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1995 12 12 Agenda . . . File AGENDA PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1995,7:00 P.M. CHANHASSEN CITY HALL, 690 COULTER DRIVE 7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioners may add or delete items at this time. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS VISITOR PRESENT A TIONS Commission procedures allow for presentations from the audience at this time. If a motion is required, the item will be forwarded to the next available agenda to allow for publication and review of items prior to consideration. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Summary Minutes, November 28, 1995. 2. Establishment of 1996 Picnic Reservation Fees. OLD BUSINESS None 3. Program Reports: a. Chanhassen Recreation Center b. Tree Lighting Ceremony c. Blockbuster Bowling Party d. Ice Rinks 4. Commission Member Presentations 5. Administrative Presentations a. Director's Report 6. Administrative Packet . 7:30 -8:30 P.M. WORK SESSION Kate Aanenson, Planning Director Roger Knutson, City Attorney ADJOURNMENT . . J' . . . i. SUMMARY MINUTES CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 28, 1995 700 n.m. - CALL TO ORDER. REGULAR MEETING Chairman Andrews called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Jim Manders, Ron Roeser, Jim Andrews, Jane Meger, Jan Lash and Frank Scott. Members Absent: Fred Berg Staff Present: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director and Dawn Beitel, Recreation Supervisor. Public Present: John Knoblauch, 16921 Weston Bay Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55347 Timothy and Vicki Dempsey, 2301 Lukewood Drive, Chanhassen, MN 55317 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of October 24, 1995 Summary Minutes. Moved by Commissioner Lash, seconded by Commissioner Roeser. All voted in favor. Motion passed unanimously. PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL PLAT Request for preliminary plat of 8.35 acres into 12 lots and I outlot and associated right-of-way; . a variance for street grade of 10%; and a variance to wetland setback of20 feet for Lots II and 12; property is located on the east side of Yosemite at the Chanhassen-Shorewood city limits. The project is known as Knob Hill, John Knoblauch. Following commission discussion, Commissioner Roeser moved, Commissioner Scott seconded the motion to recommend the City Council require the following condition of approval in regard to parks and trail for Knob Hill: 1. Full park and trail fees be collected per city ordinance in lieu ofland dedication and/or trail construction. PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL PLAT Request to rezone 222,580 sq. ft. of property zoned A2, Agricultural Estate to RSF, Residential Single Family and preliminary plat approval into 7 lots and a 20 ft. front yard setback variance. The property is located on the east side of Galpin Blvd. just south of Luke wood Drive, Dempsey Addition, Timothy Dempsey. Summary Minutes Chanhassen Park And Recreation Commission Regular Meeting November 28, 1995 Page 2 . Following commission discussion, Commissioner Lash moved, Commissioner Meger seconded to recommend the City Council require the following condition of approval in regard to parks and trails for Dempsey Addition: L Full park and trail fees be collected per city ordinance in lieu ofland dedication and/or trail construction. PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL PLAT Request for preliminary plat approval of 8.9 acres into 9 lots on property zoned RSF, Single Family Residential, and located at 7505 Frontier Trail, Lotus Glen, Ted deLancey. Following commission discussion, Commissioner Lash moved, Commissioner Andrews seconded to recommend the City Council require the following condition of approval in regard to parks and trails for Lotus Glen: L Full park and trail fees be collected per city ordinance in lieu ofland dedication and/or trail construction. . Item Sa. - 1996 Februarv Festival Item 5b. -1995 Halloween Party Evaluation Item 6. - Commissioner Member Presentations Commissioner Lash made the following presentations: She informed the commission that she received a call from a member of the Chan/Chaska Hockey Association who was extremely upset with the postponement of city project RA 492, Ice Hockey/Skating Rink Improvements, Chanhassen Recreation Center, North Lotus Lake Park. Secondly, she asked the director to make inquiry with members of the Chanhassen PTO regarding the future purchase of additional playground equipment at Chanhassen Elementary. Chairman Andrews informed the commission that during the 1996 summer season, no soccer play will be allowed on the football field at Minnetonka High School. Item 7 - Administrative Presentations . . . . Summary Minutes Chanhassen Park And Recreation Commission Regular Meeting November 28, 1995 Page 3 7g. Recreation Center Fees Commissioner Andrews moved, Commissioner Scott seconded to recommend the City Council approve Items a, band c, as well as few changes for the small conference room as stated in a memorandum dated November 22, 1995, from Dawn Beitel, Recreation Supervisor to Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director. These fees are for: a. Gym rentals b. Punch cards. c. Community rooms. Commissioner Lash moved, Commissioner Meger seconded to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. . CITY OF CHANHASSEN ;< - 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director D Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor 1 ~ December 7, 1995 FROM: DATE: SUBJ: Establish 1996 Group Picnic Reservation Fees . The 1995 picnic season was another record year for our department. A total of 108 picnics were booked, generating $6,744.50 in revenue. It is st s