04-22-2025 PRC Agenda Packet
A.6:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
A.1 Oaths of Office
A.2 Nomination and Appointment of 2025-2026 Chair and Vice Chair
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: March 25, 2025
G.GENERAL BUSINESS
G.1 Review Park and Recreation Commission Bylaws
G.2 Recognize City Council Appointments to the Park and Recreation Commission
H.REPORTS
H.1 Easter Egg Candy Hunt Evaluation
AGENDA
CHANHASSEN PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD
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I.COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
J.COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS
K.ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET
L.ADJOURNMENT
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Park & Recreation Commission Item
April 22, 2025
Item Oaths of Office
Item No:A.1
Agenda Section 6:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
Prepared By Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation Director
SUGGESTED ACTION
Amy Weidman, Administrative Support Specialist, will administer the oaths of office to Emily
Nagel, Kurt Scheppmann, and Nora Nashawaty.
SUMMARY
The City Council appointed Emily Nagel, and Kurt Scheppmann, to the Park & Recreation Commission
for three-year terms ending March 31, 2028. The City Council appointed Nora Nashawaty to the Park &
Recreation Commission for a one-year term ending March 31, 2026.
BACKGROUND
Per State Statute 358.05, the oath of office to be taken by members and officers of either branch of the
legislature shall be that prescribed by the Constitution of the State of Minnesota, Article IV, Section 8.
Every person elected or appointed to any other public office, including every official commissioner, or
member of any public board or body, before transacting any of the business or exercising any privilege
of such office, shall take and subscribe the oath defined in the Constitution of the state of Minnesota,
Article V, Section 6.
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
ATTACHMENTS
Emily Nagel Oath
Kurt Scheppmann Oath
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Nora Nashawaty Oath
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OATH OF OFFICE
I, Emily Nagel,do solemnly swear to support the Constitution of the United States, the
Constitution of the State of Minnesota, and to discharge faithfully the duties of the office of Park
and Recreation Commissioner of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota to the best of my judgment
and ability, so help me, God.
Emily Nagel
Date: April 22, 2025
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
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COUNTY OF CARVER )
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22 day of April 2025.
Notary Public
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OATH OF OFFICE
I, Kurt Scheppmann,do solemnly swear to support the Constitution of the United States,
the Constitution of the State of Minnesota, and to discharge faithfully the duties of the office of
Park and Recreation Commissioner of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota to the best of my
judgment and ability, so help me, God.
Kurt Scheppmann
Date: April 22, 2025
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
( ss
COUNTY OF CARVER )
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22 day of April 2025.
Notary Public
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OATH OF OFFICE
I, Nora Nashawaty,do solemnly swear to support the Constitution of the United States,
the Constitution of the State of Minnesota, and to discharge faithfully the duties of the office of
Park and Recreation Commissioner of the City of Chanhassen, Minnesota to the best of my
judgment and ability, so help me, God.
Nora Nashawaty
Date: April 22, 2025
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
( ss
COUNTY OF CARVER )
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22 day of April 2025.
Notary Public
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Park & Recreation Commission Item
April 22, 2025
Item Nomination and Appointment of 2025-2026 Chair and Vice Chair
Item No:A.2
Agenda Section 6:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
Prepared By Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation Director
SUGGESTED ACTION
Nomination and Appointment of 2025-26 Chair and Vice Chair
SUMMARY
Park and Recreation Commission bylaws specify that the commission shall select from among its
membership a chairperson and vice chairperson. The excerpt below describes the procedure for electing
these officers and the roles for each.
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
Section 4 Organization:
4.1 Election of Officers: At the first meeting in April of each year, the Park and Recreation Commission
shall hold an organizational meeting. At this meeting, the commission shall elect from its membership a
chairperson and vice chairperson. Each member shall cast its vote for the member he/she wishes to be
chosen as chairperson. If no one receives a majority, voting shall continue until one member receives
the majority support. Vice chairperson shall be elected from the remaining numbers of the same
proceeding.
4.2 Duties of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson: The chairperson, or in his/her absence the vice
chairperson, shall preside at meetings, appoint committees from its own membership, and perform other
such duties as ordered by the commission. The chairperson shall conduct the meeting so as to keep it
moving as rapidly and efficiently as possible and shall remind members, witnesses, and petitioners to
preserve order and decorum and to keep comments to the subject at hand. The chairperson shall not
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move for action, but may second motions.
RECOMMENDATION
Nomination and Appointment of 2024-25 Chair and Vice Chair
ATTACHMENTS
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Park & Recreation Commission Item
April 22, 2025
Item Meeting Minutes: March 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 March 25, 2025.
SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Park & Recreation Commission meeting minutes dated March 25, 2025.
ATTACHMENTS
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes March 25, 2025
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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
MARCH 25, 2025
Commissioner Eidsmo called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dan Eidsmo; Rob Swanson; Kristin Fulkerson; Michael Leisen; Sean
Morgan; Clara Christenson, youth; Aayan Shrestha, youth.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Peck, Chair; Scott Pharis, Vice Chair.
STAFF PRESENT: Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation Director; Adam Beers, Park
Superintendent; Priya Wall, Recreation Manager; Luke Kegley, Recreation Supervisor; Jodi
Sarles, Rec Center Manager; and Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Gary Haberman
Nora Nashawaty
Emily Nagel
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Commissioner Fulkerson moved, Commissioner Leisen
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:
Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation Director, introduced Nora Nashawaty and Emily Nagel.
They are two of the newly appointed Park and Recreation Commission members. He stated that
they would recognize Commissioner Eidsmo on April 14 at the City Council meeting.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Approve Park & Recreation Minutes dated February 25, 2025
Commissioner Swanson moved, Commissioner Fulkerson seconded to approve the minutes
of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated February 25, 2025 as presented. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
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1. Receive 2024 Park and Recreation Department Annual Report
Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation Director, noted that the 2024 Park and Recreation
Department Annual Report was a great historical document.
Priya Wall, Recreation Manager, reviewed the 2024 Park and Recreation Department Annual
Report. She highlighted new programs from 2024, including the Halloween Costume Swap and
the Puzzlepalooza. She reviewed changes in location for various locations due to the construction
at the Civic Campus. She summarized different facility improvements and exercise equipment
updates. She explained different ways to communicate recreational information. She summarized
the attendance at community events and the number of volunteer hours. She provided an
overview of business sponsorships for events. She reviewed statistics about the senior center
programming for 2024. She summarized the different programs and events held at the
Chanhassen Recreation Center, including special events, athletic games and practices, and
recreation instruction. She highlighted different statistics for the youth programs and adult
programs. She explained how Reach for Resources provided inclusion support for recreation
activities. She reviewed how Park Maintenance provided support to maintain parks, trails, and
fields.
