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03-25-2025 PRC Agenda Packet A.6:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER B.ROLL CALL C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioners may postpone or remove items at this time. Commissioners may discuss adding items to a future agenda during Commissioner Member Presentations. D.PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS E.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS Commission Procedures allow for presentations from the audience at this time. If a motion is required, the item will be forwarded to the next available agenda to allow for publication and review prior to consideration. F.APPROVAL OF MINUTES F.1 Meeting Minutes: February 25, 2025 G.GENERAL BUSINESS G.1 Receive 2024 Park and Recreation Department Annual Report G.2 2024-2025 Ice Rink Season Evaluation H.REPORTS H.1 Recreation Center Quarterly Update H.2 Easter Egg Candy Hunt Preview H.3 Park Maintenance Quarterly Report AGENDA CHANHASSEN PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD 1 H.4 Senior Center Quarterly Update I.COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS J.COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS K.ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET L.ADJOURNMENT 2 Park & Recreation Commission Item March 25, 2025 Item Meeting Minutes: February 25, 2025 Item No:F.1 Agenda Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES Prepared By Kate Vogt, Admin Support Specialist SUGGESTED ACTION Approve the Park & Recreation Commission meeting minutes dated February 25, 2025. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION Approve the Park & Recreation Commission meeting minutes dated February 25, 2025. ATTACHMENTS Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes February 25, 2025 3 CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 2025 Vice Chair Pharis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Dan Eidsmo; Rob Swanson; Scott Pharis; Kristin Fulkerson; Michael Leisen; Clara Christenson, youth; Aayan Shrestha, youth. MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Peck, Chair; Sean Morgan. STAFF PRESENT: Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation Director; and Priya Wall, Recreation Manager. PUBLIC PRESENT: Evie Moran, Great River Greening; and Scott Grefe, Environment Commission. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner Fulkerson moved, Commissioner Swanson seconded to approve the agenda as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. Approve Park & Recreation Minutes dated January 28, 2025 Commissioner Swanson moved, Commissioner Leisen seconded to approve the minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated January 28, 2025, as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Great River Greening Lake Ann Park Preserve Project Update Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation Director, introduced Evie Moran, the Project Lead for Great River Greening. He said they have worked for a year or two on the grant process, and the work started to clear the buckthorn in the Lake Ann Park Preserve. 4 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – February 25, 2025 2 Evie Moran, the Project Lead for Great River Greening, presented background information on Great River Greening and described the purpose of their work to support diverse climate- resistant ecosystems. She explained the history of buckthorn in the United States and discussed the threat as it shades out native plants. She reviewed how Great River Greening receives grant funding for projects and how it will be utilized in the Lake Ann Park Preserve Project. Ms. Moran explained the pre-bid site visit with different vendors before finalizing the contract with the awarded contractor. She stated that the work to remove buckthorn had to happen in the winter, so the contractor was already at work. She presented a map to indicate the density of the buckthorn. She explained the processes of hand-cutting and forestry mowing to remove buckthorn, noting the buckthorn seeds remained in the seed bank for one to two years, so there needs to be continued follow-up to ensure buckthorn removal. She provided the status of the buckthorn removal at Lake Ann Park Preserve and explained that the debris needed to be processed. She described the removal of the debris and showed the process of biochar that uses kilns. She explained that the landscape was being revegetated by native plant species. Commissioner Leisen asked about the volunteers and how the Park and Recreation Commission could help find volunteers. Ms. Moran explained that she would work with the City of Chanhassen to find volunteers. Commissioner Leisen asked how long the current process would take. Ms. Moran answered that the initial removal was planned to happen in the winter. She explained that the work could only be completed in frozen conditions, so the current 50-degree weather was not favorable. If the work is not finished this winter, it will resume next winter. Commissioner Fulkerson asked if the Park and Recreation Commission would partner with the Environmental Commission on programming for volunteer events. Ms. Moran responded that volunteer events were flexible. Mr. Ruegemer shared that they were working with Jamie Marsh, Environmental Resource Specialist, on the project, so when the grant funding runs out, she will remain involved, and there will be volunteer work to remove the buckthorn. Youth Commissioner Christenson asked if the City could prevent this from happening again in ten to fifteen years. Ms. Moran answered that informing the public would help with invasive species. She stated that there are invasive pressures while living in the metropolitan area. She explained how comprehensive the follow-up was to control the situation. Mr. Ruegemer said that the City was taking a proactive response to buckthorn removal. They are teaching residents how to remove and treat buckthorn and tracking areas of concern that might need to have organized projects. Vice Chair Pharis asked if anything like this had been done in Chanhassen previously and how it worked. Ms. Moran answered that other cities had completed similar projects. 5 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – February 25, 2025 3 Mr. Ruegemer explained that a similar project took place near the beach. He voiced favor for doing projects like this and emphasized the need for volunteers. Ms. Moran showed photographs from a similar project at Lebanon Hills in 2022. She explained that the site had a lot of native plant reestablishments. She showed another photo from a different project and explained the need for follow-up control on the project. Commissioner Eidsmo asked if this process addressed other invasive species. Ms. Moran explained that the site would tackle glossy and common buckthorn. She said that the site might have other invasive species. The continued control and reestablished native species should help prevent invasive species. Commissioner Eidsmo asked how to treat the invasive species with the manual version. Ms. Moran described the process to stump treat with herbicides. Youth Commissioner Shrestha asked about how other projects utilized volunteers. Ms. Moran explained how different tasks that the volunteers did to target smaller buckthorn. REPORTS: 1. February Festival Evaluation Priya Wall, Recreation Manager, reviewed the February Festival. She provided details of the fish caught and prizes awarded to participants. She thanked the Rotary for drilling holes for the contest. She thanked the Lion’s Club for helping with the event. She reviewed additional events, including ice skating, s’more making, snow yoga, and snow shoeing demonstrations. She reviewed the medallion hunt and revealed the location. She stated that Tonka Cycle and Ski hope to provide fat tire bike demonstrations next year and youth ice fishing demonstrations. She reviewed the feedback from participants to display the top fifty fishing prizes during the event. She discussed the event costs highlighted in the expense report. Youth Commissioner Christenson asked if the event was sponsored. Ms. Wall answered that there was a title sponsorship opportunity, but they had not had a title sponsor since 2022. They do receive sponsorship from businesses in the prizes. The event was also funded through general business donations throughout the year. Commissioner Fulkerson asked about working with the Sun Sailer to notify residents of the event. Ms. Wall explained that they send press releases to the paper, but they have not run as many ads with the paper. They can explore this option in the future. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS: None. 6 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – February 25, 2025 4 COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS: Vice Chair Pharis announced he will be moving to Louisville, Kentucky, for a new job opportunity in the spring. He thanked everyone for the opportunity to serve on the Park and Recreation Commission. He stated that there would be three commissioners to replace this year. Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation Director, confirmed that Dan Eidsmo would not seek another term. He explained that Chair Peck had health complications after a recent surgery, so he resigned his position. He commented that Chair Peck would be eligible for a Maple Leaf award at an April meeting. Vice Chair Pharis commented that he sat in on the Park and Recreation Commission interviews, which were positive. He provided background on the different candidates. Mr. Ruegemer said that there would be another round of interviews, and the City Council would appoint the next Park and Recreation Commissioners. Commissioner Fulkerson stated that there was Environmental Trivia on Friday evening and invited individuals to attend. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: None. ADJOURNMENT: Commissioner Eidsmo moved, Commissioner Fulkerson seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m. Submitted by Jerry Ruegemer Park and Recreation Director 7 Park & Recreation Commission Item March 25, 2025 Item Receive 2024 Park and Recreation Department Annual Report Item No:G.1 Agenda Section GENERAL BUSINESS Prepared By Priya Wall, Recreation Manager SUGGESTED ACTION The Park and Recreation Commission recommends that the City Council receive and approve the 2024 Park & Recreation Annual Report. SUMMARY The 2024 Park & Recreation Annual Report identifies accomplishments and information relating to all divisions within the Park & Recreation department. The information is used to evaluate performance in order to deliver quality programs, facilities, and customer service to the Chanhassen community. The majority of the financial information included in this report should be substantially accurate. However, the economic data used in this report from the city's General Ledger Accounting System is unaudited when this report is published and could be subject to adjustments up to the final issuance date of the city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). 