1994 05 24 Agenda
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AGENDA
CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MAY 24,1994,7:30 P.M.
CHANHASSEN CITY HALL, 690 COULTER DRIVE
7:30 p.m. Call Meeting to Order.
1. Approval of April 26, 1994 Park and Recreation Commission Minutes.
2. Visitor Presentations: 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 prior to consideration.
Dick Brown, Chanhassen American Legion
3. Land Development Proposal:
Patrick Minger for the rezoning of 8.46 acres from A2, Agricultural Estate to RSF,
Residential Single Family and preliminary plat into 17 single family lots and one
outlot located at 8221 Galpin Boulevard, south of Timberwood Estates.
Patrick and Karen Minger
8721 Galpin Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Ron Krueger & Associates
5501 Edina Industrial Blvd.
Edina, MN 55439
4. Land Development Proposal:
Harstad Companies to subdivide 35.83 acres of property into 38 single family lots
located on property zoned RSF, Residential Single Family and located north of
Kings Road and west of Minnewashta Parkway, The Oaks at Minnewashta.
Harstad Companies
2191 Silver Lake Road
New Brighton, MN 55112
Steve Johnston
Loucks & Associates
7200 Hemlock Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55369
5. Item Deleted **
6. Request for Street Light, Carver Beach Park.
7. Request for Fishing Pier, Lotus Lake.
8. Lake Ann Park 1994 Parking Permit Fees.
9.
Review Stone Creek Subdivision, Park Land Concepts.
10.
Special Report, Fred Hoisington:
a. Vision 2002
b. Community Center Site, Hoisington-Koegler Group
c. Red-E-Mix Site
11. Program Reports:
a. 4th of July
b. Lifeguard Olympics; Lake Ann Beach
c. Park Pride Day
12. Administrative Presentations:
a. First Quarter Park and Trail Fee Revenue Report
b. McGlynn Company Picnic
c. Lake Ann Concession Stand
d. Summer Intern
13. Commission Member Presentations:
a.
b.
Comprehensive Plan Proofreading
Other
14. Administrative Packet.
15. Adjournment.
The following item was published in the Chanhassen Villager and subsequently deleted from this
agenda:
5. Temporary Regional Trail, Southern Chanhassen Corridor, Future Operations; Hear
Request of Southwest Metro Trail Association to Utilize Corridor as a Snowmobile Trail.
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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 26, 1994
The City Council and Park and Recreation Commission met at 5:30 p.m. at the Lake Ann
Park Shelter for an Arbor Day Ceremonial Tree Planting and then back to the Council
Chambers for a joint meeting.
Chairman Andrews called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.rn.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jan Lash, Dave Huffman, Jim Andrews, Jim Manders, Jane Meger
and Fred Berg
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ron Roeser
ST AFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Coordinator; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Supervisor and Dawn Lemme, Recreation Supervisor
APPROV AL OF MINUTES: Meger moved, Lash seconded to approve the Minutes of the
Park and Recreation Commission dated March 22, 1994 as presented. All voted in favor and
the motion carried.
VISITOR PRESENT A TIONS:
Andrew Olson: I'm Andrew Olson, 1890 West Lake Court and my concern is parkland
immediately...on CR 17. There are holding ponds being developed there and...as far as runoff
water and they're getting silt washed into the creek that runs into Lake Susan and getting
more sediment in there. I've got some pictures if you'd like to see it but it's just the barriers
that are up are being washed away or...is doing absolutely nothing as far as preserving the
grassland down there.
Andrews: Okay. I think if you would give that to Todd, that'd be something we'd refer to
City Engineering Todd?
Hoffman: Correct. Yeah, they can take a look at those. I've been following that Jasper
Development is building a townhome development there at the entrance to the Lake Susan
Hills and when they came in their holding pond is located to the north, ne~t to Lake Susan
Community Park. There's some open space which is in there which acts as a buffer directly
to the creek. At that time, in speaking with Mr. Jasper and meeting with engineering and the
applicant and planning staff, I voiced a very strong concern about the runoff which would
occur there throughout the development of the property and they assured us that that would
be taken care of. I've watched the problems, as Mr. Olson has over the last month or so.
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I've documented in letters...memo back up to planning and engineering. Schoell and Madson
specifically who does the on site visits, site inspections of the projects which are...city. .
They've...what I can see in two subsequent phases of bolstering or reefing up the erosion
control that's there but it's still failing. Not doing the job. There is a silt delta which is
being graded. It does not have me in a very good mood either. So I did a follow-up with
engineering. Dave Hempel will be speaking to the Watershed to talk about what corrective
measures should be taken for the damage which has occurred. Should we be taking the silt
back out of there? Would that do more damage than good? All of those type of things so it
has been an ongoing problem and one...
Andrews: Okay. That item will be handled then. Are there any other visitor presentations at
this time? Seeing none, let's move on to item 3.
PRELIMINARY PLAT OF 25.95 ACRES INTO 9 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS WITH
VARIANCES ON PROPERTY ZONED RSF: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
RECREATIONAL BEACHLOT: WETLAND ALTERATION PERMIT FOR
CONSTRUCTION AND MITIGATION OF A WETLAND: AND VACATION OF
RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ON MINNEWASHTA AVENUE. THE PROPERTY IS
LOCATED SOUTH OF SANDPIPER LANE AND WEST OF PIPER RIDGE LANE.
NEUMANN SUBDIVISION.
Public Present:
Name
Address
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Dean Erickson
Paul Prenevost
Mike & Sue Faulk
Olive W. Neumann
Arnold & Anne Weimerskirch
Art Johnsen
Harry D. Peters
Ken Adolf
Chuck Rosenberger
Jim J osin
2762 Piper Ridge Lane
6351 Minnewashta Woods Drive
2791 Piper Ridge Lane
2841 Sandpiper Trail
2831 Sandpiper Trail
Johnsen-Bormes, Realtors, Deephaven
18800 Ridgewood Road, Deephaven
Schoell & Madson, Inc.
2772 Piper Ridge Lane
3890 Maple Shores Drive
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item.
Andrews: I'd like to ask the applicant if he or she would like to tell us more about this
development. Please step forward and proceed to do that.
Arnold Weimerskirch: My name is Arnold Weimerskirch. I'm Mrs. Neumann's son-in-law
and Mrs. Neumann has owned this property for 60 years. It's been in her hands all that time
and it has been a rural area. Gradually taxes kept going up and I think we've now
approached the time when we decided it's time to develop the property. We have had the
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engineering firm of Schoell and Madson do the preliminary plat for us. We've looked at all
of the wetland regulations and all the ordinances in effect and think we have a good
comprehensive plan...
Andrews: Do you have any other comments you'd like to make?
Arnold Weimerskirch: No, not from me. Anybody else?
Andrews: Okay. Is there anybody in the audience who would like to step forward and make
any comment? Again, as Todd had mentioned, our body here is considering the park and
recreation aspects of this. We really have no input whatsoever on wetland mitigation or
suitability issues here. If you would like to step forward and make any comments that would
help us about our park and recreation decisions, please come forward, state your name and
make your comments. Okay. If at any time later during our discussion you wish to step
forward, please do so. We'll just take any comments that there may be here on the
commission here. Let's start with Fred.
Berg: I have very little to say. It seems to me to be very straight forward.
. Andrews: Okay, Jim.
Manders: Same view. I really don't have a comment.
Andrews: I also agree. This looks like a simple issue. Any other?
Huffman: Pass it on.
Andrews: Okay, is there a motion to take action?
Berg: So moved.
Andrews: And your motion is?
Berg: That we recommend that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend to the City
Council that they accept full park and trail dedication fees for the Neumann Subdivision in
lieu of parkland dedication and/or trail construction. One-third of the park' and trail cash
contribution shall be paid contemporaneously with the filing of the subdivision plat. The
balance calculated as follows, shall be paid at the time building permits are issue. And the
rate in effect for residential single family property when the building permit is issued minus
the amount previously paid.o
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Andrews: Is there a second to that?
Lash: I'll second.
Andrews: Okay. Any more discussion?
Berg moved, Lash seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend to
the City Council that they accept full park and trail dedication fees for the Neumann
Subdivision in lieu of parkland dedication and/or trail construction. One-third of the
park and trail cash contribution shall be paid contemporaneously with the filing of the
subdivision plat. The balance calculated as follows, shall be paid at the time building
permits are issue. And the rate in effect for residential single family property when the
building permit is issued minus the amount previously paid. Current residential single
family park and trail fee rates are $900.00 and $300.00 per home, respectively. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously.
Andrews: Item number 4 on our agenda was an update of the comprehensive plan. That
item has been pulled which brings us to item 5.
PROGRAM REPORTS:
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A. ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE EVALUATION.
Ruegemer: I'll just go through each one real briefly. As we're coming obviously to the end
of our fall and winter activities...evaluations. This year we had 12 teams again on our adult
basketball program. That really involved...until we get the new school site in 1995. Right
now with our limited facilities in District #112 and some other locations, we're really limited
on the number of teams that we can put into our program. Basically the leagues were...and
there's always some comments on the officials and everything else and we kind of have to
roll with the punches on that one and everybody's opinion is different on quality of officials.
What I try to do on a yearly basis is try to...and try to emphasis consistency to our officials
and that's about all we can do. But we need to look at that on an annual basis. There's just
some other general comments. Some of the evaluations that did come back...so basically
what I'm going to do is kind of open it up to if anybody had any questions of all the leagues.
I think everything is pretty straight forward with the evaluations and that. We made some
revenue...makes us happy and helps us in our self supporting budgets so we're quite happy
with that. So if there's any questions I'll entertain those at this time.
Berg: I've got a couple. First of all, who are the officials you're using? Where are you
getting them from?
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Ruegemer: We're getting them through either returning officials that we had last year. We
ran ads in the papers. Called different neighboring communities. If there's anybody looking
to pick up some games. A lot of the officials that we had are officiating high school.
They're officiating junior college. It's just when you get down in that, this type of a
recreational league, a lot of the players are old frustrated jocks that don't have what they used
to have and a lot of that is...and some of the officials are getting to where we need to take a
look at too as far as some are a little bit wise...
Berg: That was a comment made by an awful lot of the officials on the teams. Try to be
consistent.
Ruegemer: ...consistency more than anything else. As far as try to talking to the officials
and try to say...don't T up anybody just because. You know try to have some sympathy
maybe to a certain degree. You don't have to have somebody in your face.
Berg: Second question. This basketball referring association, would they provide officials
and what would the cost be?
Ruegemer: The approximate cost in that would be about $18.00 per game per official and I
was paying $16.00 this year per game per official so that would see a slight increase in the
fees but I think if we try to balance that out over my staff time that I had involved with,
because Dawn can contest to this, about every week, it's either Monday or Tuesday or they
call me up Wednesday morning, I can't make it for tonight and that was a major headache to
try to find somebody at that last minute. That puts some additional pressure on myself in
trying to get that...I have quite a few contacts with officials now but it's hard to somebody to
come in when you call them that day. And to come in for that night so that's just another
way that we can, we can take advantage of the service that can be provided to us you know
and that would free up by time and could concentrate on other...
Berg: You might get a little better caliber of official too if they had an association that they
had to be accountable to.
Ruegemer: We've done that in the past and I've gotten away from that about 2 years ago. I
wanted to lower the cost of the basketball fees but.
Lash: But that extra $2.00 might really cut back on the amount of flack you're taking. From
the comments that I read, in fact there was just about every sheet somebody was complaining
about the officiating.
Berg: Right. And a lot of them were the same complaints.
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Ruegemer: Right, and really there isn't any indication you know, if you look at the
evaluations. Yeah, the referees, you know I never received a phone call all basketball season.
Huffman: What are the ages of the players in this league?
Ruegemer: It goes from 18-19 to the youngest all the way through 45. So there's a broad
range of people and all those people are...
Berg: Third question. I'm convinced there's a growing need for this. Has there been any
thought to adding a women's division?
