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MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
FROM: Todd Hoffinan, Park and Recreation Director
DATE: February 13, 2017 0;10
SUBJ: Key Financial Strategy: Chanhassen 50 Year Anniversary
Establish a Committee for Planning a Celebration for Chanhassen's
50th Anniversary of Incorporation as a City
BACKGROUND
On May 8, 1967, the merger of the Township and Village of Chanhassen was made official and
the City of Chanhassen was created. This action was a historic milestone in a land merger debate
that lasted six years. At the time, Chanhassen Township was the largest parcel of unincorporated
land in Carver County and had become a target for the competing interest of local governments.
Richard Lyman, the grandson of Henry and the son of Arthur, led the charge to create the city.
Lyman joined forces with Al Klingelhutz, Gene Coulter, Ron Roeser, Wally Hanson and others
to seal the deal.
Elections for the first slate of city officials were held. Gene Coulter,running unopposed, was
elected Mayor with Al Klingelhutz, Hibbert Hill, James Bennyhoff and Adolph Tessness elected
trustees. They were starting from scratch to form the new government for the City of
Chanhassen,referred to at the time as the "Village." This spring the City of Chanhassen will
celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our incorporation as a city. Staff has created a list of possible
events for the occasion. Additionally, we have a proposal for the formation of a small committee
that will plan and oversee the activities.
2017 CELEBRATION
Committee Formation
Staff members Kim Meuwissen, Chelsea Peterson, Jerry Ruegemer and Todd Hoffman are
joined by four to six members of the community, to be named by the Mayor and City Council,to
plan and oversee the 50th Anniversary activities.
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Todd Gerhardt
50th Anniversary Celebration
February 13, 2017
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Possible Events
• City of Chanhassen 50th Anniversary Downtown Banners
• Dedication of 50th Anniversary Plaque
• Ceremony to be held on Monday evening, May 8
• Official Proclamation
• Anniversary cake and refreshments
• July 4th activities including City of Chanhassen trivia and History Book sale.
• July 4th Parade 50-Year Anniversary Float
ACTION REQUIRED
City Council names possible 50-Year Anniversary Committee Appointees for staff to reach out
to.
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