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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 27, 2007
Acting Chair Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m..
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Tom Kelly, Steve Scharfenberg, Jeff Daniel, and Jack Spizale
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Glenn Stolar and Paula Atkins
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; and Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Todd Hoffman noted that staff included in the packet a chart
showing 25 years of skating rink history.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Daniel moved, Kelly seconded to approve the verbatim and
summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated January 23, 2007
as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Todd Neils asked that scoreboards be allowed for installation
for the upcoming baseball/softball season. Todd Hoffman asked for clarification on how and
where the scoreboards would be installed and operated.
SITE PLAN REVIEW, CHANHASSEN HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS.
Public Present:
Name Address
Jay Pomeroy Anderson-Johnson Associates
Jonathan Duesman Anderson-Johnson Associates
Paul Schlueter ISD #112
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item. Steve Pumper, Director of Finance and
Operations for School District 112 introduced the other members of his team: Paul Schlueter,
supervisor of buildings and grounds for District 112, and Jay Pomeroy and Jonathan Duesman
with Anderson-Johnson Associates, Inc. who reviewed the specifics of the site plan.
Commissioner Daniel asked about the type of turf that will be used on the fields. Commissioner
Spizale asked for clarification on what can be done in and around the pipeline easement and the
amount of parking. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked about plans for lighting of fields and
tennis courts, the district's need for additional fields, and the configurations of trails. Jonathan
Duesman explained the location and materials that will be used for the retaining walls.
Park and Rec Commission Summary - February 27, 2007
PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS, LAKE ANN PARK SHELTER AND
BALLFIELD LIGHTING.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item.
Commissioner Spizale asked for staff to elaborate on the design and what's included with the
picnic shelter.
Daniel moved, Spizale seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends
that the City Council amend the 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Budget as presented in
the staff report. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to
0.
FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS CONTRACT.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff report
on this item. Commissioner Daniel asked about the possibility of doing a 2 year contract with
Melrose Pyrotechnics.
Daniel moved, Spizale and Kelly 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. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
FEBRUARY FESTIVAL.
Jerry Ruegemer reviewed the evaluation for the 2007 February
Festival.
DADDY/DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT.
Jerry Ruegemer reviewed the Daddy/Daughter Date
Night events.
EASTER EGG CANDY HUNT.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the information on the upcoming
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Easter Egg Candy Hunt which will be held on Saturday, April 7.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
Todd Hoffman highlighted issues of interest in the packet.
Spizale moved, Daniel seconded to adjourn the Park and Recreation Commission meeting.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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