3a. 2008 Picnic Site Evaluation
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 J 11 0
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952,227.1400
Fax: 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources.
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952,227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227,1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
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:
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent
October 4, 2008 1~
2008 Picnic Site Evaluation
DATE:
SUBJ:
During 2008, the city booked 95picnics, which resultedin$9,800inrevenue
(after Minnesota sales taxis deducted). The most popular picnic sites were the
Lake Susan Shelter, the Lake AnnPavilion, and the newly completedParkview
Picnic Shelter atLake Ann. In2008, the city hosted over 10,000 people at our
picnic sites, which is an increase over last year.
Attached please find a summary of all picnics held in 2008, including
reservation categories, a breakdown by each facility, the type of customer that
made the reservation, and which day of the week the reservation was scheduled.
Many customers utilize the city's web site to determine picnic site amenities and
fees prior to making a reservation. This has greatly reduced time on the phone,
which in turned increased work productivity in other areas.
Some confusion exists with the current names of the Lake Ann Pavilion and
Parkview Picnic Shelter. Discussions have taken place among staff to consider
changing the names of the shelters as it relates to their geographic location
within Lake Ann Park. Suggested changes include:
1. Lake Ann Pavilion to LakesidePavilion
2. Parkview Picnic Shelter to Hilltop Shelter
Staff is open to further discussion with the Park and Recreation Commission on
whether or not the pavilions should be renamed.
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Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Mr. Todd Hoffman
October4, 2008
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Listed below are some general comments related to picnic sites:
. The overall impression of picnic sites is good.
. Participants like play areas near the picnic facilities and shelters.
. At times, the shelters were perceived as not being clean.
. Bathrooms in shelters need general painting and updating.
. Increase reservations at Parkview Shelter.
. A few customers thought fees were too high.
. Customers really like the privacy of our picnic sites.
. Participants raved that our shelters and sites are beautiful
. Look forward to starting the season with the new shelter in the Parkview
picnic area.
Please find attached the updated reservation category numbers from 2008 and
2007 for comparison.
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2008 Picnic Reservation Categories
Lake Ann Pavilion Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri
0 2 0 1 3 23
0 2 0 1 1 5
0 0 0 1 4 13
0 0 0 1 1 2
43
.
Lake Susan Shelter Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Total
..
Resident .. 3 1 4 2 3 13 2 28
Resident School Dist 112/276 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 5
Non-Resident 1 1 0 0 1 2 0 5
Non-Resident School District 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0
Total 38
Lake Ann Parkview Shelter Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Total
......
Resident .... 0 1 0 1 0 2 2 ..... 6
Resident School Dist 112/276 0 0 0 0 0 .. 0 0 0
Non-Resident . 0 0 0 2 0 2 4 ... .8
Non-Resident School District . .. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
... Total 14
..
.. I 95 Total PicnicsPayin~Fees
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2007 Picnic Reservation Categories
Lake AnnPavilion Man Tues . Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Total
...
Resident 1 l 2 0 3 13 8 28
Resident Business 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2
Resident School Dist 112/276 0 2 1 . 1 0 0 0 4
.
Non,.Resident 0 0 2 0 2 1 0 5
Non-Resident Business 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4
Non-Resident School District 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
.... Total .... '. 43
Lake Susan Shelter Man Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Total
Resident 4 1 1 2 3 11 8 30
Resident Business 1 3: 1 4 1 0 1 11
Re'sident School Dist 112/276 . 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 5
Non-Resident 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 4
Non-Resident Business 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2
Non-Resident School District 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 52
Lake Ann Lakeside Man Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Total
Resident 0 0 0 0 0 " 5 2 7
Resident Business 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Resident School Dist 112/276 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Resident 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Resident Business 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Resident School District 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 7
Lake Ann Parkview Man Tues' Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Total
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Resident 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2
Resident Business 0 0, 0 0 0 0 0 0
Resident School Dist 112/276 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Resident . 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1
Non-Resident Business , 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Resident School District 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 > 0
. Total 3
I 105 Toful Picnics Payine Fees
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