PRC SUM 2007 12 11CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
DECEMBER 11, 2007
Chairman Stolar called the meeting to order at 6:30 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; Tom Knowles, Recreation Center Manager; Susan Bill, Senior Center
Coordinator; Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent; and John Stutzman, Recreation Supervisor
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:
Dale Gregory announced that all city skating rinks would be
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opening the weekend of December 15.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
2008 PICNIC RESERVATION FEES.
Jerry Ruegemer reviewed the information requested
from the commission at their November meeting to simplify the fee structure for picnic sites.
Commissioner Kelly suggested changing the non-resident rate from $225 to $200 on Monday
through Thursday and non-resident school for Friday through Sunday from $110 to $150 so that
it's higher than the resident rate.
Kelly moved, Campion seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend
approving staff's recommendation for the 2008 picnic shelter fees with an amendment to
the non-resident rate from $225 to $200 on Monday through Thursday and non-resident
school for Friday through Sunday from $110 to $150. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
2007 TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY EVALUATION.
John Stutzman reported on the 2007
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tree lighting ceremony held December 1.
RECREATION CENTER REPORT.
Tom Knowles presented the report on the Recreation
Center hours, staffing, programs, facility notes and 2007 strategic updates. Commissioner
Scharfenberg suggested highlighting and updating programs offered at the rec center on the city
scroll. Chairman Stolar suggested the idea of providing 24 hour access to the fitness center and
informed the commission of an idea being looked at by the Minnetonka School Board regarding
their PE programming.
Park and Rec Commission Summary - December 11, 2007
SENIOR CENTER REPORT.
Susan Bill reported on events held at the Senior Center such as
the Senior Safety and Senior Commission open house, flu shot clinic, Veteran's Day celebration,
doll show and tea party, and Medicare Part D presentation.
PARK AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE.
Dale Gregory updated the commission on projects in
Lake Ann Park, construction of the park shelter, ballfields at Lake Ann Park and Bluff Creek Rec
Center, South Lotus Lake boat landing and status of the ice skating rinks.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT.
Todd Hoffman provided an update on what was approved by
the City Council for the 2008 budget and what projects need to be addressed. Commissioner
Daniel asked for clarification on the process for how parks are named, and the council vote on
the 2008 budget and CIP. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked about the timeline for the west
water treatment plant and associated park.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORT.
None.
Daniel moved, Kelly seconded to adjourn the Park and Recreation Commission meeting.
All voted in favor and the motion carried with a vote of 7 to 0.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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