recommendation that the same picnic prices be established for the 1996 season. This be the third year in a row that prices maintained the same. A price increase of at should be considered for the 1997 picnic season. The following rates are listed below and approval from the Park and Recreation Commission. Lake Susan Park Resident Group Non-Resident Group Chanhassen Business Non-Chanhassen Business District 112/276 Schools All Other School Districts Non-Profit/Senior GrQup Discount Refundable Damage Dep6sit $60.00 (tax included) $180.00 (tax included) $85.00 (tax included) $225.00 (tax included) $30.00 (tax included) $90.00 (tax included) 25% $200.00 (tax included) Lake Ann Park - and Lakeside Resident Group Non-Resident Group Chanhassen Business Non-Chanhassen Business District 112/276 Schools All Other School Districts Non-Profit/Senior Group Discount Refundable Damage Deposit $30.QO(tlix included) $90.00 (tax included) $40.00 (tax included) $115.00 (tax included) $15.00 (tax included) $45.00 (tax included) 25% $200.00 . T odd Hoffman December 7, 1995 Page 2 . Lake Ann Park - Picnic PavilionlRecreation Shelter Resident Group Non-Resident Group Chanhassen Business Non-Chanhassen Business District 112/276 Schools All Other School Districts Non-Profit/Senior Group Discount Refundable Damage Deposit $90.00 (tax included) $200.00 (tax included) $115.00 (tax included) $260.00 (tax included) $45.00 (tax included) $135.00 (tax included) 25% $200.00 (tax included) . . . . CITY OF CHANHASSEN 3lj...; - 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Hoff.nan, Park & Recreation Director Dawn Beitel, Recreation Supervisor j).~ FROM: DATE: December 6, 1995 SUBJ: Chanhassen Recreation Center The Chanhassen Recreation Center continues to . k up speed, particularly on the weekday evening and weekend shifts. Promotion is one ~ top items we are focusing on and we'll be using our local newspapers, as well as letters di ct~g towards different clientele throughout the next two months. Following the results oftheCity cOuncil meeting on December 11, a new rate card will be distributed towards the business/cOrporate community and a plan of action for implementing the additional recommendatioris will bec::pordinated as well. As of the end of November, a total of$1 1;825 has been received at the Recreation Center in rentals and punch card fees. Keep in mil1d that we have ript collected on a large portion of . business/corporate users due to the proposed rate change and we will be billing them pending the council's vote on December 11. Aniajority of our current revenue has been received through room rentals, but as the weather gets colder, we are seeing ari.increase in punch card use. A new open gym and aerobiCs schedule will begin on Januaryl, and during the week between Christmas and Ne\\i'Years, there \ViII pe free ..aerobics classes. arid some free open gym/fitness room days. Our best promotion is\vOrd of mouth and we are counting on many returninggroups after they have tried us for the first time. If you hear comments or informationthafwould help us with the Recreation Center operations, please encourage people to call me or let me know what is being said so we can improve. Thanks for your encOUragement up to now. . . . CITY OF CHANHASSEN 3b - 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director FROM: Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor 1\\ DATE: December 7, 1995 SUBJ: Tree Lighting Ceremony The City ofChanhassen's Annual Tree Lighting emony was on Monday, December 4. A crowd of 75 people attended. Mayor Chmiel rec is speech of good holiday cheer before flipping the ceremony switch lighting the tree. ..~~n a.iClaus made his annual appearance passing out candy canes and taking pictures with all the kids. <;aribou Coffee and Byerly's donated the hot apple cider and cookies which was the right touchqn a cold windy night. The Tree Lighting Ceremony was develope~to bring out residents together to celebrate the holiday season. This sense of communityspirit makes Cha.nhassen a unique place to live. Financial Evaluator 175 cookies - donated by Byerly's Hot apple cider by Caribou coffee Candy canes and table cloth - Target Santa Claus - BriariBeriiek o o $12.43 $50.00 $62..43 . C ITV OF CHANHASSEN :3~ - 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director FROM: Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor 1t DATE: December 7, 1995 SUBJ: Blockbuster Bowling Party Chanhassen's Annual Blockbuster Bowling Park at the Chanhassen Bowl. Children in grades 1-5 shoes, food, beverages and bowling. A total of I be Thursday, December 28 from 1-4 p.m. 'nvited to participate. A fee of$9 includes kids are expected to participate. . A total of 10 volunteers are needed to assist with keeping the bowling scores, helping with shoes, food and beverages and with general supervi~or. Through the Chaska High School, I have received commitments from 5 students who are going t6l:1elp. I will continue looking for volunteers minimizing paid city staff. The Blockbuster Bowling Party is a fiIpevent for the Maximum numbers of children participate every year. their holiday break. . . CITY OF CHANHASSEN 3d- - 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739 MEMORANDUM TO: Todd Hoffman, Director of Parks and Recreation 1 Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor December 7, 1995 K.n I) i I i FROM: DATE: SUBJ: Ice Rinks Chanhassen's pleasure and hockey rinks are ahead of schedule this year. With the recent cold weather, park maintenance crews have been flood' around the clock. The rinks are scheduled to open Saturday, December 16. ~ The skating rinks will be open weekdays from 4: -2;00 p.m., 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Sundays. This year; soda and juice machines from the Coca- Cola Company will be placed into the Recreation Center.and City Center Park warming houses. The machines will have Coke Classic, Diet Goke, Cherry Coke, Sprite, Mello Yello and Welch's Grape available in 20 oz. non-returnable plastic bottles. 