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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 26, 2016
Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Cole Kelly, Steve Scharfenberg, Brent Carron, Luke Thunberg, Jim
Boettcher, Jennifer Hougham, and Lauren Dale
MEMBERS ABSENT: Rick Echternacht
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; and Katie Favro, Recreation Supervisor
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Henry & Sara Maves 1455 Hemlock Way
Al Weingart 1685 Steller Court
Todd Neils 990 Saddlebrook Curve
Terry Forbord
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman Kelly added a comment from Steve Scharfenberg
regarding the Red Birds Rally under Administrative Presentations.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chairman Kelly, speaking on behalf of the Park and
Recreation Department, acknowledged the recent loss of 2 neighbors to Lake Ann Park. Michael
Joseph Gorra passed away on April 11, 2016 and Prince Rogers Nelson passed away on April 21,
2016.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Sara Maves, 1455 Hemlock Way asked for permission to
install a Little Free Library at Pioneer Pass Park. Commissioner Carron asked for clarification
on locating it in the park. Commissioner Boettcher asked about signage. Chairman Kelly asked
about the City’s liability of having this in a city park.
Boettcher moved, Thunberg seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission approve
the installation of a Little Free Library at Pioneer Pass Park with the exact location to be
determined by Sara Maves and any other representatives from the neighborhood meeting
with the park and rec department. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 7 to 0.
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NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF 2016/2017 CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Commissioner Carron nominated Cole Kelly as Chairman of the Park and Recreation
Commission for 2016/2017. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 7 to 0.
Commissioner Boettcher nominated Brent Carron as Vice Chair of the Park and
Recreation Commission for 2016/2017. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Visitor presentations continued with Todd Neils, 990
Saddlebrook Curve who distributed a formal proposal to install concrete in the dugouts at Lake
Ann Park on Fields 4, 5 and 6 with an approximate cost of $3,400.
Carron moved, Scharfenberg seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends the City Council accept the donation from the CAA and Dugout Club to
install concrete pads at Fields 4, 5 and 6 at Lake Ann Park. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Thunberg moved, Scharfenberg seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
March 22, 2016 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with
a vote of 7 to 0.
RECOGNIZE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMISSION. Todd
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Hoffman announced that on March 14 the City Council appointed incumbent Commissioners
Cole Kelly and Rick Echternacht to 3 year terms and incumbent Youth Commissioner Lauren
Dale to a second one year term.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING PARK AND TRAIL
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR A 12 LOT SUBDIVISION ON 8.96 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1600 AND 1630 LAKE LUCY ROAD, YOSEMITE
HOLDINGS, LLC.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked about
construction of the trail to Pheasant Hill Park. Chairman Kelly asked for clarification of the
zoning designation. Commissioner Hougham asked about park dedication fees versus the cost of
installing the trail on city property. The applicant Terry Forbord introduced himself to the
commission and provided his background information as a developer. Commissioner
Scharfenberg asked about landscaping between the park and Lots 6, 7, 8 and 9.
Carron moved, Hougham seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends the City Council apply the following conditions of approval concerning parks
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and trails for the proposed 12 lot subdivision on 8.96 acres of property located at 1600 and
1630 Lake Lucy Road, Yosemite Holdings, LLC:
1. Full park dedication fees for 10 lots shall be collected per city ordinance in lieu of
requiring parkland dedication.
2. Dedication of a 20 foot wide trail and a utility and drainage easement between Lot 7 and
Lot 8.
3. Planning, engineering, and construction per city standards of an 8 foot wide bituminous
trail within this easement connecting public Street “A” and Pheasant Hill Park.
4. Relocation of the public sidewalk to the south side of Street “A”.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS: 2016 EASTER EGG CANDY HUNT
EVALUATION.
Katie Favro presented highlights of the Easter Egg Candy Hunt. Commissioner Scharfenberg
asked for clarification on staff’s recommendation of changing this to a free event.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
CHANHASSEN ARBOR DAY EVENT. Todd Hoffman discussed Arbor Day activities
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planned for May 7 at Roundhouse Park.
RED BIRDS BASEBALL OPENING DAY. Commissioner Scharfenberg discussed the Red
Birds Rally. Chairman Kelly noted a couple possible typo’s on the schedule posted on the Red
Birds website.
CHANHASSEN MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY. Jerry Ruegemer discussed activities
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involved with the Memorial Day ceremony which will be held on Monday, May 30 at noon.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. Brent Carron passed along thanks
from his neighbors for the work that was completed on the short cut in his neighborhood.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked about
possible special meetings over the summer months. Commissioner Hougham asked about a
potential timeline for the park master plan process.
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ADMIINISTRATIVE PACKET. Todd Hoffman commented on the review of the special
services contract with Carver County for watercraft inspections. Chairman Kelly asked Jerry
Ruegemer to comment on the new soccer mandates.
Carron moved, Thunberg seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission
meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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