1c. Park & Recreation Commission Minutes January 23, 1996.PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 23, 1996
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chairman Andrews.
Members present: Jim Manders, Jim Andrews, Jane Meger, Jan Lash and Frank Scott.
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Members absent: Fred Berg and Ron Roeser. Staff present: Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation
Director.
Visitors: Don Chmiel, Mayor; Roberta Misslin, 8231 Lake Court West representing
Chanhassen/Chaska Soccer Association.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS - None
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: The commission received a report from the Park & Recreation
Director concerning the Mayor's interest in potentially reusing the Pauly's building. The
proposal is for a youth center either on a temporary or permanent basis. Mayor Chmiel spoke to
the commission regarding this concept and asked for the commission's input. Commission
members were interested in the idea, but are hesitant due to the potential level of investment that
would be necessary to make a youth center a reality. The commission directed staff to prepare a
report including the following pieces of information:
' 1. Discuss what the original intent was for the HRA purchasing the building;
2. Discuss the success /failure of similar centers;
3. Expose the terms of the present lease with Russ Pauly, specifically what agreements have
been made over how the building's interior will look upon Mr. Pauly's departure;
4. Prepare an estimate of monthly and annual basic operating costs for the building, i.e.
electricity, gas, etc.;
5. Prepare a report portraying an example of what the annual operating costs for such an
operation could be;
6. Explore further the concept of operating the center as a non - profit business.
This report is to be presented to the commission at their February meeting.
ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS:
Election of Chairperson & Vice - Chairperson: This election was postponed until May 21,
1996, allowing April appointments to be completed prior to the election of officers.
1995 Attendance Report: All current cominissioners met the city council's attendance policy of
75% of meetings.
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1996 Meeting Schedule: The meeting schedule was adopted as presented with meeting times
remaining the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Work session or special meetings
shall, and unless otherwise noted, be held the second Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Schedule of Attendance, City Council Meetings: The commission accepted the schedule of
attendance as presented. Commission members shall be called if their attendance is required.
NEW BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12,1995: Commissioner moved,
seconded by Manders to accept the summary minutes of December 12, 1995 as presented. All
voted in favor. Motion unanimously approved.
PROPOSED LAND SUBDIVISION, REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT
APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE OUTLOT A, OAKWOOD ESTATES (2.06 ACRES) INTO
FIVE SINGLE FAMILY LOTS ON PROPERTY ZONED RSF AND LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY 532 LYMAN BOULEVARD; EUGENE QUINN, FIRST ADDITION
TO OAKWOOD ESTATES: Commissioner Andrews moved that the city council require the
following condition of approval in regard to park and trail fees for the First Addition to Oakwood
Estates: Full park and trail fees be collected per city ordinance in lieu of land dedication and/or
trail construction. Commissioner Scott seconded the motion. All voted in favor and it passed
unanimously.
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: Todd Hoffman gave an update concerning; recent activity
on the part of the Centennial Commission. Specifically, that the majority of the Centennial
events will no longer be held on Sunday, May 5, 1996, but will be held in conjunction with the
city's Fourth of July Celebration.
OLD BUSINESS - None
PROGRAM REPORTS:
Chanhassen Recreation Center
February Festival
Fourth of July 1996: The Commission asked that the Hi -Tops again be retained for
entertainment at the street dance and that the Fourth of July logo contest be offered again with a
top prize of $250.
1997 Picnic Fees: Commissioner Manders moved, Commissioner Meger seconded to approve
the fees as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Blockbuster Bowling Party Evaluation
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ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS:
Play Field Inventory 1996: The commission was presented with an inventory of ballfields
available in the 1996 season. Roberta Misslin, 8231 Lake Court West, was present to discuss the
need for additional soccer fields within the city. The commission is concerned over the shortage
of play fields within the city and asked that staff revisit the department's current field allocation
' policies. The commission called for further formalization of the policy and for the new policy to
be presented for commission approval at their February meeting. The goal of the commission is
to provide equity between all sports in the allocation of field space.
Carver County's 1998 20/20 Comprehensive Planning Subcommittee; Park & Open Space:
Commissioner Lash volunteered to serve on either the Parks & Open Space or Natural
' Resources/Environment Subcommittee. Additional information will be provided to
Commissioner Lash when it becomes available.
Director's Report
Resignation of Dawn Beitel, Recreation Supervisor: The commission was saddened to hear of
I Ms. Beitel's resignation, acknowledged her accomplishments as an employee of the Park &
Recreation Department, and wished her well in her new endeavors.
' Commission Member Presentations
ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Manders moved and Commissioner Meger seconded to
adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the meeting was adjourned.
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