Commissioner Morgan thanked Ms. Wall for the in-depth report. He asked if any events felt they
needed to do more of in 2025 or to scale back on. Ms. Wall explained that they try to evaluate if
programs are successful every year. She commented that the large-scale community events that
were free or inexpensive were successful. She said that the Summer Discovery Playground
Program had lower registration, so they were trying to evaluate the program and make necessary
changes.
Mr. Ruegemer said that the Lake Ann Adventure Camp was incorporated for a third week to
satisfy customers' needs. He said that the Family Fun Night was successful, and they can
continue to add different options for families. He said that they moved the Summer Concert
Series to Lake Ann Park because of the Civic Campus project. The city remains flexible and
continues to look at new ways to deliver their programs and events.
Commissioner Leisen suggested looking at communication with residents in future meetings.
Commissioner Fulkerson moved, Commissioner Leisen seconded to approve the Park and
Recreation Commission Staff’s recommendation to the City Council to receive and approve
the 2024 Park & Recreation Annual Report. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
2. 2024-2025 Ice Rink Season Evaluation
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Luke Kegley, Recreation Supervisor, provided a summary of the 2024-2025 ice skating rink
season, which ran from December 20 to February 23. He provided an overview of the recorded
participants at the monitored rinks, the costs for rink maintenance, and the total expenses.
Commissioner Eidsmo asked if there were any serious injuries at the ice rinks. Mr. Kegley
answered that there were accident report cards to fill out at the locations, but there were no
reported injuries. He said that individual families had the option to use helmets.
Commissioner Eidsmo said more people are using helmets.
Commissioner Fulkerson said she saw a lot of people at Roundhouse Park. She asked about the
attendance. Mr. Kegley said that 66 people self-reported at Roundhouse Park and Pioneer Pass.
He explained that they could not guarantee the accuracy of the numbers since the park was not
staffed.
Commissioner Fulkerson said most people put their skates on by the basketball court at
Roundhouse Park and suggested putting the QR code survey near the courts.
REPORTS:
1. Recreation Center Quarterly Update
Jodi Sarles, Rec Center Manager, reviewed the 269 paid rental events at the Chanhassen
Recreation Center during the first quarter of 2025. She provided program updates on Dance for
Fun, Rec Center Sports, Go Gymnastics, ACTA Tae Kwon Do, Fit for Life, and Pickleball
Lessons. She reviewed different events they hosted, including the Royal Ball at Lions Park
Pavilion and Puzzlepalooza 2. She explained different upcoming events, including the Fit for
Life Free Trail Class, the Superhero Party, the Garden Tool Swap with Carver County, and the
Dance for Fun Recital.
Commissioner Leisen asked how often they would offer Puzzlepalooza. Ms. Sarles answered that
they would put it on approximately three times a year.
Commissioner Morgan asked about the new Recreation Center and trends for programming. He
asked what community input opportunities there would be as they consider different space needs.
Commissioner Sarles responded that they wanted to build the Recreation Center to be multi-
functional and adaptable for different types of activities. She wanted to figure out different ways
to get the community in the door and provide activities for all ages.
Mr. Ruegemer said that the building was an opportunity to increase programming visibility and
appeal with the new Community Center. They were considering all aspects of the facilities in the
design.
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Commissioner Fulkerson asked about putting in a figure skating school. Mr. Ruegemer answered
that it was something they could consider.
2. Easter Egg Candy Hunt Preview
Ms. Wall summarized the plans for the 2025 Easter Egg Candy Hunt scheduled for April 19 at 9
a.m. and 10 a.m. She reviewed the volunteers scheduled to help with the event and noted that the
event typically brings in 600 to 900 kids and families. She reviewed different volunteers for the
event, including the Chanhassen Fire Department, the Chanhassen, Chaska, and Eden Prairie
High School Key Club, Kiddywampus, Mathnasium of Chanhassen West, Kiddie Academy, 02B
Kids, and SunnyDays therapy.
3. Park Maintenance Quarterly Report
Adam Beers, Park Superintendent, provided a summary of the work completed by the park
maintenance crew. He noted that they completed all routine maintenance on the small equipment
fleet, started facility start-ups, pruned and cleared trees in the park system, and removed the
existing hockey rink at City Center Park. He reviewed how the robotic lawn mower and robotic
field striping equipment would be utilized.
Commissioner Leisen asked if there were parks that fell behind on maintenance. Mr. Beers
answered that all parks had some maintenance needs, but there were no safety concerns.
Mr. Ruegemer said that there would be a playground replacement in the fall.
Commissioner Eidsmo asked if they ever did anything with the scoreboards so the teams could
operate them. Mr. Beers answered that they met with the association yesterday. He said that it
would be a goal eventually. He stated that the meeting was positive, and the association was
looking for ways to partner.
Commissioner Eidsmo mentioned the association mentioned willingness to pay for the
equipment if Parks Maintenance would hook it up.
Mr. Beers answered that there was an app to utilize a scoreboard.
4. Senior Center Quarterly Update
Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator, reviewed the programming and activities for the
quarter. She said they serve ages 55 to 100. She explained how different activities appealed to
different age ranges. She reviewed the series she started with the Chanhassen Historical Society
and explained that she was working on developing more activities for men. She explained that
they sent out a survey to see if they should change the name of the senior center. The City
Council encouraged a fresh marketing campaign for the space. She reviewed the different
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organizations they partner with and the services they provide, such as tax help. She said that they
partner with the Lion’s Club on various activities. She reviewed the conversation she had with
Gary Haberman to identify two older adults facing medical or financial difficulties. The Lion’s
Club gifted the two individuals a $500 gift. Ms. Blazanin thanked Mr. Haberman for the gift.
Youth Commissioner Christenson asked if they would move all the programs to the new Senior
Center or if they would keep some at the Recreation Center. Ms. Blazanin answered that they
considered keeping the space since it works better for certain classes. They were having
conversations to think about what programs to keep at the Recreation Center.
Commissioner Eidsmo asked if she was going to maintain a shared office with Ms. Sarles. Ms.
Blazanin said that they have been able to solve many problems while sharing an office.
Gary Haberman explained that the Lions Club Foundation was relatively new. He said that the
individuals were happy to receive the extra funds to help them through difficult times.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS: None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS:
Commissioner Eidsmo said it was a pleasure to work with Mr. Ruegemer and his talented staff.