2024 highlights are listed below. New in 2024 100 costumes were dropped off at the Chanhassen Recreation Center's Halloween Costume Swap. 44 youth, adults, and pets found new-to-you costumes as part of the program. The Chanhassen Recreation Center and Senior Center partnered to host a Scenic E-Bike Ride and a Puzzlepalooza puzzle competition. The Chanhassen Senior Center temporarily moved its programming and operations from the lower level of City Hall to the Recreation Center, due to the construction of the new Civic Campus and City Hall building. This allowed for better accessibility for patrons and a new partnership-focused model with the Recreation Center. The new Senior Center is slated to open late summer of 2025, on the first floor of the new City Hall. Community events traditionally hosted at City Center Park also found temporary locations in 8 response to Civic Campus construction. The Summer Concert Series ran at Lake Ann Park, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony was moved to the athletic field north of the City Hall building. Park, Trail, & Facility Projects On November 5, Chanhassen residents voted to endorse a one-half percent local option sales tax to help finance the creation of the new Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center project. Completion of the project is anticipated in spring 2028. Three boardwalks were completed as part of the ongoing Lake Ann Park Preserve trail project, connecting the preserve and the existing trail system in three locations. At Lake Ann Park, permanent dugout covers were added to ballfields 1, 4, 5, and 6, and the Lakeside Pavilion received a new roof. The Chanhassen Recreation Center received replacement chairs, tables, and exercise equipment including a matrix recumbent bike, matrix stepper, and two matrix ellipticals. Communications Views on the Parks & Recreation webpage (chanhassenmn.gov/parks-rec) increased by 44.8%. The 4th of July Celebration webpage received 50,750 views. Cumulative reach on Parks & Recreation Facebook and Instagram posts increased by 74.8%. Facilities 145 paid picnic shelter reservations 858 recorded ice rink users $27,358.01 in Lake Ann Concession and Boat Rental revenue Community Events 11 community events were hosted with over 80,000 attendees ages birth-99 1,500+ volunteer hours Senior Center 11,423 cumulative participants served 3,393 participants took part in trips, parties, classes & programs Over 250 gallons of coffee served Over 2,900 phone calls fielded Recreation Center 30,000+ patrons served 191 youth activities and 123 adult activities 5,575.75 non-billable hours valued at $132,526.25 Youth Programs 300+ programs with 3,600+ cumulative participants 599 Rec Center Sports participants 591 Dance for Fun participants 574 Summer Discovery & Lake Ann Camp participants Adult Programs 1,563 Rec Center adult program participants 13 adult softball teams with 196 adult participants Adaptive Recreation 9 175 hours of inclusion support logged 24 adaptive recreation participants Park Maintenance Maintained 70 miles of pedestrian trails and sidewalks Maintained 28 parks & 14 preserves Provided support for 10 special events and 19,000+ hours of athletic games & practices Partners & Sponsors Maintained 154 partnerships & sponsorships that involve all divisions of our department BACKGROUND DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends for the City Council to receive and approve the 2024 Park & Recreation Annual Report. ATTACHMENTS Parks & Recreation Annual Report 2024 10 CITY OF CHANHASSEN 7700 Market Boulevard Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-227-1100 2024PARKS &RECREATIONANNUAL REPORT 11 2 CONTENTS 3 4 5 6 9 15 17 19 21 24 25 26 27 ELECTED OFFICIALS & STAFF FAST FACTS NEW IN 2024 PARK, TRAIL & FACILITY PROJECTS COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FACILITIES COMMUNITY EVENTS SENIOR CENTER RECREATION CENTER YOUTH PROGRAMS ADULT PROGRAMS ADAPTIVE RECREATION PARK MAINTENANCE PARTNERS & SPONSORS 8 12 3 OUR MISSION ELECTED OFFICIALS & STAFF MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL PARK & RECREATION ADMINISTRATION PARK & RECREATION MAINTENANCE PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION Elise Ryan, Mayor Haley Schubert, Councilmember Josh Kimber, Councilmember Mark von Oven, Councilmember Jerry McDonald, Councilmember Don Vasatka, Chair (Jan-Mar) Jim Peck, Commissioner, Chair (Apr-Dec) Heather Markert, Vice Chair (Jan-Mar) Scott Pharis, Commissioner, Vice Chair (Apr-Dec) Matt Kutz, Commissioner (Jan-Mar) Dan Eidsmo, Commissioner Rob Swanson, Commissioner Kristin Fulkerson, Commissioner (Apr-Dec) Michael Leisen, Commissioner (Apr-Dec) Sean Morgan, Commissioner (Apr-Dec) Nischay Pattanashetty, Youth Commissioner (Jan-Jul) Aayan Shrestha, Youth Commissioner (Aug-Dec) Clara Christenson, Youth Commissioner (Aug-Dec) Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager Matt Unmacht, Assistant City Manager Jerry Ruegemer, Park & Recreation Director Priya Tandon, Recreation Manager Mitchell Czech, Recreation Supervisor (Jan-Apr) Luke Kegley, Recreation Supervisor (May-Dec) Jodi Sarles, Recreation Center Manager Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator Adam Beers, Park Superintendent Gary Berg, Park Foreman Rob Heinen, Park Operator II Jason Koehnen, Park Operator II Nick Jacobson, Park Operator II Pete Storms, Park Operator II (May-Dec) Josh Hargrove, Park Operator I Nick Kopp, Park Operator I Kyle Brazil, Park Operator I (Jan-Apr) “The City of Chanhassen emphasizes parks, open space, trails and recreation. The Park & Recreation department strives to maintain and enhance the quality of life for Chanhassen residents through quality recreation programs, community events, trails and facilities in the community. Chanhassen is a community for life, providing for today and planning for tomorrow.” **The majority of the financial information included in this report should be substantially accurate. However, the economic data used in this report from the city’s General Ledger Accounting System is unaudited when this report is published and could be subject to adjustments up to the final issuance date of the city’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). City Council term year 2024 13 FAST FACTS 11 COMMUNITY EVENTS 80,000+ SPECIAL EVENT ATTENDEES 11,400+ SENIOR CENTER PARTICIPANTS 30,000+ RECREATION CENTER VISITORS 30 PARKS 70 MILES OF TRAILS 23 PICNIC SHELTERS 1 RECREATION CENTER 1 SENIOR CENTER 154 PARTNERSHIPS 13 FULL-TIME STAFF 76 PART-TIME & SEASONAL STAFF 19,000+ HOURS OF ATHLETIC GAMES & PRACTICES 450+ PROGRAMS OFFERED 4 14 5 NEW IN 2024 Scenic e-Bike Ride Partnering with Pedego, twelve riders ages 18+ experienced Chanhassen’s trails via an electric bike. Pedego provided the bikes and leaders for a fall color tour through 10 miles of local trails. Friday, Sep. 27 Halloween coStume Swap The Halloween Costume Swap was hosted at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. Over 100 costumes were dropped off. 44 youth, adults and a few pets found a new- to-you costumes. The remaining costumes were brought to PROP (People Reaching Out to People) to give away. Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Thursday, Oct. 17 puzzlepalooza An evening of all age fun including pizza, a puzzle contest and prizes. 12 teams of 2-4 players competed to finish a 300-piece jigsaw puzzle. The winning team finished with a time of 18:04. Friday, Nov. 15 SummeR conceRt SeRieS at lake ann The Summer Concert Series debuted its 2024-2026 location at Lake Ann Park on June 6. Patrons enjoyed the natural atmosphere, the beach concession stand, playground and watercraft rentals while listening to musical performances. Jun. 6 - Aug. 8 tRee ligHting ceRemony and Holiday ligHtS The annual Tree Lighting event and holiday lights moved to the athletic field north of the City Hall building. Patrons participated in the traditional activities including holiday treats, live reindeer, a visit from Santa and the lighting of the holiday tree. Saturday, Dec. 7 collaBoRationS at tHe SenioR centeR In 2024, the Senior Center and its patrons focused on partnerships and collaborations as operations and programs were temporarily moved to the Chanhassen Recreation Center during construction of the new Civic Campus facilities. »The Senior Center partnered with the Chanhassen Recreation Center on the Chanhassen Community Day and Puzzlepalooza programs. »Partnered programs with the City of Chaska’s Active Older Adult Lodge included 14 Adventure Day Trips (781 travelers), 2 Dementia Friends Educational Classes (40 learners), 3 music events and theater shows (279 guests). »The Senior Center Coordinator served on the Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education (ECCSCE) 2024 Advisory Council. The Council shares resources, program ideas and input to improve outreach and programs for Carver County residents across ages and boundaries. »Commission on Aging members provided feedback on the Carver County Community Development Agency’s (CDA’s) Trail Edge Senior Housing project, advocating for low-income seniors looking to age in place in their communities. Construction of the new Civic Campus, including the new City Hall and Senior Center building, began in June of 2024. Construction sparked change for programs that ran in the Civic Plaza and City Hall area. CIVIC CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION BRINGS CHANGE TO PROGRAMMING 2024 Groundbreaking 2025 Construction Phase I Complete 2026 Phase II Complete 15 6 PARK, TRAIL & FACILITY PROJECTS CHANHASSEN BLUFFS COMMUNITY CENTER REFERENDUM PASSES On November 5, Chanhassen residents voted to support the proposed Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center project. Voters endorsed a one-half percent (0.5%) local option sales tax to help finance the creation of the new facility. Amenities being considered for the 300,000-square-foot facility include a walking track, two sheets of ice, field house with sport courts and turf, indoor playground, dance studio, fitness studio, community room spaces and a restaurant. Completion of the project is anticipated in spring 2028. LAKE ANN PARK PRESERVE PROJECT BOARDWALKS COMPLETE Beginning with the concept park plan developed in 2018, the city is fulfilling a 50-year plan to preserve the forests and wetlands located between Lake Ann and Lake Lucy. In 2024, three boardwalks were completed as part of the ongoing park preserve trail project. The boardwalks created a connection between the preserve and the existing trail system in three locations. BOARDWALKS TOTALING: $841,067.30 31% Other $24,557,000 Non-residents will pay $18 million of the total project cost. 16 7 FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT LAKE ANN PARK Permanent dugout covers were added to ballfields 1, 4, 5 and 6 at Lake Ann Park. The new dugout covers replaced the existing temporary mesh covers. The Lakeside Pavilion picnic shelter received a new roof, replacing the original from 1993. The dugout covers cost $11,200 and the Lakeside Pavillion roof cost $110,055. NEW EQUIPMENT AT THE CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER New chairs replaced 1992 originals in Community Rooms 1 and 4, totaling $6,837.41. Three replacement rolling tables were purchased for use in all Community Rooms, totaling $3,356.50. New fitness equipment was purchased to replace aging equipment and enhance offerings in the Fitness Center, totaling $14,380. »Matrix recumbent bike »Matrix stepper »Two Matrix ellipticals $6,837.41 $3,356.50 $14,380 17 8 COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES The Parks & Recreation department uses many strategies to communicate with residents, including the quarterly Chanhassen Connection magazine, City website, e-mail updates, mailers, local news publications and magazines, signage, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, X and more. The following data was taken from the date range of Jan. 1, 2024, to Dec. 31, 2024. All comparisons are compared to 2023. REACHIMPRESSIONS/VIEWS ENGAGEMENTS/LINK CLICKSWebsiteSocial MediaEmailsPARKS & RECREATION WEBPAGE 14,66044.8% 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION WEBPAGE 50,750 25,463 views active users COMULATIVE INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK 99,68274.8% FACEBOOK INTERACTIONS 3,69227.6% FACEBOOK CLICKS 5,691162.4% FACEBOOK EVENT RSVP 5,439 PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAM & EVENTS EMAIL 3,782Unique Open Rate 389Click Rate (4.3%) SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMING EMAIL 1,154Unique Open Rate 53Click Rate (1.1%) 18 9 FACILITIES The City of Chanhassen offers quality active and passive recreation opportunities by providing a variety of recreational spaces for people of all ages to enjoy in every season. 