PRC 1997 02 25PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
FEBRUARY 25, 1997
A regular meeting of the Chanhassen Park & Recreation Commission was called to order on
Tuesday, February 25, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. The following members were present: Chairman Lash,
Commissioners Berg, Roeser, Manders, Meger, Scott & Howe. Staff present: Todd Hoffman,
Park & Recreation Director; Patty Dexter, Recreation Supervisor; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Supervisor.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None.
MINUTES: A motion was made by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Howe
to approve the summary minutes of January 28, 1997. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
REQUEST TO AMEND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT, THE WOODS AT
LONGACRES; LUNDGREN BROTHERS: Bill Anner and David Hinners from Lundgren
Brothers Construction, 935 E. Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata 55391, were present. Meger
recommended that the city council amend its development contract with Lundgren Brothers
Construction for The Woods at Longacres. This amendment to allow the reconfiguration of the
open play field in the 41~ addition private association park from 180' x 180' to an area measuring
150' x 205' x 165' x 85'. This reconfiguration represents a reduction in total acreage of 1.9 acres
from .74 acres to .55 acres. Howe seconded the motion. Meger, Howe, Lash, Roeser and Scott
voted in favor. Manders and Berg voted against. The motion passed on a 5 to 2 vote.
Commissioners Manders and Berg considered the loss of additional "open space" to be significant
detriment to this park plan.
DETERMINE PARK, TRAIL & RECREATION CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
WOODRIDGE HEIGHTS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SHAMROCK RIDGE); A
PROPOSED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PLAT FOR 10 LOTS AND 2
OUTLOTS:
A motion was made by Commissioner Roeser and seconded by Commissioner Meger to
recommend the city council require the following conditions of approval in regard to park and
trails for Woodridge Heights:
1. Full park and trail fees be collected per city ordinance.
The applicant construct an 8 ft. bituminous trail parallel to Lake Lucy Road. This
construction to be incorporated into the Lake Lucy Road Extension Project. The developer
shall be reimbursed for the cost of said trail from the city's trail fund.
3. Sufficient county road right-of-way/easements be maintained along County Road 117 (Galpin
Blvd.) to accommodate future trail construction.
All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Park & Recreation Commission Minutes
February 25, 1997
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PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER
RENTAL POLICY: A motion was made by Commissioner Manders and seconded by
Commissioner Scott that in an effort to provide clarity and consistency throughout the rental
policy, the administration fee be eliminated except in cases when a cancellation notice is received
less than 48 hours in advance of the scheduled event. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS-1997 GOALS: The commission established the following goals, listed in
order of priority:
1. Land acquisition
2. Park development
3. Trail development
4. Greenway development
5. Ballfield construction
6. Municipal golf course
7. Community center
8. History center
9. Outdoor amphitheater
10. Teen center
11. Theater arts
12. Park shelters
PROGRAM REPORTS:
February Festival
Senior Center
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
Recreation Center
Prairie Knoll Play Equipment Selection Committee approved.
Director's Report including a presentation of community survey findings.
Approval of the Hi-Tops Contract, 4th of July Celebration: Scott moved, Manders seconded. All
voted in favor.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET
A motion was made by Commissioner Berg and seconded by Commissioner Manders to adjourn
the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Todd Hoffman
Park & Recreation Director