He thanked his past and present Commission Members for their work.
Mr. Ruegemer thanked Commissioner Eidsmo for the ways he devoted time to the community.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commissioner Swanson 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 7:25 p.m.
Submitted by Jerry Ruegemer
Park and Recreation Director
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Park & Recreation Commission Item
April 22, 2025
Item Review Park and Recreation Commission Bylaws
Item No:G.1
Agenda Section GENERAL BUSINESS
Prepared By Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation Director
SUGGESTED ACTION
The Park and Recreation Commission reviews and adopts changes of their bylaws.
SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
The Park and Recreation Commission bylaws call for review annually at the first meeting in April. The
bylaws were last reviewed and updated at the April 23, 2024 meeting. In order for the Park and
Recreation Commission to make sure all aspects of the bylaws are relevant, the commission will review
the existing bylaws and recommend any changes or modifications.
RECOMMENDATION
The Park and Recreation Commission reviews and adopts changes of their bylaws.
ATTACHMENTS
Park and Recreation Bylaws
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BYLAWS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
The following bylaws are adopted by the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission to facilitate the
performance of its duties and the exercising of its functions as a commission established by the City
Council.
Section 1: Duties And Responsibilities:
1.1 To hold meetings of its members, to consider such matters pertaining to parks and public
recreation programs in the city as shall be referred to the Commission by the Council, or as the
members of the Commission themselves deem proper.
1.2 To prepare a comprehensive plan for the future development of the city park and recreation
system, to be submitted to the City Council for implementation, and to maintain said plan, and
recommend amendments to the plan to the City Council, as may become necessary or desirable.
1.3 To act in an advisory capacity to the Council in all matters relating to a park and recreation
program in the city.
1.4 Establishment of Subcommittees: The Park and Recreation Commission may, as they deem
appropriate, establish special subcommittees comprised solely of their own members.
Section 2: Meetings:
2.1 Time: Regular meetings of the Commission shall be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month
at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 7700 Market Blvd. unless otherwise directed by the
Chair, in which case at least 24-hour notice will be given to all members. Regular meetings shall
have a curfew of 10:00 p.m., which may be waived at the discretion of the Chair. All unfinished
business will be carried over to the next regular Park and Recreation Commission meeting.
2.2 Special meetings: Special meetings shall be held upon call by the Chair or in his/her absence,
by the Vice Chair, or any other member with the concurrence of four other members of the
commission, and with at least 48-hour notice to all members. Notice of all special meetings shall
also be posted on the official city bulletin board.
2.3 Attendance: Park and Recreation Commission members shall attend not less than seventy-five
(75%) percent of all regular and special meetings held during a given (calendar) year, and shall
not be absent from three (3) consecutive meetings. Failure to meet this minimum attendance
requirement shall result in removal from the commission.
Section 3 Commission Composition, Terms and Vacancies:
3.1 Composition: The commission shall consist of seven (7) voting members. Additionally, the
commission may also have one or two youth representatives who shall also be voting members.
Commissioners shall be appointed by the Council and may be removed by the Council.
3.2 Terms and Vacancies: The council shall appoint members to the commission for staggered
terms of three (3) years; however, youth commissioners shall serve one-year terms. Vacancies
during the term shall be filled by the council for the unexpired portion of the term.
All members shall serve without compensation.
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3.3 Quorum: Half plus one (5) Park and Recreation Commission members shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of business. Whenever a quorum is not present, no final or official action shall
be taken at such meeting.
Section 4 Organization:
4.1 Election of Officers: At the first meeting in April of each year, the Park and Recreation
Commission shall hold an organizational meeting. At this meeting, the commission shall elect
from its membership a Chair and Vice Chair. Each member shall cast its vote for the member
he/she wishes to be chosen for Chair. If no one receives a majority, voting shall continue until one
member receives the majority support. Vice Chair shall be elected from the remaining numbers of
the same proceeding.
4.2 Duties of the Chair and Vice Chair: The Chair, or in his/her absence the Vice Chair, shall
preside at meetings, appoint committees from its own membership, and perform other such duties
as ordered by the commission.
The Chair shall conduct the meeting so as to keep it moving as rapidly and efficiently as possible
and shall remind members, witnesses, and petitioners to preserve order and decorum and to keep
comments to the subject at hand.
The Chair shall not move for action but may second motions.
Section 5 Procedure:
5.1 Parliamentary Procedure: Generally, or as appropriate, Parliamentary Procedure, governed
by Roberts Rules of Order Revised, shall be followed at all regular meetings. At special work
session meetings, and when appropriate, the commission may hold group discussions not
following any set parliamentary procedures except when motions are before the commission.
Section 6 - Public Hearings:
6.1 Purpose of Hearings: The purpose of a hearing is to collect information and facts in order for
the commission to develop a rational recommendation for the City Council.
6.2 Hearing Procedure: At hearings, the following procedure shall be followed in each case:
a.The Chair shall state the case to be heard.
b.The Chair shall call upon staff to present the staff report. Required reports from each city
department shall be submitted to the Park and Recreation Commission before each case is
heard.
c.The Chair shall ask the applicant to present their case.
d.Interested persons may address the commission, giving information regarding the particular
proposal.
e.Petitioners and the public are to address the Chair only, not staff or other commissioners.
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f.After all new facts and information have been brought forth, the hearing shall be closed and
interested persons shall not be heard again. Upon completion of the hearing on each case,
the Park and Recreation Commission shall discuss the item at hand and render a decision.
The Park and Recreation Commission, if it so desires, may leave the public record open for
written comments for a specified period of time.
g.The Chair shall have the responsibility to inform all of the parties of their rights of appeal on
any decision or recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission.
6. 3 Schedule: At meetings where more than one hearing is scheduled, every effort shall be made to
begin each case at the time set on the agenda, but in no case may an item be called for hearing
prior to the advertised time listed on the agenda.
Section 7 Miscellaneous:
7.1 Park and Recreation Commission Discussion:
a.Matters for discussion which do not appear on the agenda shall be discussed during
Commissioner Member Presentations. After discussion, if the Commission would like to
add an item, a motion, a second, and a vote to add to a future meeting would occur. A
majority vote applies.
b.Matters which are added shall be discussed at the appropriate time on the future agenda.
7.2 Suspension of Rules: The commission may suspend any of these rules by a unanimous vote of
the members present.
7.3 Amendments: Amendments of these bylaws may be made at any regular or special meeting of
the Park and Recreation Commission but only if scheduled on the meeting agenda in advance of
the meeting.