111 addition, 12 oz. Fruitopia Juice will be available through the machines. The.t1avors are: Strawberry Passion Awareness and Tangerine Wavelength. A 20 oz. non-returnable plastic bottle of Mountain Blast (powerade) will also be available. The City of Chanhassen has a one year contract with Coca-Cola in which we have no minimum amount of sales required, allowing us a $2.50 profit per case of soda. The machines will be delivered on December 20. A rink attendant stafftraiIling meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 12, from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. The training:YilLa~~~~~~lllll?g!iSi~s~gg gr()cedu~e~.A 10ta1 of nine rink attendants have been hired to s our..tff~~..\Y~rp;ig~~.9~~~~N.<::it~ genter P~rk, Chanhassen Recreation Center and North Lo portable warming house at North Lotus will be8'. x' 36. Alyt~er will be mailed to inform re el;1J&jIl the North Lotus area that the warming house and rinks exist and that they are welcome to come up at any time. An informational letter will also be written to the people adjacent to the Recreation Center. Phones, shovels, first aid supplies, benches ang\~.g.gitional supplies need to be gathered in order for the warming houses to open. I'll be working with Dale Gregory to accomplish this. Everything is working out well to open the rinks as scheduled. ... Park & Recreation Commission December 7, 1995 Page 2 ~ equipment. These accessibility improvements will occur at the Lake Ann Beach Playground site. The commission will need to consider providing additional "city" funds in 1997 to complete this work. 4. The city is focusing in on the acquisition of Outlot A, Chanhassen Business Center (map enclosed). This "deal" has been on the table for over two years. Commissioners are encouraged to remind council members of the important role this parcel plays in the Bluff Creek open space system. 5. The City and ISD 112 are negotiating a maintenance agreement for the Chanhassen Recreation Center and Bluff Creek Elementary. Essentially the city will provide all exterior maintenance and ISD 112 will provide all interior maintenance. At present, facility supervisors employed by the city are cleaning the Recreation Center. See you on Tuesday! Remember to plan for holiday cheer at Frankie's after the meeting. ~ ... HHmEP I N PARKS TEL: 612-559-3287 Dee 5,95 9:14 No.005 P.Ol HENNEPIN PARKS HEADQUARTERS FAX COVER SHEET To: __ . ",,1tf.1...:tI-&.u7 /ML ,. .tt.e.. J!),*~t..u COlnpany: ~. U~) Fax Number: _, ,. ,____ .. ' &a~~W) No. of Pages (Including cover sheet); ~-, . Date: _ .._____._..__.... /~ -5- ?S'" If you do not receive the correct number of pages, please contact: Name: ~ui4J f?~ - , t7 Telephone Number; S5~-'C:; 775 FAX Number: 612-559-3287 Hennepin Parks 12615 County Road 9 Plymouth,:MN 55441 . Note: ::-... Hard copy JrillGJuow in mail (Circle One) d~ ~~__-:, /1~~dL MX4~7~,~~fi:J:7 a&ddL/L4< - J~ ~~~ FLlY#.L..;?7-.,:f237' (~~ - ?;;H .&d~~ .... R!Y..r ~~J? -5~.?~ ~.~~ - Aud #'~/~--L h4)(~ -YY7__f/-<~:5 M~~ - h X~ FAY#" f"Y7-,f',f'?~ ~ - .KntdH-L/!~~. Hly,ft~Y/~-d?'/? . . HENt'..jEP I N PARKS TEL: 612-559-3287 Dee 5,95 9:14 No.005 P.02 . HENNEl'lN PARKS Memorandum December 5, 1995 TO: Scott County Municipal Park Directors Belle Plain~\ Chanhasscn, Chaska, Prior Lake, Savage, & Shakopee FROM; Douglas Bryant, Hennepin Parks Superintendent SUB]: Invitation. to Participate in Hennepin Parks Technical Advisory Task Force MeC'ting For a number of years, Hennepin Pilrks has been meeting with municipal park and recreation directors in Hennepin Counly to keep then1 apprised of HClmepin parks issues/developments that may he of significance to their community. Also, this has been an opportunity for cities to report on new or ongoing local parks and recrciltion projects. Sinn! Hennepin Parks operates Scott COlmty regional parks through a joint powers agreement, we feel it appropriiltc to also invite you, as a Park Director/Superintendent in Scott County, to join us at these quarterly meetings. Accordingly, attach(.~d is a memorandum to Techrl.ical Advisory Task Force Members with regard to the upcoming December 14 meeting at Eden Prairie City Center. . We will add your name to the agenda mailing list and you and/or a staff repre5cntativc can choo$C to join us as you feel appropriate. sh4/lalfl)~mwo!9 . HEI'mEP I N PARKS TEL: 612-559-3287 Dee 5,95 9:14 No.005 P.03 HENNEPIN PARKS Memorandum December 5, 1995 TO: Technical Advisory Task Force Members FROM: Margie Ostlund, Director of Special Services ~Ij)O SUB]: Next Meeting, December 14, 9:00 ~ 11:30 a.m. - City of Eden Prairie location: Eden Prairie City Center 8080 Mitchel1 Road Please contact Margie Ostl.und at 559-6746 by noon Friday, December 8 with items that you would like placed on the December 14 Technical Advisory Task Force agenda. If there is any particular infomlation from Hennepin Parks, such as natural reSOurce management issues, you would like to request, you may do so at this same time. As usual, I will prcpare an agenda to be sent out on December 8. Some of the items to be discussed include: · Glen Lake Golf Course Update · Distribution of Hennepin Parks Geese and Beaver Management Policies . Capital Equipment Purchase Policies/Procedures · Municipal Tree Trimming Plans/Costs · 1996 Technical Advisory Task Force Meeting Dates Thanks for your help, I look forward to hearing from you regarding agenda items and seeing you at the DC'ccmbcr 14 mceting. sh4/tatf9.fmwol7 . . . HENNEPIN PARKS TEL: 612-559-3287 Dee 5,95 9:14 No.005 P.04 . . . HENNEPIN PARKS TECHNICAL ADVISORY