PRC SUM 2016 10 25
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 25, 2016
Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Cole Kelly, Steve Scharfenberg, Luke Thunberg, Jim Boettcher,
Jennifer Hougham, and Lauren Dale
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Brent Carron, and Rick Echternacht
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; and Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Eric Roloff 9413 River Rock Drive
Marco Rasgattino 9141 River Rock Drive
Jon Gilbert 1641 Jeurissen Lane
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Chairman Kelly approved the agenda as presented.
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jerry Ruegemer invited commission members to the 32
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Annual Halloween Party on Saturday, October 29 at the Chanhassen Recreation Center.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Boettcher moved, Thunberg seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
September 27, 2016 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 5 to 0.
CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW, AVIENDA REGIONAL/LIFESTYLE CENTER.
Todd
Hoffman presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Kelly opened the meeting for public
comment. Eric Roloff, 9413 River Rock Drive South stated his main concern was with Miranda
Way being used for emergency access. Jon Gilbert, 1641 Jeurissen Lane expressed concern with
the woodlands, trails, housing density, how the AUAR process relates to planning and uses, and
how the 2030 Comprehensive Plan is used. Marco Rasgattino, 9141 River Rock Drive
emphasized the need for additional access to his neighborhood. Todd Hoffman reviewed the list
of the Park and Recreation Commission’s concerns as a trail in the southern edge of the parcel,
green spaces for people to gather around the housing, increased walkability, court yard type
Park and Recreation Commission – October 25, 2016
features in the retail area, some type of nature trail configuration in the Bluff Creek Overlay
District, trail connections, and that the commission would not support an amphitheater in this
location since it already exists in City Center Park.
2016 PICNIC SHELTER RESERVATION PROGRAM EVALUATION.
Jerry Ruegemer
reviewed highlights from the picnic shelter evaluations.
Todd Hoffman provided an update on the citizen survey, data collection and review schedule for
the park system study.
Thunberg moved, Boettcher seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission
meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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