Ruegemer: I haven't really had a whole lot of phone calls about that. With the growing
industry in town and that, it's certainly something we could take a look at.
Berg: I'd like to see us put out some sort of informational flier. Something that if we can
get the women involved too. They've been playing basketball now for 15 years. There's a
lot of women out there I think who would take advantage of this.
Andrews: At least put out, if interested contact us. I guess I want to make one comment too .
about the cost of higher quality officials. You mentioned it's $16.00 versus $18.00. The
surplus of this program would easily cover that cost increase without a fee increase. I guess I
think we ought to try to do that.
Ruegemer: That's really what I try to do throughout the course of the, you know I try to
maintain a fee for 3 years. That's kind of my magic goal is to try to maintain a fee in any of
the programs, whether it's for adult softball. adult basketball, for 3 years and try to kind of
cover that so it's consistent. So people aren't...constantly hopping up every year. It seems to
work out really well as far as for the softball leagues and everything and I think people are
used to seeing, that's kind of a useful tool too that the fees that are maintaining the same. I
think people feel a lot better about the programs too so we can certainly take a look at that
for next year.
Manders: Just a couple of comments. Your games are at the elementary here?
Ruegemer: No. The games are at the Chaska Middle School and the Community Center
down in Chaska.
Manders: So they're tied in with Chaska, okay.
Ruegemer: Yeah, it's a combined league between Chanhassen and Chaska but I am kind of
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coordinating the league.
Andrews: Let's move on to the Easter program.
B. EASTER PROGRAM EVALUATIONS.
Ruegemer: We're adding a program this year. Just for the calls that we received, I think
everybody was very pleased with the program. I did receive at least 3 phone calls and letters
that were just happier than all get out that we, that this program was offered. The looks on
these kids faces was just very rewarding when I hopped to the door and...so that's personal
testimony right there. And it was really well worth it and I even received a couple carrots
and the whole deal so it worked out great. As I said in the report, the memo said that we did
offer two time slots this year. By far our morning session was the most popular. I think with
nap time and everything getting in there. We had 40-41 baskets delivered in the morning
session and the remaining in the second half of the day. Total, I guess the numbers are here.
45 in the morning and 26 in the afternoon. We did over 71 baskets, 72 baskets this year.
For a first year program, I think that was very well received and we're defmitely going to
offer this program next year and I can see us expanding our maximums too for each...but I
think in going through our pilot year here, we really got a feel for it and what we can do.
And a lot of, some of the homes that we had gone to were a daycare facility. So we were
doing 6 to 8 baskets per household so that really picks up our...but yet that isn't any
additional stops. So we can really add more into that and maybe possibly expand the time.
Meger: That was a question that someone had asked me. If there was any thought to
expanding the times for those parents that aren't there during this time.
Ruegemer: Maybe go in the morning earlier and then later on in the afternoon?
Meger: Yeah.
Ruegemer: Sure. We can take a look at that. I think we gained a lot of experience going
through our fIrst year.
Lash: This could open a can of worms but going to a daycare too. As long as everybody got
one. But say like 2 of the kids did not get one on...
Ruegemer: That happened this year as far as a daycare had called up and asked if they could
bring in a basket because some of the parents that were at the daycare didn't want to spend
the $5.00 to give a basket to have their kids get one when everybody else did so the daycare
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provider did bring a basket of goodies in and I delivered a huge basket of something that they
could divide up so, you have to be concerned about that. We also carry an extra basket in
case...as a department we would be happy to pay for that just to have some kid be happy.
Lash: I think for $5.00, that's a great deal.
Ruegemer: You know for $5.00 it wasn't a whole lot of money to pay for the basket. That
thing was jam packed with goodies and programs in the sidewalk shop and bubbles and all
the items that kids really like.
Manders: Maybe I just glossed over that because I don't have any kids but was there much
publicity on this or was it in the paper or how did?
Ruegemer: Yeah, paper, newsletter...
Andrews: Word of mouth on this will be what will make it grow.
Ruegemer: That's exactly what's going to happen. When they saw the big furry bunny
hopping through the neighborhood, boy that's going to spread like wildfIre next year.
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Lash: You're going to be doing it Monday thru Friday.
Ruegemer: Dawn said she's going to hop around next year so unless we get a commission
member, and we get a bigger suit too...And like Todd did say...seniors. We're really starting
to really use our seniors now as far as, they've helped us out tremendously on putting grass
in baskets and putting the different, sorting out candy and also they helped us a great deal on
this and we really couldn't have done it without them so we'd like to get them involved and
really a lot of the programs are vital...for our program. They're great to have around.
Meger: You could probably grab a Polaroid camera...and hop along with that. Okay, now
the bunny's here...
Ruegemer: Video earn and lots of pictures so it worked out nice. Any other additional
questions on that? It will be continuing again next year so.
c. ARBOR DAY ACTIVITIES.
Lemme: Thank you. This is our next event coming up this weekend and basically the
information that I included in your report with the publicity items furnished by the Arboretum
and...1ocal paper and also some schools on all events going on for Arbor Day and we expect a
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good turnout. Friday is the free tree give away at the Chanhassen Seniors Mens Club will be
doing that over in front of Festival Foods...If you have any questions or suggestions.
D. PARK PRIDE DAY.
Ruegemer: Thank you Jim. Our annual Park Pride Day is going to be this coming Saturday,
April 30th. We have groups already lined up and ready to go to clean our different
Chanhassen parks. So we're getting some response on that. We're going to be meeting up at
City Hall here on the east side at 9:00 a.m. and coming to distribute bags and that type of
thing and then the groups then will go out to their parks and have a 2 1/2 hours to clean their
parks and bring all their garbage and refuse back to City Hall and we'll have a city dump
truck and that type of thing to collect the refuse and take care of all that for them. Then
we're going to have a free hot dog lunch with refreshments. I'm sure Jan can appreciate the
little comment in there. That was intended for you. Then we're going to have a free hot dog
lunch from 11 :45 to 1 :00. Park Pride volunteers will receive a special prizes and we're also
going to purchase a tree that can be planted in any location that they would like to in one of
our parks and that can kind of their tree that they can take care of and kind of have a special
bond I guess from year to year with that so.
. Lash: Is it really necessary for them to bring all the trash back.
Manders: That's what I was going to ask.
Lash: ...don't all the parks have garbage cans?
Ruegemer: Actually we have a contest. Whoever collects the most refuse is the winner for
special prizes or we're going to be giving away door prizes too.
Lash: Like what kind of prizes?
Ruegemer: Excuse me.
Lash: What kind of prizes are you going to be giving away?
Ruegemer: We're going to be giving away Arbor Day T-shirts and sweatshirts and hats away
to kind of promote Arbor Day with that too. So we're looking forward to it. It should be a
good turn out and hopefully the rain will hold out for us on Saturday and we're looking
forward to it.
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Andrew Olson: Are you taking tires on that day too? These are tires that are in the creek
that goes through into Lake Susan. I have my waiters...and pull them up. But there's tires,
they get thrown in from the highway and they get washed down.
Ruegemer: Yeah, we'll take those.
Lemme: Or they can be brought out to public works that day.
Ruegemer: Oh that's right. They are doing that type of a waste clean up and drop off down
at the city public works that they do with appliances and that type of thing.
Lash: Do you know where that is?
Andrew Olson: Yes.
Ruegemer: So if you would like, if you wouldn't mind doing that, we're be more than happy
to...for that.
Andrews: Can he qualify for the prize?
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Andrew Olson: All the stuff blowing off of Jasper Development is blowing into the park too.
Ruegemer: Okay. We just had a group go through, Lake Susan you're referring to?
Andrew Olson: It's right along the Jasper Development. The high winds, we had a storm the
past few days has made a difference. I mean it hasn't been common. But they're getting
more stuff in there now.
Ruegemer: Is that on the south side of the park? Okay, we'll get somebody else in there that
can take care of that too and we did have...they just came in last week at Lake Ann and Lake
Susan to clean up as part of the...the Governor's Task Force. Kind of a program to clean up
both of our major community parks here last week so we'll get somebody else there to take
care of some of that blowing debris.
Berg: Is there going to be an attempt to keep the garbage separate from recyclable items?
Ruegemer: I always try to do that as far as pick through. We do that in the parks as well
but we make an effort to do that.
Lash: Is Greenwood Shores, is that spoken for yet?
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Ruegemer: No.
Lash: I'll round up a crew to get that one. Which one's haven't been, just out of curiosity?
Ruegemer: Rice Marsh has been. Down there...but the Hidden Valley Trail. Rice Marsh
Park. Meadow Green is spoken for. We're going to be doing the Bandimere Community.
Those are ones that are spoken for. Lake Ann and Lake Susan are already done but if we can
get another group over there...So yeah, if you'd like to do...
E. ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES.
Ruegemer: Is everybody, basically what this is just kind of an FYI for you as far as what's
going to be happening now in our adult softball league for the season. A lot of teams elected
to extend their season to play more games in at the end. I think that's going to be very
receptive for the teams and what I did was break those down per night of the week and how
many teams were in each league. Total of 68 teams this year, which were increased from last
year. Really the most significant increase was in the co-rec. Last year we had 11 teams.
This year we're going to have 16 so that was a very nice surprise. Some additional revenue
for us. That makes up now for some of the declining programs in...Wednesday has pretty
much maintained the same amount. That helps us also in any additional revenue that we can
get is welcomed, that's for sure. Is there any questions anybody has on the softball? I'll flip
the tape here real quick and maybe you can keep firing them at me.
Lash: ...what does that mean?
Ruegemer: That is a member of the softball. Now as they're going down like in year's past
they've used like the kit ball, which is the 16 inch ball. Then for a while there they went to
the 14 inch...ball and that didn't really catch on but now everybody's going down to the 11
and 12 inch. That program is just taking over the State right now and it's, in fact that's the
State Tournament that we're going to hold out here is going to be...State C Tournament for
that August 26th through the 28th out at Lake Ann here. We're going to host that tournament
so it's really taking off and with that league out here, they can use the, the men can use
softball as well as in the past they could use a 16 inch, the males did not use gloves and the
females did. In this program now, it's really, I think it's going to be a lot better because it
gives people more of an opportunity to get the ball here...It's kind of hard to do. It's really
more fair across the league as far as people getting the competition...and it's really a nice
way. I'm glad we're getting additional teams.
Manders: How much demand beyond space. I mean you've got enough space for all of this
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obviously. Do you have a lot more demand than you have space to accommodate?
Ruegemer: Just for an example Jim. I did have to decline people under the Monday nights.
I had probably 18 or 19 teams total so I had to, probably 2 to 3 teams could not get in
Monday nights. I could have added more on Thursday night. Friday night, I maxed out at
now. Thursday night I'm maxed out at and Monday I'm maxed out on so, we looked at
possibly doing like a Sunday night league but that really didn't bite. A lot of people didn't
want to get into that. This year. But for years coming up we certainly see doing things on
the weekends and whether that would be officiated or not officiated, we can certainly use the
carpet, which is a carpet that's placed in back of home plate. If the ball hits that on a pitch,
the carpet, then that's a strike so it's a way to offer play without officials. So that might
be...getting officials on weekends is somewhat tough so we can certainly take a look at those
options when we cross that bridge. So really, I know some of the teams were a little bit
upset that they didn't get in. Some of the teams had been playing out here for 5 or 6 years
but...I'm sorry. We fill up really quick these days so maybe that's a lesson they can learn in
future years. But an additional plug for, I know we keep looking at youth complexes and that
type of thing. We either need to take a look at acquiring additional parkland for some adult
fields or possibly take a look at purchasing some lights for the fields and expanding the
leagues if we can. So just a little plug... Does anybody have any questions regarding .
softball ?
Lash: Well just as an example when you talk about lights. On Monday nights you've got,
are all 16 teams playing every Monday night?
Ruegemer: Yes.
Lash: And so you already have them back to back, don't you?
Ruegemer: Right.
Lash: Or is there a game on every field?