7.4 Review: Annually, at the first meeting in April or as deemed appropriate, these bylaws shall be
read and adopted by the Park and Recreation Commission.
Chair:__________________________________Date: _______________________
Updated 4/2024
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Park & Recreation Commission Item
April 22, 2025
Item Recognize City Council Appointments to the Park and Recreation
Commission
Item No:G.2
Agenda Section GENERAL BUSINESS
Prepared By Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation Director
SUGGESTED ACTION
SUMMARY
On Monday, March 24, 2025, the City Council appointed Emily Nagel and Kurt Scheppmann to 3 year
terms and Nora Nashawaty to a 1 year term. Please join staff in welcoming our newly appointed
commissioners.
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
ATTACHMENTS
2025 PRC Handbook
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN Park and Recreation
Commission
HANDBOOK
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Table of Contents
Welcome Letter…………………………………………….…….……….....… 3
2025 Meeting calendar………………………………………….……......…... 4
Quick Links……..…………………………………………….……………...… 5
Strategic plan summary and Mission …………..……………….….………. 6
Organizational Chart ………………………………..…………….………….. 8
Park & Recreation Staff Bios ………………………………….………....….. 9
2025 PRC Bylaws Pending Approval ..…………………………………….. 11
City Code, Chapter 2-46.05 Park and Recreation Commission..……..… 14
City Code, Chapter 14, Park and Recreation codes….…….……….…… 15
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OITYOT OIIAI{IIASSIN
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for lomorrow
welcome to the Park and Recreation Gommission
Congratulations on your appointment to the Park and Recreation Commission. Thank
you for your willingness to serve your community and contribute to making Chanhassen
a Community for Life.
The Park and Recreation Commission serves as an advisory board and helps to shape
the future of our parks, trails, events, and recreation programs.
Your views, with those of your fellow commissioners, represent a variety of community
interests. The Park and Recreation Commission is an appointed group from where you
can hear from residents and learn their concerns regarding many topics. As you serve
the public interest your recommendations have a significant effect on the quality of life
and protection of the environment.
I hope you find this handbook valuable. Use it as a resource and feel free to work with
city staff.
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Jerry Ruegemer
Park and Recreation Director
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Council Meetings: 2nd & 4th Mondays - 5:30 pm Work Session, 7:00 pm Regular Meeting
Exceptions: May 26 moved to May 19
Planning Commission: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays - 6:00pm
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Environmental Commission: 2nd Wednesday - 6:00pm (No meeting in Aug)
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STRATEGIC PLAN SUMMARY 2021-2024
City of Chanhassen
Strategic
Priority
Financial
Sustainability
Asset
Management
Development &
Redevelopment
Operational
Excellence
Communications
Desired
Outcome
Financial stability
in all funds
Key Outcome
Indicator
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-Fund policies
- Approved budget
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-2024 Fund balance within policy
-Core service levels defined by 6/2023
-long-term financial resources aligned with service
level by 2024
Strategic
Initiatives
a) Establish service levels in core
operations
b) Improve internal control structure
c) Adopt financial policies
d) Comprehensive 5-year financial plan
e) Update financial system Financial policies guide -Financial policies -Financial policies adopted and used to develop f) Departments trained to use financial decision making annual budget beginning 2022 -----------+-----------+---------------------, system
Financial systems produce -Automated processes
timely, accurate and -Standards and ad-hoc
meaningful financial re ports
information
-Industry standards
-Update Springbrook software by July 2021
-Automate all workflows b y 12/2023
-Implement on-line budget process by 12/2021
-Select and im plement new financial system by
12/2023
-Meet 2022/2023/2024 targeted metrics a) Comprehensive inventory of assets
b) Establish comprehensive capital and asset
-----------+-----------+---------------------< management and replacement system
Effective utilization and
protection of assets - Approved policies
c) Create integrated maintenance program
to sup port LOS -----------+-----------+---------------------, d) Evaluate hiring asset manager Assets adequate -Level of service standards -LOS standards for critical operations ado pted by
Ability to pa y for critical
assets
-Financial balances
-Life-cycle costs
-Fund sources & strategies in place for critical
assets ($100k+) by 7/2023
to su pport ado pted levels -Level of service asset 6/2022
of service inventory -Minimum asset allocation for critical operations
by 6/2023
Diversity in new
development
- # of units
-Sq. ft.
-Jobs
-Permits
-Avienda development completed by 1/202 7
-Lift station #32 completed b y 2023
-See development activity of at least three
types each year
a) Reconcile ordinances with
Comprehensive Plan Goals
b) Review downtown vision plan and
identify roadblocks
-----------+-----------+---------------------, c) Inventory vacant or underutilized
Redevelopment consistent - # of public-private
with our vision partnerships
-Stakeholder feedback
New innovative places and - # new ideas
spaces - # pilot projects
Satisfied workforce -Employee survey results
-One CDA project/year
-75% decisions sup ported by key stakeholders
- 2 ideas become real projects by 2024
buildings
d) Review "business friendly" policies,
ap proaches
e) Evaluate plan for supportive
infrastructure for future development
-In 2021, 90% of employees participat e in a) Establish em ployee engagement and
-----------+-----------t-e _m_,_p_lo�yc.e_e _s_u _rv_e�y'----------------1 development program
A competent workforce -Training standards
-Licenses, certifications
-12% turnover rate (nonretirement) 2021-2024 b) Conduct a class and comp study, including • Each employee participates in one job-specific implementing related supervisor training for trainin and one rofessional develo ment trainin -----------+-----------+--��--�------�-------< employee evaluations
Improved operational -Processing, response,
effectiveness , cycle times
including through the -Service levels
use of technology -Complaints
and innovation
Im proved understanding of
city operations
-Survey results
-Survey results (community)
-Resident satisfaction with targeted services
at/above 75% in 2022 community survey
-Demonstrated efficiency im provements: 2
de partments by 12/2024
-Annually, see increase in% of residents
indicating knowledge of city operations
c) Develop customer service standards and
practices
d)Develop complaint tracking system
e) Evaluate and conduct efficiency
improvement projects
a) Establish an external communication plan
b) Establish an internal communication
plan Im proved internal -Intranet usage stats -Increase satisfaction with internal communication c) Complete website enhancements communication -Survey results (internal) by 25% between 2021-2024
-----------+-----------+---------------------, d) Develop/deploy community engagement
Improved communication
with outside organizations
-Partner communication
-Survey (partners)
-80% of survey respondents indicate good
communication with City of Chanhassen by 2024
City of Chanhassen Strategic Plan FY 2021 -2024 I March 2021
strategy
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OUR VISION
Chanhassen is a safe, welcoming community with engaged residents, abundant natural amenities and vibrant businesses,
supported by valued services that make this a community for life.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to serve the public. We do this through the delivery
of reliable, cost-effective services designed to provide a safe,
sustainable community.
