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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREA TION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MARCH 28, 2006
Chairman Stolar called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Glenn Stolar, Paula Atkins, Anne Murphy, Jack Spizale, Kevin Dillon
and Steve Scharfenberg
MEMBERS ABSENT: Tom Kelly
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; Don Asleson, Natural Resources Technician; Dale Gregory, Park
Superintendent; Tom Knowles, Recreation Center Manager; and Susan Bill, Senior Center
Coordinator
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Murphy moved, Spizale seconded to approve the agenda
amended to add two items under Administrative Presentations. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to O.
PUBLIC ANNEOUNCEMENTS: None.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: Amy Bush discussed the need for indoor swimming pools to
be used for competitive swimming and the possibility of the city partnering with the school
district. Todd Hoffman stated he felt it was premature to discuss what specific facilities go into
the school at this point until the school district holds a referendum on the item in November.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Murphy moved, Spizale seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated February 28,
2006 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6
to O.
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE. DON ASLESON. NATURAL
RESOURCES TECHNICIAN.
Don Asleson presented a report on the progress of the Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP)
update and noted that a draft of the update will be available on the city's web page. Chairman
Stolar asked Don Asleson to walk through the process remaining with the draft plan.
RECREA TION PROGRAM REPORTS:
2006 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CONTRACT RECOMMENDATION. Jerry Ruegemer
presented the staff report on this item and recommend approving the contract with Melrose
Pyrotechnics. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked about the music portion of the fireworks show.
Park and Rec Commission Summary - March 28, 2006
Scharfenberg moved, Murphy seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommend that the City Council approve the Fourth of July Fireworks Contract with
Melrose Pyrotechnics in the amount of $23,000.00. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to o.
2005/2006 ICE SKATING RINK EVALUATION. Jerry Ruegemer presented the report on
this item and reviewed the participation numbers from the neighborhood test rinks.
Commissioner Spizale asked for maintenance cost comparisons from the last couple years.
Commissioner Murphy asked about rink plowing and maintenance on weekends. Todd Hoffman
noted he received verbally the most feedback from the Chanhassen Hills neighborhood and that
they appreciated the rink and would like to see it back.
SELF SUPPORTING PROGRAMS: 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL LEAGUE. Jerry Ruegemer
presented the report on this item.
RECREATION CENTER REPORT. Tom Knowles presented the report on the Chanhassen
Rec Center.
SENIOR CENTER REPORT. Susan Bill presented an update on Senior Center activities.
PARK AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE REPORT. Dale Gregory presented the report on park
and trail maintenance in the city.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT. Todd Hoffman updated the commission on work being done
on the Chaska Youth Center initiative, opening of the skate park, status of 2005 projects and
projects planned for 2006, hiring of a new District 112 Community Education Director, future
school sites in the community, progress of subdivisions in the 2005 MUSA area, Chanhassen
short golf course, off leash dog area, senior center activities, and trails. Jerry Ruegemer asked
for volunteers for the Easter Egg Candy Hunt. In talking about the new school to be located in
Chanhassen, Chairman Stolar asked staff to provide background on how the city partnered with
the school district with Bluff Creek and Chanhassen Elementary. The commission discussed
holding a work session to discuss partnering with the school district at the future school site.
Scharfenberg moved, Spizale seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to O.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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