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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes
July 23, 1996
A regular meeting of the Park & Recreation Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by
Chairwoman Lash. Members present: Fred Berg, Ron Roeser, Frank Scott, Jan Lash, Jim
Manders. Commissioners absent: Jane Meger, Mike Howe. Staff present: Todd Hoffman, Park
& Recreation Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor; Patty Dexter, Recreation
Supervisor; Sonja Rippe, Recreation Intern.
Approval of Agenda: The agenda was approved as presented.
Public Announcements: Todd Hoffman announced that the city council at their meeting of
July 22, 1996, accepted a Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MPRA) Award of
Excellence for the Chanhassen Recreation Center. The center received the highest votes of any
facility in the State of Minnesota.
Visitor Presentations: None.
Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Manders moved, Commissioner Scott seconded to approve
the summary minutes of June 25, 1996 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Review of Community Open Space and Recreation Needs Meeting: Commissioners and staff
briefly discussed the outcomes of the June 13 Community Open Space and Recreation Needs
meeting held at the Chanhassen Recreation Center.
Request for Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment from Office /Industrial/
Institutional, Residential Medium Density, Residential Low Density to Mixed Use
Commercial, High Density Residential, Institutional and Office; Preliminary Planned Unit
Development for up to 307,000 sq. ft. of Commercial/Office Buildings, 100,000 sq. ft.
Institutional Buildings, and 322 Dwelling Units; Rezoning from IOP and RSF to PUD,
Planned Unit Development; Preliminary Plat for 13 Lots and 3 Outlots and Public Right -of-
Way; Wetland Alteration Permit to Fill and Excavate Wetlands on Site; Vacation of Right -
of -Way and Easements; Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) Findings; and
Indirect Source Permit Review for the Villages on the Ponds Project on 66.12 Acres Located
South of Highway 5 Between Great Plains Boulevard and Market Boulevard, Villages on
the Ponds, Lotus Realty Services: Director Hoffman presented the staff report relating to this
item. Visitors present regarding the Villages on the Pond included:
Dave Nickolay
8500 Tigua Circle, Chanhassen
934 -6761
Al Klingelhutz
8600 Great Plains Blvd., Chanhassen
934 -8915
Mika Milo
16332 Millford Drive
975 -9893
Jack Lynch
700 3` St., Minneapolis
373-6360—
Austin Ward
226 Summit Ave., St. Paul
291 -4492
Dave Bangasser
St. Hubert's
937 -1167
Susan Hoff
221 Frontier Court, Chanhassen
949 -2885
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Following the staff report, the applicant presented information regarding the application over a
two hour time period. Upon conclusion of the applicant's presentation, Commissioners presented
their viewpoints on the application. Upon conclusion of the discussion by the commission,
Commissioner Lash moved that the Park & Recreation Commission recommends to the city
council that the application be approved as presented with the following conditions concerning
park and recreation:
1. The south Rice Marsh Lake Trail connection be identified on the plan.
2. If the trail along TH 101 south of Rosemount is disturbed during construction, an agreement
for replacement be coordinated with the applicant.
3. There be a joint agreement for future use of the soccer field between the community and St.
Hubert's Church.
4. Full park and trail fees be collected per city ordinance.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Scott and passed on a 4 to 1 vote, with
Commissioner Berg voting against the motion for the following reasons:
1. St. Hubert's Church will not need the soccer field as much as we are led to believe.
2. The soccer field will be of no significant value to local soccer associations.
3. The soccer field itself does not represent a neighborhood park.
4. The construction of the soccer field will result in significant disruption to one of the few
remaining natural areas on the Villages on the Pond site.
Final Approval, 1997 Park Acquisition and Development Capital Improvement Program:
Commissioners reviewed the Five Year Capital Improvement Program as it applies to each
individual park within the City of Chanhassen. A variety of changes were noted for the 1997 CIP
and the following recommendation was forwarded:
Commissioner Scott moved to approve the 1997 Park Acquisition and Development Capital
Improvement Program as follows:
Bandimere Community Park
$50,000
Reserve
Carver Beach Park
$12,000
Restoration and trail work
Twin Cities & Western Railroad
$25,000
Underpass
Chanhassen Recreation Center
$50,000
Parking lot expansion
$30,000
Contingency
City Center Park
$50,000
Reserve, playfield renovation
Lake Ann Park
$5,000
Contingency
Lake Susan Park
$3,000
Electrical improvements, pavilion outlets
Meadow Green Park
$6,000
Tennis court refurbishment & basketball lines
Minnewashta Blvd. Parkland
$50,000
Phase II development
North Lotus Lake Park
$6,000
Tennis Court Refurbishment
Prairie Knoll Park
$20,000
Playground, Phase I
Other Improvements
$3,000
Picnic tables, benches
Signage
$1,000
Scout Projects
$1,000
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General Contingency $10,000
Recycling Containers $5,000
Trails and asphalt work $15,000
Total budget $342,000
Commissioner Berg seconded the motion and all voted in favor. The motion passed unanimously.
Youth Programs
Adult Programs
Senior Programs
1996 Centennial and Fourth of July Celebration: Recommendations included to increase the
number of activities for teenage participants and improve on the food service.
Director's Report
Commissioner Manders moved, Commissioner Berg seconded to adjourn the meeting at
11:05 p.m.
Todd Hoffman
Park & Recreation Director