C. Commission Awards
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COMMISSIONER AWARDS
Certificate of Appreciation, Dan Champion, Park and Recreation Commission:
Dan Campion served as a Park and Recreation Commissioner for two years beginning in April of
2007. In 2005, Dan and his family relocated to Chanhassen from California and immediately
were impressed with the people and amenities in the area. With a desire to contribute towards
keeping the good things going, Dan sought out a position on a City commission. During his
tenure on the Park and Recreation Commission, Dan helped guide significant expansions in the
city’s park and trail system, including over four miles of new trails associated with the
Highway 212 project, the new Lake Ann Park Hilltop Shelter, and the Kerber Pond Park storm
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water improvement project. Dan was a pleasure to e around and his leadership and guidance
will be missed as the city moves forward in developing its parks, trails, and recreational
programs.
Maple Leaf Award, Ron Olsen, Environmental Commission:
Ron Olsen was appointed to the Environmental Commission in 2002. He served as the Chair of
the Commission for most of his second term and brought passion, dedication, and humor to the
commission. During his seven years, the commission accomplished a number of projects which
included the research of solar water heaters and green construction, Chanhassen Day at the
Arboretum, the landscape class series at the Arboretum, Environmental Excellence Awards, the
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annual city Arbor Day event, and participation in the 4 of July parade.