01-24-2023 PRC MinutesCHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
JANUARY 24, 2023
Chairman Tsuchiya called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Karl Tsuchiya, Don Vasatka, Scott Fischer, Heather Markert, Dan
Eidsmo, Youth Commissioner Alex Jerdee.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Peck, Matt Kutz.
STAFF PRESENT: Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation Director; Adam Beers, Park
Superintendent; Priya Tandon, Recreation Manager.
PUBLIC PRESENT: None.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner Markert moved, Commissioner Eidsmo
seconded to approve the agenda as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
APPROVE PARK & RECREATION MINUTES DATED DECEMBER 13, 2022
Commissioner Markert moved, Commissioner Fischer seconded to approve the Minutes of
the Park and Recreation Commission Meeting dated December 13, 2022 as presented. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
1. Approve Purchase and Park Equipment Replacement Schedule for South Lotus Lake
Park and Sugarbush Park
Park Superintendent Beers gave a summary presentation noting this year's park and trail capital
improvement program contains $170,000 for a variety of work to be completed as a part of the
Park Equipment Replacement Schedule. Funds for the project have been distributed equally
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between South Lotus Lake Park and Sugarbush Park for the purchase and installation of new
playground equipment, engineered wood fiber, and associated restoration costs. Four companies
were selected to participate in the RFP process providing playground equipment designs.
Vendors were selected based on past performance and equipment quality. Costs include
supervised installation from vendor representatives and factory warranty on equipment. An
online workshop was available online regarding playground options with more than 750
engagements and 482 residents voting on their preference.
The Commissioners discussed survey results, vendors, and the installation timeline ensuring
families can still enjoy the parks over the summer.
Commissioner Markert moved, Commissioner Eidsmo seconded that the Park and
Recreation Commission recommends the City Council award quotes to Minnesota
Wisconsin Playground for $68,000 and Northland Recreation for $78,000 for playground
equipment at South Lotus Lake Park and Sugarbush Park. Funds for the project are
included in the 2023 Capital Improvement Program. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
REPORTS:
1. 2023 February Festival Preview
Recreation Manager Tandon gave a preview presentation of the 2023 February Festival on
Saturday, February 4 at Lake Ann Park. She shared about the Medallion Hunt beginning
Monday, January 30 and noted free door prize tickets will also be available at the event.
Admission to Feb Fest is free, and attendees can enjoy activities such as horse-drawn wagon
rides and the event will include snowshoe demos, kids scavenger hunt, kicksledding demos, fat
tire bike demos, bonfires, ice skating, and sledding. New activities in 2023 are ice fishing demos
with two sponsors who will help kids and adults learn about ice fishing. Food and drink
concessions will be available for purchase. Ms. Tandon stated prizes for the ice fishing contest
will be awarded to the top 50 fish by weight. They hope to have between 1,000-2,000 people
attending and shared that currently the City has 750 people who have RSVP’d on the Facebook
event. Ms. Tandon is excited for another great year and thanked the many sponsors and
volunteers for the event.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS: None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: None.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Markert moved, Commissioner Eidsmo seconded to adjourn the meeting.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. The Park and
Recreation Commission meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
Submitted by Jerry Ruegemer
Park and Recreation Director
Prepared by Amy Weidman
Administrative Support Specialist