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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MARCH 25, 2008
Chairman Daniel called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Glenn Stolar, Tom Kelly, Thor Smith, Dan Campion, Paula Atkins
and Jeff Daniel
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Steve Scharfenberg
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; Terry Jeffrey, Water Resources Coordinator, John Stutzman, Recreation
Supervisor; Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent; Jodi Sarles, Recreation Center Manager; and
Susan Bill, Senior Center Coordinator
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Name Address Phone Number
Tim & Tari Haunty 7470 Saratoga Drive 974-0922
Jim & Sharon Dugstad 7476 Saratoga Drive 934-2358
Dave & Karen Rice 7440 Longview Circle 975-9540
Loren Trisco 7468 Saratoga Drive 934-0273
Pat & Mona Kerber 7489 Saratoga Circle 934-3514
Barry Trent 7204 Kiowa Circle 937-8304
Pat Neuman 740 Chippewa Circle 906-2824
Jim Wassenberg 7460 Longview Circle 974-2934
Richard & Janet Cleveland 7380 Longview Circle 934-9302
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:Kelly moved, Smith seconded to approve the agenda with the
following addition under administrative presentations, discussion and creation of an
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agenda for the April 28 joint City Council meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Smith moved, Stolar seconded to approve the verbatim and
summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated February 26,
2008, noting the change that Acting Chair Daniel should be Chairman Daniel. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
Park and Rec Commission Summary - March 25, 2008
CONSIDER CONSTRUCTION OF STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT POND IN
KERBER POND PARK.
Terry Jeffrey presented the stormwater improvement project for Kerber Pond Park.
Commissioner Kelly asked for a comparison between Option 1 and Option 2. Commissioner
Smith asked if there was a problem with water backing up onto the trail and tree loss.
Commissioner Campion asked about the tree replacement plan. Commissioner Stolar asked for
clarification of the 48 hour infiltration design. Chairman Daniel asked about the standards for
the trail before opening the meeting for public comments. Leah Thorson, 7320 Longview Circle,
having lived there for 25 years, stated the water has always run down Longview Circle and asked
why something wasn’t done before houses were built, explaining the assessments and taxes are
forcing her to lose her home. Karen Rice, 7440 Longview Circle expressed concern about the
rock walkway and asked if the City would be responsible if someone were hurt on that walkway.
She also asked for clarification of the budget and landscaping plan. Pat Neuman, 740 Chippewa
Circle stated his concern that the proposed sedimentation ponds will not deal with the water
quality issues in Kerber Pond. He also expressed concern that the watershed runoff area into
Kerber Pond was being expanded. Tim Haunty, 7470 Saratoga Drive had concern with raising
the elevation of the path which will impact his back yard and the loss of 30 to 40 year old trees
and that shrubs are being replaced with twigs. He also asked if staff had researched Option 2, the
possible use of directional boring, and splitting the retention pond into two ponds. He was
concerned that this project will decrease property values in the neighborhood. Dave Rice, 7440
Longview Circle submitted a letter for the record from his neighbor, Tim Thompson, who could
not attend the meeting. Mr. Rice stated his concern with the danger of somebody falling into the
pond and loss of value to his home. Jim Dugstad, 7476 Saratoga asked for clarification on the
size of the pond. Barry Trent, 7204 Kiowa Circle asked how the ravine that runs from the
proposed stormwater pond to Lotus Lake will handle the extra 7 acres of runoff. Mona Kerber,
7489 Saratoga Circle thanked staff for moving the trail over approximately 10 to 12 feet from her
lot line. Chairman Daniel closed the public hearing. Commissioner Kelly asked if there had
been any type of analysis done in Maplewood to see how properties values were affected by
similar projects. The following motion was made after comments from the commission.
Campion moved, Smith seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission table
consideration of the Kerber Pond Park Water Quality Treatment Project No. 08-01 until a
complete model is available and research has been done into the economic impact. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
2008 FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS CONTRACT.
Kelly moved, Smith seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission amend their
recommendation to the City Council to approve a 3 year contract for the Fourth of July
Fireworks contract with Melrose Pyrotechnics from 2008 through 2010 in the amount of
$30,000 in 2008, $23,000 in 2009 and $23,000 in 2010. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
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Park and Rec Commission Summary - March 25, 2008
REPORTS:
RECREATION PROGRAM:
2008 CHANJAM ’08.
John Stutzman presented the report on the upcoming ChanJam ’08 event
which is a battle of the bands featuring bands from the 4 high schools within the Chanhassen
area, Chaska High School, Minnetonka High School, Southwest Christian and Holy Family
Catholic High School. Chairman Daniel asked about amenities for the bands, i.e. stage and
lights, capacity and security. Commissioner Stolar asked about medical personnel being
available.
SELF-SUPPORTING PROGRAMS: 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL LEAGUE.
Jerry Ruegemer
provided a brief update on the program.
RECREATION CENTER REPORT:
Todd Hoffman introduced Jodi Sarles, the new
Recreation Center Manager.
SENIOR CENTER REPORT.
Susan Bill presented the update on senior center activities.
Commissioner Kelly suggested getting fifth graders from the elementary school to do the Wii
demonstrations for the seniors.
PARK & TRAIL MAINTENANCE REPORT.
Dale Gregory provided updates on park and
trail projects.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT.
Todd Hoffman presented an update on the Highway 41/Lake
Minnewashta Regional Park pedestrian underpass project.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Commissioner Stolar noted the
passing of RPA Board member, Barb King, who was co-founder of Landscape Structures in
Delano.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
Todd Hoffman highlighted the email from Cynthia Tonn
which suggests starting a campaign to address the issue of trash and litter in the city. Jerry
Ruegemer advised the commission of a karaoke series that the City of Chanhassen is co-
sponsoring with a local business called Kids Sake that will run on Fridays from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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beginning on April 18 through May 30, with the exception of the Friday on Memorial
Weekend at the Chanhassen Rec Center.
Kelly moved, Smith seconded to adjourn the Park and Recreation Commission meeting.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director Prepared by Nann Opheim
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