70 Miles of Trail 30 Parks 29 Playgrounds 6 Community Parks 24 Neighborhood Parks 14 Preserves 1 Senior Center 1 Recreation Center 445 Acres of Park Space 25 Basketball Courts 4 Sand Volleyball Courts 5 Youth/Adult Baseball Fields 693 Acres of Open Space 16 Tennis Courts 20 Soccer Fields 3 Adult Softball Fields 10 Fishing Piers 23 Picnic Shelters 10 Pickleball Courts 20 Youth Baseball/Softball Fields 5 Public Beaches 5 Boat Launches 11 Seasonal Ice Rinks 5 Sledding Hills 1 Skate Park 1 Disc Golf Course 19 10 SENIOR CENTER 2310 COULTER BOULEVARD (TEMP. LOCATION) Dedicated in 1992, the Senior Center provides educational and social activities, trips and meeting spaces for active adults ages 55 and older. On June 1, 2024, the Center moved its programming and operations from the lower level of Chanhassen City Hall to the Chanhassen Recreation Center, due to the construction of the new Civic Campus and City Hall building. The new Senior Center is slated to open late summer of 2025, on the first floor of the new City Hall. CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER 2310 COULTER BOULEVARD Built in 1995, the Chanhassen Recreation Center is a year- round facility that hosts over 30,000 patrons annually. Facilities at the Recreation Center include a single- court gymnasium, fitness center, dance studio, meeting and party rooms, a conference room, two hockey rinks (winter), family rink (winter), warming house, tennis courts, pickleball courts, ball fields and soccer fields. The Recreation Center hosts a wide variety of adult, senior and youth programming and city-sponsored and external special events. SKATE PARK AT CITY CENTER PARK SNOWMELT-LATE FALL (WEATHER DEPENDENT) The Skate Park at City Center Park is open snowmelt through late fall and hosts over 5,000 users annually. The facility provides a variety of permanent obstacles no larger than 48 inches for skateboards, scooters, bicycles and in-line skates. The Skate Park was initially constructed in 1999 and was most recently refurbished in 2003. 20 11 COMMUNITY PARKS LAKE ANN PARK 1456 weSt 78tH StReet Amenities include two picnic shelters, six ballfields, one soccer field, one tennis court, one sand volleyball court, two playgrounds, a fishing pier, a swimming beach, non- motorized boat access, seasonal watercraft rentals & concessions, grills, picnic tables and an internal trail system. »Lake Ann Park hosts various special events and programs, including February Festival, the 4th of July celebration, the annual senior picnic, adult softball leagues and youth athletic games, practices & tournaments. LAKE SUSAN PARK 903 lake dRive Amenities include one picnic shelter, one ballfield, two tennis courts, one basketball court, two sand volleyball courts, one playground, a fishing pier, boat access, grills and picnic tables. BANDIMERE PARK 9405 gReat plainS BoulevaRd Amenities include three ballfields, three soccer fields, one seasonal hockey rink, one seasonal family skating rink, a disc golf course, a playground, grills, picnic tables and an internal trail system. CITY CENTER PARK 7700 maRket BoulevaRd Amenities include four ballfields, five soccer fields, four tennis courts, three basketball courts, one seasonal hockey rink, one seasonal family skating rink, one playground, the Skate Park and the City Center Park Plaza. »City Center Park hosts various special events and programs, including the 4th of July Celebration, Summer Concert Series sponsored by Old National Bank and the Chanhassen Farmers’ Market. Chanhassen City Hall, the Senior Center and the Chanhassen Library are also located here. CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER 2310 coulteR BoulevaRd Amenities include a single-court gymnasium, fitness center, dance studio, meeting and party rooms, conference room, two outdoor hockey rinks (winter), family outdoor rink (winter), warming house, two tennis courts, six pickleball courts, ball fields and soccer fields. »The Chanhassen Recreation Center hosts a wide variety of city programs and events including the Barnyard Boogie, Halloween Party, Chanhassen Community Day and more. SOUTH LOTUS LAKE PARK 7610 SoutH SHoRe dRive Amenities include one basketball court, two tennis courts, one playground, picnic shelter, sledding hill, dock and boat access. 101 212 Powers Blvd.5 Ma r k e t B l v d .Powers Blvd.Lyman Blvd. 21 12 OUTDOOR ICE RINKS & WARMING HOUSES *RecReation centeR (1 family, 2 Hockey) RoundHouSe paRk (1 family) +city centeR paRk ( 1 family, 1 Hockey) n. lotuS lake paRk (1 family, 1 Hockey) +BandimeRe paRk (1 family, 1 Hockey) pioneeR paSS paRk (1 family) 858 SkateRS JANUARY 17 – JANUARY 26, 2024 *DENOTES PERMANENT WARMING HOUSE; + DENOTES TEMPORARY WARMING HOUSE EXPENSES: $11,077.50Seasonal attendant wages, rink maintenance and temporary warming houses. Daily Operating Cost: $1,230.83 There are five beaches in Chanhassen: Lake Ann Park, Greenwood Shores Park, Carver Beach Park, Roundhouse Park and Minnewashta Park (operated by Carver County Parks). Beaches are open during regular park hours, from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. 2024 saw the loss of contracted lifeguard services at Lake Ann Beach. Lifeguards were previously staffed through a contract with Minnetonka Public Schools, which was put in place in the 1970s. As a result of inadequate professional liability coverage through Minnetonka Public Schools’ insurance carrier, the district was no longer able to provide lifeguard services and the existing contract was terminated. An in-house lifeguard program was pursued by the city but was not viable due to staffing shortages. lake ann paRk 1456 W 78TH ST. Lifeguards on Duty: June 5 - August 15; 9AM - 6PM Daily gReenwood SHoReS paRk 7110 UTICA LN. Located on Lake Ann caRveR BeacH paRk 6891 LOTUS TRL. Located on Lotus Lake RoundHouSe paRk 3950 KINGS RD. Located on Lake Minnewashta lake minnewaSHta Regional paRk 6900 HAZELTINE BLVD. Operated by Carver County Parks Temporary outdoor skating rinks are flooded seasonally on asphalt and grass surfaces at six Chanhassen parks: the Chanhassen Recreation Center, City Center, North Lotus Lake, Bandimere, Roundhouse and Pioneer Pass Park. In typical years, temporary warming houses are available at most locations. Due to an unusually warm winter that shortened the skating season compared to previous years, ice rinks and warming houses were opened only at the Chanhassen Recreation Center, City Center Park and Bandimere Community Park in 2024. Thirteen seasonal staff members were hired to oversee the rinks and warming houses. Though facilities were only opened for a brief period, skaters expressed appreciation for the city’s efforts to provide and maintain these amenities. BEACHES 22 13 LAKE ANN PARK WATERCRAFT RENTAL & CONCESSIONS The Lake Ann concession stand offers concessions & watercraft rentals to patrons at Lake Ann Park, from Memorial Day through mid-August. Watercraft rental options include: »Paddleboards »Paddleboats »Canoes »Kayaks (single & tandem) »Rowboats 32 Canoe and Kayak rental racks are available at Lake Ann and Lotus Lake and can be rented from April through October. BOAT RENTAL RACKS Total Boat Rentals Revenue Concessions & Rental Expenses Total Profit 993 $1,920 27,358.01 $24,342.73 $3,015.28 Concessions & Rental Revenue Assignments are conducted via lottery and based on preferences provided during registration. 23 14 The City of Chanhassen offers 23 picnic shelters, including three rentable shelters located in community parks and 19 neighborhood shelters available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Lakeside Pavilion and Klingelhutz Pavilion are situated at Lake Ann Park, while the Lake Susan Picnic Shelter is located at Lake Susan Park. Both community and neighborhood shelters serve as venues for city programs and special events.RENTAL REVENUEKlingelhutz Pavilion - 53 Lakeside Pavilion - 48 Lake Susan Pavilion - 44 2024 Pavilion Reservations 145 Total Reservations 0 $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 2014 $17,200 $15,200 $16,600 $16,400 $3,080 $15,445 $19,357 $15,200 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 $19,456 2023 $16,335 2024 $18,161 At a glance 2024SEASON 145 RENTALS This season, the Klingelhutz Pavilion at Lake Ann led with 53 reservations, followed by the Lakeside Pavilion at Lake Ann with 48 reservations and the Picnic Shelter at Lake Susan with 44 reservations. $18,161 PICNIC SHELTERS 24 15 COMMUNITY EVENTS feBRuaRy feStival The 31st annual outdoor winter festival and ice fishing contest was canceled due to inconsistent ice conditions on Lake Ann. Saturday, February 3, 2024 (Canceled) EXPENSES: $241.49 eaSteR egg candy Hunt This event includes a candy and egg hunt, coloring contest and a visit from the Easter bunny. Saturday, March 30, 2024 1,500 ATTENDEES REVENUE: $3,780 | EXPENSES: $2,252.41 memoRial day ceRemony IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHANHASSEN AMERICAN LEGION POST 580 The Memorial Day Ceremony pays tribute to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Monday, May 27, 2024 500 ATTENDEES EXPENSES: $2,798.64 SummeR conceRt SeRieS During this three-month series, nine bands from various genres perform free evening concerts. Due to the Civic Campus Project construction, the concert series took place at Lake Ann Park in 2024. Thursdays, June 6 - August 8, 2024 2,000 ATTENDEES REVENUE: $3,000 | EXPENSES: $6,586.70 4tH of July celeBRation This three-day festival includes over 30 activities and performances including carnival rides, live music, food vendors, a street dance, parade, fireworks and more. Tuesday - Thursday, July 2, 3 & 4, 2024 OVER 70,000 ATTENDEES REVENUE: $25,624.60 | EXPENSES: $113,759.80 TOTALEXPENSES: $201,957.58 General Expenses: $138,205.03 Full-Time Wage (Est.): $68,900Revenue: $38,968.60 BY THE NUMBERS »11 community events »80,000+ attendees ages birth-99 »1,500+ volunteer hours cHanHaSSen community day A celebration of Chanhassen at the Rec Center! Attendees enjoy trial classes, free activities, Bingo, info sessions, paper shredding, crafts and, new