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AGENDA
CHANHASSEN SENIOR COMMISSION
FRIDAY, June 16, 2000
9:30 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Approval of agenda.
Visitors Presentation
Congregate Dining & Meals on Wheels.
Update on Senior Center Activities.
Nomination of a Senior Commissioner to serve on the Memorial Program Committee.
Nomination of a Senior Commissioner to serve on the Library Task Force.
Senior Commission Comments.
ournment
DRAFT
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
LIBRARY TASK FORCE
MISSION STATEMENT
JUNE 2000
The purpose of the Library Task Force shall be to provide expertise and opinions fi'om the varied
points of view represented on the Task Force, while at the same time soliciting and collecting
input from the community at-large about the provision of library services within the City of
Chanhassen.
The focus of the discussions for the Task Force shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:
1. Adequacy of space for the patrons, collection, seating, and staff.
2. Provision for growth of services within the building area and ability to respond to future
needs and opportunities.
3. Space to respond to the changing nature of information sources.
4. Importance of conference, quiet study, and multi-purpose rooms.
5. Staff work spaces that permit efficient and better service the library users.
6. Provision for parking and traffic flow.
7. General location of proposed facility within the community.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Scott Botcher, City Manager
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
DATE: May 3, 2000
SUB J:
Recommendation to Establish Memorial Program Committee
On March 28 the Park and Recreation Commission discussed the establishment of
a memorial program. The City Council will recall that last year the city received a
request to construct a memorial at Lake Ann Park. Without a policy or pro,am
in place, it was difficult to manage this request. A small samp!ing of what other
communities are doing in this area was conducted. The idea of a memorial tree
arboretum came out on top as the most appealing. A copy of the report to the
Park and Recreation Commission, which includes information about Maple
Grove's program, is attached.
One potential site for a tree arboretum could be the old Redi-Mix site near the
pedestrian bridge. A planting plan would be prepared from which individuals
would select their merhorial tree. Payment would cover the cost of the tree and
initial planting. Ongoing maintenance costs would need to be budgeted as a part
of the general fund. Identification for the memorial would be displayed on a large
plaque located at City Hall.
The commission concluded their discussion by ag-reeing that the establislm'tent of'
a small committee to iron out the details of this proposal is' the best approach.
Commissioner Karlovich moved to recommend that the City Council, in
cooperation with the Environmental Commission and the Park and Recreation
Commission, establish a Chanhassen Memorial Tree Arboretum Pro.am. The
specifics of said program to be established by a committee of six--two from each
council/commission with staff support from the Environmental Resources
Coordinator, Park and Recreation Director, and City Manager's office.
Commissioner Franks seconded the motion, all voted in favor, and the motion
carried. The commission selected Jan Lash and Fred Berg as their designated
appointees.
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