TASK FORCE MEMBERS Bloomington ~ Greg Ingmhilm Belle PlainC' - Nelson T .add Brooklyn Park - Mike Bassett Brooklyn Center' - Arnie M,lVis Champlin. - Brel Heilkamp Chanhassen - Todd Hoffman Chaska. Tom Redman Crystal - Gene Hackett Eden Prairie - Bob Lambert Edina. John Kcprios Golden Valley - Rick Jacobson Maple Grove - Terry Jusl HENNEPIN PARKS STAFF Doug Bryant, Superintendent Karen Bowen, Director of Operations Bob Cove, Director of Public SMety Mike H4.'nry, Direclor of Planning & Eng, . Tom McDowell, Direc.:tor of Natural Resources Mngml. sh4jtalf9,t.mWll/8 Minneapolis - David Fisher Minnetonka - David Johnson New Hope - Shari French PlymO\.lth - Eric Blank Prior Lake - Paul Hokcncss Richfield - Gretchen Blank Richfield - Don Fondrick Robbinsdale - Russ Fawbush St, Louis Park - Cris Gears Savage - Ann Mahnke Shakopec - Ron Stel1makcr Margie Ostlund, Director of Special Services Dawn Sommers, Public ReI. Supervisor Bob Wicklw'\d, Director of Administration . ~ Novenlber5,1995 Chanhassen Athletic Association 690 Coulter Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Re: Soccer Dear Sir: I am writing to you due to the size of the soccer fields. When I played of the fields this fall I found that it was extremely difficult to play on a field that was too small. . I suggest that you consult the coaches on how the fields are marked, how many people should be on the team, and how many should be on the field at the same time. Do not let the coaches pick the teams. Randomly select players for each team. I also suggest to consider winter soccer if possible. Sincerely yours, 1:re-1\~ ~~. Evan M. Narog 6410 Pleasant PaiIc Drir1t1 * Chanhassm M" 55317 612-474-6494 . Fax: . ~tc(d ~ . CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739 December 4, 1995 <<Title>> <<FirstName>> <<LastName>> <<Job Title>> <<Company>> <<Address 1>> <<Address2>> <<City>>, <<State>> <<Postal Code>> Dear <<Title>> <<LastName>>: . The next meeting for the Bluff Creek Watershed Planning project is Thursday, December 14, 1995. The meeting will be held at the new Chanhassen Recreation Center located in the southeast comer of Highway 5 and Galpin Boulevard (adjacent to the new Bluff Creek Elementary School) at 7:00 PM. We will cover issues related to Chanhassen's comprehensive plan, zoning, development design alternatives, and park and recreation's comprehensive plan and bonding referendum. We will also have a special speaker, Lance Neckar from the University of Minnesota's Department of Landscape Architecture, who will propose some ideas on design and education for the park in the lower bluff. For those of you who were not able to attend the last meeting, we do have it on video. I encourage you to come and check it out for we had another very informative meeting. The following topics were covered: . Taylor Polomis with the Department of Natural Resources - Fisheries relayed information that has been collected on Bluff Creek from fish surveys in 1990 and 1994. Although it is not considered a game fishing creek, 22 species were found in the creek emphasizing the diverse community that still exists there. Crayfish and freshwater shrimp were also found and they are significant indicators of good water quality. ... The group also received some information on Assumption Creek, the brook trout stream that runs through Seminary Fen. . . Al Olson with the Department of Natural Resources - Forestry relayed information on the existing forestry resources in the area and discussed issues related to development pressure. He <<Title>> <<FirstName>> <<LastName>> December 4, 1995 Page 2 . figured that prior to farming, there was 60 to 70 percent forest coverage where today there is about 5 percent. There was also some interesting discussion on the philosophy of controlling exotics such as buckthorn. . Kenton Moos and Diana Regenscheid with the Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife discussed the wildlife issues related to the area. One of the main topics of discussion are that the deer and geese are doing too well. Except for human intervention, there are no predators left to control the populations and their habitat is being reduced everyday. We discussed the importance of buffer zones, the restoration of wetland and native prairie areas for habitat, and the behavior of the animals found in this area. Thank you again for your participation on this committee. After the December meeting, more participation will be coming from you as a representative for the City as we identify the vision and goals of this plan. Please feel free to call me at 937-1900, extension 156 if there are any questions or comments. Sincerely, CITY OF CHANHASSEN . Diane Desotelle, P .E. Water Resources Coordinator DD:ktm Ene. c: Kate Aanenson, Planning Director Todd Hoffinan, Park & Recreation Director Technical Committee for the Bluff Creek Watershed Project File No. SWMP-IE g:\eng\diane\bluffcklsteer5.let . Mr. Steven Berquist 7207 Frontier Trail 'Chanhassen, MN 55317 . Mr. Gayle Degler 1630 Lyman Boulevard Chanhassen, MN 55317 Mr. Tim Erhart 775 West 96th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317 Ms. Ann Haines Registry Coordinator Friends of the MN Valley 3815 East 80th Street Bloomington, MN 55425-1600 Mr. John Malakowsky 10301 Great Plains Boulevard Chaska, MN 55318 .Ismael Martinez Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates 2335 West Highway 36 S1. Paul, MN 55113 Mr. Lance Neckar U of M Dep1. Of Landscape Architecture 89 Church Street SE S1. Paul, MN 55455 Mr. Dean Perry 1074 13th Avenue SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 Ms. Carmen Simonette 1892 Princeton Avenue S1. Paul, MN 55105 .harlie Webber Bluff Creek Drive Chaska, MN 55318 Mr. Tom Bisch Heritage Development 450 East County Road D Little Canada, MN 55110 Mr. John Dobbs Heritage Development 450 East County Road D Little Canada, MN 55110 Mr. Conrad Fiskness Board of Managers Rlley.Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District 8033 Cheyenne Avenue Chanhassen, MN 55317 Mr. Harold Hesse 1425 Bluff Creek Drive Chaska, MN 55318 Ms. Nancy Mancino 6620 Galpin Boulevard Excelsior, MN 55331 Mr. Steve McComas Blue Water Science 550 Snelling Avenue South S1. Paul, MN 55116 Mr. and Mrs. Howard and Mary Ann Noziska 1120 Hesse Farm Road Chaska, MN 55318 Mr. Erik Roth 225 West 15th Street #412 Minneapolis, MN 55403 Mr. Dave Van-Sant 6550 Quail Crossing Chanhassen, MN 55317 Ms. Karen Christofferson Director of Municipal Affairs Builders Association of the Twin Cities 1325 East 79th Street Suite 6 Minneaoolis. MN 55425-1196 Ms. Hannah Dunevitz National Heritage Program MN Dep1. of Natural Resources Box 7, 500 Lafayette Road S1. Paul, MN 55155-4007 Ms. Nancy Goetzinger 5937 Dupont Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55419-211 0 Ms. Debra Karasov U of M Dep1. Of Landscape Arch itectu re 89 Church Street SE S1. Paul, MN 55455 Ms. Susan Markert 7461 Hazeltine Boulevard Excelsior, MN 55331 Ms. Jane Meger 405 Highland Drive Chanhassen, MN 55317 Mr. Bob Obermeyer, Engineer Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District C/O Barr Engineering 8300 Norman Center Drive, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55437-1026 Ms. Dotti Shay Pillsbury 8000 Audubon Road Chanhassen, MN 55317 Ms. Angie Wanless Bluff Creek Elementary School 2300 Coulter Boulevard Chanhassen, MN 55317 CITY OF CHANHASSEN . 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739 December 4, 1995 Mr. Steve Olinger, President Chaska/Chanhassen Hockey Association 7255 159th Street Carver, MN 55315 Dear Mr. Olinger: This letter is in response to conversations I have had ~~r Mayor Don Chmiel, Park & Recreation Commissioner Jan Lash, and CCHA member Gary i\1id~rson. The information I wish to relay is in regard to the postponement of City Project RA-492,Ice HockeylInline Skating Rink Improvements; Chanhassen Recreation Center, North Lotus Lake fark. I~derstand you and other members of the CCHA are disappointed with the postponement of these improvements. I share in your disappointment . and I am aware that this news has created difficulties for your organization in scheduling practice times. I called this project to a halt on November 15 ofthis year for one reason. It was not in the best interests ofthe stakeholders in this project to continue .with construction. The original contract for the Chanhassen Recreation Center/Bluff Creek Elementary School did not include hockey boards or the warming house park shelter building. The city council stretched their budgets to get this project underway. At the close of the design development phase of the Recreation Center, it became apparent that the park shelter should be included in the "parent" project. The economics of scale which could be realized by moving forward on this component could not be passed up. The hockey/inline skating improvements remained unfunded. The summer of 1~2.~/~~\\'thes\lb.~~Rtialcomple~ion8rthe~cro?1~ecr~~t!?IlS~nter set..back a full two months. School Distri8~:!.12 and the City's Park & Recreation Department were unabl~to occupy the building until after Augustl,l~~?~..~t that time, I turned my attention to the hock~~/inline skating rink improvements. The city council was calle<iupOIlto review the need for~~<iItional hockey facilities and once again they worked on behalf of the community to fmance this project. On September 11, 1995, the city council authorized plans and specifications and moved the project forward. Mr. Jon Horn, a consulting engineer with BRW, had been contracted by the city to perform professional work associated with the project. Mr. Horn and I prepared the following project schedule: Approve Plans and Specifications Bid Opening Award Contract Start Construction Complete Construction September 11, 1995 September 21, 1995 September 25, 1995 October 9, 1995 December 1, 1995 . . . . Mr. Steve Olinger December 4, 1995 Page 2 On September 25, 1995, the city council awarded Project No. RA-492 to Finley Brothers, Inc. in the amount of$128,080. The scope of work included a variety of components and is detailed on an attachment to this letter. Finley Brothers opened up the projects the week of October 9. Chanhassen then experienced approximately one good week of weather followed by three weeks of below normal temperatures and above normal rainfall. Then the average daily temperatures dropped further and we experienced early frost build up in the sub-soils. The project schedule could not be met under these conditions. On November 15, 1995, during a department staff meeting, I called the majority of project components to a halt. Mr. Jerry Ruegemer, the department's facility scheduler, called Mr. Tom Stumpf at this time to inform him of the situation. Mr. Ruegemer also recalls speaking with you in this regard. The department will be plowing and flooding three skating areas at the Recreation Center site. Two of these will be lighted and, dependent upon snowbank heights and scheduling, will be available for stick and puck use. The third rink at the Recreation Center is a skating loop located just east of the building. A similar environment will exist at North Lotus Lake Park. Two rinks will be plowed and flooded. With sufficient snow banks, the lighted rink will be available to schedule puck time. Gary Anderson reflected that perhaps it is a lack of communication on the part of the city and the association that is working against us. I agree with his assessment and I will work to increase the flow of information from the city to your association. In closing, I am extremely excited about the future of