in 2024, a touch-a-truck event. Saturday, August 17, 2024 500 ATTENDEES EXPENSES: $521.36 BaRnyaRd Boogie CO-HOSTED WITH VICTORIA PARKS & RECREATION An evening of barnyard-themed family fun including a petting zoo, dance, crafts, games and refreshments. Friday, September 20, 2024 355 ATTENDEES REVENUE: $2,485 | EXPENSES: $923.89 25 16 Holiday Boutique Handcrafted and commercial items are featured in this annual holiday shopping event. A total of 285 pounds of food donations were collected for Bountiful Basket Food Shelf as part of this event and the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Saturday, December 7, 2024 OVER 500 ATTENDEES | 34 EXHIBITORS REVENUE: $1,393.00 | EXPENSES: $49.96 Halloween paRty A delightfully spooky night filled with trick-or-treating, carnival games, activities, live entertainment and refreshments for children and their families. Saturday, October 26, 2024 700 ATTENDEES REVENUE: $3,532 | EXPENSES: $4,050.77 tRee ligHting ceRemony This event features bonfires, carolers, refreshments, live reindeer and a visit from Santa, and it marks the official lighting of the holiday lights at City Center Park. Due to the Civic Campus Project construction, holiday lights were moved to the field north of the city hall building. Saturday, December 7, 2024 900 ATTENDEES EXPENSES: $1,872.56 aRtiSan faiR Kicking off the holiday shopping season, local artisans sell handcrafted items. $83 in cash and 362 pounds of food donations were collected for PROP Food Shelf as part of this event. Saturday, November 2, 2024 OVER 700 ATTENDEES | 41 EXHIBITORS REVENUE: $1,284.00 COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM In 2024, 44 local businesses contributed to the annual Community Events Sponsorship program, generously donating $48,136 towards Chanhassen’s community Events. The entire Chanhassen community is grateful to our community event sponsors for making these events possible! CashDonations $33,800 DonatedMerchandise $14,336 LocalBusinesses 44 26 17 SENIOR CENTER VOLUNTEERS The Senior Center relies on over 100 volunteers to maintain quality programming. Volunteers run weekly and monthly groups, devote time to special events and provide free, valuable information and resources during educational outreach and individual meetings with patrons. GRANTS & DONATIONS »The Martha Walker Memorial Fund provides scholarships for patrons deterred from enjoying fee-based programs due to financial strains. $494 in donations gave 19 individuals opportunities to participate without barriers. »Annual sponsorship funds totaled $1,286. »Local senior housing sites and businesses provided food and supplies for many programs and events. Annual in-kind sponsorships & donations, including 4th of July Bingo Prizes, Lions Club Annual Picnic costs and other donated snacks/lunches were estimated at over $1,900. Including wages Memorials, sponsorship & scholarship donations Program & registration fees, room use & supply fees, memorials, sponsorship, scholarship donations & partnership reimbursement TOTAL PROGRAMEXPENSES: $43,739Total Program Operating Expenses: $114,368 DONATIONS: $1,780 Total Program Revenue: $47,796 BY THE NUMBERS »11,423 cumulative participants in 2023 TIMELY HELP HIGHLIGHTS »Cub Pharmacy provided 70 immunizations during the annual Free Flu Shot Clinic. »AARP volunteers prepared and filed income taxes at no cost for 96 limited income clients – a nearly 50% increase from 2023. »Senior Community Services (SCS) volunteers gave 48 hours of free tech help to 74 individuals with their smart phones or laptops. »Local nurses provided 337 low cost, individual foot care sessions, marking a 33% increase in services from 2023. »5,672 meals delivered by 50 volunteers to homebound patrons »1,140 miles traveled on 14 adventure trips »3,393 patrons taking part in trips, parties, classes & programs »Over 250 gallons of coffee served »Over 2,900 phone calls fielded The Chanhassen Senior Center is a community engagement facility that offers programs, trips, meals, activities, education and wellness services for patrons 55 and older. The Senior Center is staffed by one full-time coordinator. 2310 COULTER BOULEVARD (TEMP. LOCATION) NO ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE On June 1, 2024, the Senior Center moved its programming and operations from the lower level of Chanhassen City Hall to the Chanhassen Recreation Center, due to the construction of the new Civic Campus and City Hall building. This allowed for the best accessibility options, created a new partnership-focused model with the Recreation Center and gave the Senior Center shared staffing resources that were critical to a successful program year. The new Senior Center is slated to open late summer of 2025, on the first floor of the new City Hall. 27 18 SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMMING adventuRe day tRipS Theater shows, concerts, Twins games, museum tours, boat excursions and exploring other cities. 781 PARTICIPANTS | 14 TRIPS Special eventS & celeBRationS Holiday themed parties, meals & entertainment, Annual Picnic, Mayor’s Dinner, Veterans Breakfast, Ladies’ Luncheon and speakers. 941 PARTICIPANTS | 14 EVENTS lifelong leaRning, claSSeS & SpeakeRS Pencil Drawing, Mah Jongg, History Presentations, music shows, Travel presentations, Brain Health and Free Movie Days. 575 PARTICIPANTS | 24 EVENTS cHan-o-laiReS cHoiR Representing Chanhassen, this 55+ singing group of 35 members performs at various special events, care homes and retirement communities. 21 CONCERTS | 950 AUDIENCE MEMBERS HealtH & wellneSS, ReSouRce aSSiStance & age well education Tax assistance, Tech help, Medicare updates, foot care clinics, vaccination clinic, Age Well workshops, insurance counseling, caregiver support, vision loss support, fraud prevention and coffee with the cops. 895 CLIENTS 201 ADULT LEARNERS | 6 CLASSES 55+ alive defenSive dRiveR couRSe Participants sharpen their skills and improve upon their road knowledge, earning a 10% discount on car insurance. weekly & montHly game & Social gRoupS 8,030 CUMULATIVE ATTENDANCE BINGO, Bridge, Cribbage, 500, Mah Jongg, Dominoes, Woodcarving, chair yoga, senior choir and guitar groups. mealS pRogRam witH cap agency 5,672 MEALS DELIVERED | 724 VOLUNTEER HOURS Nutritious meals were delivered by 30 volunteers to homebound Chanhassen seniors. 28 19 RECREATION CENTER The Chanhassen Recreation Center is a multi-purpose facility that allows for a wide range of sports and fitness activities, tournaments, leisure programs, meetings, classes and events. It also serves as a site for critical information, registrations and events for many of the city’s parks and recreation programs. Facilities at the Recreation Center include a single-court gymnasium, fitness center, dance studio, meeting and party rooms, a conference room, two outdoor hockey rinks (winter), family outdoor rink (winter), warming house, tennis courts, pickleball courts, ball fields and soccer fields. 2310 COULTER BOULEVARD NO ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE adult activitieS Physical, mind & body classes and leisure activities are offered at the Recreation Center, including Yoga, Tai Chi, art, Zumba, Fit for Life and pickleball lessons. 613 PARTICIPANTS | 954 DROP-INS | 123 ACTIVITIES fitneSS centeR & open gym The Chanhassen Recreation Center fitness room, open gym & open pickleball are available on a drop-in basis, with no membership required. Through partnerships with the Renew Active, Silver & Fit and Silver Sneakers programs, free access is available to Medicare participants through their insurance. OVER 15,000 VISITS youtH activitieS The Chanhassen Recreation Center offers a wide variety of youth programming, including the Recreation Center Sports program for kids ages 3-6, Dance for Fun program for ages 0-adult, Go Gymnastics, Tae Kwon Do, Kids Night out and more. 1,511 PARTICIPANTS | 191 ACTIVITIES peRSonal tRaining Contracted certified personal trainers offer high-quality, customizable personal training sessions. 147 SESSIONS PURCHASED TOTALEXPENSES: $461,430.57 Staff time, contractual services, materials & supplies Fitness, dance, preschool activities, room rentals, personal training, youth activities Revenue: $323,882.55 BY THE NUMBERS »Over 30,000 annual patrons • 599 Rec Sports participants • 702 Dance for Fun participants »334 programs & events »3,740 hours of athletic games & practices »5,575.75 non-billable hours »$132,526.25 value of non-billable hours RentalS During typical years, the Chanhassen Recreation Center has a variety of spaces available for public reservation: four meeting rooms, one conference room, one gymnasium and a studio fitness center. During 2024, rental spaces and reservations were limited due to the temporary relocation of the Senior Center to the Recreation Center. 29 20 Special event venue The Chanhassen Recreation Center hosts a wide variety of city & community organization sponsored events throughout the year, including: »Artisan Fair »Barnyard Boogie »Bluff Creek Elementary Concerts & Carnival »Chanhassen Community Day »Community Shred Event »Dance for Fun Showcase »Garden Tool Swap »Halloween Party »Holiday Boutique »Public Open Houses for Engineering, Parks & Pavement Management Departments »Sweetheart Dance »U.S. Naval Academy Picnic atHletic field & Rink uSage In 2024, there were 3,740 permitted hours of athletic games, practices and tournaments held by local youth athletic associations on the Recreation Center’s ballfields, soccer fields and ice skating rinks. 2024 Recreation Center Non-Billable Hours Value $132,526.25 City of Chanhassen - $128,018.75 Carver County - $582.50 District 112 - $2,305.00 National Weather Service - $340.00 Community Organizations - $1,020.00 Minnetonka Schools - $60.00 U.S. Naval Academy - $200.00 2024 Recreation Center Expenses $461,430.57 Personnel Services - $311,541.17 Operating Services - $149,889.40 2024 Recreation Center Revenue $323,882.55 Dance Costume Fees - $15,690.20Fitness - $68,457.49 Dance Competition Fees - $37,577.12 Room Rental - $42,555.21 Preschool Activities- $14,497.32 Personal Training - $5,866.70Adult Activities- $34,933.12 Dance Program Fees - $76,581.39 Youth Activities - $27,724 30 21 YOUTH PROGRAMS Chanhassen’s Parks and Recreation youth programs aim to develop and enhance the quality of life for ages birth-17 physically, socially and emotionally through traditional playground programs, sports and social events. cHanHaSSen Rec centeR SpoRtS Small fRy SpoRtS lil’ StaR SpoRtS The Rec Center Sports program provides affordable recreational youth sports programs that teach children the fundamentals of various sports in a positive and stress-free environment. These include Small Fry Sports, Lil’ Star Sports and Kids Night Out. Small Fry Sports offers three-week programs designed to provide 3 & 4 year olds the opportunity to develop large motor skills & learn about sports. Lil’ Star Sports offers 5 & 6 year olds six-week programs that focus on skill development, teamwork & sportsmanship. EXPENSES: $33,123.70 | REVENUE: $31,784.28 599 PARTICIPANTS | 5 STAFF 345 PARTICIPANTS | 18 SESSIONS 254 PARTICIPANTS | 20 SESSIONS TOTALEXPENSES: $227,974.70TotalRevenue: $290,053.81 BY THE NUMBERS »300+ programs »3,600+ participants »Age birth-17 31 22 Safe kidS 101 & BaBySitting tRaining Both the Safe Kids 101 and Babysitting Training certification programs offer older children and teens the opportunity to develop responsibility and gain applicable life skills. A total of 60 children and teens received their Babysitter and Safe Kids certifications in 2024. Chanhassen Recreation Center 60 CERTIFICATIONS | 5 SESSIONS Rec centeR youtH pRogRamS The Chanhassen Recreation Center provides a wide variety of additional programming options for youth, including the Go Gymnastics program, Tae Kwon Do program, day camp programs and special events. 