PRC SUM 2007 08 28CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
AUGUST 28, 2007
Chairman Stolar called the regular meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. after concluding a work
session to discuss the capital improvement program that began at 6:00 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; and Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Kelly moved, Scharfenberg 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 reminded the commission of the Dave
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Huffman 5K Memorial Run coming up on Saturday, September 8.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Daniel moved, Scharfenberg seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
July 24, 2007 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 7 to 0.
REVIEW DRAFT COPY - PARK AND RECREATION SECTION OF 2030
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Todd Hoffman asked the commission to review the park and recreation section of the 2030
comprehensive plan to make sure the overall direction and content of the plan is in keeping with
their thoughts. Chairman Stolar suggested additional themes incorporated into the plan such as
how the park system contributed to the city's prestige and recognition in Money Magazine, Best
Places to Live and Family Circle Magazine; programs to address the issue of childhood obesity;
and including Camp Tanadoona under the city's open spaces. Commissioner Daniel asked for
clarification on the approval process and public availability of the finished product. No formal
action was taken on this item.
APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL, 2008 PARK AND TRAIL
ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP).
Todd Hoffman reviewed the recommendations for the 2008 Park and Trail Acquisition and
Development CIP, amending the staff report by deleting the Highway 101 north trail connection
and adding a city information marquee at City Center Park.
Park and Rec Commission Summary - August 28, 2007
Scharfenberg moved, Campion seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommend the City Council approve the 2008 Park and Trail Acquisition and
Development Capital Improvement Program, amended to delete the Highway 101 North
Trail Connection at $125,000 and the addition of a city information marquee at City
Center Park. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS:
Chairman Stolar reported on the City
Council work session he attended where the future needs and forecast for the parks and trails
were discussed. Using projections in the 2030 comprehensive plan the city will be approximately
40 acres short in community parks and 12 acres short in neighborhood parks. After reviewing
the 10 year CIP, Chairman Stolar noted an item that was missed in the previous motion.
Scharfenberg moved, Campion seconded to amend the motion of approval for the 2008
Park and Trail Acquisition and Development CIP to add the Carver Beach Park fishing
dock extension. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to
0.
Campion moved, Daniel seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend
the City Council approve the 10 year Park and Trail Acquisition and Development CIP.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
DAVE HUFFMAN 5K MEMORIAL RUN.
Jerry Ruegemer provided an update on the race
events and schedule. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked who decides and how the money
generated from the event is distributed.
FALL PROGRAM UPDATE.
Jerry Ruegemer provided an update on the fall programs.
ADMININSTRATIVE PACKET.
None.
Smith moved, Campion seconded to adjourn the Park and Recreation Commission
meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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