Ruegemer: Right. We're playing at 6:10 and 7:20 on every field Monday nights. It just, for
your example. On Thursday night too I eliminated some teams in there allowing for more
youth activities on Field #1 so the baseball program for the 13 to 16 year old range so I did
cut back a little bit on that. Really Lake Ann #1 and Lake Ann #2 are solely dedicated now
for youth activities so that seems to be working out well. Those are going 6 to 7 days a
week... Any additional questions on softball?
F. SUMMER PLAYGROUND/SUPER EVENTS SCHEDULE.
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Lemme: I believe you probably saw the Summer Discovery playground schedule on the last
administrative packet. It maybe has changed a little bit since then. I just wanted to include it
so you would know...this is strictly informational. To let you know what's going on with
the...areas in the summer. They're popular programs. And the Wing Dings, which int he
past have been over at the Elementary School, obviously we're kicked out of there as
well...but we'll try our best.
Andrews: How tight are you on age limits here? If we have siblings where we're a couple
months older or a couple months under on an age limit on some of these programs, is that a
huge problem?
Lemme: I usually tell people, I don't check birth certificates and if we have problems with a
child, I'd say it usually would be someone sending a 3 year old and that child's not socialized
to the point that they can do the activities with the 4 year old's. We usually catch onto that.
We would talk with parents and the parents would...If it doesn't work, then they usually...but
as long as they can deal with the activities. I do also tell people though the activities are
planned for that age group so if there's problems with age appropriateness and your child is
either below the age or above the age, that's probably, you're going to see that.
. Andrews: Okay, thank you.
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Lash: And Jerry...so would that be like 12 thru 15 or something like that?
Ruegemer: Yes, a little bit older.
Lash: Okay, but didn't you have like Beaver Mountain and what else was it?
Ruegemer: I'm going to Trout Air in Forest Lake now for the St. Croix canoe trip.
Lash: Because some of these, like the wave pool...in-line skating, like those things.
Ruegemer: I just try to expand and do different things. We like to try new things and see
what kind of response that we do get and these seem appropriate and we're going to give it a
try. See what happens with that.
Lemme: If we've had 12 year olds that want to go on the super events...since they were 7, I
usually give those people, I write their name and their phone number down and if I still have
openings on the trip...and then I'll call people and say, I've still got openings. Send them
along.
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Andrews: Any other comments? Let's move to item 6.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENT A TIONS:
A. 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CONTRACT.
Ruegemer: In the past we've used Banner Fireworks now for the last 3 or 4 years since I've
been here for the 4th of July and now we've also included them into the February Festival.
They always have done an excellent job and they comply with all safety rules and regulations
and I would like to use them again now for this year's 4th of July Celebration. This year is
our 10th Anniversary of our 4th of July Celebration. As part of that I would like to increase
the fIreworks. Last year we were at $7,000.00, including insurance and sales tax. This year
it's recommended or requested I guess that if we could raise that amount...$10,422.oo range
to cover a longer show, a little bit more creative and a little bit more energetic I guess for the
show. I believe that this increase would be very well worth it to our residents. I know that
we're very well held in high regard as having really one of the best shows in the southern
area. Southwest metropolitan area and I know that this could really give us a good boost, a
shot in the arm. That really could add to our premiere event. Using something...on an annual
basis. The increase in this amount was approved as far as the 1994 budget process, so if .
you're wondering if the increase is not covered, it certainly is. And also with revenues
collected through our sponsorship program we can help offset the increase on the fireworks as
well. So staff's recommendation is for the Park and Recreation Commission to approve the
fueworks display contract with Banner Fireworks Display Company in the amount of
$10,422.50.
Andrews: Is there anybody that's against that? Can we have a motion then to make that
official?
Lash: I would move that we accept that contract with Banner Fireworks Display Company in
the amount of $10,422.50.
Berg: Second.
Lash moved, Berg seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission- approve the
fireworks display contract with Banner Fireworks Display Company in the amount of
$10,422.50. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously.
Andrews: Just as long as we have some of those big boomers. Those are the ones I like.
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Ruegemer: We like boomers too.
B. 1994 NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCIATION CONGRESS.
MINNEAPOLIS. OCTOBER 12-15.
Hoffman: I'm just trying to start in early to encourage either all of the entire commission or
individual members of the commission to join us down at the National Recreation and Parks
Association Congress in Minneapolis this October 12th thru 15th. It's not only a good time
but it certainly is the ultimate in networking availability with other states. Other Park and
Recreation Commission members. See what they're doing. See how they're getting money
out of their City Council's so we can come back here and really get back at the... Mark it on
your calendars. If you can work it into your schedule, just let me know which days you
would like to attend and we'll coordinate that.
Andrews: When are teacher conventions? Aren't they right about then?
Berg: That's what I was wondering. Yeah, it's pretty close to that.
Ruegemer: Oh MEA?
Berg: Yes.
Hoffman: There's an interesting statistic on the back when it talks about Minneapolis. They
have 1,253 parks. An acre of parkland for every resident where we talk about 1 acre for
every 75 residents.
Andrews: Who has an acre for every?
Hoffman: The City of Minneapolis.
Andrews: Alright so are you, are you going to be looking for attendees here in probably
what, in September? For some commitments there.
Hoffman: Yep.
Andrews: Okay. Keep us posted on that then.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS:
Andrews: Are there any commission member presentations? I have two. Both of mine came
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about as a result of tonight's meeting. One is that we must have an agenda for next year's
joint meeting. I felt that we were not able to state our cause well enough as far as our needs
for funding and a more aggressive approach by not having an agenda so I think we need to
do that. The second point is that Todd, you talked about equipment storage, in particular for
the new school site. Is that where you were referring to? That needs to get on a short track
agenda so we can try to catch that during construction. I think we'll get our best deal then.
So that's it for me.
Hoffman: ...submitted the plans that are made up. I didn't get a chance to talk about it but
it's about a $150,000.00 building. It's not part of the original program so the budget is
coming in good. We'll be able to fmance it under the current budget. If they do not, they
spent a lot of extra money, I was going to be looking to the Legion and the Lion's Club. In
speaking with Don Ashworth and Todd Gerhardt, the tax increment district looks like it
certainly would be able to handle this $150,000.00 expenditure so that would be my
recommendation back to the commission and it should be your...recommendation then to City
Council. Because without it, we're just...90% of the way.
Andrews: I have two questions. One would be, are we getting into a problem of siting a city
owned piece of building on district owned property?
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Hoffman: No.
Andrews: This would be on the other side then from the property line?
Hoffman: Correct. This would be on the city, within the city property. The site plan and as
you know, this is the community parking lot, community entrance. This would be a focal
point as you drive down. You would be looking straight ahead and it would be right in that
central location.
Lash: And is one side storage and the other side a warming house or I don't get what you're
really saying.
Hoffman: They're two matching cubes. One twisted at a 45. One would be the open, one
for the open picnic shelter area. One would be the warming house and then this...would pick
up the storage, restrooms, the concession area.
Lash: So the storage...on the north side?
Hoffman: Yep. On the north side. Not nearly as big as we'd like. We've seen that the
original storage room consumed all of that but the mechanics, etc, etc.
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Andrews: Is there any grade here that would allow us to put like a below grade, just rough
equipment storage? You know a steel garage type door. Just jam the field equipment in
there, whatever because this looks pretty small for servicing such a large outdoor complex for
city needs.
Hoffman: Below grade I think would be cumbersome. We can see what we can do as far as.
Andrews: It'd be kind of like a walkout type of an approach.
Lash: Like a tuck under?
Andrews: Yeah, like a tuck under of some sort. It's cheap. It's out of sight. This doesn't
look like it has any storage room and we're going to have.
Lash: Well now won't the school district have to have lawn mowers and stuff?
Hoffman: That won't be on site, no. And we won't store lawn mowers there. It will almost
totally be dedicated to the associations which are using the fields.
Lash: Well you're going to need equipment locations and goals and flags and striping
equipment and that kind of stuff.
Hoffman: I'll talk to HG tomorrow and see what we can do with either expanding that one
or looking at a below grade.
Lash: Lake Ann is not too far away either for some of that stuff.
Andrews: No but I mean if you're running a soccer tournament or a baseball tournament,
you want the stuff there. That's, and to spend an extra thousand or two to tack on a little
rough space on this thing is much better than to have to build another building to service the
property later on so.
Berg: Somebody will inevitably not return it where it's supposed to be and it will just get
left there too.
Andrews: Just a point Jan, you had some items?
Lash: Yeah I did. I have a couple of things. First of all I had a request, through a coach,
for the 12-13 year old league and they, I guess they had requested that the equipment that's
used for that league, that's now over at Lake Susan, that be moved to Lake Ann and they
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were told that that couldn't happen. That the batting cage and something else, I can't
remember now what it was. Was it a pitching machine?
Ruegemer: Yeah, there is a pitching machine...
Lash: At Lake Ann?
Ruegemer: At Lake Susan.
Lash: At Lake Susan. Okay. Anyway they wanted to know if they could move those things
over to Lake Ann since the league is playing there and they said that the answer was no. So
I was supposed to pitch it again tonight and see, at least why. If there's a really good reason
or what the deal is, do you know?
Hoffman: Well the pitching machines are obviously portable. They could take those
wherever they want them. I've had a couple of conversations on at least 2 or 3 occasions
with Jack Jenson about putting an additional batting cage at Lake Ann and either that takes an
action by the Park and Recreation Commission to fund the thing or it takes a firm
commitment by the Athletic Association to buy it and approach the Park Commission to put .
the thing in there. We simply can't at a staff level say, go ahead and we'll drag the thing
over there and move it...It's an addition of another physical amenity to put in the park and
that certainly has to be discussed at a Park and Recreation Commission level. So I don't
know if Jerry has closed the door but I have never closed the door.
Ruegemer: No, I haven't either. I think that's still open for discussion. Like Todd said,
Jack has approached us a couple different times. I think that needs to be brought up maybe
as an agenda item.
Hoffman: One area they talked about was behind Field #2. A field which the fence was
moved in and we sat down and drew it out on a map. It doesn't fit in that location so again,
at first blush I can't identify another spot which would be appropriate for a batting cage at
Lake Ann. So if the commission, as commission members if you, down at Lake Susan it
makes a lot of sense to go off to the field lines and it's kind of out of the way. At Lake
Ann, there's not a lot of flat spaces.
Lash: So the one at Lake Susan, is that a city owned one or CAA owned?-
Ruegemer: That was purchased and operated by the CAA.
Lash: Okay. So if they could come up with a spot at Lake Ann that it would fit and be
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functional, does that seem to be what the problem is? Is that we just don't have the spot for
it or what do you think?
Ruegemer: That's really one of the key elements. More is, like Todd said, if back of Field
#2. Now we do have irrigation back there now and we have to be concerned about with
digging in the future but we could expand those zones back into the other areas. So like
Todd was referring to, there really isn't a whole lot of flat space in there or around Lake Ann
any more to put that. Because those are about 12 feet wide and 60 feet long so that is maybe
the area I guess...we can certainly take a look at that
Lash: So if they wanted to move the pitching machines over there, could they be stored?
Ruegemer: I just found out today that CAA's buying an additional 3 pitching machines this
year with 3 generators so that might take some of that pressure off. They have the pitching
machine over there because the batting cage was there and they could sign up on Saturdays
and go use that.
Lash: But if they wanted to store something at Lake Ann, can they store them at Lake Ann?
Ruegemer: We can certainly take a look at it I know we'd probably need an additional
couple of storage boxes out there but we can, you know by no means at a staff level did we
reject any offers of doing that because we're certainly open to helping out the association in
any way we can.
Lash: Okay. So I'm just going to suggest that they talk to you guys directly and if it needs
to come back to the commission, that it will be put on the agenda then?
Ruegemer: Yes.