809 PARTICIPANTS | 63 PROGRAMSEXPENSES: $27,098.19 Revenue: $42,221.32 dance foR fun The Dance for Fun program completed its 27th year at the Chanhassen Recreation Center in 2024. Classes offer dance instruction in a supportive setting focusing on self-esteem and personal development. Styles include Parent/Tot, Ballet/Creative Movement, Ballet/Tap, Jazz, Jazz/Lyrical, Pre-Pointe/Pointe, Hip Hop and Competitive Teams. Eleven dancers participated in three competitions. Chanhassen Recreation Center 95 CLASSES | 591 DANCERS; 3 STAFF EXPENSES: $98,529.85 Revenue: $129,848.71 32 23 Includes seasonal staff wages SummeR diScoveRy playgRound pRogRam lake ann adventuRe camp Special eventS teen volunteeR pRogRam The Summer Discovery Playground Program is offered at 10 park locations weekly for 7 weeks during the summer. Participants ages 4-12 enjoy activities, games, sports and crafts, led by seasonal staff and volunteers. Lake Ann Adventure Camp is comprised of three one-week camp sessions that include outdoor games, adventures, activities, crafts, cooking and more, led by seasonal staff and volunteers. The Parks & Recreation Department presents some special events specifically geared towards youth, such as the Easter Egg Candy Hunt, Royal Ball, Sweetheart Dance, Barnyard Boogie and Halloween Party. The summer Teen Volunteer Program provides teens, ages 13-16, the opportunity to grow in leadership and responsibility by volunteering at youth programs, sports classes, special events, park projects and more. 335 PARTICIPANTS; 14 STAFF 13 SESSIONS, 2 AGE GROUPS 239 PARTICIPANTS; 15 STAFF 3 SESSIONS 2,000+ PARTICIPANTS 29 VOLUNTEERS 1,807 VOLUNTEER HOURS EXPENSES: $31,138.36 Includes seasonal staff wages Revenue: $25,539 EXPENSES: $23,048.78 Revenue: $39,155 33 24 ADULT PROGRAMS Chanhassen Parks and Recreation aims to enhance the overall physical and recreational needs of our adult community by providing opportunities for positive competition and social interaction via various facilities, athletic and class activities. adult claSSeS The Chanhassen Recreation Center offers physical, mind, & body classes and leisure activities, including Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Zumba, Fit for Life, pickleball lessons and art classes. Adult fitness classes offer the flexibility to register for a full session or drop in to a single class. Chanhassen Recreation Center 1,563 PARTICIPANTS | 123 PROGRAMS adult SoftBall The adult softball program provides summer and fall leagues for participants from Chanhassen and the surrounding communities. Games are played as doubleheaders on Thursday evenings at the Lake Ann ballfields during both seasons. 196 PARTICIPANTS | 13 TEAMS EXPENSES: $7,804.45 Includes supplies, contracted staff time & full-time wagesRevenue: $10,400 SenioR centeR pRogRamS The Chanhassen Senior Center offers a wide variety of activities for active adults who are 55 and older. These activities include weekly and monthly social and game groups, day trips, large special events, informational classes, educational speakers, health and wellness assistance, emotional wellness support, local first responder information talks and defensive driving courses. Every year the Center adds more topics, activities, resources and opportunities for building a strong 55+ community in the City. Senior Center 11,423 PARTICIPANTS | 79+ PROGRAMS EXPENSES: $20,963.95 Revenue: $34,933.12 34 25 ADAPTIVE RECREATION TOTALEXPENSES: $13,150.23 PROVIDED BY Chanhassen’s adaptive recreation program is a cooperative effort between the City of Chanhassen, Reach for Resources and the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Chaska, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, Plymouth and St. Louis Park. Reach for Resources provides programs specifically designed for individuals with disabilities, including social clubs, athletic leagues, special events, holiday parties and dances. Reach for Resources also provides inclusion support at no cost to the participating children or adults in any Chanhassen Parks & Recreation programs and inclusion training to Chanhassen Parks & Recreation seasonal staff at the beginning of each summer camp season. 175 HOURS OF INCLUSION SUPPORT 24 ADAPTIVE RECREATION PARTICIPANTS 35 26 PARK MAINTENANCE The City of Chanhassen’s Park Maintenance department provides safe, clean and beautiful city parks and facilities along with high-quality leisure activities for all Chanhassen residents and visitors to enjoy. 8 FULL TIME STAFF 18 SUMMER SEASONAL STAFF winteR maintenance SummeR maintenance SNOWPLOWING TRAILS & SIDEWALKS »Snow is cleared from 70 miles of public trails, 12 miles of downtown sidewalks, sidewalk & stairways at 10 public buildings, six public parking lots & 15 park parking lots. SKATING RINK FLOODING & MAINTENANCE »Outdoor skating rinks are flooded on grass (family rink) & asphalt (hockey rink) bases as soon as air temperatures & ground frost allow. Two flood trucks run 24-hours a day for approximately 10- days to build the initial ice base. Once built, rinks are swept & flooded Monday through Saturday as needed. TREE & BRUSH REMOVAL »Regular tree & brush trimming takes place during the winter, with easier access to trails & less damage to the surrounding area. TURF MOWING »Parks are mowed once per week. »Athletic fields are mowed twice per week. FERTILIZING »Athletic fields only are fertilized in May, September & October. BALLFIELD GROOMING »Community park ballfields are groomed daily & neighborhood fields are groomed weekly. TRAIL SWEEPING »Occurs after snow & ice melt. All trails are swept three times; two additional times for wooded trails. GARBAGE PICKUP »Occurs daily for larger parks & twice per week for neighborhood parks. BEACH MAINTENANCE »Beaches are checked daily & groomed daily during peak times & twice during off-peak times. Aquatic vegetation control is used at Greenwood Shores, Carver Beach, Roundhouse & Lake Ann Parks to control vegetation in the swimming, picnic & boat rental areas. PICNIC PAVILIONS »Community pavilions are cleaned daily, May 15-August 15, & neighborhood shelters are cleaned twice per week. Neighborhood shelters are cleaned as needed after August 15. FACILITY INSTALLATION REMOVAL Aeration System (Lake Susan)Feb. 1 March 20 Baseball/Softball Bases April 1 Oct. 15 Portable Toilets April 1 Oct. 26 Volleyball Nets April 15 Oct. 15 Tennis Nets April 1 Nov. 15 Pickleball Nets April 1 Nov. 15 Soccer Goals/Nets April 1 Nov. 1 Fishing Piers April 15 Nov. 1 Docks April 15 Nov. 1 Picnic Shelters April 15 Oct. 15 Lake Ann Ball Field Concession April 15 Oct.15 Irrigation Systems April 15 Oct. 15 Swimming Buoys May 1 Sept. 20 Holiday Lights 1st Saturday in December Jan. 15 36 27 PARTNERS The City of Chanhassen’s Parks & Recreation Department partnered with 154 organizations nonprofits, and clubs on various activities and events in 2024. Our partners provide programming, volunteers, financial support, access to facilities, event support and more to make our programs possible. Thank you to all of our partners and all that they do for the Chanhassen community! Partners listed alphabetically & include area of partnership. OVER 150 PARTNERS 3rd Lair Skate Park - 4th of July AARP - Volunteer Speakers and tax assistance (Senior Center) American Legion Auxiliary 580 - Annual Senior Center Breakfast; Memorial Day; Community events American Legion Post 580 - Memorial Day; Annual Senior Center Breakfast; Community events American Red Cross - Community Blood Drives A Better Society - Senior Center Automotive Unlimited - February Festival; Community events Bluff Creek Elementary - Chan Rec Center facility partnership for school day activities, interviews & events ACT on Alzheimer’s - Senior Center support BuyChanhassen - Tree Lighting; Community events Cabin Fever Sporting Goods - February Festival; 4th of July Carver County AAA - Senior Center CAP Agency - Meals on Wheels Carver County - Park and trail projects; Chan Rec Center facility partnership for Public Health and Sheriff Department meetings; Garden Tool Swap Brown’s Tire & Auto - Community events Carver County Health and Human Services - Support for Aging Well programming Carver County Parks - Youth & family programs ACTA MN - Youth Programs Berne Scale - February Festival Blizzard Ski & Snowboard Club - Youth programs Bongards Premium Cheese - Community events Boys and Girls of Scout Troop 330 - February Festival Carver County Public Health - Senior Center Carver County Veterans Services - Senior Center Speakers Carver County Sheriff’s Office - Community events Be Well Chiropractic - Easter Egg Candy Hunt; Community events Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Chanhassen - Memorial Day Ceremony; 4th of July Boba Tonka Bubble Tea - Concessions Carver County 4-H - 4th of July Bach to Rock - Recreation Center Community Day Carver County Mounted Posse - Barnyard Boogie Carver County CDA - Senior Center Americana Community Bank - Halloween Party; Community events Carver County Environmental Services - Garden Tool Swap 37 28 Chanhassen Lion’s Club - Annual Senior Picnic; February Festival Chanhassen Red Birds - Facility partnerships Chaska High School Key Club - Community events Chick-fil-A Chanhassen & Eden Prairie - Halloween Party; Community events City of Chaska: The Lodge - Program & trip partnerships for older adults City of Victoria - Co-host of Barnyard Boogie; Youth programs; Super Hero Party; Royal Ball Crossroads McDonalds - Coffee with the Cops Chuck & Don’s - Bone Adventure Culver’s Chanhassen - Community events Dugout Club/CAA - Baseball facilities Eastern Carver County Schools - Joint facility partnership; Elections; 4th of July; Senior Center Advisory Board Eden Prairie High School Key Club - Community events; Senior Center Chanhassen Dental - Community events Chanhassen Dinner Theatres - 4th of July; Community events Chanhassen Farmers’ Market - Summer farmers’ market Chanhassen Fire Department - Community events Chanhassen Library & Carver County Library System - All ages programming Chanhassen High School - Year-round facility partnership; COA bridging projects Chanhassen High School Key Club - Community events Chanhassen Chiropratic - Community events Chanhassen Historical Society - Senior Center C.H.I. Companies - February Festival Communities of Belonging - Senior Center Eden Trace Corp. - Community events Go Gymnastics - Youth Programs Chanhassen Brewing Company - Summer Concert Series CFC Athletics - Community events Clam Outdoors - February Festival Future Anglers of Minnesota - February Festival Christine Pedretti - Mind Body Program Chanhassen Public Works - Community Day Great River Greening - Lake Ann Park Preserve trail project Elysian Senior Homes - Senior Center Cub Foods of Chanhassen - Senior Center Crisp & Green - 4th of July Commission