PRC 1998 03 10PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1998
A special meeting of the Chanhassen Park & Recreation Commission was called to order at 6:30
p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 1998. The following members were present: Chair Lash,
Commissioners Fred Berg, Jim Manders, Rod Franks, and David Moes. Commissioners Roeser
and Howe were absent.
COMMUNITY PARK PROJECT REVIEW: Jeff Schoenbauer of Brauer & Associates
confirmed priorities for Bandimere Community Park and City Center Park. Commissioner
Manders moved to establish priority recommendations as received in the report dated March 9,
1998 from Jeff Schoenbauer of Brauer & Associates. Motion seconded by Commissioner Berg
and all voted in favor.
The motion established the total cost estimate for City Center Park improvements at $500,000,
with deletions of the following items to meet budget:
· $15
· $95
· $30
· $38
· $45
· $48
000 for site preparation (to be completed by city crews)
000 for the warming house structure including water and sanitary sewer service
000 for the picnic shelter
000 for relocation of existing play equipment (to be completed by city/school district crews)
000 for screening and pulverizing topsoil
280 for ornamental features (arbors, fencing, etc.)
other site amenities
The motion also established the estimated Bandimere Park Budget at $1,061,895 with the
following deletions to meet budget:
· $15,000 for site preparation (to be completed by city crews)
· $210,000 for the park building, including domestic water and sanitary sewer
· $57,000 for play equipment, curb, and pee-gravel
· $5,000 for dumpster enclosure
· $35,000 for player bench roof structures
CARVER BEACH PARK, PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS, PRESENTATION OF
PLANS BY HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP: Paul Page of Hoisington Koegler Group
presented a plan depicting an asphalt parking area for seven cars at the entrance to the Carver
Beach Park. The plan was recommended for approval by Franks, seconded by Moes. All voted
in favor.
CARVER BEACH PLAYGROUND, PARK TRAIL, AND PLAYGROUND
REFURBISHMENT, PRESENTATION OF PLANS BY EARL F. ANDERSON &
ASSOCIATES AND HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP: On behalf of Dave Owen of Earl
F. Anderson, Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director, presented plans to update the Carver
Beach Playground. Paul Page of Hoisington Koegler Group presented a park plan identifying the
location of the park trail. Comments from the audience requested the addition of some trees to the
park, and that parking occur on only one side of the street adjacent to the park during the summer
softball/baseball season. A recommendation to remove the fence surrounding lwo sides of the
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park, adding shrubbery along the newly planned trail, and generally providing a make-over to the
park was moved by Manders, seconded by Berg, with all commissioners voting in favor.
At this point in the meeting, Loren Veltkamp of Lotus Trail made a request for a small stairway
adjacent to the mini-beach at Carver Beach trail. The commission directed staff to construct such
a stairway.
CHANHASSEN HILLS PARK SKATING RINK LIGHT, PRESENTATION OF PLANS
BY HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP: The commission requested that the light be
relocated from the third base line to the first base line assuming that the portable warming house
can be accommodated at this location. Other commissioner concerns included tipped over
garbage cans and that a portion of the park trail continues to flood. At the conclusion of their
conversation, Commissioner Franks moved that the skating rink light be moved to the first base
line, that the trail be patched to repair the low area, and that an additional bench be installed
adjacent to the playground. Seconded by Moes and all voted in favor.
CURRY FARMS PARK, HALF COURT BASKETBALL, PRESENTATION OF PLANS
BY HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP: Commissioners were most concerned about the
ability of this site to withstand the construction of a basketball court. Poor soils and a high water
table have caused problems with park development at this site in the past. However,
Commissioner Manders moved, seconded by Commissioner Berg that the basketball half-court be
installed with painted lines in the event that soil studies prove satisfactory. All voted in favor.
HERMAN FIELD PARK AND PHEASANT HILL PARK, PHASE II PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT, PRESENTATION OF PLANS BY MIKE KORTH, MIDWEST
PLAYSCAPES: Many residents of the Herman Field Park area were present to discuss the
isolated nature of Herman Field Park. The park's location leads to a great deal of teenage
activity, including underage drinking, smoking, and associated activities. Neighbors talked about
the frustration that the park is always dirty, trees are snapped off or uprooted, and broken glass is
prevalent. There was a request to replace what equipment has been destroyed and solve the
problems with vandals. The neighbors called for additional policing, signage, and assistance in
establishing a crime prevention plan with a focus on community policing and a crime watch area.
The neighbors noted the positives about the park, that it is a gateway to the Minnewashta Regional
Park, provides habitat for a varied wildlife population, and is private. At the conclusion of
commissioner conversation and neighborhood input, Manders moved that all improvements be
tabled, that a neighborhood meeting to establish a crime watch area be scheduled, that a park sign
and trash receptacles be installed, that any equipment vandalized or removed in the past be
reinstalled. Motion seconded by Franks and all voted in favor.
Manders moved, seconded by Franks to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried.
Todd Hoffman
Park & Recreation Director