Lash: Okay, thanks. Alright and then the other thing was, while we were at our meeting Jim
gave me, Jim's idea and the more I thought about it, the more I thought it was something we
should take and run with. When you're talking about trying to raise more money for your
funds, your recreational fund each year, maybe it's something, I'm not saying it be a fee
assessed but maybe it's...developers when they come in, that we see that Lundgren Bros was
generous enough to make a...contribution this year. That we would look favorably on
developers who...but we would appreciate contributions from developers for our recreational
fund.
Andrews: It could be a gold, silver or platinum developer.
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Lash: It could be done. I mean if it's $100.00 or $500.00 or whatever. You know it doesn't
have to be.
Andrews: They should be offered the opportunity.
Hoffman: That opportunity to approach them comes at every City Council meeting when
they're up to approve a new grocery store in town because the stand up and the first words
out of their mouth are, or fast food restaurant is, we're community minded. We love to be
community citizens.
Lash: Maybe we should just have a fund. Right there...
Andrews: Which level of citizen would you like to be?
Lash: Right. But that's certainly a way of trying to increase our funds.
Hoffman: We'll put them on the mailing list
Lash: And I was wondering on a couple of things. If we need to dredge up a couple of old .
issues. Number one I know, and I can't remember if it's spring or fall, but mosquito control.
That's something we're supposed to be reviewing annually isn't it?
Hoffman: Yeah, in the fall and I don't know if there's an automatic kick in to review it or
not. I'll have to take a look at last year's motion.
Lash: Okay. And also the fees at Lake Ann, I don't recall having that lengthy discussion
again this year. A councilmember brought that up.
Berg: We did that at the budget meeting didn't we?
Lash: Did we? I don't know. Maybe it wasn't as long as usual so I don't remember it
And we did breeze over the discussion on the pedestrian bridge tonight and you know, is that
something we wanted to do intentionally?
Hoffman: Have...
Lash: Yes.
Hoffman: No, not intentionally.
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Andrews: It's a done issue isn't it?
Hoffman: Yeah. The Mayor today at the State of the City address said it's going to be up
and built by the fall of 1994.
Andrews: At the cement site so. Dave must have done a lot of arm twisting on that one.
Huffman: No, it's a dead duck. I mean it was a dead deal. Yeah, it was set and done and
long gone. Pick and choose your spots.
Hoffman: It's something where we need, you know different commissions have different
agendas in the city and the HRA put that into apriority stage and looked at that funding.
The matching funding favorably...originally intended. I certainly hope it's...it's one of our
connection points we're looking at. We're looking at two others to the west. At Lake Ann
and farther out at the new school.
Andrews: When we talk about large budget items, so many of these are funded by I guess
what I'll call creative financing through either tax increment or other methods, that perhaps
we should nudge the City Council into somehow finding a way to expand a tax district to go
around Bandimere Park. Because that might be one of the only ways we're ever going to get
enough money to do anything with it. I notice they just created a tax district that just
coincidentally runs right along where the proposed TH 101 trail could go someday so they do
have the authority and the power to do that. It might be something we could plant for action
for the future. As our commercial development goes along here, and it's not going to be too
long before we lose that opportunity. In fact very shortly actually, so maybe that's something
we could have them do.
Manders: I guess I had a couple things I wanted to bring up. One was related to our field
trip that we want on and the idea of similar activities that we've conducted in Chanhassen. I
believe last year we went out to a few site inspections. It seems to me we need to do more
of that. I personally like it and you get more of a hands on feel for what things are like out
there and if it's, I mean I realize that we can go out and look at parks and things on our own
if we're interested but I think when issues come out, that we can go out as a group and get
it...! think that's great.
Lash: You know I can think back on, especially the Herman Field project and when that was
nearing completion we took a little field trip and we've been there before. I think it was
done maybe we went after completion and it makes you feel good. There's a sense of
closure on some of these things and you feel like you've fmally accomplished something. It
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kind of helps keep us going to actually see something.
Andrews: Yeah, it does get discouraging sometimes. You feel like you're just never getting
anywhere. It is like Jan says, it's just nice to see a project get done like that. One that you
were here when it started and here when it's done and there aren't too many that we can say
that for.
Lash: Like Pheasant Hills would be a nice one.
Hoffman: We're back into that field trip season so we'll do more of those.
Lash: One thing that just popped into my head. Another comment Jim made...! think for the
benefit of all of us, and especially the newer commissioners, to have a discussion on PUD's
and the impact that they have and that we can have on that needs to be discussed so that
everybody's brought up to speed. And then when it is a PUD and it's on the agenda, maybe
it needs to be a little reminder to everybody that remember a PUD means...just to refresh
everybody's memory so that when we start hearing appeals from a developer, we remember
that we have some ground to stand on.
Hoffman: Sure.
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Berg: And an item I'd like to see on an upcoming agenda is what we're going to do with the
land by Apple Valley Red-E-Mix.
Hoffman: Okay.
Andrews: Who's going to own that, HRA? I think HRA does own that.
Hoffman: We'll be owning it.
Andrews: And I think the concept plan has now turned into some sort of a gardening, walk
through park area.
Hoffman: Green space of some sort.
Lash: Do we have a garden club in town? Like Excelsior?
Hoffman: We have a not very active garden club.
Lash: Two people.
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Lemme: We have Charlene Eiler and Todd Gerhardt.
Lash: Have you...with the seniors? I mean those.
Lemme: They did the plantings out at City Hall last year. You know they're busy. They
did the planting and they kind of ignored it after that and then Charlene and I were going to
take it over...
Lash: Well I read all those things in Excelsior about their garden club. It's been there for 80
years and those guys planted the whole thing by the Post Office and now they did the whole
thing over by 19 and it'd be kind of nice if they'd adopt that whole thing...
Berg: I can get you lots of teenage volunteer help just like that.
Andrews: Back to Fred's point about that Red-E-Mix property. In the past with the HRA
developments, they've developed it and then come to us and asked us, is this okay? Yeah.
Fred's point is a good one. If that is legitimately going to be a green space or you know a
park type use, we need to take a serious look at what we'd like to see happen there.
. Berg: Let's be proactive.
Andrews: Proactive, right. Let's come up with a plan that we like to see that coordinates
and come back to the HRA and say, here's something that you can do for us. I mean I still
look back at the original community center situation and I think geez, how silly that was.
Here they had it blueprinted and a construction engineer already hired before they even came
to us and asked us what we thought. Let's take the opposite approach. I would like tQ see
that on a fairly short agenda. Any other?
Manders: The last comment I had was, I just wanted to express my appreciation to the
gentlemen for coming in. I thank the commission too. Just being actively involved in
something and taking your time to come and express a concern like that when you're talking
about cleaning up tires and stuff like that, that's great to hear. So I appreciate it.
Andrews: We're always looking for new commission members too. Future seasons. Good
way to get active. There's a lot of different things you can get active in. The Tree Board.
There are other bodies. Now Todd, isn't there going to be an environmental board set up
separate from the Park Board or is that..
Hoffman: ...the Tree Board, the SWMP Committee, the Recycling Committee. All those
deal with natural resources and environmental committees...
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Andrews: That would be a good group to be involved with.
Andrew Olson: Can I comment on the tree committee? And you're into preservation and
drip lines and all this during developments. Are you involved with actual developments or
only on parkland?
Andrews: Developments too. They're looking at, that is a separate group but they're looking
at preservation of tree stands in all areas. I think they're trying to come up with some
quantitative ways to measure loss of canopy. Loss of tree diameter. So it's an active group.
I'm also part of the Chanhassen Chamber and there are a lot of developers that are a part of
that group that are very concerned about what that group's doing. That tells me that
something good's going to come out of it. So hopefully it will help us preserve what we
have left in trees because we don't have a lot left.
Andrew Olson: No, my concern mainly is the Argus Development south of me. They had
that big hassle about the stand of oaks down there along side CR 17. They changed some of
their lots and all that and the rules and regulations were for protection. To keep equipment
off of the roots of these oaks because they can damage them...whatever and they come along
and they put the nice little plastic fencing about that far from the tree and then they're driving .
over and all around the rest of it and that.
Andrews: It will kill them.
Andrew Olson: You have to have some hard and fast rules of whether it's going to apply to
a developer or parkland when that's being built up. But to say drip line, the tree's got more
room.. .
Andrews: Well that would be the group that would be trying to come up with ordinances.
Right now they're just in a formative stage right now with ordinances so if that's an interest
that you have, that would be a group that I would seek out and be involved with. Because
that's exactly what they're trying to do is how much separation and how much canopy has to
be preserved. How much tree diameter on a quantitative basis for a development should be
preserved? They act independently from us. Anything else?
Huffman: I just want to say very quickly, this is the fIrst time I've officially had a chance to
say thank you to everybody but it's a pleasure to be here and I look forward to a long
association. Thank you for your confidence and I hope I don't screw it up too badly.
Lash: We'll let you know.
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Andrews: Anything else?
Lash: Did we officially congratulate Dave on record? I don't think we did.
Andrews: Congratulations, yes. And welcome. Is there a motion to adjourn?
Lash moved, Berg seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried. The meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Coordinator
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
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FROM:
May 19, 1994
SUBJ:
Chanhassen American Legion Baseball Practice
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Mr. Dick Brown is the manager of the Chanhassen American Legion Baseball team and he
would like to use Lake Susan baseball field for practice on Sunday afternoons immediately
through July 24. It has been our policy in the past not to reserve any ballfields in
Chanhassen on weekends, making them available ata first come first serve basis.
With Chanhassen's increased requests for fields this year, it is nearly impossible to find an
open field during the week at any of our parks. This is the reason for Mr. Brown's request
At this time it would be advantages to consider the possibility of reserving only community
park ballfield facilities for practices and games, but keep neighborhood ballfield facilities at
the present policy of first come first serve.
Dick Brown will be attending the May 24 Park and Recreation Commission meeting during
visitor presentations, to give the Commission a little background on the Legion baseball
program and to discuss their practice request.
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STAFF REPORT
May 24, 1994
May 18, 1994
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PROPOSAL:
Rezoning of 8.46 acres from A2, Agricultural Estate to RSF, Residential Single
Family; and Preliminary Plat into 17 Single Family Lots and One Outlot
LOCATION:
8221 Galpin Boulevard, South of Timberwood Estates
APPLICANT:
Patrick and Karen Minger
8721 Galpin Boulevard
Chanhassen, MN 55317
PRESENT ZONING:
A2, Agricultural Estate
ADJACENT ZONING
AND LAND USE:
N - RR, Rural Residential, Timberwood Estates
S - City parkland
E - RR, Rural Residential
W - A2, Agricultural Estate, Timberwood Estates
COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN:
The site will have direct access to the 8+ acre "Stone Creek" neighborhood park. The plat also lies
within the park service areas of the new schooVpark site (40 acres) and the future park areas which are
being assembled to the west and north of the site.
COMPREHENSIVE TRAIL PLAN:
The plat will be linked via a direct trail connection to the "Stone Creek" Park. The plat does not directly
impact any components of the Comprehensive Trail Plan.
The trail connection was intended to be made through Outlot A; however, the applicant would prefer to
dedicate a 20 ft. easement on the westerly edge of Lot 17 for trail purposes. Outlot A is proposed to
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be incorporated into a future plat to the west Staff accepts this condition if sufficient lot size .
is retained in Lot 17 to allow for a buffer between the trail and the future home.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend that the City Council
accept full park and trail dedication fees for the Minger Subdivision in lieu of parkland
dedication and/or trail construction. One-third of the park and trail cash contribution shall be
paid contemporaneously with the fIling of the subdivision plat. The balance, calculated as
follows, shall be paid at the time building permits are issued: rate in effect for residential single
family property when a building permit is issued minus the amount previously paid. Current
residential single family park and trail fee rates are $900.00 and $300.00 per home, respectively.
Attachment: Preliminary Plat
pc: Patrick and Karen Minger
Ron Krueger & Associates
Bob Generous, Planner II
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
Tuesday, May 24, 1994
7:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
690 Coulter Drive
Project:
Preliminary Plat
Applicant: Patrick and Karen Minger
Location:
8721 Galpin Boulevard
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Notice: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a plat proposed in your area.
