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E. Awards to Outgoing CommissionersCERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION BILL COLOPOULOS, PLANNING COMMISSIONER r Bill Colopoulos has served on the Planning Commission since 2012. During his tenure, he participated in the following development reviews: • Residential Planned Unit Development review and amendment of 37 projects within the City, which required six public hearings, • Site Plan Reviews for Primrose of Chanhassen, Goodwill, Can ine Club & Spa Expansion, and BeeHive Homes, • Numerous variance applications, • Two residential subdivisions: Lakeside 7 th Addition , which included an amendment to the PUD standards as well as site plan review, and Wynsong, an executive home development. Bill was an advocate for the rights of the homeowner. Thank you for your service. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PETER ALDRITT, PARK & RECREATION COMMISSIONER e Peter Aldritt served as a member of the Park & Recreation Commission from 2011 — 2013. Peter proved to be a wonderful addition to the commission and served residents with enthusiasm and pride. He provided insightful comments and recommendations during meetings and was always eager to hear from residents. Having grown up in Chanhassen, Peter brought a valuable sense of history to the commission. During his tenure, Peter volunteered to work at many of the community's special events and was once spotted at the Halloween Party impersonating the Cat in the Hat! Peter supported new investments in the city's park and trail system, having worked on the Highway 41 trail project, tennis court resurfacing, disc golf course, and new ramps for the skate park. The community of Chanhassen is a better place as a result of Peter's desire to serve and make a difference! CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION BOB KIRCHER, ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION orr Bob Kircher was appointed to the Environmental Commission in 2010 and brought commitment and knowledge to the group. He led the commission as chair for two years and helped create a focused approach to environmental issues. While serving on the commission, he contributed to following accomplishments: • Promoting the Arbor Day Poster contest to local 5 grade students • Revitalizing the annual Arbor Day celebration with tree planting to honor the spirit of the day • Helped create public education pieces for the July 3 and 4th events Thank you for your service, Bob. Presentation of Maple Leaf Award Kathleen Thomas, Planning Commissioner ° Kathleen was appointed to the Planning Commission in 2006. She was involved in numerous development reviews including code amendments, conditional use permits, interim use permits, site plan reviews, subdivisions, variances and wetland alteration permits and has participated in the ebb and flow of development in the city. During her tenure, the commission accomplished a number of projects including the update of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and the amendments of commercial, industrial and residential planned unit developments to incorporate city code. Kathleen served as the Commission Vice -Chair in 2011 and 2012. Kathleen has been a resident of Chanhassen for approximately 10 years. She brought a unique perspective and valuable insight to the Planning Commission and her passion for the city was evident in the decisions she made. She provided consistent guidance in furtherance of the city's goals, policies and code requirements and contributed to the open discussion of development issues and concerns. g: \plan \planning commission \thomas maple leaf award.doc MAPLE LEAF AWARD DENNY HANSEN, ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ,YA& Denny Hansen was appointed to the Environmental Commission in 2007 and served in both the Chair and Vice -Chair positions during his tenure. He provided an insightful and commonsense approach to the various issues presented to the commission. While serving on the commission, he contributed to the following accomplishments: • Educational programming in partnership with the Landscape Arboretum • Public education on water conservation practices • Revitalizing the annual Arbor Day celebration with tree planting to honor the spirit of the day • Annual involvement by the commission in the city's July 4 activities. Please accept this Maple Leaf Award in appreciation for your service to the community. MAPLE LEAF AWARD PRESENTED ON APRIL 22, 2013 Tom Kelly served as a Park and Recreation Commission member from 2002 to 2013. A long -time resident of Chanhassen, Tom brought with him a true passion and dedication to serve his community and fellow citizens. Tom was not just a commissioner; he was a participant and leader in nearly all of the activities and programs sponsored by the Park and Recreation Commission. Young at heart and blessed with boundless energy, Tom eagerly volunteered to do the heavy lifting on dozens of projects, big and small, throughout his twelve years of service. Tom was considerate to all and welcomed the input and assistance of others in order to better accomplish the task at hand. During his tenure, Tom volunteered hundreds of hours to work at all of the department's special events including the 4 of July Celebration, Halloween Party, February Festival, and Easter Egg Candy Hunt. Tom excelled at 4`' of July and February Festival prize board duties. Tom actively supported the creation of new recreation offerings including the establishment of the Rec Center Sports Program, Minnewashta Off -Leash Dog Park, Chanhassen Red. Birds Baseball Team, and newly remodeled skate park. Tom chaired the effort to establish an annual bike ride tour of the city for elected and appointed officials. Tom was undeterred when. the city's - first disc golf course proposal failed to gain approval.. He quickly assembled a talented group of disc golf course advocates and crafted a second and even better disc golf course plan for the community. The new Bandimere Disc Golf Course opened to the public in May of 2012! Looking for his next project, Tom went on to form the area's first Youth Ultimate Frisbee League open to all 5th through 8 graders. Tom was a big supporter of the Dave Huffman Memorial 5K run and chaired the effort to incorporate a Kids Fun Run into the event. Pioneer Pass Park and Riley Ridge Park were acquired with Tom's help. These new neighborhood parks will serve hundreds of families in the community starting this year. Tom also played a key role in the expansion of Bandimere Community Park and the expansion of the city's trail network. The unique thing about Tom Kelly is his commitment to a new idea — Tom just didn't dream up good ideas, he followed them through. It is with great pleasure that we honor Tom Kelly, retiring Park and Recreation Commissioner, with a Chanhassen Maple Leaf Award.