PRC 1996 11 26Park & Recreation Commission Minutes
November 26, 1996
Chairman Lash called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Members Present: Jan Lash, Jim Manders, Jane Meger, Mike Howe, Frank Scott & Ron Roeser
Members Absent: Fred Berg
Staff Present: Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director; Jerry Ruegemer and Patty Dexter,
Recreation Supervisors; Kong Hwang, Facility Supervisor.
Approval of Agenda: Approved as presented.
Visitor Presentations: None
Approval of Sununary Minutes: Commissioner Meger moved, Commissioner Roeser seconded
to approve the summary minutes dated October 22, 1996 as presented. All voted in favor and the
motion carried.
Public Hearing, Consider Renaming Chanhassen Pond Park to Kerber Pond Park: Marlin
Stene and Fred Kerber spoke in favor of the name change. No opposition was voiced. Upon
conclusion of discussion, Roeser moved, Scott seconded to table this issue until December 10.
This action was taken to allow a newspaper article covering the commission's issue to be
published.
Chanhassen Recreation Center; Revenue/Expense Report
Completion of 5 Year CIP: The commission completed development of their 5 year Park
Acquisition & Development Capital Improvement Program. Manders moved, Meger seconded
that the city council approve the program as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Program Reports: Reports were given on the 1996 Halloween Party; 1997 February Festival
preview, and Senior Center activities.
Administrative Reports:
a. Pheasant Hill Park Utilization: The commission elected not to act on a request made by
Mr. Jeff Jessen, 1741 Woodduck Lane to sign Pheasant Hill Park "No Team Practice
Neighborhood Use Only."
b. Director's Report.
Co
Recreation Center: Kong Hwang reported on evening child care, the new 5 year
vending contract with Coca-Cola, new winter programs, and attendance and rental
statistics.
Park & Recreation Commission
November 26, 1996
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Commission Member Committee Reports: Commissioner Scott and Manders updated the
members on the work of the Park Task Force.
Commission Member Presentations
Administrative Packet
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
Submitted by:
Todd Hoffman
Park & Recreation Director
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