The applicant requests the rezoning of 8.46 acres from A2, Agricultural Estate to RSF,
Residential Single Family and preliminary plat into 17 single family lots and one outlot
located at 8221 Galpin Boulevard, south of Timberwood Estates.
What Happens at the Meeting: The purpose of this public hearing is to inform
you about the impacts the applicant's request has in regard to parks and trails and to obtain
input from the neighborhood about this proposal. During the meeting, the Park and
Recreation Commission will lead the public hearing through the following steps:
1. Staff will give an overview of the proposed project
2. Comments are received from the applicant and the public.
3. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses proposal. The
Commission will then take action on the proposal.
Note: Only issues relating to the City's Park and Trail Comprehensive Plan
are discussed by the Park and Recreation Commission.
Questions or Comments: If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please
stop by City Hall during office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you
wish to talk to someone about park and trail issues relative to this proposai, please contact
Todd at 937-1900, ext. 121. If you choose to submit written comments, it is helpful to have
one copy to the Park and Recreation Department in advance of the meeting. Staff will
provide copies to the Commission.
. Notice of this public hearing has been published in the Chanhassen Villager on May 19, 1994
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HANS HAGEN HOMES, INC. &
MERLE & JANE VOLK
941 HILLWIND RD. NE
STE. 200
FRIDLEY MN 55432
TROTTERS RIDGE OF
CHANHASSEN
2765 CASCO POINT RD.
WAYZATA MN 55391
ENNIS R. & JEAN ROLUNS
2081 TIMBERWOOD DRIVE
C~SSEN ~ 55317
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GREGORY & JULIE SORENSON
8121 MAPLEWOOD TER.
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
CURTIS & JEAN BEUNING
2381 TIMBERWOOD DRIVE
C~SSEN ~ 55317
ANDREW & SUSAN RICHARDSON
8120 PINEWOOD CIR.
CHANHASSEN ~ 55317
MARK & NANCY BIELSKI RICHARD & E. LARSON JEFFREY G HEINZ &
8140 PlNEWOOD CIR 8141 PINEWOOD CIR. JOAN M. PADRNOS-HEINZ
CHANHASSEN MN 55317 CHANHASSEN ~ 55317 2071 TIMBERWOOD DRIVE
CHANHASSEN ~ 55317
BRADLEY J. FOLEY & ROBERT & NANCY KROCAK DAVE & KAREN MAENKE
JUDITH A. WERNER 2051 TIMBERWOOD DRIVE 2041 TIMBERWOOD DRIVE
2061 TIMBERWOOD DR CHANHASSEN ~ 55317 CHANHASSEN ~ 55317
C~SSEN ~ 55317
RANDLE & TERESA CORFMAN WILUAM & LANA MILLER JAMES & BONITA ROEDER
2031 TIMBERWOOD DRIVE 8121 PINEWOOD CIR 8101 PINEWOOD CIR
CHANHASSEN MN 55317 CHANHASSEN MN 55317 CHANHASSEN MN 55317
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2101 TIMBERWOOD DR 8140 MAPLEWOOD TER V ANDERVORSTE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317 CHANHASSEN ~ 55317 8141 MAPLEWOOD TER
CHANHASSEN ~ 55317
BETTY O'SHAUGHNESSY TIMOTHY & VICKI DEMPSEY GERALD & LOIS GUSTAFSON
1000 HESSE FARM ROD 8241 GALPIN BLVD 8341 GALPIN BLVD
CHASKA ~ 55318 C~SSEN ~ 55317 CHANHASSEN ~ 55317
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C~SSEN MN 55317
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PROPOSAL:
Preliminary plat to subdivide 35.83 acres into 38 single family lots and a
neighborhood park, and variances to the lot width requirements in the Shoreland
District
LOCATION:
North of Kings Road, west of Minnesota Parkway to the Victoria City Limits
APPLICANT:
Harstad Companies
2191 Silver Lake road
New Brighton, MN 55112
Steve Johnston
Loucks & Associates
7200 Hemlock Lane
Maple Grove, MN 55369
PRESENT ZONING:
RSF, Residential Single Family
DENSITY:
35.83 acres (gross) 17.74 acres (net)
ADJACENT ZONING
AND LAND USE:
N - RSF, Residential Single Family
S - RSF, Residential Single Family
E - RSF, Residential Single Family
W - RSF, Residential Single Family
COMPREHENSIVE PARK PLAN:
See attached staff report dated January 25, 1994.
COMPREHENSIVE TRAIL PLAN:
See attached staff report dated January 25, 1994.
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May 24, 1994
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UPDATES:
This is the third time that the Park and Recreation Commission has reviewed either a concept plat
or preliminary plat for this property. In general, the conditions put forth by the commission in
regards to parks and trails are met by the current preliminary plat submitted by Harstad
Companies dated May 1, 1994. The commission will note that the total number of proposed lots
has been reduced to 38.
PARKS
A park is identified on the preliminary plat which closely matches the "footprint" of the park area
identified by the city. The exception to this is a protrusion of land at the park's northwest
corner. This configuration works well for the design of the plat, but will result in additional land
costs for the city. The park is split by Minnewashta Parkway and is currently identified as a 0.50
acre parcel east of the Parkway and a 10.40 acre parcel to the west of the Parkway. The entire
plat contains 35.83 acres. As you can see from the preliminary grading plan, a storm water
detention pond has been located within the borders of the park area. This pond will result in a
net reduction of the parkland to be purchased. The park, in addition to the development, will
benefit from this pond. The manner in which the city would compensate the applicant for this
benefit has yet to be determined. The entire development parcel has three underlying property
owners: Ziegler, Wenzel and Headla. Under the park's current configuration, approximately 85%
of the park is on the Ziegler parcel, 12% is on the Wenzel property, and 3% is on the Headla
property. There are two existing single family residential dwellings in addition to the "round"
building on the park site. The city has offered the applicant $30,000 per acre for the parkland
contingent upon city council approval. Additional compensation for the buildings above and
beyond the per acre land price offered the applicant is not being considered. Disposal/demolition
conditions would be addressed under a purchase agreement. The concept plan for the park
prepared by Hoisington-Koegler Group and dated June 14, 1993, is a concept only and should
not be construed as the final design. A comprehensive park planning exercise would be
undertaken by the Park and Recreation Commission at a later date if the park is acquired. This
planning process would include citizen involvement
TRAILS
The condition of including a trail connection to the street now referred to as Country Oaks Road
is met on the preliminary plat. This connection holds true to the concept of an interior park trail
which meanders east to west through the park. In planning for this trail, a sidewalk/trail is not
being recommended directly paralleling Kings Road.
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KINGS ROAD
The improvement of Kings Road is an integral requirement of this application. In meeting with
the applicant, the merits/pitfalls of both private and public construction of Kings Road have been
discussed. All parties agree that this improvement is the most cumbersome component of the
proposal. The issue is unresolved to date, but I can offer you the following thoughts:
1. All property owners abutting or having access to Kings Road will benefit from any
improvements to the road.
2. The applicant needs the road improved to complete the project.
3. The proposed parks entire southerly border abuts Kings Road.
4. It can generally be said that the property owners south of Kings Road are opposed to the
road being upgraded.
In discussion with the City Manager's office, it would be our preference (the City Manager and
me) to see the project completed as a public improvement; however, further conversations with
the City's Engineering Department and the applicant are necessary before this issue can move
forward. I will keep you updated.
RECOMMENDATION
The following conditions in regards to parks and trails are being recommended:
Parks: It is recommended that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend the City Council
approve the preliminary plat as presented with the inclusion of the 1 0+ acre park. The
acquisition of the park to be accomplished through park dedication (1.52+ acres and purchase
8.48+ acres). This acquisition shall be a condition of final plat approval. A purchase agreement
shall be negotiated by the City Attorney's office contingent upon City Council approval. Full
park fee credit ($34,200 on 38 homes) is to be granted as a part of this condition.
Trails: Acceptance of full trail dedication fees per city ordinance is recommended. Current trail
fees are $300 per single family residential unit. The applicant shall construct a trail stub from
Country Oaks Road through the park between Lots 4 and 5 as a part of the public improvements
undertaken in this project.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Preliminary Plat dated May 1, 1994.
2. Staff report dated January 25, 1994.
3. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated January 25, 1994.
4. Notice of Public Hearing and mailing list
5. Park Concept
pc: Kate Aanenson, City Planner
Charles Folch, City Engineer
Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer
Roger Knutson, City Attorney
Harstad Companies
Loucks & Associates
Robert Morehouse, 4410 Highway 25, Watertown, MN 55388
David Headla, 6870 Minnewashta Parkway, Excelsior, MN 55331
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PROPOSAL:
Preliminary Plat of 37 acres of property into 57 single family lots on property
zoned RSF, Residential Single Family. .
LOCATION:
North of Kings Road and west of Minnewashta Parkway
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APPLICANT:
Harstad Companies
2191 Silver Lake Road
New Brighton, MN 55112
RLK Associates
922 Main Street
Hopkins, MN 55343
Note: This proposal closely resembles a proposal put forth by Heritage Development in 1993 for the
same property.
PRESENT ZONING:
RSF, Single Family Residential
ADJACENT ZONING
AND LAl't'D USE:
N - RSF
S - RSF
E - RSF
W - RSF
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The City's Comprehensive Plan identifies this site as being centrally located in park deficient area No.
6 (see Attachme~ts A and B). The Park and Recreation Commission and City Council have focused
their attention on this deficiency over the past five to eight years. The critical nature of the need for
park acquisition in this area led to the commission's action of establishing a park fund reserve for land
acquisition west of Lake Minnewashta. This reserve carries with it the criteria that the reserve be used
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in conjunction with park dedication and that the park be at least ten acres in size. The public's
desire for this park was reaffirmed throughout the public meetings held to review the upgrade
of Minnewashta Parkway. On at least two separate occasions, residents took the opportunity of
a public forum to inquire as to why a park had not been acquired to date. My response echoed
the position of the Park and Recreation Commission. The city will acquire a 'park of at least ten
acres in size through a joint park dedication/purchase arrangement at a time when any
combination of the Ziegler, Wenzel, Headla and Hallgren properties were acquired and presented
for development. That time has arrived.
As the commission is aware, during the period after this goal was established and concluding last
February, the city explored an alternate land acquisition possibility-namely the acquisition of the
Hallgren property. It was the city's desire to investigate the possibility of arranging a mutually
beneficial "life estate" ,with Ms. Hallgren. This type of real estate transaction, if certain
conditions are in ptace, can result in lower acquisition costs while at the same time benefitting
the seller through the life estate and tax credits.
My conversations and dealings with Ms. Hallgren in the area spanned approximately two years.
Ms. Hallgren was cordial throughout these inquiries, but in our last meeting she respectfully
declined the life estate concept It was her position that if the use of her land is to change, it
would be through an outright sale of the entire property. I informed Ms. Hallgren, through a .
follow-up thank you note, that the city did not wish to purchase her property outright without the
advantages of the life estate arrangement. By this time, other park plans for the area had matured
and Park Study Area A had been identified for park purposes (see attached).
Many conversations held over the years among commission members, council members, and staff
have reflected the desire to locate the west Minnewashta Park "on" the parkway. To assist in
defIning options, the city retained Hoisington-Koegler Group to draft park studies for three
defined areas. Two of these study areas included all or portions of the Hallgren property. Thus,
the plan now being recommended, the plan which has been defmed and shaped by years of
discussion, is Park Study Area A. Plan A was subsequently refined and is represented in your
packet by the document dated June 17, 1993. The amenities depicted on this plan represent the
items identified as desirable for this park in the City's Comprehensive Plan with the exclusion
of the tennis court. Recent policy decisions of the commission recognize that neighborhood parks
are not the optimum location for the construction of tennis courts and restrict such construction.