the hockey program in the Chanhassen area. I encourage you to stop by my office at any time to discuss your work with the association. You may also contact me by phone at 937-1900 ext. 121. Good luck with your season. Sincerely, -~/~ ---... Todd Hoffman, CLP Park & Recreation Director TH:k Enclosure c: Mayor and City Council Park & Recreation Commission Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent Gary Anderson Tom Stumpf ICE HOCKEYIINLINE SKATING RINK IMPROVEMENTS CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER NORTH LOTUS LAKE PARK CITY PROJECT RA-492 L Scope of Work . The scope of work for the project includes ice hockey/inline skating rinks and associated improvements for the Chanhassen Recreation Center and North Lotus Lake Park. The following is a description of the improvements proposed at each site: A. Chanhassen Recreation Center 1. Construct two (2) ice hockey/inline skating rinks at the area currently graded for them east of the Recreation Center building. The improvements will include the following: * Asphalt surfacing under both rinks including possible concrete curbing. Possible color surfacing of the asphalt within the rinks. Hockey boards constructed of treated wood posts and planks. The boards will include both player and maintenance vehicle access gates/doors. Heavy duty chain link fencing along the top of the boards will also be provided along the sides of the rinks as necessary. . * * * It is assumed that the existing lighting facilities on the site are adequate and that no additional lighting improvements will be required. B. North Lotus Lake Park 1. Construct one (1) ice hockey/inline skating rink at the area currently graded for it east of the existing parking lot on the site. The improvements will include the following: * Asphalt surfacing under the rink including possible concrete curbing. Possible color surfacing of the asphalt within the rink. Hockey boards constructed of treated wood posts and planks. The boards will include both player and maintenance vehicle access gates/doors. Heavy duty chain link fencing along the top of the boards at the ends of the rink. * * * . . . . Ice Hockey/In1ine Skating Rink Improvements Chanhassen Recreation Center North Lotus Lake Park City Project RA-492 Page 2 2. Install lighting improvements for the hockey rink and the adjacent free skating area. The lighting improvements will include the installation of luminaires on corten weathering steel poles with concrete foundations at the northwest and southwest comers of the rink. The corten weathering steel poles will match the existing lighting pole on the site. It is assumed that the existing electric service/panel box of the site is adequate for the additional lighting assemblies. 3. Improvements to the existing parking lot on the site including the extension of the parking lot to the south and patching/overlay improvements for the existing parking lot and driveway connection to Pleasant View Road. 4. Pathway improvements including the following: * Construction of approximately 120 feet of8-foot wide bituminous trail along the east side of Pleasant View Road from the park entrance drive to Fox Hollow Drive. Repair/replacement of a small section of the existing pathway west of the tennis courts on the site. Construction of approximately 75 feet of 8-foot wide bituminous trail between the parking lot and play area on the site. * * FOLKWAYS OF THE HOLIDAYS . TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH t :30 - 5:00 P.M. IMA6INE SLEl6H BHI.I.~, SMOKE CURLIN6 FROM CHIMNEYS AND THE SMELL OF CHRISTMAS COOKIES BAKIN6. JOIN IN THE CEI.ERRATION OF DIFFERENT ETHNIC CUSTOMS AND TRADmONS OF THE IMMI6RANTS OF THE MINNESOTA RIVER "ALLEY. WE WILL TOUR SEVERAL SMALL VILLA6ES DECORATED IN 6ERMAN, FRENCH, NORWE6IAN, CZECH, IRISH AND MORAVIAN STYLES. THE TOUR WILL BE TAKEN BY BUS. PEOPLE CAN THEN WARM UP IN BETWEEN VILLA6E STOPS. HOT CIDER AND COOKIES WILL BE PROVIDED BEFORE THE TRIP, ALON6 WITH . HOT CIDER ON THE BUS. COST: $16.00 A PERSON (INCLUDES ADMISSION, TRANSPORTATION, HOT CIDER &. COOKIES. ------------------------------------------------- AFOL95 10 - FOI.KWA ~S OF THE HOUDA ~S TRIP 12/12/95 NAME____________PHONE ADDRESS__________________________________ FEEPAID_______ (MAKE CHECK PAYABLE. TO THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN) PLEASE MAIL OR DROP OFF FROM WITH PAYMENT TO: CHANHASSEN SENIOR CENTER 690 COULTER DRIW CHANHASSEN, MN 55817 . · 8 Hour Defensive Driving Course Anyone who hasn't taken this AARP course to qualify for a senior insurance discount is invited to join the Chanhassen Senior Center on: Wednesday & Thursday, · December 6 & 7th 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. The cost is $8.00 a person. You will be issued a 3 year certificate upon completion. If anyone has any additional questions please call #937- 1900, ext. 145. . CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY . PARTY!!! Satur~ay, D~cember 2nd f!