OUR VALUES
INNOVATION
We seek to be innovative, collaborative
problem solvers to provide responsive,
quality services.
RESPECT
We believe in people and we strive to
treat them with dignity in an equitable
and inclusive manner.
STEWARDSHIP
We strive to manage transparently the
City's financial investments to provide
essential services and protect its valuable
assets and natural resources.
ENGA GEMENT
We seek to provide opportunities for
residents to connect with the community,
each other and the natural environment.
City of Chanhassen Strategic Plan FY 2021 -2024 I March 2021
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Citizens
City Attorney Commissions
City Council
City Manager
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
Park & Recreation
Park & Recreation Director
Recreation Manager
»Recreation Supervisor
Recreation Center Manager
»Facility Supervisor
Senior Center Coordinator
Park Superintendent
»Park Maintenance Foreman
• Park Maintenance Operators
Assistant City Manager
City Clerk
»Senior Admin Support Specialist
»Admin Support Specialist
Communications Manager
»Digital Communications Specialist
»Communications Specialists
IT Manager
»PC Support Technician
»IT Technician
Administration
Community Development
Community Development Director
»Associate Planner
»Planner
»Environmental Resource Specialist
»Economic Development Manager
Finance Director
Assistant Finance Director
»Financial Analyst
»Accountant
»Accounting Technician - Utility Billing
Finance
Fire Chief
Fire Marshal/Assistant Fire Chief
»Firefighter Captain - Career
• Firefighter/Community Risk Reduction Specialist
• Firefighter-Career
• Part-time/Paid-on-call Fire Deptartment
Building Official
»Building Inspectors
»Mechanical Inspectors
»Permit Support Staff
Fire
Public Works
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Engineering
Assistant City Engineer
»Engineering Tech III
»Engineering Tech III
»Project Engineer
GIS Specialist
Water Resources Engineer
»Water Resources Technician
Engineering Support Specialist
Maintenance
Public Works Operations Manager
»Surface Water Maintenance Foreman
• Street Maintenance Operator
»Street Maintenance Foreman
• Street Maintenance Operator
»Equipment Superintendent
• Mechanics
»Water & Sewer Maintenance Foreman
• Utility Operator
• Utility Technician
»Water Production Foreman
• Utility Locator
• Water Production Technician
»Public Works Support Specialist
Facilities
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
»Facilities Maintenance Technician
Lieutenant
Carver County Contract
Law Enforcement
All StaffOrganizational Chart 2025
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Jerry Ruegemer
Park & Recreation Director
952.227.1129 (w) 612.384.7275 (cell) jruegemer@chanhassenmn.gov
I’ve worked with the City of Chanhassen since March 26, 1990.
During my 35 years I’ve worked as a Program Specialist,
Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Superintendent, and now
Park & Recreation Director. My primary focus currently is to
perform all professional work related to parkland acquisition and
physical planning and development of parks, open space, and
trails where a strong understanding of park planning concepts,
principles and techniques is required. My position administers
policy and procedure as outlined in the City Comprehensive
Plan and Park and Recreation Ordinances. It also administers
and oversees the development of leisure time, recreational,
sports activities and programs, community events, and the operation of the Chanhassen
Recreation Center and Senior Center. I provide primary staff support to the Park and Recreation
Commission and appropriate Task Force Study groups, including coordinating work with
consultants. I provide work direction to the Park Superintendent, Recreation Manager,
Recreation Center Manager, and Senior Citizen Coordinator. I work closely with the Planning
and Engineering Departments in reviewing development plans to ensure development is in
accordance with objectives and guidelines established by the City Council.
Adam Beers
Park Superintendent
952.227.1304 (w) 763.639.4944 (cell) abeers@chanhassenmn.gov
I have worked for the city of Chanhassen for the past 10
years. As the Park Superintendent, I am responsible for the
administration of the parks’ maintenance division, including
supervising 7 full-time and 20 seasonal parks maintenance
staff; directing the construction and maintenance of
recreational areas, facilities and equipment; planning and
coordinating parks maintenance projects and workflow;
establishing division priorities; and maintenance of the
downtown area.
Park & Recreation Staff
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Priya Wall
Recreation Manager
952.227.1122 (w) 651.272.6796 (cell) pwall@chanhassenmn.gov
I have been with the City of Chanhassen’s Parks & Recreation
Department since October 2019. My main areas of responsibility include
large community events, special projects, sponsorship, adaptive
recreation, marketing, and youth and family programming. I recruit,
supervise, and train one full-time staff member, two summer interns, 12
summer program staff, and 20 summer teen volunteers.
Luke Kegley
Recreation Supervisor
952.227.1121 (w) 612.297.6460 (cell) lkegley@chanhassenmn.gov
I joined the City in May 2024 as the Recreation Supervisor, where
I oversee a variety of community-focused responsibilities. My role
includes managing park facility reservations, boat and picnic
rentals, and field scheduling, as well as coordinating adult sports
leagues. I also serve as the liaison for youth athletic associations.
Additionally, I supervise 5+ concession workers and 15+ warming
house rink attendants.”
Jodi Sarles
Recreation Center Manager
952.227.1401 (w) 952.292.9387 (cell) jsarles@chanhassenmn.gov
Since 2008, I have served as Chanhassen’s Recreation Center
Manager, overseeing operations, programs, and events. I
develop and implement youth and adult activities, both in-house
and through external providers. I supervise 25 part-time staff,
manage facility rentals, and support park and recreation
software administration. I also oversee the facility partnership
with Bluff Creek Elementary School and have been named
Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center Manager.
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Mary Blazanin
Senior Center Coordinator
952.227.1124 (w) mblazanin@chanhassenmn.gov
I started with the City in June of 2018. My role is to plan, manage,
and coordinate programs and events for Chanhassen's active older
adult community aged 55+. This includes scheduling educational
speakers and informational workshops, creating special events and
activities, hosting weekly games and social groups, offering arts-
focused learning, and providing help and wellness resources. I am
also the liaison for the Chanhassen Commission on Aging (COA).
The COA is an advisory board to the City Council, and advocates for
a city landscape and culture that helps residents age well in place in
our goal of being a Community for Life.
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BYLAWS
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
The following bylaws are adopted by the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission to facilitate the
performance of its duties and the exercising of its functions as a commission established by the City
Council.