AN ISSUE OF LAKE FRONTAGE
The property being recommended for park purposes includes approximately 480+ feet of
lakeshore on Lake Minnewashta. This property is very narrow, being separated from the main
proposed park site by Minnewashta Parkway. The area totals 19,439+ sq. ft. This property was
not displayed on the applicant's concept plan as being included with the park. I am
recommending that it be included as a part of the park, to be maintained as a small, low impact .
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swimming beach. City Code does not allow the applicant to utilize this area as a recreational
beachlot (see underlined areas of attached Chanhassen City Code, Section -20-263, Recreational
Beachlot). By taking public ownership, both the new development and existing neighbors
benefit.
COMPREHENSIVE TRAll.. PLAN
In regard to the Comprehensive Trail Plan, I am pleased to be able to report that the city's efforts
to upgrade Minnewashta Parkway included the installation of an 8-ft. bituminous trail. This trail
will parallel the entire parkway, switching from the east side of the parkway to the west side at
Kings Road. This trail satisfies the Comprehensive Plan requirement of a trail along the
parkway. The concept plan also includes an internal park trail with a connection to the proposed
cul-de-sac to the north of the park.
RECOMMENDATION
Park
It is recommended that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend the City Council
approve the preliminary plat as presented with the inclusion of acquisition of the 10+ acre park
depicted in Park Plan A including the lake shore property. The acquisition of the park to be
accomplished through park dedication (1.72+ acres) and purchase (7.48+ acres). This acquisition
shall be a condition of fmal plat approval. A Purchase Agreement shall be negotiated by the City
Attorney, contingent upon City Council approval. Full park fee credit ($38,700 on 43 homes)
is to be granted as a part of these negotiations.
Trail
Acceptance of full trail dedication fees in force upon building permit application is recommended.
Current trail fees are $300.00 per single family residential unit
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Preliminary Plat
Letter to Mr. Paul Harstad dated November 30, 1993
A - Park Deficient Areas
B - Park Deficient Area No. 6 Narrative
Service Area Map
Trail Plan
City Code Excerpt - Recreational Beachlots
Park Plan A, June 17, 1993
Resident Correspondence in Regard to the Proposed Park
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CHANHASSEN .'
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937.1900 . FAX (612) 937.5739
November 3D, 1993
Mr. Paul Harstad
Harstad Companies
2191 Silver Lake Road
New Brighton', MN 'SS112
Dear Mr. Harstact~ (
It was my pleasure to discuss your intentions to develop the "Heritage" propeny west of Lake
Minnewashta in Chanhassen. As you are aware, the city and the fonner applicant invested a
great deal of time in reviewing the first application for this propeny. One item of discussion has
been the acquisition of a 1 <>.t acre park along the parkway. I have attacbed four items whicb will
be of interest to you in this regard:
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1. Staff report dated June 22, 1993.
2. Letter from Rev. John Ziegler dated July 28, 1993; Response from Mayor Chmiel dated
August 16, 1993.
3. Letters of support for the park.
4. Concept Park Plan.
I hope these documents are of assistance to you. If you require additional information, please
do not hesitate to call me.
Sincerely,
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Park and Recreation Director
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Kate Aanenson, Senior Planner
John Dietrich, RLK Associates
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Zone 4, is becoming fully developed with residential. land uses. In
the west side of this zone, residential areas exist with large lots
(2.5 acres). Curry Farms Park was recently acquired in the eastern
portion of Zone 4. Development of facilit~es in this area will
adequately meet the recreation demand of residences in this area.
Developments on the western end of Zone 4 are currently not served
bya neighborhood park and 'acquisition of such is recommerided.
ZONE 5
The vast majority of land within Zone 5 is held in. public or
semi-public ownership such as the holdings of Camp Tanadoona. the
Minnesota: Landscape Arboretum and the Minnewashta Regional .Park.
Additionally, the area is not likely to receive sanitary sewer
service until after 2000. Because of these factors, no additional
major municipaJLre(reational development is recommended within the
ne years. Prior to that time, however. Zone 5 may contain
s pdrt of the City's overall trail network.
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existing parkS by major roadways on the north and south, Lake .
Minnewashta on the east and by the Chanhassen city limits to. the -
west. At the present time, there are no existing puolic park
facilities of any type within the southern portion of this area.
In reviewing the needs of Zone 6, the most significant deficiency
is the lack of neighborhoOd park facilities. Tennis courts, ball
diamonds, open areas and picnic grounds are non-existent.
Therefore, future acquisitions should accommodate such activities.
A potential future park site is the area around Lake st. Joe. As
future residential infill occurs, the City should be prepared
through dedication and/or purchase, to acquire an appropriate
parcel of land. Prior to that time, efforts should be focused on
implementing the Chanhassen Trail plan in order to provide Zone 6
residents with safe, convenient access to existing park'facilities.
ZONE 7
Chanhassen's 2000 Land Use Plan calls for Zone 7 to be developed in
a mix of residential and office/industrial uses.' As future
development occurs in this area, neighborhood park property will
need to be acquired. Development proposals in this area should
accommodate the trail corridors identified in the Trail Plan.
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Sec. 10-263. Recreational beach loti.
Intent. Bued upon experience, it iI recognized by the city that the use or lakeshore by
multiple parties may be an inte11live use of lakeahore that may preeent con11icta with neigh.
boring uses of lakeabore or the use of other lakeshore on the aame lake or the lake itlelf.
Further, beachlots may generate complaints if they are not maintained to the aame Itandarda
as single.family lakeshore loti. Therefore, the city requires the following conditi011l for rec.
reational beachIots. in addition to web other conditi011l that may be prelCribed ill the permit:
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(1) Recreational beach lots shall have at leat two hundred (200) feet or lake frontage.
(2) Ezeept as specifically provided herein. DO Itruc:ture, Ice fiahinl house, camper, trailer,
tent, recreational nhic:le, or ahe1ter ahall be erected, maintained. or atore4 upon any
recreational M.i,.l. lot.
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motorized mini-bikes. aU.terrain vehicles or lIlowmobiles shall be driven upon or
parked upon any recreational beach lot.
(4) No reaeatio{al beach lot shall be used for overnight camping.
(5) Boat launches are prohibited.
(6) No recreational beach10t shall be used for purpoeel or overnight Itorage or overnight
mooring of more than three (3) motorized or nonmotorized watercraft per dock. If a
recreational beachlot is allowed more than one (1) dock. however, the allowed number
of boats may be clustered. Up to three (3) uilboat moorings shall alao be allowed.
Nonmotorlz.ed watercraft web as canoes, windsurf'ers, aailboarda and anall aailboats
may be stored overnight on any recreational beachJot if they are stored on racks
specifically designed for that purpose. No more than six (6) watercraft may be Itored
on a rack. The number of racu ahall not exceed the amount of Itorage n~uary to
permit one (l) rack slip per lot IIrveel by the beachlot; however, in no cue ahall there
be more than four (4) rack! per beach1ot. Docking of other watercraft or seaplanes is
permiuible at any time other than overnight.
(7) The maximum number of docks on a recreational beachlot ia three (3). No dock shall
be permitted on any recreational beachlot unless the beachlot meeta the following
conditions:
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a. Shoreline of at least two hundred (200) feet per dock. and
b. Area of at least thirty thousand (30,OOO) square feet for the fll'St dock and addi-
tional twenty thousand (20.000) &quare fe:t for each additional dock.
(8) No recreational beach lot dock shall exceed .ix (6) feet in width. and no weh dock
shall exceed the greater of fifty (50) feet or the minimum strllight.line distance
necessary to reach a water depth of (our (4) feet. The width (but not the length) of the
cross-bar of any "T" or "V' shaped dock shall be included in the computation of
length described in the precedingllntence. The cross.bar of any such dock shall not
measure in excess of twenty.five (25) feet in lenith.
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(9) No dock shall encroach upon any dock let-back zone. provided, however, that the .
owner of any two (2) abutting lakeshore .ites may erect one (1) common dock within
the dock letback zone appurtenant to the abutting lakeshore -.ites. if the common
dock is the only dock on the two (2) lakeshore .ites and if the dock otherwile conforms
~dth the provisions of this chapter.
no> No sail boat mooring shall be permitted on any recreational beach lut unless it haa at
least two hundred (200) feet of lake frontage. No more than one (lhail boat mooring
shall be allowed for every two hundred (200) feet of lake Crontage.
(] 1) A recreational beach lot is intended to Ilene u . Deighborhood facility for the
subdivision of which it is a part. For purpoaes of this parasraph, the following terms
shall mean those beach lots which are located either within (urban) or outaide <rural)
the Year 2000 Metropolitan Urban Service Area boUDdary u depicted in the com.
prehensive pl~.
8. rban rtcrtational btach lot At lew ei hty (80) percent of the dwelling units,
which h~ve appurtenant rights of access to any recreational beach lot, shall
located within oue thousand (1,000) feet of the recreational beach lot.
b. Rural rtcrtational btach lot A maximum of fifty (60) dwelling units (including
riparian lots) shall be permitted appurtenant rights of ac:eeu to the recreational
beach lot. Upon extension of the Metropolitan Urban Service boundary into the
rural area. the urban recreational beach lot standards will apply.
n21 All recreational beach lots. including any recreational beach lots established prior to
February 19. 1987 ma~' be used for .wimminr beach purposes, but only if .wimrriing
areas are clearly delineated with marker buoys which conform ~ the United States
Coast Guard standards.
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(13) All recreational beachlou shall have a buffer IUfticient to inJulate other property
ov.ners from beachlot activities. This buffer may consist of topography. streets. veg.
etation, distance (width or depth), or other features or combinations offeatures which
provide 8 buffer. To insure appropriate buffering. the city may impose conditions to
insulate beachlot activities including. but not limited to:
8. Increased side or front yard letbacks for beach areas. docks, racks or other al.
lowed recreational equipment or activities;
b. Hours of use;
c. Planting and maintenance of trees and ahruba;
d. Erection of fences;
e. Standards of maintenance including mowing and trimming; painting and upkeep
of racks. docks and other equipment; disposal of truh and debris;
f. Increased width, depth or area requirementa bued upon the inf.enJity of the use
proposed or the number of dwellinp having righta of acceaa.
To the extent feasible, the city may impose such conditions even after approval of the
beachlot if the city finds it neceaaary.
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(4) Overnight dockiDi. mooring. and Itorage of watercraft.. where allowed. is restricted
to watercraft. owned by the owner/occupant or renter/occupant of homes which have
appurtenant right of access to the recreational beach lot.
US) The placement of docks. buoys. diving ramps, boat racks. and other Itructurea Ihall
be indicated on a lite plan approved by the city council.
(16) Portable chemical toilets may be allowed as a condition of approval of a recreational
beachlot. The maintenance and use of chemical toilets on IOme beachlots may be
unsuitable because they cannot be adequately ac:reened from residential neighbors or
lake UJerI. Any UIIe or chemical toilets o~ recreations beachlota aha1l be IUbject to the
follCJWini:
L The minimum Iethack from the ordinary hiIh water mark aha1l be NVeDty-5ve
(75) feet. Side and front yard aetbacU aha1l be ",a-nm;qd to achieve ma-nmum
ac:ree~ from atljacent Iota and the Jake.
b. It may only be uaed Memorial Day to Labor Day and ahall be removed from the
lot d~ the rest of the year.
c. It shall be aec:urely anchored to the around to prevent tipping.
d. It shall be ac:reened from the lake and ruidential property with landacaping.
e. It shall be eerriced at least weekly_
f. Only models designed to minimize the potential for .pilling may be UJed.
g. Receipt of an annuallicenae from the cityt, planning department. The license
shall be issued unless the conditions of approval or tbia ordinance have been
violated. AJl1icense applications shall be accompanied by the following informa-
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1. Name. address. and phone number of applicants.
2. Site plan ahowing proposed location of chemical toilets.
3. Name, address, and phone number of chemical toilet supplier.
4. Plan for commercially maintaining the chemical toilet, including a copy of
any agreement for maintenance. and the name, address, and phone number
of person responsible for maintenance.
