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PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 22, 1996
Chairwoman Lash called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jan Lash, Fred Berg, Jim Manders, Jane Meger, Mike Howe and
Frank Scott.
MEMBER ABSENT: Ron Roeser
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffinan, Park & Recreation Director; Patty Dexter, Recreation
Supervisor; J. J. Ryan, Facility Supervisor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved as presented.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Chanhassen Skate Park: Scott Hallra discussed plans for a Chanhassen Skate Park with the
commission. Other young men were also present to discuss the merits of providing facilities
for youth in the community. The commission encouraged Mr. Hallra to stay involved in
seeing the project through.
' 2. Request to Rename Chanhassen Pond Park to Kerber Pond Park: Todd Hoffman, Park
& Recreation Director presented a letter of request from the Chanhassen Senior Men's Club.
The Men's Club is requesting that Chanhassen Pond Park be renamed to Kerber Pond Park.
' The Men's Club believed the new name would tie the park historically to the Kerber farm
which occupied such a long and continuous history for decades in Chanhassen, first in the
township, then in the village, and now in the City of Chanhassen. Further, it is their belief
' that the renamed park's location ties in directly and logically to Kerber Blvd., making for
easy directions to residents and visitors who wish to view the park and its pond.
Following commissioner comment, a motion was made by Scott and seconded by Howe to
schedule a public hearing to consider the renaming of Chanhassen Pond Park. All voted in
favor and the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY MINUTES: Commissioner Berg moved, Commissioner
Manders seconded to approve the minutes of September 24, 1996 as presented. All voted in
favor and the motion carried.
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS AND FACILITIES IN CITY PARKS: Kate
Aanenson, Planning Director was present to discuss telecommunication towers and facilities in
city parks. It was determined that prior to approval of any telecommunication towers within park
facilities that the Park & Recreation Commission would have the opportunity to review such
plans. It was also noted that it would be the commission's desire to see any and all lease dollars
generated from park sites be utilized in the betterment of the city's park and recreation systems.
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RENTAL POLICIES, CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER: Patty Dexter, Recreation
Supervisor reviewed with the commission changes from the previous draft of the rental policies.
Upon completion of discussion, Commissioner Manders moved, Commissioner Meger seconded
to approve the rental policies as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
PROGRAM REPORTS:
Fall Programs: Halloween Party
Summer Softball Evaluation
Senior Center
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
Facility Supervisor J.J. Ryan was present and gave an update on the Recreation Center including
information on evening child care; rental usage; and participation numbers for aerobics classes,
fitness room and open gym.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Historical Signage: The commission directed staff to continue correspondence with the Senior
Men's Club regarding historical signage on street signs.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: A variety of committee reports were given.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET
ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Berg moved, Commissioner Meger seconded to adjourn the
meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Submitted by:
Todd Hoffman
Park & Recreation Director
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