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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 27, 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; and Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Scharfenberg moved, Daniel 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:
Todd Hoffman announced and invited all commission
members to attend the grand opening of Highway 212/312 to Highway 41 on Monday,
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December 3 at 10:00 a.m.. Jerry Ruegemer reminded the commission of the Tree Lighting
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ceremony on Saturday, December 1 at 5:00 p.m.. Chairman Stolar talked about the opening of
the off leash dog park at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park and thanked all the city staff and
present and former commission members who helped make it happen.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Daniel moved, Smith seconded to approve the verbatim and
summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated October 23, 2007
as presented.
2008 PICNIC RESERVATION FEES.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff report on this item.
Commissioner Kelly suggested staff look into eliminating private versus business and changing
the fee system into three flat rates: resident, non-resident and non-profit.
Stolar moved, Kelly seconded to table the 2008 picnic reservation fees to the December
Park and Recreation Commission meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
2007 HALLOWEEN PARTY EVALUATION.
Jerry Ruegemer reported on the events of the
Halloween Party.
2007/2008 WINTER PROGRAMMING REPORT.
Jerry Ruegemer provided an update on
what programs are being offered during the 2007-2008 winter season.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary - November 27, 2007
ADMINISTRATIVE: 2007 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REPORT.
Todd
Hoffman provided an update on the status of the capital improvement program projects for 2007.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS:
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
Commissioner Daniel asked about feedback from the City
Council on the Park and Recreation Commission's budget proposal.
Scharfenberg moved, Daniel 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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