5. A written description of how the applicant intends to ac:reen the portable
. chemical toilet from all viewl into the property, including views from tbe
lake.
(17) No watercraft or boat lift.hall be kept, moored. docked. or Itored in the dock !~+.back
zone.
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V. f 9(5-9.1(11)), 12-15-86j Ord. No..SO-A, 11, 6-15-87; Old. N~. ~'I. 11,
6-13-88; Ord. No. 121, 2.26-90; Ord. No. 146, if 1, 2, 5-6-91; Old. No. 160, I 3, 2-10-92)
Editor', note-Section 3 of Ord. No. 160, adopted Feb. 10, 1992, added' subsection (16) to
this 6ection. Inasmuch as there existed a f 20-263(16) added by Ord.. No. 146, the editor hu
renumbered the new provisionJ as ~ 20-263(17).
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As a resident of the tlinnewashta ;Parkway:!&t'eafq~-wanttt:o eipress my
family's support of the proposal to purchase land and build a park
at the intersection pf Kings Road and Minnewashta Parkway. Such. a.,...:,. '.'
site would tie -in-wdnderfully :with .the,d:urrent _trail'~hat .;.is-:;under-'"
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families moving into the area, and the expansions targeted for -this" ,,,,_.~.,..~.~T~
neighborhood, it is important that action be taken now while under-
developed property still exists. Please support the recommendation
from the Park and Recreation Commitee that the park be large enough
to allow for playground equipment, picnic and beach areas.
Thank you for your considerations regarding approving and funding
the 10 acre park site, instead of a smaller, remote park that
wouldn't serve the areas needs.
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Honorable Mayor Don Chmiel
Councilman Mike Mason
Councilman Richard Wing
Councilwoman Coleen Dockendorf
Councilman Mark Senn
Chanhassen City Hall
Chanhassen. Minnesota 55317
Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers:
This letter is to let you know we strongly support the proposal to purchase land and to build a
park at the intersection qf King's Road and Minnewashta Parkway. As residents of the
Minnewashta Parkway tfeighborhood. we believe it is time for a park in westem Chanhassen.
As you are aware, there are no parks in the area now and the trail being constructed as part of
the road improvement would provide good access for all residents along the Parkway.
We especially support the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation committtee that the
park be large enough to allow for sports fields, playground equipment, picnic and beach areas.
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In conclusion, please follow the Planning Commission's recommendation to not approve the
Heritage Development Plan with a small park in a remote location but instead approve and fund
the 10 acre park while the undeveloped, centrally located property still exists.
Thank you for your thoughful consideration of this issue.
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Chanhassen, Minnesota 55331
c.c. Todd Hoffman, Parks and Rec.
Kate Aanenson, City Planning
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July 21, 1993
Dear Chanhassen City Council,
This letter from residents of the Minnewashta Parkway area is
to let you know we strongly support the proposal to purchase land
and build a park at the intersection of King's Road and
Minnewashta Parkway.
As you are aware, there are no parks ~n the area now and the
trail being constructed as 'part of the road improvement would
provide good access for all residents along the Parkway area.
We especially support the reccommendation from the Park and
Rec. committee that the park be lar~e enough to allow for sports
fields, playground equipment, picnic and beach areas.
In conclusion, please follow the Planning Commissions
reccommendation (0 not approve the Heritage Development Plan with
a small park-in a remote location out instead approve and fund
the 10 acre park while undeveloped, centrally located property
still exists.
Thank You,
cc. Todd Hoffman ,Park and Rec.
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Dear Chanhassen City Council,
This letter from residents of the Minnewashta Parkway area is
to let you know we strongly support the proposal to purchase land
and build a park at the intersection of King's Road and
Minnewashta Parkway.
As you are aware, there are no parks ~n the area now and the
trail being constructed as ,part of the road improvement would
provide good access for all residents along the Parkway area.
We especially support the reccommendation from the Park and
Rec. committee that the park be large enough to allow for sports
fields, playground equipment, picnic and beach areas. .
In conclusion, please follow the Planning Commissions
reccommendation~o not approve the Heritage Development Plan with
a small park in a remote location but instead approve and fund
the 10 acre park while undeveloped, centrally located property
still exists. .
Thank You,
cc. Todd Hoffman ,Park and Rec.
Kate Aanenson ,City Planning
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Dear Chanhassen City Council,
This letter from residents of the Minnewashta Parkway area is
to let you know we strongly support the proposal to purchase land
and build a park at the intersection of King's Road and
. Minnewashta Parkway.
As you are aware, there are no parks ~n the area now and the
trail being constructed as part of the road improvement would
provide good access for all residents along the Parkway area.
We especially support the reccommendation from the Park and
Rec. committee that the park be large enough to allow for sports
fields, playground equipment, picnic and beach areas. '.
In conclusion, please follow the Planning Commissions
reccommendation (0 not approve the Heritage Development Plan with
a small park-in a remote location but instead approve and fund
the 10 acre park while undeveloped, centrally located property
still exists.
ce. Todd Hoffman ,Park and Rec.
Kate Aanenson ,City Planning
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Dear Chanhassen City Council,
This letter from residents of the Minnewashta Parkway area is
to let you know we strongly support the proposal to purchase land
and build a park at the intersection of King's Road and
Minnewashta Parkway. .
As you are aware, there are no parks ~n the area now and the
trail being constructed as part,of the road improyement would
provide good access' for all ~esidents along the Parkway 'area. .
We especially support the reccommendation from the Park and
Rec. committee that the park be large enough to allow for sports
fields, playground equipment, picnic and beach areas.
In conclusion, please follow the Planning 'Commissions
reccommendation {o not approve the Heritage Development Plan with
a small park in a remote location but' instead approve and fund
the 10 acre park while undeveloped, centrally located property
still exists. '
Thank You,
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Kate Aanenson ,City Planning
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3727 South Cedar Dr.
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Chanhassen City Council
690 Coulter Drive
Chanbassen, MN 55317
Dear Chanbassen City Council Members:
Recently I learned from some neighbors that you were considering a staff proposal to
purchase land and build a park at the intersection of King's Road and Minnewashta
Parkway. I am writing to voice my support of such a project.
I, like many of my neightors, have small children who would greatly benefit from such a
park. I understand that the Park and Recreation Committee has recommended that the
proposed park be large enough to include sports fields, playground equipment, picnic, and
beach areas.
As a lakeshore property owner, I pay a disproportionate share of the property taxes in my
neighborhood. I accept this as part of the dea~ but I do feel that we in the Minnewashta
Parkway area deserve appropriate and proportionate consideration by the City to
accommodate the children of our neighborhood in return for our tax dollars.
Please support the Planning Commission's recommendation to disapprove the Heritage
Development Plan with a small park in a remote location and instead approve and direct
our tax dollars toward a 10 acre park while underdeveloped, centrally located property is
still available. Thank you for the opportunity to express my concern.
Very truly yours.
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Todd Hoffman - Park and Rec
Kate Aanenson - City Planning
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Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Chanhassen City Council,
We strongly support the proposal to purchase land and
build a park ~t the intersection of King's Road and
Minnewashta-Parkway.
The area has expanded greatly, and yet there is no park
for children and adults to use and enjoy. As the trail
is finally going to be a reality as part of the road
improvement, this proposed park would add quality to
the area for all residents.
Therefore, we greatly support the recommendation from
the Park and Rex. committee that the park be large
enough to allow for sports fields, playground
equipment, picnic and beach areas.
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recommendations to not approve the Heritage
Plan with a small park in a remote location
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Mayor Don Chmiel
7200 Tecumseh Lane
Chanhassen. MN 55317
Dear Mayor Chmiel:
I am in s~ong(agreement with the Park and Recreational
Department in recommending a large park at King's Road and
Minnewashta Parkway. which can also utilize the lake.
Please follow the Planning Commissions recommendation to not
approve the Heritage Development Plan with a Park in a
remote location which might invite late night activities.
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I am against extending Stratford Lane to the west. feel it
could have a detrimental property devaluation upon the
properties affected. City Planner of Shorewood. Brad
Nielson, recently publicly stated that regular family homes
generate between 8 and 10 auto trips per day x 57 homes
would equal about 500 cars and trucks per day.
The access to Heritage Development should go into the center
between Kings Road and Stratford Lane. Those property
owners are selling the property to be developed and are
experiencing the gain and should also shoulder the
inconvenience.
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4031 Kings Road
Excelsior, Mn. 55331
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Chanhassen Building Commissi~n
Chanhassen Park and Rec Commission
Dear Commissioners,
As owners of 8 acres of property facing the proposed park
and development along Kings Roa~, .we believe our opinion con-
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cerning the proposal should be considered in your decision
process.
Eight years ago we purchased our 8 acres with the hope and
dream of living a more secluded life. Since the house was
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completed, close to 3 years ago, developers have been threatening
our "secluded" existence. The building had just begun when
developers were sending us offers to buy the property. We
weren't interested, and still aren't.
As we worked through the building process, the City of
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Chanhassen impressed us with their thorough-Eess and dedication
to preserving the building codes, the~by the environ~cnt arounJ
Kings Road and Lake St. Joe (a natural environment lake). The
contractor was required to install a septic system twice the
price of a normal septic system, and our house plans 'had to be
modified to meet set-back requirements.
It is this presumed thoroughness and dedication we are
relying on to support the park in this area, and to preserve
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the environment.
The following are several reasons we, ~nd' our neighbors
'. on and around Kings Road have moved here:
1. To achieve greater privacy.
2. To enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife. .
3. To gain more space for their family and possessions.
4. To enjoy outdoor sports and activities.
5. To gain increased relaxation and to relieve stress.
6. To acheive increased personal security.
It seems as though 57 homes squeezed into a pastural setting
won't allow the existing residents,nor the future residents to
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satisfy their reasons for moving along Kings Road/Minnewashta
Parkway. The develope~ would be destroying the esseuc~ ~f the
area. (
We're not naive enough to believe development won't happen. -
It will happen. We would like to believe the developers would
put greed aside and concentrate on those people for'whom they're
. building the houses, and their neighbors.
57 houses squeezed into this area would greatly reduce
privacy, destroy the natural beauty and wildlife. In addition,
it would greatly increase stress ( on nature and people ), and
increase the need for security (alarms, police, etc.)
The developers are perceived as pillagers. Their reputation
and support would be more positive if they sold the front 10 acres
of the Zeigler property to the Park Commission. Their support of
the park would show that they are interested in not only the rural
dollar, but also show their interest in the rural environment.
The City of Chanhassen has the reputation of supporting
rural life and environment. We hope that our property taxes are
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still well-founded.
Following are our specific areas of concern.
The following are areas of personal concern. We are
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addressing them here hoping someone on the board will either
address them, or see to it the developer follows through.
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The Ziegler property, and its adjacent properties
have been drain tiled to allow field drainage to flow
into Lake St. Joe.
Lake St. Joe is a Natural Environment Lake. Chemical
fertilizer run-off from 57 homes would. be death
for the lake.
In addition, the drainage runs across our property.
There would have to be some kind of easemen~.estBblished.
The drai~age would have .to be ~ontained, not exposed
as it-is now. I t would also have .to be approved by
the DNR, and tested periodically.
The ownership of Kings Road has not been established.
The development may have to purchase some of our
land in order to develop the road. How will that
effect our property lines?
How will development of the road effect our property
taxes, special assessments?
~SSUE~ The development will mean city water and sewer.
Concern: We just invested in a $10,000 septic and well system.
We do not feel the need, nor do we have the finances
to hook up to city water and sewer. Would we be
"Grandfathered" in? If so, for how long?
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Environmental impact by the park and the development.
Our concern, is that the effect of these proposed
57 homes has not been considered environmentally.
Living on St. Joe, and being surrounded by wetlands,
makes us sensitive to the natural balance" in this .
area. Many of Minnesota's wetlands are being destroyed
by development. We will fight to preserve St. Joe.