Section 1: Duties And Responsibilities:
1.1 To hold meetings of its members, to consider such matters pertaining to parks and public
recreation programs in the city as shall be referred to the Commission by the Council, or as the
members of the Commission themselves deem proper.
1.2 To prepare a comprehensive plan for the future development of the city park and recreation
system, to be submitted to the City Council for implementation, and to maintain said plan, and
recommend amendments to the plan to the City Council, as may become necessary or desirable.
1.3 To act in an advisory capacity to the Council in all matters relating to a park and recreation
program in the city.
1.4 Establishment of Subcommittees: The Park and Recreation Commission may, as they deem
appropriate, establish special subcommittees comprised solely of their own members.
Section 2: Meetings:
2.1 Time: Regular meetings of the Commission shall be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month
at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 7700 Market Blvd. unless otherwise directed by the
Chair, in which case at least 24-hour notice will be given to all members. Regular meetings shall
have a curfew of 10:00 p.m., which may be waived at the discretion of the Chair. All unfinished
business will be carried over to the next regular Park and Recreation Commission meeting.
2.2 Special meetings: Special meetings shall be held upon call by the Chair or in his/her absence,
by the Vice Chair, or any other member with the concurrence of four other members of the
commission, and with at least 48-hour notice to all members. Notice of all special meetings shall
also be posted on the official city bulletin board.
2.3 Attendance: Park and Recreation Commission members shall attend not less than seventy-five
(75%) percent of all regular and special meetings held during a given (calendar) year, and shall
not be absent from three (3) consecutive meetings. Failure to meet this minimum attendance
requirement shall result in removal from the commission.
Section 3 Commission Composition, Terms and Vacancies:
3.1 Composition: The commission shall consist of seven (7) voting members. Additionally, the
commission may also have one or two youth representatives who shall also be voting members.
Commissioners shall be appointed by the Council and may be removed by the Council.
3.2 Terms and Vacancies: The council shall appoint members to the commission for staggered
terms of three (3) years; however, youth commissioners shall serve one-year terms. Vacancies
during the term shall be filled by the council for the unexpired portion of the term.
All members shall serve without compensation.
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3.3 Quorum: Half plus one (5) Park and Recreation Commission members shall constitute a quorum
for the transaction of business. Whenever a quorum is not present, no final or official action shall
be taken at such meeting.
Section 4 Organization:
4.1 Election of Officers: At the first meeting in April of each year, the Park and Recreation
Commission shall hold an organizational meeting. At this meeting, the commission shall elect
from its membership a Chair and Vice Chair. Each member shall cast its vote for the member
he/she wishes to be chosen for Chair. If no one receives a majority, voting shall continue until one
member receives the majority support. Vice Chair shall be elected from the remaining numbers of
the same proceeding.
4.2 Duties of the Chair and Vice Chair: The Chair, or in his/her absence the Vice Chair, shall
preside at meetings, appoint committees from its own membership, and perform other such duties
as ordered by the commission.
The Chair shall conduct the meeting so as to keep it moving as rapidly and efficiently as possible
and shall remind members, witnesses, and petitioners to preserve order and decorum and to keep
comments to the subject at hand.
The Chair shall not move for action but may second motions.
Section 5 Procedure:
5.1 Parliamentary Procedure: Generally, or as appropriate, Parliamentary Procedure, governed
by Roberts Rules of Order Revised, shall be followed at all regular meetings. At special work
session meetings, and when appropriate, the commission may hold group discussions not
following any set parliamentary procedures except when motions are before the commission.
Section 6 - Public Hearings:
6.1 Purpose of Hearings: The purpose of a hearing is to collect information and facts in order for
the commission to develop a rational recommendation for the City Council.
6.2 Hearing Procedure: At hearings, the following procedure shall be followed in each case:
a. The Chair shall state the case to be heard.
b. The Chair shall call upon staff to present the staff report. Required reports from each city
department shall be submitted to the Park and Recreation Commission before each case is
heard.
c. The Chair shall ask the applicant to present their case.
d. Interested persons may address the commission, giving information regarding the particular
proposal.
e. Petitioners and the public are to address the Chair only, not staff or other commissioners.
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f. After all new facts and information have been brought forth, the hearing shall be closed and
interested persons shall not be heard again. Upon completion of the hearing on each case,
the Park and Recreation Commission shall discuss the item at hand and render a decision.
The Park and Recreation Commission, if it so desires, may leave the public record open for
written comments for a specified period of time.
g. The Chair shall have the responsibility to inform all of the parties of their rights of appeal on
any decision or recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission.
6. 3 Schedule: At meetings where more than one hearing is scheduled, every effort shall be made to
begin each case at the time set on the agenda, but in no case may an item be called for hearing
prior to the advertised time listed on the agenda.
Section 7 Miscellaneous:
7.1 Park and Recreation Commission Discussion:
a. Matters for discussion which do not appear on the agenda shall be discussed during
Commissioner Member Presentations. After discussion, if the Commission would like to
add an item, a motion, a second, and a vote to add to a future meeting would occur. A
majority vote applies.
b. Matters which are added shall be discussed at the appropriate time on the future agenda.
7.2 Suspension of Rules: The commission may suspend any of these rules by a unanimous vote of
the members present.
7.3 Amendments: Amendments of these bylaws may be made at any regular or special meeting of
the Park and Recreation Commission but only if scheduled on the meeting agenda in advance of
the meeting.
7.4 Review: Annually, at the first meeting in April or as deemed appropriate, these bylaws shall be
read and adopted by the Park and Recreation Commission.
Chair:__________________________________ Date: _______________________ Updated 4/2024
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Sec 2-46.05 Park And Recreation Commission
(a)Creation. There is established a park and recreation commission for the city.
(b)Membership. The park and recreation commission consists of seven members
appointed in the manner set forth in this subsection. Members of the commission are
appointed by the council for staggered terms of three years expiring on March 31 of
each year. Additionally, the commission may also have one or two youth
representatives who shall also be voting members. Youth representatives shall be
appointed for one-year terms.
(c)Officers; meetings. The chairperson and vice chairperson of the park and recreation
commission are appointed by the commission from among its membership for the term
of one year. The commission shall adopt its own bylaws with the approval of the city
council. All members of the commission may vote on all questions before the
commission. No member of the commission may vote on any question in which the
member has fiduciary interest, either directly or indirectly. The commission shall
determine in its bylaws the date and time of its meetings and shall set such public
hearings as are necessary and desirable or as required by law or this Code.
