6. Rec Center
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
FROM:
Tom Knowles, Recreation Center Manager
DATE:
September 14, 2007
SUBJ:
Park Commissi()n Report
Recreation Center
Recreation Center hours are as follows:
Labor Day 2007 thru Memorial Day 2008
· Monday-Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
· Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
· Sunday: .10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Holly Kautboldhas joined the staff at the Recreation Center after completing a
summer internship in the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Department. Holly
has thorough knowledge of the policies and practices of our department as well
as the software we use to process 'program registration and facility reservations.
She has been a welcome addition and has already become involved with special
projects and events..
Pro2rams
The fall programming season has begun. Classes have already begun for two of
our largest programs, Preschool sports (fall soccer) and Dance for Fun. There
are about 150 kids enrolled in Preschool soccer and about 225 enrolled in the
Dance program. In both cases, enrollments have met or exceeded our
expectations. We are currently preparing for two of the biggest special events of
the fall season-the Barnyard Boogey and the Halloween' Party. This is in
addition to ongoing programs in Pilates, yoga, taekwon do, jazzercise and
fitness classes. Later this fall, the Recreation Center will host a self-defense
class for kids, chess club, babysitting training, and a variety of arts and crafts
classes
The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A great place to live, work, and play.
Mr. Todd Hoffman
September 14, 2007
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Facilitv Notes
The Recreation Center is operating on the fall seasonal schedule as detailed above. The
Recreation Center was closed August 19 - September 4 for annual floor re-surfacing and other
maintenance. The facility is looking good and we eagerly anticipate the 2007-08 season. The
Recreation Center is a polling place for school board elections November 6.
Meeting room reservations are coming in for the fall season. I am aware of several evenings this
fall when all of our meeting rooms have already been reserved.
2007 Strateeic Plan
September update:
1. Jazzercise: The first Jazzercise class w'as held at the Recreation Center on March 1. Rental
receipts from Jazzercise for March - August have equaled
$3,277.15
2. Additional Sports and Arts Programming: The Recreation Center continues to explore
opportunities for growth in this area. This fall we have added a self-defense program for
children ages 3-5. Future growth in this area will likely come in partnership with outside
organizations or individuals with programming to offer but in need of facilities.
3: Develop Party Packages: Party packages at the Recreation Center were introduced in
the fall edition of the Chanhassen Connection. Package pricing provides for 1 free hour of
party room rental with 1 hour of gym rental at our regular price. Activities available in the
gym include basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, floor hockey and the batting nets. This new
program is also being advertised on the "What's New" section of the city's web site.
4. Revitalize the Personal Training Program: This continues to be a challenging area for us
at the Recreation Center. Unfortunately there is nothing new to report on in this area.
5. Initiate a Corporate Sales Program: As part of her summer internship program, Holly
Kaufbold worked on updating and maintaining records of the many businesses and
corporations in the Chanhassen area. Building on this experience, I intend to initiate a policy
of discount pricing on our punch cards for the employees of those businesses that have been
active sponsors of special events in Chanhassen.
6. Actively Search for New Programming Ideas: I plan to include new programs in Kung-Fu
and Tai-Chi in the winter edition of the Chanhassen Connection.