on Aging Members - Senior Center Christian Brothers Automotive - Community events Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education - Recreation Center facility partnership for training & Star graduation, meetings, concerts & events 38 29 Pizzaioli - Community events Old National Bank - Concert Series Power Systems - Community events Minnetonka School Districts - Rec Center facility partnership for elementary retreats Peak Heating & Cooling - Community events Nicolet National Bank Chanhassen - February Festival; 4th of July; Senior Center Landmark Tours - Travel education Love Inc. of ECC - Senior Center Support Lunds & Byerlys Chanhassen - Community events McDonald’s - Community events Mathnasium Chanhassen - Community events Living Christ Lutheran Church - Tree Lighting Metropolitan Supply - Community events Merlin’s Ace Hardware - 4th of July Minnesota Twins - 4th of July Minnetonka Community Education & Services - Rec Center facility partnership for Tour de Tonka & Fall de Tonka Lakewinds Food Co-Op - Senior Center Programs Music Together Lakeside - Family programs kiddywampus Chanhassen - Community events J&R Complete Auto Repair - Concert Series; Community events Jersey Mike’s-Chanhassen - Senior Center Programs Jasper’s Guide Service - Youth fishing programs Humanity Alliance - Senior Center National Weather Service - Facility Space REACH for Resources - Adaptive Recreation programs Renew Active - Rec Center access program Powers Ridge Senior Living - Senior Center Pedego Bikes - Adult programming O2B Kids - Halloween Party North Coop - 4th of July New Horizon Academy - Community events Moe’s Char House - 4th of July Med Box Grill - 4th of July Lloyd’s Barbershop - 4th of July Little Charity Book Truck - Concert Series; 4th of July Lake Place Senior Housing - Senior Center Kiddie Academy - Easter, Concert Series, Barnyard Boogie Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar - Community events Halla Greens Golf Course - 4th of July Grey Duck Outdoors - Watercraft rentals 39 30 Silver Sneakers - Recreation Center access program Southwest Transit - Tree Lighting; Senior Center program transportation; Community Day Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce - 4th of July; Tree Lighting Skyhawks Sports - Youth programs Southwest Christian High School - Park projects The Garden by the Woods - Gnomadic Gnome Program The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center - Tree Lighting; Community events Tonka Serves - Community events Turbo Nails - Community events U.S. Naval Academy - Recreation Center facility partnership for sendoff picnic V. Clayton & Associates - Community events Wink Family Eye Care - Community events Xcel Energy - Community events Work Experience Program - Rec Center Work program partnership Waytek - Community events West Metro Warriors - Rec Center facility partnership; Special Olympics MN Subway Chanhassen - Senior Center Summerwood Senior Living - Senior Center Traci Preciado, Pemberton Homes Realty - 4th of July; Halloween Party Trellis - Senior Center We CAB - Senior Center Vexilar - February Festival SERVPRO of Chaska/Chanhassen - 4th of July Shakopee Heritage Society - Local History speaker United Health Care - Recreation Center access program Silver & Fit, Active & Fit - Recreation Center access program Sophia Martin - Community Art Program University of MN Extension Service- Master gardeners Xfinity - 4th of July Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks - Community events Tequila Butcher - 4th of July Studio SLVR - 4th of July South Lake Agency Inc. - Halloween Party Shakopee Brewhall - 4th of July Sentence to Serve (Adults) - Park projects Senior Community Services - Caregiver support services; Alzheimer’s awareness Scouting Groups - Park projects; Senior Center Rotary Club of Chanhassen - February Festival; 4th of July; Senior leaf raking Riley Purgetory Bluff Creek Watershed District - February Festival Senja Inc. - Tai Chi Programs Ridgeview - Community events; Senior Center Riley Crossing Senior Living - Senior Center special events; Community events 40 31 SPONSORS With the help and contributions of these businesses and organizations, the City of Chanhassen can offer special events including February Festival, the Easter Egg Candy Hunt, 4th of July Celebration and Halloween Party. Logo indicates sponsor contributions of $1,000+ GREEN LEAF CORPORATE »Ridgeview BUSINESS »Brown’s Tire & Auto »Chanhassen Chiropractic »Chanhassen Dental »Culver’s Chanhassen »Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar »Kiddie Academy »Metropolitan Supply »Power Systems »Xcel Energy CONTRIBUTING CORPORATE »Waytek Inc. BUSINESS »Be Well Chiropractic »CFC Athletics »Chanhassen Dinner Theatres »Crisp & Green »Halla Greens Golf Course »Leeann Chin »Lloyd’s Barbershop »Med Box Grill »Moe’s Char House »New Horizon Academy »North Coop »O2B Kids »Peak Heating & Cooling, Inc. »Shakopee Brewhall »Tequila Butcher »Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks »Turbo Nails of Chanhassen SILVER LEAF CORPORATE »Old National Bank PURPLE LEAF CORPORATE »Xfinity BUSINESS »Americana Community Bank »Automotive Unlimited »Bongards Premium Cheese »Chanhassen American Legion Post 580 »Chick-fil-A Chanhassen & Eden Prairie »Christian Brothers Automotive »Eden Trace Corp »J&R Complete Auto Repair »kiddywampus »Lunds & Byerlys Chanhassen »Mathnasium of Chanhassen West »Merlin’s Ace Hardware »Nicolet National Bank »Pizzaioli »Riley Crossing Senior Living »SERVOPRO of Chaska/Chanhassen »South Lake Agency Inc. »The Garden By The Woods »The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center »Wink Family Eye Care INDIVIDUAL »Jim Peck, Parks Commissioner »Vernelle Clayton 952.445.6555 41 Park & Recreation Commission Item March 25, 2025 Item 2024-2025 Ice Rink Season Evaluation Item No:G.2 Agenda Section GENERAL BUSINESS Prepared By Luke Kegley, Recreation Supervisor SUGGESTED ACTION SUMMARY The 2024-2025 ice skating rink season ran from Friday, December 20 to Sunday, February 23, totaling 60 operational days. The season benefited from favorable weather conditions, allowing for consistent rink maintenance and extended operations compared to last year. Warming houses were temporarily closed from December 27 through December 31 due to warm temperatures and the holiday. Warming houses were available at City Center Park, Chanhassen Recreation Center, Bandimere Park, and North Lotus Lake Park. Rinks at Roundhouse Park and Pioneer Pass Park were maintained but not staffed. QR codes were added at these unstaffed locations for participants to check-in. Park Maintenance crews were able to regularly flood and maintain the rinks, creating quality skating conditions throughout the season. 2024-2025 Recorded Participants For monitored rinks Location December January February Total Bandimere Park 140 696 179 1,015 Chanhassen Recreation Center 433 1,405 581 2,419 42 City Center Park 125 596 213 934 North Lotus Lake Park 190 358 211 759 Total Usage 888 3,055 1,184 5,127 Location December January February Total A total of 17 rink attendants were hired on a part-time/seasonal basis, contributing 892.25 hours. Their total wages amounted to $12,438.20. Rink Maintenance Description Amount Total Cost $70,976 Total Labor Hours 731 hours Labor Cost $40,417 Equipment Cost $30,140 Ice Rink Water (1,265,200 gallons)$419.23 Expenses Expense Amount Temporary and Seasonal Wages $12,438.20 Warming House Rentals $6,542.67 Rink Maintenance $70,976 TOTAL $89,956.87 BACKGROUND DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS 24-25 Ice Rink Season Overview Ice Skating Rink History 43 Month December January February March Rink Totals Bandimere Park 140 696 179 0 1,015 Chanhassen Recreation Center 433 1,405 581 0 2,419 City Center Park 125 596 213 0 934 North Lotus Lake Park 190 358 211 0 759 Totals 888 3,055 1,184 0 5,127 Year Total 5,127 Day Bandimere Park Chanhassen Recreation Center City Center Park North Lotus Lake Park Totals Monday 87 299 138 87 611 Tuesday 176 220 100 60 556 Wednesday 146 187 171 49 553 Thursday 219 483 93 108 903 Friday 102 411 97 90 700 Saturday 161 528 193 244 1126 Sunday 124 291 142 121 678 Totals 1,015 2,419 934 759 5,127 During our 2024-25 season, our rinks saw 5,127 skaters during staffed hours. Our warming houses opened on Friday, December 20 and were open for 60 days. Operations were temporarily suspended from December 27–31 due to warm temperatures. Skaters seemed pleased with the availability of the rinks, especially considering the challenges faced during last season. The Chanhassen Recreation Center remained our most popular location, hosting 47% of skaters. Rink Usage by Month 2024-25 Ice Rink Season Overview Rink Usage Totals Rink Usage by Day 44 2022 - 2023 Historical Rink Data 2021 - 2022 2023 - 2024 (North Lotus closed due to late start of season) 2020 - 2021 (COVID - No Warming Houses, Lights Only 45 Year Open Close Days Closed Days Open Seasonal Wages Warming House Rentals Maintenance Cost Total Cost Cost/Day 1982-83 Dec. 17, 1982 Feb. 16, 1983 n/a 62 1983-84 Dec. 22, 1983 Feb. 21, 1984 n/a 62 1984-85 Dec. 25, 1984 Feb. 19, 1985 n/a 57 1985-86 Dec. 20, 1985 Feb. 18, 1986 n/a 61 1986-87 Dec. 18, 1986 Feb. 7, 1987 n/a 52 1987-88 Dec. 19, 1987 Feb. 15, 1988 n/a 59 1988-89 Dec. 9, 1988 March 8, 1989 n/a 90 1989-90 Dec. 16, 1989 Feb. 8, 1990 n/a 55 1990-91 Dec. 21, 1990 Feb. 2, 1991 n/a 44 1991-92 Dec. 21, 1991 Jan. 29, 1992 n/a 40 Ice Skating Rink History 46 Year Open Close Days Closed Days Open Seasonal Wages Warming House Rentals Maintenance Cost Total Cost Cost/Day 1992-93 Dec. 19, 1992 Feb. 12, 1993 n/a 56 1993-94 Dec. 27, 1993 Feb. 18, 1994 n/a 54 1994-95 Dec. 16, 1994 Feb. 17, 1995 n/a 64 1995-95 Dec. 16, 1995 Feb. 19, 1996 n/a 66 1996-97 Dec. 23, 1996 Feb. 19, 1997 n/a 59 1997-98 Jan. 12, 1998 Feb. 9, 1998 n/a 29 1998-99 Dec. 26, 1998 Feb. 10, 1999 n/a 47 n/a n/a $18,212.27 $18,212.27 $387.50 1999-00 Dec. 23, 1999 Feb. 20, 2000 n/a 60 n/a n/a $27,914.63 $27,914.63 $465.24 2000-01 Dec. 15, 2000 March 6, 2001 n/a 82 $15,143.05 n/a $34,743.16 $49,886.21 $608.37 2001-02 Dec. 29, 2001 Feb. 13, 2002 n/a 47 $5,519.25 n/a $16,814.30 $22,333.55 $475.18 2002-03 Jan. 12, 2003 March 12, 2003 n/a 60 $11,534.90 n/a $23,409.47 $34,944.37 $582.41 47 Year Open Close Days Closed Days Open Seasonal Wages Warming House Rentals Maintenance Cost Total Cost Cost/Day 2003-04 Jan. 1, 2004 Feb. 19, 2004 n/a 50 n/a n/a $18,382.01 $18,382.01 $367.64 2004-05 Dec. 24, 2004 Feb. 14, 2005 n/a 53 $6,333.13 n/a $22,818.55 $29,151.68 $550.03 2005-06 Dec. 16, 2005 Feb. 27, 2006 18 54 $10,572.64 $2,797.77 $32,501.45 $45,871.86 $849.48 2006-07 Jan. 15, 2007 Feb. 22, 2007 5 34 $6,325.33 $2,390.52 $26,109.76 $34,825.61 $1,024.28 2007-08 Dec. 14, 2007 March 11, 2008 7 83 $15,422.69 $3,283.41 $40,461.09 $59,167.19 $712.86 2008-09 Dec. 18, 2008 March 2, 2009 12 62 $12,818.75 $1,685.22 $39,710.38 $54,214.35 $874.43 2009-10 Dec. 18, 2009 Feb. 28, 2010 5 67 $11,842.63 $2,840.57 $38,359.02 $53,042.22 $791.67 2010-11 Dec. 17, 2010 Feb. 21, 2011 17 50 $8,963.94 $2,991.07 $32,256.99 $44,212.00 $884.24 2011-12 Dec. 24, 2011 Feb. 15, 2012 27 28 $5,015.88 $3,028.76 $12,092.00 $20,136.64 $719.17 2012-13 Dec. 24, 2012 Feb. 28, 2013 8 59 $9,843.69 $2,897.75 $32,113.76 $44,855.20 $760.26 2013-14 Dec. 13, 2013 Feb. 20, 2014 8 60 $11,394.56 $3,461.78 $30,420.03 $45,276.37 $754.61 48 Year Open Close Days Closed Days Open Seasonal Wages Warming House Rentals Maintenance Cost Total Cost Cost/Day 2014-15 Jan. 1, 2015 March 3, 2015 5 62 $9,900.00 $3,526.00 $29,212.86 $42,638.86 $687.72 2015-16 Jan. 6, 2016 Feb. 19, 2016 4 40 $8,053.75 $3,452.00 $19,076.56 $30,592.31 $764.81 2016-17 Dec. 20, 2015 Feb. 13 2017 8 47 $11,624.51 $5,358.00 $13,449.58 $30,432.08 $647.49 2017-18 Dec. 22, 2017 Mar. 1, 2018 9 61 $17,904.88 $6,019.45 $19,118.00 $43,043.33 $705.61 2018-19 Dec. 14, 2018 Mar. 9, 2019 19 67 $19,203.50 $8,557.78 $18,087.50 $45,848.78 $684.21 2019-20 Dec. 17, 2019 Feb. 22, 2020 6 62 $19,719.69 $6,060.88 $18,000.72 $43,781.29 $706.15 2020-21 Jan. 11, 2021 Mar. 1, 2021 5 45 $1,135.03 $0.00 $9,335.20 $10,470.23 $232.67 2021-22 Dec. 30, 2021 Feb. 28, 2022 4 58 $16,676.13 $5,760.00 $22,921.36 $45,357.49 $782.03 2022-23 Dec. 27, 2022 Feb. 21, 2023 7 50 $17,065.56 $6,321.00 $13,862.85 $37,249.41 $744.99 2023-24 Jan. 17, 2024 Jan. 26, 2024 0 9 $2,278.51 $1,890.00 $6,908.99 $11,077.50 $1,230.83 2024-25 Dec. 20, 2024 Jan. 23, 2025 6 59 $12,438.20 $6,542.67 $70,976.00 $89,956.87 $1,524.69 49 Park & Recreation Commission Item March 25, 2025 Item Recreation Center Quarterly Update Item No:H.1 Agenda Section REPORTS Prepared By Jodi Sarles, Recreation Center Manager SUGGESTED ACTION SUMMARY Facility Rentals In the first quarter of 2025, Chanhassen Recreation Center hosted 269 paid rental events for the community. We have groups that meet regularly like Weight Watchers and BNI and others that rent for practice space, family events, meetings, and parties. See our attached rental brochure for more details. Program Updates Dance for Fun: We are celebrating the program’s 30th anniversary. The spring dance session is underway preparing for the May 10 recital. The competition dancers participated in CRU Dance Competition. One class earned an overall high score in the Novice category and the instructors won Choreography awards. Next up, DX Events and Leap competitions in April. The entire dance program will participate in the May 10 recital at Chanhassen High School. Rec Center Sports: Floor Hockey/Soccer Sampler and Basketball have run in 2025. Soccer and T-ball are next. Kids Night Out is a babysitting program offered by the Rec Sports Staff that includes dinner, 50 gym games, crafts, and a movie. There were 30 youth that participated in the February event. Go Gymnastics offers introductory gymnastics classes for ages 18 months through 7 years. The class is popular; 65 children participated in 2025. ACTA Tae Kwon Do is a program that has been offered at the Chanhassen Recreation Center for over 20 years. It is a community-based martial arts program that promotes self-confidence, discipline, self- defense, and respect for others. Students progress at their own pace and earn higher ranks. Instructors are all 5th or 6th Dan Black Belts. 41 students participated in the first quarter. Fit for Life: Kaye Benson leads an exercise program designed for adults 55+. Our first 2025 session of Fit for Life has 13 people registered for the full session and 109 class drop-ins to date. This popular class receives great reviews. Participants find the social aspect as important as the exercise. Pickleball Lessons: five, 90-minute, learn to play classes have been offered in 2025. There have been 32 participants. Each session includes a 3-visit pass to come back to the Rec Center to play. We also offer a Beyond Beginner Pickleball class offered which provides more shot and strategy instruction. There were 15 participants in the 2 sessions. Events Royal Ball was hosted at Lions Park Pavilion in Victoria. Anna and Elsa welcomed 71 guests for story time, crafts, games, Chik-fil-A dinner, and dancing. Key Club members from the local high schools volunteered to assist with the fun. Puzzlepalooza 2, March 14. 10 teams of 4 participated in dinner and a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle contest. The winning team, Jig-lers finished with a time of 28:44. Participants ranged in age from 5-75. The first and second place teams took home family game night prize packs and all participants received certificates of completion with their time. Student volunteers from Chanhassen High School assisted with the event. Upcoming Recreation Center Events: Fit for Life Free Trial Class: March 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. 51 Superhero Party at Victoria Recreation Center, April 25, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Garden Tool Swap with Carver County: Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Chan Rec Center. Dance for Fun Recital at Chanhassen High School, May 10 BACKGROUND DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS Rec Center Trifold Room Rental 2025 Tool Swap Flyer 52 RENTALSPACES CONTACT US Online submission form available at www.chanrec.com 2310 Coulter Boulevard Chanhassen, MN 55317 (952) 227-1400 »The Chanhassen Recreation Center is a tobacco & alcohol-free building & grounds. The city reserves the right to close or reject a user in the case of regulation abuse. »The reservation fee is required for all chargeable rentals. This fee must be paid before the day of the rental. »Rental fee will be billed to the user if a cancellation notice is received less than 48-hours before the scheduled event. »In an emergency, the city reserves the right to cancel activities. Reservation fees will be returned accordingly. »The city will not assume liability for loss or damages to an organization or group property. »Any organization, group, or individual reserving space shall be fully responsible for any damage to that space or equipment & any unlawful acts associated with the user’s program or event. Any damage to facilities or equipment must be reported immediately to staff on duty. The city reserves the right to cancel future reservations. »Arrangements for catering services shall be made directly between the renter & the users’ caterer. »No glitter or confetti permitted. »Only painter’s tape may be used to affix decorations. »Set-up & clean-up time must be included in reservation time. ABBREVIATEDRENTAL POLICIES Full Listing Available Upon Request 53 DANCE STUDIO CONFERENCE ROOM GYMNASIUM LAKE ROOMSA SPACE FOR EVERY OCCASION Our studio is the perfect space for dance, aerobics, or yoga. It features mirrors, a room-length ballet barre, cushioned wood floor, & audio equipment. Perfect for small gatherings, this board room-style space is complete with television, projector screen, & whiteboard. Comfortably seats parties up to 14. The gym is available for rental. It is equipped with pull-out bleachers for tournament games or special event seating. Equipment for a variety of indoor sports is included in the rental fees. Contact us for more information on gym rentals. The Lake Minnewashta, Lake Ann, Lotus Lake, & Lake Susan rooms provide numerous options for every occasion. Combined, these four rooms serve as a large hall, complete with two kitchenettes, a large projector screen, & table seating for 150 people. Individually, each room is approximately 900 square feet & can seat 35 people comfortably at tables or 55 in a “theatre style” setting. Seating arrangements are flexible to meet most design plans. The Lake Minnewashta & Lake Ann rooms are equipped with a kitchenette, counter space, & multipurpose flooring. The Lake Susan & Lotus Lake rooms feature carpeted space & counter surfaces. From business meetings to bridal showers, neighborhood events to birthday parties, the Chanhassen Recreation Center is a great place to gather together. With affordable rental rates & flexible layouts, we work with you to make your event experience special. WeddingReceptions GraduationParties FamilyReunions StaffTrainings BirthdayParties Presentations »Additional equipment available upon request, including audio/visual, podium, television, DVD player, projection screens, white board, & more. (additional fees may apply) »Rec Center Birthday Party packages are also available $15/hour ($20 for nonresidents) $15/hour ($20 for nonresidents) $50/hour ($60 for nonresidents) $20/hour per room ($25/hour for nonresidents) 54 April 26 | 10 AM-12 PM | Chanhassen Rec Center This free event allows gardeners and yard owners to exchange tools, equipment and materials. All items are intended to be given and taken freely. Tools and items are not for sale and you are not required to bring items to participate. Early Tool Drop: April 25 | 3-6 PM TOOL SWAP GARDEN Items to Bring: Garden/Yard tools (shovels, rakes, hoses, pitchforks etc.) Garden art and décor Bird houses and feeders Pots and planters (no used soil) Potting soil and mix (unused, bagged) Please do not bring: Potting soil and mix (unused, bagged) Chemicals (fertilizer, pesticides, etc.) Mowers or power tools Contractor-grade pots and plants Broken items Used soil or dirt Items too large to carry ChanhassenMN.gov/RecCenter Offered in partnership with Carver County Environmental Services & Master Gardeners from University of Minnesota Extension Service 55 Park & Recreation Commission Item March 25, 2025 Item Easter Egg Candy Hunt Preview Item No:H.2 Agenda Section REPORTS Prepared By Priya Wall, Recreation Manager SUGGESTED ACTION SUMMARY The City of Chanhassen's Annual Easter Egg Candy Hunt is held each year at City Center Park and typically draws between 600-900 kids and their families. The 2025 hunt will be held on Saturday, April 19, at 9 a.m. (Wave 1) and 10 a.m. (Wave 2). Kids ages 12 & under will hunt for candy and eggs in three different age categories: 4 & under, 5-7, and 8-12. Each participant will receive a bag for gathering candy and eggs and will have the opportunity to find special eggs that are redeemable for prizes. Participants will also be able to take a photo with the Easter Bunny. Tickets are $6/child; accompanying adults are free. Online pre-registration is strongly encouraged for participants and the day of registration will be available at the event. Special thanks to the Chanhassen Fire Department and the Chanhassen, Chaska, and Eden Prairie High School Key Clubs for supporting and volunteering at this event. Thanks also to event sponsors kiddywampus, Mathnasium of Chanhassen West, Kiddie Academy, O2B Kids, and SunnyDays Therapy in Chanhassen for donating prizes, supplies, and activities to this year's event. The Easter Coloring Contest is running now through Sunday, April 20. Entry forms are available online at chanhassenmn.gov/easter, at Chanhassen City Hall, and at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. Kids ages 0-12 can submit their entry in those same places as well, or bring them to the Easter Egg Candy Hunt. Prize baskets, generously donated by community event sponsor kiddywampus in Chanhassen, will be awarded to winners by age category, age 3 & under through age 12. Participation in the coloring contest is free. BACKGROUND 56 DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS Easter Egg Candy Hunt & Coloring Contest Flyer 57 Easter Egg Candy Hunt Details Hunt for candy in three different age categories! Each participant will receive a bag for gathering candy and eggs, as well as the chance to find special eggs that are redeemable for prizes. Bring your camera for an eggs-tra special photo with the Easter Bunny. The Candy Hunt is held rain or shine at City Center Park, north of Chanhassen City Hall at 7700 Market Boulevard. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and closes Friday, April 18. Day-of registration will be available. Register online at ChanhassenMN.gov/Easter Easter ColoringContest Rules Easter Contest coloring pages are available at City Hall, the Chanhassen Recreation Center and at ChanhassenMN.gov/Easter Completed entries may be dropped off at Chanhassen City Hall, the Chanhassen Recreation Center (by 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 18), brought to the Egg Hunt or submitted online (by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, April 20) to the above link. Ages 12 and under. FREE! A Very Special Thank You To Our Egg-Cellent Sponsors! Logos pictured indicate community sponsor contributions of $1,000+ AGES 12 & UNDER | $6 PER CHILD Want to become a sponsor? Visit us at ChanhassenMN.gov/Sponsorship COLORINGCONTEST TOO! PURPLE LEAF Business: Automotive Unlimited; Bongards Premium Cheese; Chanhassen American Legion Post 580; Chick-fil-A Chanhassen & Eden Prairie; Christian Brothers Automotive; Eden Trace Corp; J&R Complete Auto Repair; kiddywampus; Lunds & Byerlys Chanhassen; Mathnasium of Chanhassen West; Merlin’s Ace Hardware; Nicolet National Bank; Pizzaioli; Riley Crossing Senior Living; South Lake Agency Inc.; The Garden By The Woods; The Goddard School; The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center; Waytek; and Wink Family Eye Care Individual: V. Clayton & Associates SILVER LEAF Corporate: Holiday Inn Express & Suites; Old National Bank GREEN LEAF Corporate: Ridgeview Business: Brown’s Tire & Auto; Chanhassen Chiropractic; Chanhassen Dental; Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar; Med Box Grill; Metropolitan Supply; Power Systems; and Xcel Energy CONTRIBUTING Corporate: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres; Vexilar Business: Kiddie Academy; O2B Kids; Peak Heating and Cooling; SunnyDays Therapy; Quantum Controls; and Turbo Nails of Chanhassen POST580 GRAB YOURCRAYONS &HAVE FUN! City of Chanhassen’s 42nd AnnualEASTER EGG CANDY HUNT Saturday, April 19 | City Center Park Wave 1: 9 a.m. | Wave 2: 10 a.m. 952.445.6555 58 Chanhassen Easter Egg Candy Hunt Coloring Contest Prizes awarded in separate age categories. Pictures are judged on originality and neatness. Artists may use crayons, pencils, ink, markers, glitter, etc. Completed coloring entries may be dropped off at City Hall or the Chanhassen Recreation Center by 3:00 p.m., FRIDAY, APRIL 18, be brought to the Easter Egg Candy Hunt or submitted online by 11:59 p.m. ON SUNDAY, APRIL 20 at ChanhassenMN.gov/Easter. Chanhassen City Hall • 7700 Market Blvd. • 952.227.1100 • Chanhassen Recreation Center • 2310 Coulter Blvd. • 952.227.1400 Name:Email:Age: 59 Park & Recreation Commission Item March 25, 2025 Item Park Maintenance Quarterly Report Item No:H.3 Agenda Section REPORTS Prepared By Adam Beers, Park Superintendent SUGGESTED ACTION SUMMARY With another winter season coming to an end, here is a brief update on what park maintenance crews have been working on and what's next. Maintenance staff completed all routine maintenance on our small equipment fleet, including mowers, weed whips, backpack blowers, etc. Recent warm temps have allowed staff to get out in the field and start our spring operations. As warm weather continues, crews have been busy with facility start-ups. The skate park has been cleaned out and is getting quite a bit of use. All tennis/pickleball nets have been deployed for the season; it's been great to see the residents out and using the park system. With very little snow accumulation throughout the winter, crews have been able to spend time pruning and clearing trees throughout the park system, primarily focused on community parks and high-priority trails. As a part of the new civic campus project, maintenance staff have been tasked with removing the existing hockey rink at City Center park. Once the ice season was officially over, crews immediately started the process of disassembling and storing the boards and fencing. This spring we will be deploying a new robotic lawn mower and robotic field striping equipment. The mower will be stationed at the Chanhassen Recreation Center, an area that typically requires 2-3 staff members to maintain. The robotic line striper will greatly reduce staff involvement, typically, the field setup and initial painting require 4-5 staff members and takes roughly a week to complete. 60 Park Foreman, Gary Berg has been working to hire seasonal staff for the upcoming 2025 season. Typically, 18-20 crew members are hired each season. The park maintenance team is looking forward to a great 2025 season, looking forward to seeing all of you out in the park system. BACKGROUND DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS 61 Park & Recreation Commission Item March 25, 2025 Item Senior Center Quarterly Update Item No:H.4 Agenda Section REPORTS Prepared By Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator SUGGESTED ACTION SUMMARY The Senior Center stayed on track with programming and group activities for the first quarter of 2025. Chanhassen's active older adults want to be active, connected, involved, and informed. We served 2,230 patrons in the first quarter of this year. (See "Senior Center Quarterly Report Data" for data breakdown.) The age range we serve is broad. For example, Mah Jongg and arts-focused classes resonate well with the 55-69 age group, day trips are popular with the 70-80 year old group, and in-house luncheons, like our holiday-themed parties, have a broader age range of participation from ages 72-95. Game groups resonate with all ages, from mid 50's to 100. (One of our Bridge players turns 100 next month!) History programs, woodcarving, and the guitar practice group seem to be good connecting points for men of all ages. Educational sessions on aging well, understanding health insurance, driving safely, and fraud awareness often draw in newcomers, who then migrate to other groups or areas of interest. Providing a variety of choices and options is a good way to keep growing the Senior Center's presence in the City. Our patrons are excitedly waiting to move back into our new space at Civic Plaza. Some queries were put out about a possible name change for the new Senior Center space. A citizen survey for feedback on a possible name change went out in January. Our feedback created mixed results. After presenting information to the City Council, a decision was made not to change the Senior Center name at this time, but to work with the City's Communications Team to create a fresh marketing campaign for promoting our new home space. We partnered again with AARP Tax Aid to provide free 2024 income tax services. Trained volunteer 62 tax preparers help low income, disabled, and elderly individuals prepare and submit their 2024 taxes. Our role is to set appointments and host four Friday work sessions, two in March and two in April. We are anticipating helping nearly100 clients this year. Other Carver County sites also host weekly sessions. We often have opportunities to help local patrons in unique ways. One of these recently was in collaboration with the Chanhassen Lions Club Foundation which reached out to us with a request for referrals. The Foundation's mission is to help individuals and families who are financially strained due to unforeseen circumstances. As a result of our collaboration, two older adults facing unusual medical and/or financial difficulties were awarded a one-time gift from the Foundation of $500 each. These highly appreciated awards were gifted in January & March. We are grateful for the Lions Club Foundation's work in our community, and for recognizing the often-unseen struggles faced by the individuals we serve. BACKGROUND DISCUSSION RECOMMENDATION ATTACHMENTS March2025 Senior Center Quarterly Report Senior Center Spring Trips 2025 Flyer 63 Senior Center Quarterly Report Data for January 1 – March 31, 2025 Total 2025 1st Quarter Participation: 2230 patrons served (cumulative* and one-time programs) Trips: Partner programs - 4 Day Trips/Event, Total Attendance: 194 Grease, Chanhassen Dinner Theater with The Lodge 65 Just the Way You Are, Ives Theater with The Lodge 45 The Drifters Showcase, St. Cloud Paramount, with The Lodge 44 PuzzlePalooza, Family Night with Chan REC Center 40 Speakers, Entertainers, and Classes – 8 Classes, Total Attendance: 151 Luck o’ The Irish Luncheon 52 SW Prime Presentation: How to Use Local Transportation 15 Carver County History Speaker Series – 2 sessions 54 Colored Pencil Sketching for Beginners 7 55+ Alive Defensive Driving Classes - 2 sessions 52 Mah Jongg for Beginners - 2 sessions 23 Monthly Gather Groups – 2 meetings/programs - Total Attendance: 52 (* = cumulative count) Age Well Conversation & Connection 19* Coffee with the Cops 34 Weekly Game and Art Groups – 9 Groups – Total Cumulative Attendance: 1,553* Party Bridge 192 Chan-o-laires, 284 Woodcarving Group (multigenerational) 169 Mah Jongg Open Play 304 Guitar Groupies 65 Potluck Bingo 252 Friday Card Groups (cribbage/500) 224 Mexican Train Dominoes 63 Help and Wellness – 7 Groups - Total Patrons Assisted: 280 (* = cumulative count) AARP 2023 Volunteer Tax Aide 58 - 2 sessions Foot Care Clinics (offered 1x/month) 91 Medicare Insurance Counseling – with Trellis 6* Tech Help- with Senior Community Services (SCS) 18* Monthly Caregiver Support Group - SCS 24* Seated Yoga 70* Low Vision Information & Support Group 13* Additional Notes: • In collaboration with the Chanhassen Lions Club Foundation, two older adults facing unusual medical and/or financial difficulties received a one-time gift of $500 each to help reduce their financial burden. These greatly appreciated gifts were gifted in January & March. • A citizen survey for feedback on a possible name change for the Senior Center went out in January. Feedback received mixed results. After presenting information to the City Council, a decision was made not to change the Senior Center name but consider creating individual names for Senior Center rooms once we are in our new space. 64 FEB 13 10:45 AM-4:15 PM MAR 20 9:30 AM-5:15 PM APR 15 8:15 AM-4:15 PM APR 23 11 AM-4:15 PM MAY 20 10 AM-5:15 PM FEB 26 11:15 AM-4:30 PM 2025 SPRING ADVENTURES with the Chanhassen Senior CenterS E NIO R C ENTERNE S SAHNAHCFOYTIC Just the Way You Are: Valentine Dinner & Show at Ives Theater in Bloomington. All-inclusive fee: $87 Register by Jan. 31 Grease: At the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. Lunch & show discount: $84 We’ll meet you there! Register by Jan. 28 The Drifters Musical Showcase & Lunch Paramount Theater, St. Cloud. All-inclusive fee: $87 Register by Feb. 13 Treasure Island Casino Day Away near Red Wing $32 fee includes: bus fare, $20 free play & $5 food voucher Register by Mar. 28 37 Postcards at the Plymouth Playhouse. A Classic 1940s genre, comedic play. All-inclusive lunch & show: $87 Register by Apr. 2 Everly Brothers Tribute & Lunch at the Paramount Theater, St. Cloud. All-inclusive fee: $79 Register by Apr. 17 Summer adventures are in the works. Call 952.227.1400 for more information or sign up for our e-newsletter for up-to-date program additions. We do all the work, you have all the fun! Register for our coach bus trips at ChanhassenMN.gov/Seniors 65