(d)Powers and duties. The park and recreation commission shall have the following
powers and duties:
(1)To hold meetings of its members, to consider such matters pertaining to parks
and public recreation programs in the city as shall be referred to the commission
by the council, or as the members of the commission themselves deem proper.
(2)To prepare a comprehensive plan for the future development of the city park
and recreation system, to be submitted to the city council for implementation,
and to maintain said plan, and recommend amendments of the plan to the city
council, as may become necessary or desirable.
(3)To act in an advisory capacity to the council in all matters relating to park and
recreation in the city.
(e)Reports. The commission shall make an annual written report to the council, not later
than March 31 of each calendar year, containing the commission's recommendations
for the ensuing year.
(Ord. No. 363, § 6, 1-12-04; Ord. No. 582, § 1, 4-22-13)
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CHAPTER 14 PARKS AND RECREATION
ARTICLE 14-I IN GENERAL (RESERVED)
ARTICLE 14-II (RESERVED)
ARTICLE 14-III (RESERVED)
ARTICLE 14-IV PARK RULES
Cross reference(s)—Boats and waterways, Ch. 6; planning and development, Ch. 15; park land
dedication, § 18-79.
State law reference(s)—Authority of city to establish, improve, maintain, etc., parks, parkways and
recreational facilities, and to protect and regulate their use, M.S. §§ 412.491, 429.021 subd. 1; authority
for city to operate a program of public recreation and playgrounds, M.S. § 471.15 et seq.
ARTICLE 14-I IN GENERAL (RESERVED)
ARTICLE 14-II (RESERVED)
Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 360, § 1, adopted Dec. 8, 2003, repealed Art. II, which pertained to the park
and recreation commission and derived from Ord. No. 17, §§ 1 and 2, adopted Jan. 15, 1968. See § 2-
46.05 for provisions relating to the park and recreation commission.
ARTICLE 14-III (RESERVED)
Editor's note(s)—Section 2 of Ord. No. 198 adopted Feb. 14, 1994, specifically repealed §§ 14-31, 14-
32, 14-35—14-37, inclusive of the substantive sections of former Art. III, relative to park acquisition and
development fund. Prior to repeal, Art. III consisted of §§ 14-31 and 14-32, derived from Ord. No. 14A,
§§ 1, 4.03, adopted May 16, 1977 and Ord. No. 14-B, § 1, adopted Aug. 6, 1979. Sections 14-33—14-
55 were previously reserved.
ARTICLE 14-IV PARK RULES
Sec 14-56 (Reserved)
Sec 14-57 Violations
Sec 14-58 Public Gathering Permits
Sec 14-59 (Reserved)
Sec 14-60 Operating Hours
Sec 14-61 Alcoholic Beverages
Sec 14-62 Camping
Sec 14-63 Destructive Devices
Sec 14-64 Water Pollution
Sec 14-65 Animals
Sec 14-66 Fires
Sec 14-67 Use Of Vehicles
Sec 14-68 Glass Receptacles
Sec 14-69 Authorized Persons Exempt
Sec 14-70 Public Swimming Beaches
Sec 14-71 Smoking Prohibited
Cross reference(s)—Operation of snowmobiles in parks, § 12-33(4).
Sec 14-56 (Reserved)
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Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 360, § 2, adopted Dec. 8, 2003, repealed § 14-56, which pertained to
definitions and derived from Ord. No. 59, § 1, adopted July 21, 1975. See § 1-2 for definitions.
Sec 14-57 Violations
Any person found violating this article by any peace officer or his deputy and who upon such officer's
request to cease and desist from such violation fails or refuses to do so may be requested to leave the
park and if necessary may be ordered or removed from the park by the peace officer. Such denial of
continued use and enjoyment of the parks to violators shall also apply to enforcement of any rules and
regulations promulgated by the city provided such rules and regulations are consistent with this article.
In addition or in the alternative, any person convicted of violating this article shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor.
(Ord. No. 59, § 3, 7-21-75)
Sec 14-58 Public Gathering Permits
A permit shall be obtained from the city before participating in any of the following activities in a city
park:
(a)Carnivals;
(b)Community celebrations;
(c)Gatherings of 50 or more persons, including picnics and political gatherings; and
(d)Contests and exhibitions, including, among other things, those that require exclusive use or
charging admission.
Application for the permit shall be made on forms provided by the City.
(Ord. No. 59, § 31, 7-21-75; Ord. No. 360, § 3, 12-8-03)
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 683 on 1/10/2022
Sec 14-59 (Reserved)
Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 360, § 4, adopted Dec. 8, 2003, repealed § 14-59, which pertained to parking
permits for parking in Lake Ann Park and derived from Ord. No. 59, § 31, adopted July 21, 1975.
Sec 14-60 Operating Hours
No person shall park, be in or remain in, or leave any vehicle in any park, between the hours of 10:00
p.m. and 6:00 a.m. This section does not apply to those vehicles or persons involved in organized
activities which are authorized to remain in a park by the city.
(Ord. No. 59, § 4, 7-21-75)
Sec 14-61 Alcoholic Beverages
Except for malt beverages and wine, no person shall consume or have in his possession while within
any city park any bottle or receptacle which contains intoxicating liquor which has been opened, or the
seal broken, or the contents of which have been partially consumed.
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(Ord. No. 57, § 5.02, 6-17-75; Ord. No. 57A, § 1, 9-20-76; Ord. No. 2H, § 7.19, 4-19-82; Ord. No. 134, §
1, 11-11-90; Ord. No. 360, § 5, 12-8-03; Ord. No. 391, § 1, 3-28-05)
Sec 14-62 Camping
No person shall set up tents, shacks, or any other temporary shelter, nor shall any person leave in any
park after closing hours any movable structure or special vehicle, such as a housetrailer, camptrailer,
campwagon or the like, without the written permission of the city.
(Ord. No. 59, § 12, 7-21-75)
Sec 14-63 Destructive Devices
No air-rifles, BB guns, slingshots, explosives, fireworks, or devices capable of discharging blank
ammunition shall be brought into or used in park areas, except discharge of a bow at an archery range
in accordance with park rules and by peace officers while executing their lawful duties. City sanctioned
firework displays are exempt from this requirement.
(Ord. No. 59, § 14, 7-21-75; Ord. No. 345, § 2, 9-8-03; Ord. No. 360, § 6, 12-8-03)
Sec 14-64 Water Pollution
Discharge in waters of any pond, stream or any other body of water, of any substance, or liquid or solid,
or any matter or thing which is a pollutant is prohibited.
