4. Park Commissions Report on Chanhassen Recreation 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: 952227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952227.1310
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:
Jodi Sarles, Chanhassen Recreation Center Manager
DATE:
June 12,2008
SUBJ:
Park Commission Report on Chanhassen Recreation Center
Chanhassen Recreation Center
· The facility is now operating on its summer schedule.
· The Rec Center closes at 9:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and is closed on
Sundays.
· Regular hours will resume September 2.
Recreation Center Staff
· A dress code has been established and staff is in uniform at the
Rec Center.
· The team has met to work on increasing customer service and efficiency.
· Staff schedule modifications have been made to shorten staff overlap.
· Duties and expectations have been established.
Emergency Procedures
· The Chan Rec Center staff has been issued an Emergency Procedure
Guide. This outlines a variety of emergency situations and Facility
Supervisor roles and responsibilities.
· Rec Center staff will be CPR certified on June 17. Maintaining
certification is a requirement of employment.
Facility Updates
· The summer closure dates are scheduled for August 15 - September 1.
· The Rec Center will be painted and the gym and dance studio floors will
be resurfaced during the summer closure.
· The Conference Room wall surface is being investigated to see if it can
be cleaned or repaired.
· The building also has a number of floor tiles that are cracking and the
affected tile will also be replaced at that time.
· The main gym wall between the Bluff Creek Elementary Gym and the
Rec Center will also be repaired this summer. The wall is one of a kind
and parts were unavailable for the scheduled maintenance dates in June.
· Currently working with the Bluff Creek Principal to meet the school's
space needs without inhibiting Recreation Center operations.
The City 01 Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautitul parks A great place to live, work, and play.
Mr. Todd Hoffman
June 12,2008
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Art Gallery
· The Chan Rec Center is hosting an Art Show for Southwest Christian
High School art students and their families. Art work from students in
grades 9-12 is currently on display.
· An Open House for artists and families will be held on Tuesday, June 17
from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Recreation Center Programs:
Dance for Fun
· The Dance for Fun program held its 2007-2008 Dance Season Recital on
May 10th. 227 dancers ages 3 - adult performed in 3 shows.
Approximately 1100 tickets were sold for the performances.
· In addition, Dance Coordinator Nicole Kochar was named Best
Instructor of the Arts by Chanhassen Magazine.
· Dance camps and open houses will be held throughout the
summer months.
· An Adult Dance Class will now be fee based this fall.
· The Dance program is also looking to start dance performance field trips.
New Fall Programs
The Chan Rec Center will be introducing a number of new programs in
the fall.
· In conjunction with John Stutzman, a youth Dodgeball League will begin
and we will offer a Wii Olympics school release day.
· Together with Sue Bill, Grand Times Together, grandparent and
grandchild activities will begin.
· Zumba, Latin dance aerobics will be held.
· A new Yoga instructor was hired to replace Marianne Wells this fall. A
daytime yoga class will be offered.
· The Rec Center will start Women on Weights strength training program.
· Teens in Training for 12-15 year olds will be introduced. Both strength
programs will be instructed by Personal Trainers.
· The Rec Center will offer a Preschool Olympics program and Mom and
Me fun time activities.
· The Chanhassen/Chaska Barnyard Boogie will be held on September 19
from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Chanhassen Recreation Center.
Rec Center Marketing
· A rental brochure and price sheet has been printed and will be mailed to
area businesses to promote Rec Center room rentals.
· Internal handouts, schedules and flyers have been updated.
Mr. Todd Hoffman
June 12, 2008
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· Rec Center bulletin boards and showcase has been updated and
enhanced.
· The Chanhassen Connection and website information has been updated
to encourage community participation. Downloaded brochures are now
available from the website.
· A Fall into Fitness and Fun Fair will be held on September 6th
showcasing Chanhassen Recreation Center programs and activities for
all ages.