/ D Beverages, refreshments, assorted goodies and entertainment will be . provided. All you need to bring is yourself. Hope to see everyone there. Please call Kara at #937-1900 ext.145, if you are interested. . Look what's new at the Chanhassen Rec Center! Call the Recreation Center at 474-0641 or City Hall at 937-1900 ext. 144 for more details! . Youth Broomball Try out this nontraditional sport! Rules of the game, sportsmanship, and lots of playing time will fill the hour for 5 sessions. Tuesdays, December 19; January 2, 9, 16, and 23 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Chanhassen Rec Center Rinks Grades 3-6 )4 $10 ~. MinIMax: 8/16 " Code: 1011.201 ~\ ~ . Badmitton Try your hand at this new pro- gram offered at the Recreation Center. Students will learn basic rules and playing skills in this active participation class. Mondays, Dec. 11, 18; Jan. 8, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19,26 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. c> Grades 1-4 Chan Rec Center $16/8 weeks MinIMax: 8/16 Code No.1 018.201 Whiffle Ball/Shuffleboard Combo Class Two recreational sports combined in one class. Skills will be taught and games will be played in this new program designed as an indoor energy release for youth. No class on December 28. Thursdays, Dec. 14 - Feb. 22 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Chanhassen Rec. Center Grades 1-6 $18/10 weeks MinIMax: 10/20 Code No.1 01 0.201 p---------------------------------------. Registration Form Head(s) of Household Address: Home Phone: Participant's Name Sex Birthdate . City & Zip: Alternative Phone: Program Name Code No. Fee I, the undersigned, parent, guardian or participant, do hereby agree to allow the individual{s) named herein to participate in the above mentioned activity{ies) and I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless from and against any, and all liability for injury which may be suffered by the aforementioned individual{s) arising out of, or in any way with, his/her participation in this activity. Parent, Guardian, or Participant Signature Date: .---------------------------------------~ New programs offered at the Chanhassen Recreation Center... Prime Time Parent/Tot Gym This special open gym is designed for parents and preschoolers. Our gym will be set up with many pieces of equipment and toys to explore and climb on. An instructor will guide you and plan several activities during Prime Time. Wednesdays, December 6 - February 21 9:15 -10:15 a.m. Chanhassen Recreation Center Ages 2-5 years Fee: Pay per visit ($1.50/resident or $2/non-resident) or one punch per child on your Recreation Center punch card. Parent/Tot Open Gym Drop in on Saturday mornings when equipment will be set up for you to enjoy some quality time with your tot in an environment designed just for them. Saturdays beginning December 9 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Chanhassen Recreation Center Preschool age Fee: Pay per visit ($1.50/resident or $2/non-resident) or one punch per child on your Recreation Center punch card. . . . CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739 December 4, 1995 Mr. Dave Pankratz 8694 Chanhassen Hills Drive N. Chanhassen MN 55317 Dear Dave: A rink attendant staff training meeting is sch~cIUl~d for Tuesday, December 12 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Courtyard Conference room at'Chanhassen City Hall. We will be going through all policies and procedures at this time. Please firid enclosed your employment forms that are needed for payroll. Please complete them and bring them with you. You will also need your driver~s license and social security card for verification. See you next Tuesday. If you have any questions, please call me at 937-1900, ext. 126. Sincerely, 1) 1~~~L- Jerry Ruegeme~ Recreation Supel"visor JR:ns C ITV OF CHANHASSEN · 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHAI\JHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739 December 4, 1995 Mr. Jake Notermann 1450 Arboretum Blvd. Chanhassen MN 55317 Dear Jake: A rink attendant staff training meeting is sch~~~~d for Tuesday, Decemb~r 12 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Courtyard Conference room a(Chanhassen City Hall. We will be going through all policies and pI'ocedur~s at this time. Please fmd enclosed your employment forms that are needed for payroll. . Please complete them and bring them with you. You will also need your driver's license and social security card for verification. - . See you next Tuesday. If you have any questions, please call me at 937-1900, ext. 126. Sincerely, 1~~r~ Jerry Ruegem~~ Recreation Supernsor JR:ns . . . . December 4, 1995 Ms. Katie Lash 7001 Tecwnseh Lane Chanhassen MN 55317 Dear Katie: CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739 A rink attendant staff training meeting is sched~l~d for Tuesday, December 12 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Courtyard Conference roo~ a(~hanhassen City Hall. We will be going through all policies and procedures at this time. Please find enclosed your employment forms that are needed for payroll. Please complete them and bring them with you. You will also need your driver's license and social security card for verification. See you next Tuesday. If you have any questions, please call me at 937-1900, ext. 126. Sincerely, 0"- 1:!J IJ~~ Jerry Ruegem~~')' Recreation Supervisor JR:ns C ITV OF CHANHASSEN . 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739 December 4, 1995 Mr. Ryan Wardle 3035 Autumn Woods Drive ChaskaMN 55318 Dear Ryan: A rink attendant staff training meeting is sch~.<u~d for Tuesday, December 12 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Courtyard Conference room at~hanhassen City Hall. We will be going through all policies and procedures at this time. Please find enclosed your employment forms that are needed for payroll. Please complete them and bring them with you. You will also need your driver's license and social security card for verification. . See you next Tuesday. If you have any questions, please call me at 937-1900, ext. 126. Sine"/). ...................................D............... ...... > '.' , - /~;,\~~ Jerry RuegelD;~t." Recreation SuperVis()f JR:ns . . . . CITY OF CHAIHASSEI 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739 December 4, 1995 Mr. Pat Brown 728 Ashley Drive Chaska MN 55318 Dear Pat: A rink attendant staff training meeting is sch7., i.