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Lake Ann Park Concession Stand Donation4 CITY OF CHANHASSEN 7700 Market Boulevard PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Administration Phone: 952.227.1100 Fax: 952.227.1110 Building Inspections Phone: 952.227.1180 Fax: 952.227.1190 Engineering Phone: 952.227.1160 Fax: 952.227.1170 Finance Phone: 952.227.1140 Fax: 952.227.1110 Park & Recreation Phone: 952.227.1120 Fax: 952,227,1110 Recreation Center 2310 Coulter Boulevard Phone: 952.227.1400 Fax: 952.227.1404 Planning & Natural Resources Phone: 952.227.1130 Fax: 952.227.1110 Public Works 1591 Park Road Phone: 952.227.1300 Fax: 952227.1310 Senior Center Phone: 952.227.1125 Fax: 952.227.1110 Web Site wwadchanhassen.mn.us MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director 14 16 DATE: June 28, 2010 SUBJ: Approve Resolution Accepting Lake Ann Park Concession Stand Donation from the Chanhassen Athletic Association, Hansen Hometech, Milestone Builders and Remodelers, K2 Electric, Excel Mechanical, and Home Depot PROPOSED MOTION The City Council approves a resolution accepting the donation of $21,200 in improvements to the Lake Ann Park ball field concession stand from the Chanhassen Athletic Association, Hansen Hometech, Milestone Builders and Remodelers, K2 Electric, Excel Mechanical and Home Depot. Approval requires a simple majority vote of the City Council. BACKGROUND The Lake Ann Park Ball Field Concession Stand was originally donated to the city by the American Legion in 1988. At that time the Legion was sponsoring softball tournaments. They purchased and installed the stand to accommodate the serving of concessions during those tournaments. In the ensuing years, the enclosed portion of the shelter grew smaller due to the installation of various field lighting components and irrigation controls. Eventually the space became inadequate for use as a concession stand. Event sponsors utilized portable tents and tables to prepare and serve concessions. Long term plans call for the existing structure to be razed, with the exception of the utility room, making way for a new concession stand and covered shelter featuring modern restroom facilities. However, the Chanhassen Athletic Association and their Little League Baseball program led by Mr. Todd Neils had a desire to invest in and make the current stand "usable" today. Working with various city departments and a hostof community business and individual volunteers, the association and city representatives put together a plan to remodel the existing structure. Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow Mr. Todd Gerhardt June 28, 2010 Page 2 Steve Hansen with Hansen Hometech, Inc. accepted the volunteer position of leading the construction efforts and drawing up plans. Mark Fischer, owner of Milestone Builders and Remodelers worked tirelessly providing the necessary framing, structural, siding and finish carpentry work free of charge. Mike Krause, owner of K2 Electric donated the electrical and lighting fixtures and all labor involved in their installation. Jeremy Scheuble of Excel Mechanical discounted his plumbing work, and Home Depot Chaska discounted the building materials. The Chanhassen Athletic Association, acting as the project sponsor, purchased materials and helped coordinate volunteer labor. They will continue to invest in the structure, completing some final detail work over the next few months. All totaled, this grass roots community -based volunteer effort invested over $21,200 in the newly remodeled Lake Ann Park Ball Field Concession Stand! The project benefits all by providing improved services to local and visiting teams and spectators, increased community pride, and the ability to generate significant local commerce through tournaments and events. The citizens and businesses of Chanhassen are often noted for their willingness to give back to their community; this special project is proof positive of that spirit. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council accept the donation and present the participants with an appreciation plaque under the visitor presentation portion of tonight's agenda. ATTACHMENT Resolution Accepting Donation g: \park \th\lake ann park ball field concession building \lake ann concesion stand resolution cc report 6- 28- 10.doc CITY OF CHANHASSEN CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA DATE: June 28, 2010 RESOLUTION NO: MOTION BY: 2010- SECONDED BY: A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF THE LAKE ANN BALL FIELD CONCESSION STAND WHEREAS, the Chanhassen Athletic Association coordinated a volunteer effort to remodel the Lake Ann Park Ball Field Concession Stand; and WHEREAS, this effort called upon the need for various volunteer groups and businesses to step forward and volunteer their time, talents and construction materials; and WHEREAS, Hansen Hometech, Inc., Milestone Builders and Remodelers, K2 Electric, Excel Mechanical, Home Depot, and the Chanhassen Athletic Association answered this call and collectively donated over $21,200 in improvements to the Lake Ann Park Ball Field Concession Stand for the betterment of the entire community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chanhassen City Council hereby accepts the $21,200 contribution in volunteer labor, talents, and construction materials from these gracious businesses and associations; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in appreciation for this donation, the City Council is pleased to present each project partner with a special plague signifying the city's sincere appreciation for their efforts. Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 28` day of June, 2010. ATTEST: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor YES NO ABSENT