CC Minutes 1997 03 25Park & Recreation Commission Minutes
March 25, 1997
A regular meeting of the Chanhassen Park & Recreation Commission was called to order at
7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25 in the city council chambers. The following members were
present: Commissioners Lash, Howe, Berg, Manders, Roeser, Scott, and Meger. Staff present:
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director; Patty Dexter, Recreation Supervisor; Jerry
Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor; and Mike Hammond, Facility Supervisor.
Minutes: The minutes of the February 25, 1997 meeting were approved as presented.
Determine Park, Trail and Recreation Conditions of Approval for Conceptual Planned Unit
Development--Industrial. Request to Rezone 150.5 Acres of Property Zoned AL, Agricultural
Estate for 12 Lots and 20utlots Located at the Southeast Intersection of Highways 5 and 41;
Steiner Development: Howard Dahlgren and Fred Richter were present representing the applicant.
A staff report was given followed by a presentation from the applicant. Residents from the Trotters
Ridge neighborhood were also present. All residents who spoke did so in favor of setting aside the
area identified by the commission as open space. Upon conclusion of discussion, Commissioner Berg
moved that upon submittal of a preliminary plat, that the following features be incorporated:
· Designation of Outlots A and B as identified on the commission's concept plan as open space.
The identification of an internal trail/sidewalk system including the trails within Outlots A and
B, sidewalks and/or trails adjacent to thoroughfares, and a north/south trail adjacent to
Highway 41.
· A sidewalk should also be planned for the north side of 82nd Street to facilitate east/west
pedestrian movement.
The means by which these requests can be accomplished include a combination of application of
PUD standards, park dedication, cash purchase, right-of-way dedication, etc.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Meger and all voted in favor.
The commission also expressed their preference that Coulter Boulevard not be extended through
the park preserve that is being created.
Mission Statement; Chanhassen Recreation Center: The commission recommended the following
mission statement be forwarded to the city council:
"The Chanhassen Recreation Center is a place dedicated to serving the growing needs of a dynamic
city. A place for playing, exercising, meeting, learning, and relaxing. A place where people young
and old gather to reenergize. A place for lifelong leisure."
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Confirmation of Park Master and Concept Plans: Bruce Chamberlain of HKG was present to
record notes of the commission's discussion. Mr. Chamberlain will prepare updated park maps.
Program Reports:
1997 February Festival
Daddy/Daughter Date Night
Easter Egg Hunt & Coloring Contest
Mike Hammond, Facility Supervisor delivered the monthly Recreation Center report.
Administrative Reports:
Teen Survey.
Parking at Bluff. Creek Elementary/Chanhassen Recreation Center: The commission
directed staff to forward a resolution to the city council in support of the Recreation
Center parking lot expansion.
1997 Capital Improvement Program Schedule.
Director's Report.
Commission Member Reports: Commissioners Manders and Scott reported on the activities of the
Park Referendum Task Force.
Adjournment: Commissioner moved and Commissioner Roeser seconded to adjourn the meeting and
the motion was unanimously approved.
Todd Hoffman
Park & Recreation Director