completed along trails to provide safe travel for plowing equipment. Staff will continue to move through the trail system throughout the winter, pruning sections that have become overgrown. Skating Rinks As the weather continues to improve for flooding conditions, staff is ready to start making ice. Flooding will occur on a 24-hour rotating schedule until sufficient ice has been made and rinks are 24 ready for use. Temporary warming houses are on standby for delivery when the season is ready to begin. Staff update Nick Kopp will be joining the park maintenance team on December 11. Nick has been a part of the seasonal staff team for the last few years, and we are extremely excited to bring him on board! Welcome Nick! BACKGROUND DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS 25 Park & Recreation Commission Item December 12, 2023 Item Tree Lighting Ceremony Review Item No:H.3 Agenda Section REPORTS Prepared By Priya Tandon, Recreation Manager SUGGESTED ACTION SUMMARY The 2023 Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on Saturday, December 2 from 5-6 p.m. Mayor Elise Ryan, Councilmember Haley Schubert, and Councilmember Josh Kimber and family flipped the ceremonial switch, illuminating City Center Park. The weather was excellent, and there was a record turnout with 900 people in attendance. The Tree Lighting Ceremony is a wonderful holiday celebration that many people enjoy each year. BACKGROUND DISCUSSION Refreshments Local community group BuyChanhassen coordinated food and beverage donations from the local business community. Thank you to Cub Foods, Caribou Coffee, and Lunds & Byerlys Chanhassen for donating cookies, cider, and hot cocoa for the event! S'mores The SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce coordinated and provided s'mores for attendees to roast over small bonfires. This is always a very popular aspect of the tree lighting ceremony. Bonfire The Park Maintenance staff set up a warm bonfire for all to enjoy. The fire was an excellent component of the event and provided an option for attendees to warm up. 26 Santa Claus The Mustard Seed Landscaping and Garden Center arranged for a special visit by Santa Claus. Santa appeared out of his workshop, which was built by the Park Maintenance department. He visited with the crowd, passed out candy canes, and posed for photos. Live Reindeer This year we had two live reindeer at the event from Kendallville Farms in Excelsior. There was a photo station for attendees to visit the reindeer and get family photos. Each year, many families enjoy the live reindeer at the event. Carolers Thank you to Living Christ Lutheran Church in Chanhassen for providing a group of 20 carolers for the tree lighting. Gingerbread House Display There were three entries for the 15th Annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest. "Bavarian Winter Fun" by Michele & Elise Erickson of Lakeville won Most Difficult, and "A Country Church" by Joey Dake of Excelsior won Most Creative. All three gingerbread houses were on display at the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Toys for Tots donation station SouthWest Transit brought their festive trolley to the event, which served as a station for Toys for Tots donations. Thank you to SouthWest Transit for coordinating these donations. Tour of Lights Twelve homes registered for this year's Tour of Lights. The interactive map is now live on the City website, allowing residents to tour the light displays on their own schedule throughout the holiday season. RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS Expense report 27 REVENUE Total $0.00 EXPENDITURES 101-1615-4130 (Budget: $100.00) Candy Canes $48.77 Tablecloths $10.84 Total $59.61 101-1615-4345 (Budget: $1,000.00) *Live Reindeer $1,500.00 *Total $1,500.00 101-1600-4300 Stage platform $350.49 Total $350.49 101-1600-4340 Chanhassen Villager front-page advertisement $395.00 Total $395.00 TOTAL REVENUE: $0.00 *TOTAL EXPENSES: $2,305.10 *BALANCE: -$2,305.10 *Denotes estimate 2023 Treelighting Ceremony Expense Report 28 Park & Recreation Commission Item December 12, 2023 Item Senior Center Quarterly Report Item No:H.4 Agenda Section REPORTS Prepared By Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator SUGGESTED ACTION SUMMARY Fall is filled with holiday celebrations and gatherings, but is also the perfect time to provide educational workshops related to aging well in place, caregiver resources, insurance and financial stability, and healthy lifestyle options. October started with a very successful 55+ Senior Expo: Healthy, Fit & Thriving - a combined effort of the Senior Center and The Rec Center. An estimated 250 people attended to listen to speakers and gather information on local, county, and state resources available to them related to aging well. 32 organizations hosted information tables; Carver County Health provided free flu and Covid vaccinations; Chanhassen Fire Dept demonstrated hands-free CPR Free trial classes and electric bike test rides were offered Over 25 door prizes were given away, thanks to many local sponsors Rolls and coffee were also donated to serve guests as they arrived Four planned day trips with a total of 104 participants: Treasure Island Casino (Sept) Jersey Boys (Nov) Ives Theater in Bloomington (Dec) American Swedish Institute (Dec) Annual large events: 275+ total participants Octoberfest with Polka Band (100 meals served) Annual Veterans Pancake Breakfast with Speaker Doug Ohman (85 meals served - veterans eat free) 29 December 14 Holiday Celebration with musical presentation (90 currently registered) December 19 Chan-o-laires Sing Along and Cookie Party (a drop-in event) Educational programs and Informational Speakers offered: 245+ participants Medicare 101; What's New for Medicare 2024 A two-part workshop- "Aging Wisely" 55 Alive Driver Safety sessions (1 per month) Mah Jongg for Beginners Historical topics, including: British History, The Washington Monument, Minnesota in the Civil War, Indigenous Influence in Local History Coffee with the Cops, monthly discussion sessions with Carver County Deputies Free monthly movies and documentaries Alzheimer's Awareness initiative with a month-long table of resources set up at the Chanhassen Library The Senior Center continues to offer Help and Wellness programs: Free Tech Help, bi-monthly sessions serving 12-15 people per month Caregiver Monthly Support Group, avg 10-14 attendees Foot Care Nurses, serving 18-22 per month Free Insurance Counseling through Trellis, up to 5 per month Home Delivered Meals through CAP Agency, 16-18 meals per day Weekly card and game groups, along with woodcarving and music practice groups, continue to thrive with a total average weekly attendance of 155-175 participants. The Center also engages our active agers by utilizing their time and talents in volunteering for our many parties and programs. This also includes working with the Commission on Aging as they set goals and initiatives for 2024. We currently have over 30 regular and active volunteers. BACKGROUND DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS 30