PRC SUM 2007 03 27
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MARCH 27, 2007
Chairman Stolar called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m..
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Glenn Stolar, Tom Kelly, Steve Scharfenberg, Jeff Daniel, and Jack
Spizale
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Paula Atkins
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent, Nate Rosa, Recreation Supervisor; Susan Bill, Senior Center Coordinator; Dale
Gregory, Park Superintendent; and Tom Knowles, Recreation Center Manager
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:Scharfenberg moved, Daniel seconded to approve the agenda,
amended to include farewell remarks for Jack Spizale under Commission Member
Presentations. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Nate Rosa reminded the commission of the Easter Egg Candy
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Hunt being held on Saturday, April 7.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Daniel moved, Scharfenberg seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
February 27, 2007 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 5 to 0.
CONSIDER ADDITION OF A FIFTH ATHLETIC FIELD, CHANHASSEN
RECREATION CENTER.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item.
Commissioner Daniel asked if any teams would be displaced with this addition. Jerry Ruegemer
explained that the fields are used for baseball during the summer and soccer in the fall.
Commissioner Spizale asked about a possible conflict with the trail system. Commissioner Kelly
asked about the possibility of placing a Field #7 in the southeast corner. Chairman Stolar asked
for clarification on the size and use of the fields. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked about the
installation of bleachers.
Scharfenberg moved, Daniel seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission approve
the addition of a fifth athletic field at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Park and Rec Commission Summary - March 27, 2007
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
2006/2007 ICE SKATING RINK EVALUATION.
Nate Rosa presented the evaluation of the
2006/2007 ice skating season.
SELF-SUPPORTING PROGRAMS: 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL LEAGUE.
Jerry Ruegemer
presented the update on this item.
RECREATION CENTER REPORT.
Tom Knowles presented the report on hours of
operation, programs, facility notes and the 2007 Strategic Plan which was presented to the City
Council. Commissioner Daniel asked about using the art display program as a revenue
generator. Chair Stolar suggested offering the gymnasium for corporate leagues in the off hours,
and targeting personal training for senior citizens.
SENIOR CENTER REPORT.
Susan Bill reported on the activities and programs in the Senior
Center.
PARK AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE REPORT.
Dale Gregory reviewed the ice skating
rink season for 2007 and showed a graph of the opening and closing dates for ice staking rinks
over the last 25 years. He also provided an update on the oxygen levels on Lake Susan, snow
removal on trails, the buck thorn removal project, and wood duck house statistics.
Commissioner Kelly brought to staff's attention maintenance problems with the trail at Pioneer
and the LRT trail. Commissioner Daniel asked for an update on the work being done at Curry
Farms Park and maintenance concerns with the dead trees at Kerber Pond Park.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Hoffman reviewed updates to CIP projects.
Chairman Stolar wished Commissioner Spizale well on his upcoming move and thanked him for
his service on the commission.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS:
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
Chairman Stolar mentioned the email from Todd Hoffman
regarding the Eden Prairie Park Director position.
Spizale moved, Daniel 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 at 8:45 p.m..
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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