1c. Accept Batting Cage Donation from CAA0
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
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Engineering
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Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
DATE: November 14, 2011 O� °
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SUBJ: Approve Resolution Accepting Donation of Double Batting Cage for
Lake Susan Park from Chanhassen Athletic Association
PROPOSED MOTION
"The City Council accepts the donation of two 12'x 12 'x 70' mesh batting
cages /nets for installation and public use at Lake Susan Park from the Chanhassen
Athletic Association. Additionally, staff is directed to write a letter of thanks to
the Chanhassen Athletic Association."
BACKGROUND
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning forTomorrow
The Chanhassen Athletic Association would like to purchase, install and donate two
Park Recreation
mesh net -style batting cages and their associated metal support posts to the city.
Phone: : 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
This donation is valued at approximately $4,500. All donations exceeding $500
must be approved by the City Council.
Recreation Center
DISCUSSION
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
The Chanhassen Athletic Association (CAA) is a parent/adult -led organization that
Fax: 952.227.1404
has successfully administered youth sports programs within the community for over
Planning &
40 years. The association has partnered with the city on many occasions to work
Natural Resources
towards improving local athletic facilities. The CAA in consultation with area
Phone: 952.2271130
coaches has identified the need for a new batting cage structure at Lake Susan Park.
Fax: 952.227.1110
Approximately 15 years ago the original Lake Susan Park batting cage sustained
wind damage from a storm and was damaged beyond repair.
Public Works
7901 Park Place
Again this fall or next spring, the CAA would like to partner with the city to re-
Phone: 952.227.1300
install a batting cage at the park. The association would provide and pay for all
Fax: 952.227.1310
materials and supplies associated with the project, with the exception of a 30' x 80'
Senior Center
aggregate area for the posts and nets to reside. They are requesting that the city be
Phone: 952.227.1125
responsible for the purchase and installation of the aggregate base material. This
Fax: 952.227.1110
material will be absorbed into the existing park maintenance budget. This work
would include the excavation and disposal of the soils from the 30'x 80' base area.
Web Site
An aerial photograph depicting the proposed location of the batting cages is
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
attached.
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning forTomorrow
Mr. Todd Gerhardt
November 14, 2011
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PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION (10- 25 -11):
After reviewing the Chanhassen Athletic Association's proposal, the Park &
Recreation Commission recommends that the City Council accept the donation of
two 12' x 12' x 70' mesh batting cages /nets to be installed at Lake Susan Park for
public use.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution Accepting Donation
2. Memorandum from Todd Neils, Chanhassen Athletic Association dated
October 11, 2011
3. Project location map
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: November 14, 2011 RESOLUTION NO: 2011-
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM THE
CHANHASSEN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OF DOUBLE BATTING CAGES
FOR PUBLIC USE AT LAKE SUSAN PARK
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CHANHASSEN CITY COUNCIL hereby accepts the
donation of two 12' x 12' x 70' mesh batting cages /nets for installation and public use at Lake
Susan Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that city staff is hereby directed to prepare a letter of
thanks to them for their donation.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this I e day of November, 2011.
ATTEST:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Hoffinan, Park & Recreation Director
FROM: Todd Neils, Chanhassen Athletic Association
DATE: October 11, 2011
SUBJ: Lake Susan Batting Cage Proposal
The Chanhassen Athletic Association would like to hire a contractor for the installation of 2 free-
standing batting cages at Lake Susan Park. The contractor would install twenty -four 3 o.d.
posts cemented 4' in the ground. The Association would purchase two 12'xl2'x70' batting
cages. The cages would be suspended from the posts similar to those at Lake Ann Park. The
hardware for suspension would be supplied by the Association. The Association will also supply
unfired clay bricks for installation at the batter's box. The Dugout Club will work with the City
to add expertise as to the installation of the bricks to be most effective in high -wear areas.
Additionally, the Association would hire K2 Electric to run electricity from the northwest corner
of the backstop to the batting cage to accommodate JUGS pitching machines or lighting.
The City would be responsible for clearing a 30'x 80' area and supply the aggregate for the base
of the cage. The Association would hang the batting cages each spring after delivery to the park
by the City, and the City would be responsible for taking down the cage and storage each fall.
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