PRC SUM 2007 07 24
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 24, 2007
Chairman Stolar called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m..
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Glenn Stolar, Steve Scharfenberg, Tom Kelly, Thor Smith, Dan
Campion, Paula Atkins and Jeff Daniel
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; and John Stutzman, Recreation Supervisor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:Scharfenberg moved, Daniel seconded to approve the agenda,
amended to include City Council update under Commission Member Presentations. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Todd Hoffman provided an update on the lawn sprinkling and
irrigation ban approved by the City Council at their meeting on July 23, 2007 and an update on
the remaining concerts scheduled for Thursday. Jerry Ruegemer introduced John Stutzman, the
new Recreation Supervisor.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Ray Gilgendach from Arboretum Village asked if the city had
plans to hook up the city's trail system with Chaska's trail system, suggested the possibility of
using his boat for bringing people fishing on Lake Ann and asked for extended hours at Lake
Ann Park.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Scharfenberg moved, Kelly seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
June 26, 2007 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 7 to 0.
2008 PARK AND TRAIL ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP).
Todd Hoffman outlined staff's proposals for the 5 year
CIP for 2008 through 2012. Commissioner Campion asked for clarification on how money is
received for park development. Chairman Stolar asked about committed funds, ballfield
lighting, Phase II playgrounds, and the Highway 101 north trail connector. Commissioner Kelly
suggested moving the Pioneer gap trail connection up a couple years. Commissioner Atkins
noted there were items not listed on the CIP that also needed to be prioritized. The commission
decided to meet at a work session prior to the regular Park and Recreation Commission meeting
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on August 28 to review those items.
Park and Rec Commission Summary - July 24, 2007
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
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2007 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION.
John Stutzman reviewed the events of the 4 of
July celebration and provided suggestions for 2008. Commissioner Daniel suggested selling
t-shirts during the parade. Chairman Stolar asked for clarification on the drastic reduction in
revenues from previous years. Commissioner Kelly offered suggestions on the quality and
quantity of t-shirt sales for next year.
FALL SOFTBALL LEAGUE REPORT.
Jerry Ruegemer provided an update on the
upcoming fall softball league.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: BIKE TOUR.
Todd Hoffman asked for
commission input on a date for the bike tour with the Park and Recreation Commission, Planning
Commission, City Council and staff.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS:
Chairman Stolar provided an update on the
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July 23 City Council meeting in which the Lake Ann Park picnic shelter and ballfield lighting
projects were approved.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET:
Chairman Stolar commented on the item regarding park
shelter reservations being available online in the future.
Daniel moved, Campion seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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