PRC SUM 2007 04 24
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 24, 2007
Chairman Stolar called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m..
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Glenn Stolar, Steve Scharfenberg, Thor Smith, Dan Campion, Paula
Atkins and Jeff Daniel
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Kelly
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; and Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Bob Awick 581 Fox Hill Drive
Karen Lokkesmoe 481 Fox Hill Drive
Jon Lang 640 Carver Beach Road
Paul Otto, Otto Associates 9 W. Division Street, Buffalo
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Ron Larson 16755 25 Avenue No.
Debbie Lloyd 7302 Laredo Drive
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Scharfenberg moved, Daniel seconded to approve the agenda,
amended to include an update under commission member committee reports on the off
leash dog area, and an update by Chairman Stolar on the seminar held by the Trust for
Public Land. 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:Daniel moved, Scharfenberg seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
March 27, 2007 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with
a vote of 6 to 0.
APPOINTMENTS OF TOM KELLY AND THOR SMITH TO THREE YEAR
COMMISSION TERMS AND DAN CAMPION TO A TWO YEAR COMMISSION
TERM.
Chairman Stolar introduced and welcomed Thor Smith and Dan Campion, the two new members
to the Park and Recreation Commission.
Park and Rec Commission Summary - April 24, 2007
LOTUS WOODS: REQUEST FOR SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH
OF FOX HILL DRIVE, EAST OF CARVER BEACH ROAD, NORTH OF BIG WOODS
DRIVE AND WEST OF LOTUS LAKE WITH VARIANCES. THE SITE IS ZONED
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY. APPLICANT: PAUL EIDSNESS.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item and recommended that the commission
recommend to require as a condition of approval for the proposed Lotus Woods subdivision the
full dedication of a "no touch" parkland outlot. The applicant's representative, Paul Otto with
Otto Associates asked for consideration in the amount of park dedication due to the fact that 3 of
the lots already exist. He also requested a change in the configuration of the woodland park.
Chairman Stolar opened the meeting to public comments. Karen Lokkesmoe, 581 Fox Hill
Drive asked that the commission take the long term homeowners in this area into consideration
when looking at the issues associated with park dedication. Debbie Lloyd provided background
information on what occurred with the Big Woods development. After discussion by the
commission the following motion was made.
Daniel moved, Scharfenberg seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission table the
Lotus Woods subdivision request to allow staff time to discuss with the property owners
and engineers their recommended approach towards dedicating land in lieu of park fees in
an area estimated at 22,475 square feet and discuss the specific points listed by the
commission such as grading, drainage swale, tree inventory, redesign of the house on Lot 8
and signage. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
2007 EASTER EGG CANDY HUNT.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the evaluation on the 2007
Easter Egg Candy Hunt and recommendations for 2008. Chairman Stolar suggested recognizing
the Chaska Key Club participants for their help with the Halloween Party and Easter Egg Candy
Hunt. He also suggested issues to consider would be charging a higher fee at the door versus
pre-registration, and hiring local talent for free versus paying professional talent.
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2007 4 OF JULY CELEBRATION REPORT.
Jerry Ruegemer presented an update on the
work being done to plan for the event. Commissioner Atkins asked about the timing of the
carnival rides and suggested the possibility of her theater group performing after the parade.
Commissioner Scharfenberg asked for clarification on the skateboarding competition.
ADMINISTRATIVE: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE, PARK AND TRAIL
SECTION.
Todd Hoffman reviewed the schedule proposed by the Hoisington Koegler Group
for the update to the parks and recreation portion of the comprehensive plan.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Commissioner Scharfenberg
presented an update on the Carver County Board's action to adopt an agreement between the City
of Chanhassen, City of Shorewood and Carver County for an off leash dog area at Lake
Minnewashta Regional Park. He provided historical background on the work that has been done
since 2004.
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Park and Rec Commission Summary - April 24, 2007
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS:
Chairman Stolar presented an update on the
seminar put on by the Trust for Public Lands, a group that helps local organizations find ways to
get funding for preserving open space.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET:
Todd Hoffman invited the commission members to attend the
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15 anniversary activities at the Senior Center. Commissioner Scharfenberg commended staff
for increasing the Twilight Music Series event, and asked about the status of the farmer's market
and skate park activities.
Scharfenberg moved, Atkins 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.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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