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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 24, 2009
Chairman Daniel called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jeff Daniel, Glenn Stolar, Steve Scharfenberg, Thor Smith and Dan
Campion
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Kelly and Scott Wendt
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; and Jerry Ruegemer, Park
Superintendent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:Campion moved, Smith seconded to approve the agenda with
the addition of item 5.5 under New Business, Recommendation for new Park and
Recreation Commissioners. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Todd Hoffman thanked commission members for their
participation in February Festival.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Scharfenberg moved, Campion seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
January 27, 2009 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 5 to 0.
OPPORTUNITY TO EXPAND BANDIMERE COMMUNITY PARK.
Todd Hoffman presented background information of how Bandimere Community Park was
acquired and built and showed possible park designs if the adjoining property was acquired from
Mark and Kari Nettesheim. Commissioner Stolar thanked the Nettesheim family for allowing
this discussion to occur. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked where the funding would come from
to acquire the additional parkland, when the plans were drawn up by Brauer and Associates
showing what could be done with additional parkland, neighborhood input, timeline for
acquisition and possible avenues for funding future improvements. Chairman Daniel asked
about the possibility of installing a stop light at the entrance to the park. After discussion
amongst the commission members regarding the design, timeline and funding, the following
motion was made.
Stolar moved, Scharfenberg seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends that the City Council direct staff to enter into negotiations to purchase
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approximately 4.13 acres of real property located at 9201 and 9151 Great Plains Boulevard
for the purpose of expanding Bandimere Community Park. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
2009/2010 LAKE ANN BEACH LIFEGUARD CONTRACT WITH MINNETONKA
PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SERVICES.
Jerry Ruegemer reviewed the options being presented for the two year contract. Commissioners
Smith and Campion questioned if decreasing the hours would provide adequate coverage.
Commissioner Stolar questioned the loss of revenue from the concession stand by starting
lifeguard service at noon as opposed to 11:00 or 11:30. Commissioner Scharfenberg commented
he did not believe people use the beach based on when the lifeguards are present, and noted there
are still swimming lessons in the morning. Chair Daniel asked for clarification of the 7.6%
increase in the baseline cost over the last contract. After discussion on which options were
preferred by commission members, the following motion was made.
Stolar moved, Campion seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend
that the City Council approve the MCES 2009/10 contract for lifeguard services at Lake
Ann Beach using Option D, with discussion on times being either 11:30 to 7:30 or 11:00 to
7:00, service dates being June 12 to August 16, and asking Minnetonka Community
Education Services to hold the line on rates for 2009. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
2009 REACH FOR RESOURCES ADAPTIVE RECREATION CONTRACT.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Stolar asked about
providing City of Chanhassen programming to REACH for Resources.
Smith moved, Stolar seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend that
the City Council approve the 2009 contract for adaptive recreation services with REACH
for Resources. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
MODIFICATION TO 2009-2013 PARK AND TRAIL ACQUISITION AND
DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item recommending that the commission come
up with modifications to the CIP for presentation to the City Council during the budget process.
Commissioner Stolar asked for clarification of the capital replacement fund versus the park
dedication fund. Todd Neils with the Chanhassen Baseball and Softball Association asked that
the commission reconsider the need for a baseball/softball field concession stand at the city’s
premiere park, Lake Ann Park, noting that a new concession stand will not only be used by the
Little League, baseball and softball participants, but also the men and women that participate in
softball activities on a nightly basis. He also asked that the safety netting at Bandimere Park be
moved up in the program, reminded the commission of the idea of selling bricks as a way to raise
funds, and requested a modification to Field 1 at Lake Ann Park with no fence movement and a
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permanent peg at 75 foot base pads with either a buried full sized mound or a clay mound that
can accommodate that intermediate group of kids.
Smith moved, Stolar seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission table
modifications to the 2009-2013 Park and Trail Acquisition and Development Capital
Improvement Program. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote
of 5 to 0.
RECREATION REPORTS:
FEBRUARY FESTIVAL EVALUATION.
Jerry Ruegemer thanked all the volunteers who helped make February Festival a success.
Commissioner Stolar suggested using the new park shelter near the sliding hill for additional
programming.
DADDY/DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT EVALUATION.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the report
on this item.
Commissioner Scharfenberg informed the commission members that he had notified Chairman
Daniel and completed a form to submit his wife to the Chanhassen Rotary for the Service Award
because of her involvement with Girl Scouts over the last 5 to 6 years as well as a benefit that
she helped put on in 2008 for a Chanhassen family
RECOMMENDATION FOR NEW PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEMBERS.
Commissioner Stolar nominated Jeff Daniel and Elise Ryan as the Park and Recreation
Commission recommendation to City Council.
Stolar moved, Scharfenberg seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommend that the City Council appoint Jeff Daniel and Elise Ryan to the Park and
Recreation Commission. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 4 to 0.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS:
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
None.
Scharfenberg moved, Campion seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The Park and Recreation
Commission meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director Prepared by Nann Opheim
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