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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
DECEMBER 13, 2016
Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Cole Kelly, Brent Carron, Jim Boettcher, and Rick Echternacht.
Jennifer Hougham arrived during visitor presentations.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Scharfenberg, Luke Thunberg, and Lauren Dale
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; Adam Beers, Park Superintendent; Sue Bill, Senior Center Coordinator; and Jodi
Sarles, Rec Center Manager
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Dan Mertes 8671 Flamingo Drive
Cathy & Wesley Erpelding 9061 Springfield Drive
Sam & Tyler Treat 2148 Wynsong Lane
Caden Kulik 8761 Reflections Road
William Anderson 9380 Kiowa Trail
Joseph & Kevin Smith 112231 Hutchins Court
Ted & Luke Lebens 8270 Hidden Court
Glenn Kaufmann 6870 Redwing Lane
Renee Anderson 9380 Kiowa Trail
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman Kelly approved the agenda with the addition of a
Webelos presentation under Visitor presentations.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Samuel Treat, 2148 Wynsong Lane explained why Webelos
Troop 330 was attending the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Carron moved, Echternacht seconded to approve the
verbatim Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated November 22,
2016 as amended on page 9 by Chairman Kelly, and approve the summary Minutes of the
Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated November 22, 2016 as presented. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Park and Recreation Commission – December 13, 2016
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING DONATION OF LION’S
HEAD DRINKING FOUNTAIN FROM THE CHANHASSEN LIONS CLUB.
Todd Hoffman provided background information on projects performed by the Chanhassen
Lions Club in the past. Dan Mertes presented an overview of the proposed lions head drinking
fountain installation at Lake Ann Park.
Carron moved, Echternacht seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends that the City Council accept the donation of the Lions Drinking Fountain
from the Chanhassen Lions Club to replace the existing water fountain at the Lake Ann
Park ball field concession area. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 5 to 0.
PARKS AND RECREATION SYSTEM PLAN PROGRESS REVIEW.
Todd Hoffman introduced Gabrielle Grinde with Hoisington-Koegler Group Inc. who reviewed
the project process, community engagement recap, recreation trends, system evaluation, needs
assessment findings, peer community comparisons and national standards, key findings and the
next steps in the process. Chairman Kelly asked if Ms. Grinde could correlate with the survey
responses how people would feel about losing soccer and baseball fields to expand the Rec
Center. Commissioner Carron asked how the data will be narrowed down to present a specific
vision. Chairman Kelly asked Commissioner Boettcher to provide an update on the make up and
discussions that have taken place so far in the advisory committee meetings.
SENIOR CENTER UPDATE. Sue Bill presented the report reviewing activities at the Senior
Center.
PARK AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS UPDATE. Adam Beers provided an
update on facility shutdowns, skating rinks, trail maintenance and construction projects.
RECREATION CENTER UPDATE. Jodi Sarles presented updates on the Dance for Fun
program, Rec Center Sports, 2016 Artisan Fair, 2016 Holiday Boutique, adult activities, and
promotional events.
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY EVALUATION. Katie Favro presented the report on the
Tree Lighting Ceremony.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. None.
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Park and Recreation Commission – December 13, 2016
Carron moved, Echternacht seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission
meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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