~d for Tuesday, December 12 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Courtyard Conference room atChanhassen City Hall. We will be going through all policies and procedures at this time. Please find enclosed your employment forms that are needed for payroll..Please complete them and bring them with you. You will also need your driver's license and social security card for verification. See you next Tuesday. If you have any questions, please call me at 937-1900, ext. 126. sinc771 . . -it..1. () Jerry Ruegemer Recreation Supervisor s[~~~ JR:ns C ITV OF CHANHASSEN . 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739 December 4, 1995 Mr. Don Gray 760 West Village Road, #201 Chanhassen MN 55317 Dear Don: A rink attendant staff training meeting is SCh~~i~d for Tuesday, December 12 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Courtyard Conference rO~!n at~hanhassen City Hall. We will be going through all policies and procedures at this time. Please find enclosed your employment forms that are needed for payroll. Please complete them and bring them with you. You will also need your driver's liceIlse and social security card for verification. . See you next Tuesday. If you have any questions, please call me at 937-1900, ext. 126. since1relY, ~ ~ . .{,t ' CJ;;,\\~~. Jerry Ruegem~~:;;;i';' ..... ." .... ..... Recreation SuperVis()r JR:ns . . . . CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739 December 4, 1995 Mr. Tony Abernathy 7050 Redman Lane Chanhassen MN 55317 Dear Tony: A rink attendant staff training meeting is schedufed for Tuesday, December 12 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Courtyard Conference roOIll atChanhassen City Hall. We will be going through all policies and procedures at this time. Please find enclosed your employment forms that are needed for payroll. Please complete them and bring them with you. You will also need your driver's license and social security card for verification. See you next Tuesday. If you have any questions, please call me at 937-1900, ext. 126. Sin",' '/~ ~1~ Jerry Ruegemef Recreation Supervisor JR:ns CITY OF CHANHASSEN . 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHAi\JHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739 December 4, 1995 Mr. Dan Hansen 1561 Lyman Blvd. Chanhassen MN 55317 Dear Dan: A rink attendant staff training meeting is sch;..u...d for Tuesday, December 12 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Courtyard Conference room at..Chanhassen City Hall. We will be going through all policies and procedures at this time. Please find enclosed your employment forms that are needed for payroll. . Please complete them and bring them with you. You will also need your driver's license and social security card for verification. . See you next Tuesday. If you have any questions, please call me at 937-1900, ext. 126. Sinc'7~c~ Jerry Ruegem~~jj.:;'i.. ...:. .... .:.: ........::.:.:.:. Recreation SuperViso! JR:ns . ~ -,'. December 4, 1995 Mr. Jason Treberg 1020 Saddlebrook Trail Chanhassen MN 55317 Dear Jason: C ITV OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739 A rink attendant staff training meeting is sC~:~,.:~d for Tuesday, December 12 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Courtyard Conference room at,Chanhassen City Hall. We will be going through all policies and procedures at this time. Please find enclosed your employment forms that are needed for payrolL, Please complete them and bring them with you. You will also need driver's license and social security card for verification. See you next Tuesday. If you have any questions, please call me at 937-1900, ext. 126. sinc1~;s<~ Jerry Ruegem~!iI;;\;),." .... Recreation Supervisor JR:ns Nord,clrcf!?! -" " ~. ( ", 104 Peavey Road, Chaska, MN 55318 612/368-2500 ~'--'~! f \..--r <J November 27, 1995 Jerry Ruegemer Recreation Supervisor City of Chanhassen PO Box 147 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Mr. Ruegemer: Thank you for your recent letter requesting our participation in your fundraising auction or raffle. I'm pleased to notify you that we are happy to donate a Pro NordicTrack to support your event. This offer is valid through April 1, 1996 on one piece of equipment. NordicTrack is committed to supporting community service organizations like yours. Once you have decided when and where the product should be shipped, please complete the enclosed order form. . Include the complete and correct shipping address, including the name and phone number of the person to receive shipment. · Note the date that the equipment is needed. Allow 10-15 working days for shipping. Send the completed order form and a copy of this letter to: Heather Atherton- A226 NordicTrack 104 Peavey Rd. Chaska, MN 55318 Your order will not be processed without all of the previous information included. This offer will expire April 1, 1996. Best of luck with your fund raising efforts! In good health, ~~~ Hea ther Atherton Public Relations/Contributions .., ~ .~ . Chanhassen Park & Recreation presents... -;.'..'"",c', :A:d nIt Voll~ybaIl The winter seasorf'begins J,anuary 16 and rutls t.hr()tJ~h 1\1a,rch 21 (1()Weeks). , -, Men's , Q,o-~(;3C.,; ~:1~~';~~'~;,tt :'\'~t::;~::"_' r .._'~';?,.-.+: "Wolll;e.li~S" Tuesday N~gHts W~.~n~sdaY<~~;.lgtlJ~,;;, t'e "uv.'~s'a' ...~...,~ 'U K':I"~':;': ~";~~,i~~:)'!i;% ,.,:Jl. , I,. ",P.:! ~)1;,,;,;. !"~;x.,:,,;;; .. ,.. ..,.... ..d~..5~~~1~Jf"j;');~ Leag. ......u".'... e.....'.'...s..,:F,.......e..,.... ....~.~.:.,'.~." :..'..,.... !$..' "2'OO...:...,{.'.... o.~..'f.......,...!f.:........iG..,.,..!...'"...I..,._.'..,....'.........'. '......',...'..'.....'.,..............'.. ..........'...\.!<.. ... ,," ,""., ., ,'. "', h~"'I' """.> '.' . Leag.ue.. F:ees 'DUe:! D:;e~~mltie,ti;~..5 For more information, contact Jerry Ruegemer at 937-1900 ext. 126. .' ~-. . .- ."-, 'W'J~ '. ....' ....... ... . e .." . Cha~has~en's Annual ,~~ 1.. 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