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SPECIAL PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2000
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jan Lash, Jay Karlovich, Fred Berg, Rod Franks, David Moes, Jim
Manders, Mike Howe.
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
Chair Lash called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A request by Jeremy Bogen for a public gathering permit was
added to the agenda.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Franks and seconded by Manders to approve the
March 28, 2000 minutes as presented. AU voted in favor and the motion carried.
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC GATHERING PERMIT, NORTH LOTUS LAKE PARK,
JEREMY BOGEN: Mr. Bogen's request for a public gathering permit at North Lotus Lake
Park was discussed. In general, commissioners supported the concept of having a youth event
that included 3-on-3 inline hockey, a skating competition, musical entertainment, and a
concession stand. The commission thought it was inappropriate to hold such an event at a
neighborhood park and requested that staff suggest the Chanhassen Recreation Center as an
appropriate location. Staff responded by agreeing to schedule a meeting with Mr. Bogen and his
parents to discuss the event in more detail. Conditions that would be placed on the event
include: "
1. The city would require general liability insurance.
2. Safety helmets would be mandatory for all hockey and skating activities.
3. The provision of a portable restroom. In lieu of this, a $50 special clean-out charge
would be assessed per restroom unit.
4. No activities would be allowed in the parking lot. The park shall remain open to the
public.
5. If music and entertainment should occur, noise levels should be monitored so as not to
disturb the adjoining property owners.
6. The event shall end by 6:00 p.m.
Upon assembling further information for the commission, staff was instructed to present a new
report at the April 25th Park & Recreation Commission meeting. ' .
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING, REQUEST FOR AN ADVERTISING SIGN PROGRAM,
BANDIMERE COMMUNITY PARK, CAA: The staff report providing the background and
history was presented. Three residents of the Bandimere Park neighborhood were present
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representing two households. Mr. Joe Kaller, 9376 Kiowa Trail spoke in opposition of the
signage program stating that it would cheapen the park's appearance and seemed more inner
city-like than suburban. He was disappointed to see such a proposal being considered by the
commission. Barry and Hallie Bershow, 9271 Kiowa Trail, also spoke in opposition of the sign
program stating that in the everyday hustle and bustle, it seems that advertising signage is
everywhere and keeping it out ofBandimere Park would be a nice relief. Hallie stated that at a
neighborhood book club held recently, none of the residents present favored the proposal. Ms.
Cindy Will, representing the CAA spoke in favor of the proposal stating that the signs will be of
a green color with uniform lettering and size. She did not feel that the program would have a
tremendous impact on the appearance of the park.
Commissioners generally supported the proposal stating that as a community park, Bandimere
will see significant activity and was never intended to be a "natural preservation" park site.
However, some commissioners sympathized more than others on behalf of the neighbors, and as
a point of compromise, Commissioner Karlovich proposed that the signage program be moved to
Lake Ann Community Park where adjoining residential neighborhoods are not present. The
commission accepted this proposal as a reasonable compromise and upon conclusion of
discussion that evening, Commissioner Moes moved that the commission recommend the City
Council approve the placement and sale of outdoor advertising signs at Lake Ann Community
Park and an agreement between the CAA and City for the provision of said signs. Further, that
the contract for the first year will expire on December 31, 2000 and that a public review of the
program be held after the first of the year. Commissioner Howe seconded the motion. All
members, with the exception of Karlovich, voted in favor. The motion passed 6-1.
RECREATION & PROGRAM REPORTS: No recreation and program reports were given.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS: Commissioner Berg requested pricing
information on the signage program he is working on. '
Motion by made by Franks, seconded by Karlovich to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor
and the motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Todd Hoffman
Park & Recreation Director