(Ord. No. 59, § 16, 7-21-75)
Sec 14-65 Animals
(a)Except as provided in subsection (b) below, no person shall be permitted to take any animal,
including but not limited to dogs and cats, into a park. This prohibition shall not apply to properly
harnessed or leashed service animals, from a recognized service training program, assisting
totally or partially blind or deaf persons or persons with a physical or sensory disability, or to a
dog used by law enforcement officers, or persons training a dog or other animal to be a service
animal or in rescue action.
(b)Walking leashed dogs is allowed on city trails and streets, except in public beach areas. The
person having control of the dog shall immediately remove any feces left by the dog. The person
in control of the dog must have in their possession equipment for picking up and removing the
feces.
(Ord. No. 59, § 23, 7-21-75; Ord. No. 233, § 1, 2-27-95; Ord. No. 305, § 2, 7-10-00; Ord. No. 360, § 7,
12-8-03)
Cross reference(s)—Animals, Ch. 5.
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 704 on 3/13/2023
Sec 14-66 Fires
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(a)No person shall start any fire in any park, except fires may be made by picnic parties in the park,
but only in freestanding barbecue grills or in the places in said parks provided for the purpose
and so designated by the city. Any person who starts any such fire is charged with the duty of
completely extinguishing such fire or fires before leaving such park. Nothing herein shall be
construed to limit or restrict the enforcement of ordinances regulating air pollution control and
setting ambient air quality standards.
(b)It shall be unlawful to have any fires on the ice of any park waters; provided, however, that
manufactured heaters burning liquid fuel may be used.
(Ord. No. 59, §§ 26, 30, 7-21-75)
Sec 14-67 Use Of Vehicles
(a)No person in any park shall ride or drive a vehicle at a rate of speed exceeding 15 miles per
hour, except upon such roads as the city council may designate by posted signs, for speedier
travel.
(b)No person when using a park shall interfere with the passage of vehicles.
(c)No vehicle is permitted on any foot walk, lawn, or any other grounds of city parks except in such
areas or upon such trails, paths or roadways as are specifically designated by posted signs for
traffic or parking purposes.
(d)No driver of any vehicle shall tow or push any toboggan, sled, ice skater, bicycle or any other
sliding or coasting device, nor shall a driver permit any person to board or alight from nor hang
onto said vehicle when said vehicle is in motion.
(e)No vehicle of any kind shall be permitted to drive across or on park lands except on roadways,
except such vehicles and machines as operated by the city. Nothing herein shall be construed
to prohibit the use of snowmobiles in any area of a park so designated by resolution or
ordinance.
(f)No person shall ride any bicycle upon any trail or sidewalk in such manner as to interfere with
any pedestrian thereon.
(g)Any unoccupied vehicle found in violation of the provisions of this article may be removed and
impounded at owner's expense by any police officer or duly authorized person in accordance
with the ordinances of the city.
(Ord. No. 59, § 32, 7-21-75)
Cross reference(s)—Motor vehicles and traffic, Ch. 12.
Sec 14-68 Glass Receptacles
No person shall have in his or her possession a glass bottle, glass container, or glass receptacle within
a city owned beach or city owned skateboard facility.
(Ord. No. 150, § 1, 6-10-91; Ord. No. 391, § 2, 3-28-05)
Sec 14-69 Authorized Persons Exempt
Law enforcement officers and city employees acting in their official capacities, or others acting under
their direction or control, are exempted from the provisions of this article.
(Ord. No. 254, § 1, 6-24-96)
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Sec 14-70 Public Swimming Beaches
No person shall fish in an area designated for swimming.
(Ord. No. 628, § 7, 12-11-17)
Sec 14-71 Smoking Prohibited
(a)Smoking is prohibited in all City Parks, in all public parking lots that are adjacent to City Parks,
and inside all motor vehicles located in any City Park or adjacent public parking lot.
(1)Smoking means inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying any lighted or heated cigar,
cigarette, pipe or any other lighted or heated product containing, made or derived from
nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, hemp, or other plant, whether natural or synthetic, that is
intended for inhalation. Smoking also includes use of an electronic delivery device.
(2)Electronic delivery device means any product containing or delivering nicotine, lobelia or
any other substance, whether natural or synthetic, intended for human consumption
through the inhalation of aerosol or vapor from the product. Electronic delivery devices
includes, but is not limited to, devices manufactured, marketed or sold as e-cigarettes, e-
cigars, e-pipes, vape pens, mods, tank systems, or under any other product name or
descriptor.
(b)A violation of this section is a petty misdemeanor.
HISTORY
Adopted by Ord. 713 on 8/14/2023
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Park & Recreation Commission Item
April 22, 2025
Item Easter Egg Candy Hunt Evaluation
Item No:H.1
Agenda Section REPORTS
Prepared By Priya Wall, Recreation Manager
SUGGESTED ACTION
SUMMARY
Staff will provide an update on the April 19 Easter Egg Candy Hunt event.
The 42nd Annual Easter Egg Candy Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 19 in two waves at City
Center Park. The first wave will be held 9 a.m., and the second at 10 a.m. It is expected that close to
1,500 people (650-850 children) will attend the event this year. Weather is expected to be pleasant;
partly sunny with a high in the mid-fifties.
Participants will be divided into three age groups for the candy hunt: 4 & under, 5-7, and 8-12. In
addition to candy and eggs, kids will have the opportunity to hunt for "golden eggs" that are redeemable
for prizes. Prizes have been donated by kiddywampus, Mathnasium, and local community event
sponsors. Six local businesses will be present at the event to provide kids activities including games,
temporary tattoos, and a giant coloring sheet.
Special thanks goes to O2B Kids, Kiddie Academy, SunnyDays Therapy, Laura Freese Edge Home
Finance, Americana Community Bank, and Backed Chiropractic for supporting this event. Thank you
also to the Chanhassen Fire Department and the Chanhassen, Chaska, and Eden Prairie High School
Key and NHS Clubs for volunteering.
Coloring Contest
The Annual Easter Coloring Contest will also run as part of the 42nd Annual Easter Egg Candy Hunt.
Prizes will be awarded in 10 age categories based on originality and neatness. Forms are available
online, at City Hall, and the Rec Center, and can be submitted online, at City Hall, the Rec Center, and
at the Easter Egg Candy Hunt. Staff will provide an update on participation in this year's coloring
contest.
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Recommendations for 2026
After evaluating the success of this year's event, staff will provide an update on recommendations for
2026.
After the event, staff will provide an updated expense report.
BACKGROUND
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION
ATTACHMENTS
4.19 Easter Egg Candy Hunt
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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
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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
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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
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