PRC SUM 2007 06 26CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 26, 2007
Chairman Stolar called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m..
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Glenn Stolar, Tom Kelly, Thor Smith, Dan Campion, Paula Atkins
Jeff Daniel, and Steve Scharfenberg
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent; Susan Bill, Senior Center Coordinator; and
Tom Knowles, Recreation Center Manager
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:Daniel moved, everybody seconded to approve the agenda
amended to move item 2.5 before item 2. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jerry Ruegemer updated the commission on the 4 of July
celebration and Todd Hoffman discussed the concert series.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Campion moved, Daniel seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated May 22,
2007 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6
to 0.
CHANHASEN NATURE PRESERVE, DRAFT TRAIL MASTER PLAN.
Todd Hoffman
presented the staff report and historical information on the Chanhassen Nature Preserve. George
Watson with Brauer and Associates presented the master plan for improvements. Commissioner
Smith asked about signage around the perimeter. Commissioner Daniel asked about installing
distance markers within the trail system. Commissioner Atkins asked for clarification on the
stairway that is being proposed. Commissioner Kelly asked about the purpose of parallel trail
sections. Commissioner Daniel asked for clarification on if and how much was in the CIP
budget. There was no action taken on this item.
DISCUSSION REGARDING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE.
Todd Hoffman
presented the staff report and explained the boards pertaining to park and recreation features that
will be presented at the open houses. Chairman Stolar suggested ways for greater public
exposure of the plan.
2007 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION REPORT.
Jerry Ruegemer provided an update
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on the upcoming 4 of July celebration.
Park and Recreation Summary- June 26, 2007
RECREATION CENTER REPORT.
Tom Knowles provided an update from the Recreation
Center.
SENIOR CENTER REPORT.
Susan Bill presented the update from the Senior Center,
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highlighting activities during the month of May celebrating the Senior Center's 15 anniversary.
PARK AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE REPORT.
Dale Gregory presented the update on park
and trail maintenance throughout the city.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS:
Commissioner Atkins provided updates on
the first meeting of the Chanhassen arts council and historical committee meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
Todd Hoffman highlighted items in the administrative packet
such as ballfield lighting and shelter plans for Lake Ann Park, information from St. Hubert's
Church, and the Chaska Community Hockey Booster Club. Chairman Stolar asked about
council feedback regarding the plans for Lake Ann Park.
Scharfenberg moved, Daniel seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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