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2000 06 162. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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. g:\userkscottb\library mission.doc CITYOF CHANHASSEN 690 CiO, Center Drive, PO Box 147 Cl.,anhassen, Minnesota 55317 Pho,e 61293Z 1900 Ge,eM Fax 612. 93Z 5739 En~:,eering F,~r 612.93Z9152 Publk SafeO, Fax 612. 934. 2)'24 W~'b u'wu:ci, cha,ba#en.,i,.us 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. g:\park'.th\n~emorialprogcom m.doc