The development of ~innewashta roadway has lead to
the demise of our resident Beaver. Herons are not
seen as often, and who knows how the "holding ponds"
for run-off will effect the lake. Eurasian milfoil
was spotted for the first time this year. Will 57
new homes increase traffic on -- a lake that can't
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Dear Chanhassen City Council,
This letter is from a resident of the Minnewashta Parkway area, and
we wish to let you know that we strongly appose the construction of
another park to house ball fields or any other form of an activity
that would bri~g extra traffic, parking problems, noise and garbage
to our soon-to be finished, beautiful parkway.
We also wish you to take note of all the ball parks close by, such
as; Freeman Field, Cathcart, Tonka Bay, Excelsior, Lake Ann, etc.
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We certaintly do not need ball fields on a residential street.
Parents in favor of this should think about the traffic hazards
this could cause for our children living on the parkway. Lets try
to keep our parkway quiet, clean and traffic down to a minimum.
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7331 Hinnewashta Parkway
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August 2, 1993
James and Frances Borchart
7331 Minnewashta Parkway
Excelsior, MN 55331
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Borcllk
Thank you for your letter of July 26, 1993, in regard to the possibility of the city acquiring and
developing a neighborhood park at the intersection of Kings Road and Minnewashta Parkway.
Your letter is being forwarded to the City Council. Additionally, however, it is my desire to
clarify the Park and Recreation Commission's intentions for pursuing the acquisition. of a park
west of Lake Minnewashta. The city has identified the west Minnewashta neighborhood as park .
deficient since the inception of the City's Comprehensive Plan (please see attaChments). This
deficiency has received a great deal of attention over the years from city administrators as
property has become increasingly scarce in this area of the city. The City Council also
recognized this and approved a budget reserve to assist in the future acquisition of a park through
a combined purchase/land dedication process (the dedication of parkland as a part of the platting
process is routinely required). The desires of the Park and Recreation Commission in this pursuit
are to create a neighborhood park/playground, to preserve open space, and to serve the
recreational needs of those residents typically residing within one-half mile of the park.
Neighborhood park amenities include: open space, neighborhood ballfields (the Park and
Recreation Commission maintains a policy of not scheduling league activities in neighborhood
parks), a soccer field, sand volleyball courts, play equipment, half-court basketball areas, and
accommodations for vehicle parking. As depicted in the attaChed conceptual park plan, this site
would also allow for swirruning in Lake Minnewashta at a small beach separated from the main
body of the park by Minnewashta Parkway.
The City Council is deeply concerned about the safety of the city's residents. The installation
of a trail along Minnewashta Parkway will provide for safer non-vehicular 'uses of the parkway
corridor. The park location was selected in part because of its relationship to this new trail. The
trail will cross from the east side of the parkway (coming from the south) to the west side of the
parkway at Kings Road. This allows for two conditions to occur: 1) a crosswalk between the
main body of the park and the beach can be constructed. 2) the park and trail will combine at
this location allowing for convenient access to the park's amenities and the creation of an open- .
air atmosphere which will complement the parkway's current appeal. Furthermore, the park will
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provide a safe play environment for residents of the area and will satisfy three primary functions.
First, parks meet positive human needs, both physically and psychologically; secondly. parks and
open space areas enhance and protect physical resources such as the air. water, and soils; and
lastly, parks and open space have a positive impact on economic development and real estate
values. The alternative if this to:!: acre park is not acquired would be the eventual construction
of 18:!: single family homes. Averaging 8-10 vehicle trips per day. this would result in 144 to
180 additional,vehicle"trips per dayo~the parkway~~ The park, woul~ .~so,generate ve~le trips;
however, at lower rates throughout all seasons with a significant rCduction in fall through spring.
Again, thank you for your correspondence. If you have additional comments or questions. please'
feel free to contact me.
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adequately meet the recreation demand of residences in this area.
Developments on the western end of Zone 4 are currently not served
by a neighborhood' park and acquisition of such is recommended.
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The vast majority of land within Zone 5 is held in public or
semi-public ownership such as the holdings of Camp Tanadoona, the
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and the Minnewashta Regional Park.
Additionally, the area 1s not likely~..to'receive sanitary sewer
service until after 2000. Because of these factors, no additional
major municipal recreational development is recommended within the
next ten years. Prior to that time, however, Zone 5 may contain
trails as a part of the City's overall trail network.
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Residential areas within Zone 6 are effectively cut off from
existing parks by.major roadways on the north and south, Lake
Minnewashta on the east and by the Chanhassen city limits to the
west. At the present time, there are no existing public park
facilities of any type within the southern portion of this area.
In reviewing the needs of Zone 6, the most significant deficiency
is the lack of neighborhood park facilities. Tennis courts, ball
diamonds, open areas and picnic grounds are non-existent.
Therefore, future acquisitions should accommodate such activities.
A potential future park site is the area around lake St. Joe. As
fut u re res i dent i a 1 i nfi 11 occurs, the Ci ty shoul d be prepared
th rough ded i ca t ion andlor purchase, to acqui re an appropri ate
parcel of land. Prior to that time, efforts should be focused on
implementing the Chanhassen Trail plan in order to provide Zone 6
residents ~ith safe, convenient access t~ existing park facilities.
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that we need representation so. I did attend last night's Council meeting and really nothing
too major there happened as far as parks, other than the approval of the rezoning of the
school but that was sort of a foregone conclusion so. Let's move on to item 5.
Lash: Can you give me just one minute? I wanted to tell Todd this before I forget. I have a
new phone nurnber and I'll give it to you after the meeting.
Andrews: Actually I do too. Why don't we do that now on the record too just so it gets
printed.
Lash: Mine's...
Andrews: Okay, well I'll give mine. My work number is 476-0933.
LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL. PRELIMINARY PLAT OF 37 ACRES OF
PROPERTY INTO 57 SINGLE FA MIL Y LOTS LOCATED NORTH OF KINGS
ROAD AND WEST OF MINNEWASHTA PARKWAY. HARSTAD COMPANIES.
. Public Present:
Name
Address
Paul Harstad
Sue Morgan
Linda Scott
Harold Taylor
Keith Bedford
Allin M. Karls
Doug Reichert
Janet Carlson
Stan Rud
2191 Silver Lake Road, New Brighton
4031 Kings Road
4031 Kings Road
3861 Stratford Ridge
3961 Stratford Ridge
3920 Stratford Ridge
3901 Stratford Ridge
4141 Kings Road
2030 Renaissance Court
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item.
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Andrews: Todd, if you could do one thing. On the blueprint up there of the development,
could you just point out the area that we're recommending as the park area?
Hoffman: Yep. On this plat the applicant has shown the proposed park dedication in this
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area. It's a portion of the Headla property. Totaling approximately 2.42 acres. The 10 acres
which the city is looking to encompasses approximately this type of configuration.
Andrews: Okay. So approximately from the road to the east.
Hoffman: ...this road and then back down. That's...park site. Plan A encompasses.
Andrews: Okay, thank you.
Paul Harstad: Sorry I missed your presentation but I guess our view of this one is that when
we originally, or when the developer originally came to the city, there was a lot of discussion
about where the park would be located and we went through a couple of, apparently there
were a couple, two or three different proposals and we agreed to go for the one up in the
northwest side. And then apparently that fell through with the negotiations with that
landowner or something to that effect. And I'm here as a representative of our company. I
admittedly am not real familiar with the project but I do know that out stance is that we do
not intend to give that land to the parks commission for development of a park, and the
reason simply is because it would destroy the entire plat. That is far and away the most
valuable of all the land on the plat and to create a park there would more or less ruin the
property. So if the parks commission still recommends denial of the plat in the event that we .
do not give that land to the parks commission, then the next step for us frankly is, it's out of
my hands. Of course it's still in my company's hands but it just goes to the lawyers from
that point.
Andrews: Okay.
Paul Harstad: If I can answer any questions, I'd be more than happy to.
Andrews: Okay. Is there anybody here from the city of Chanhassen, any residents that wish
to state their views about this application for plat approval? Please state your name and
address for the record please.
Janet Carlson: Janet Carlson. I live at 4141 Kings Road. I have some questions on the park
like how many parking spots are they planning on?
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Hoffman: The lakeshore potentially could be developed into a public swimming area.
Janet Carlson: What are you going to do with all the cars? You're going to have cars upon
cars upon cars. We've lived on Kings Road for years and when Leech's lived there, there
were many days you couldn't even get home. And believe you me, I will not ever go
through that crap again.
Hoffman: The decisions or the process of designing the park involves the neighborhood. At
tonight's meeting we aren't even obviously at that point. Reached that point but if the
property were to be acquired, then the commission would hold neighborhood meetings.
Design input meetings where the neighborhood has a say in how the property is eventually
developed.
Janet Carlson: But then I mean we could all have our say but it's you final people that make
up the decision and say what we're going to have anyway, right?
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Hoffman: Your appeal would certainly have to be made both to the Park and Recreation
Commission and City Council.
Janet Carlson: But what I'm saying is regardless of how we feel or what we say, you people
make the final decision and do what you want anyway, right?
Berg: Well that's, excuse me but that's sort of throwing it in the face of how the system
works the way I understand it. As servants of the public I understand that we listen to input
and that becomes very valuable. I don't think we make a decision in a vacuum based on
what we want. We're concerned what the citizens of Chanhassen, particularly this
neighborhood, what so no, that's not the way we make a decision.
Janet Carlson: But when you consider at the most 16 parking spots for a park, for that many
people, that doesn't even make any sense does it?
Berg: I'm not hearing that the 16 or any number is a set in stone figure. What I'm hearing
is I think we're a long ways away from that.
Janet Carlson: Okay but this is one of our things is the traffic. This is one thing that we
really are concerned with because it's just going to be a mess. That road from Minnewashta
Parkway is far too busy now t you know...and we're really going to have a mess on our hands.
Berg: Let me ask you if I could, if I could ask you a question. Is there, and I'm not asking
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for any specifics because it's too early I'm assuming for you folks too to have any elaborate
plans laid out. Is there a sense that there could be an accommodation made where we can sit
and talk to each other and come up with something that could be mutually agreeable?
Mutually agreeable is not even the right word because it's you the folks that have to live with
the park. Are you saying that a park here is impossible? That's what you're saying?
Janet Carlson: Yeah, I really feel that way because anyway at one time I know, one of the
fust plans were for a ball diamond or something in there, you know. But not to hold ball
games and this sort of thing. Just for the neighborhood people to come and play ball. There
just isn't going to be enough parking spots. Just parking with...and I know this is a city park
but across Lake Minnewashta is this huge park. Hundreds of acres and hardly any of it is
used for anything. So I guess I kind of look at that you know. But then if we put this one
here, then everybody's going to be their's is going to have a swimming beach and it's just
going to be a neighborhood. But it's not going to just be a neighborhood deal. You'll have
more stuff there and it's just, the road is too busy to have a park right there I feel. But that's
what I feel.
Meger: I have a question for Mr. Harstad again. The area that's identified on this plat, is
that, there's a thin strip there. Will that be a swimming beach as well for the area, for the
new residents?
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Paul Harstad: The city code prevents us from allowing that as a swimming area for the
residents.
Meger: So it would just be an open area. It wouldn't be identified as a swimming area?
Paul Harstad: As I understand it, correct
Sue Morgan: My name is Sue Morgan. I live at 4031 Kings Road which is this parcel right
here. I am really confused. I know I stepped out and came back in and I missed the
introduction of all of this but in following the figure plan that was presented by Gardner
Bros, is this the same plan? Are you from Gardner Bros or who do you represent?
Paul Harstad: I'm not from Gardner Bros or Heritage Development. I'm from Harstad
Companies. We essentially re-submitted the same plat
Sue Morgan: Okay, you re-submitted the same plat that was declined?
Paul Harstad: That's correct.
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Sue Morgan: Why are we re-creating...?
Paul Harstad: Well because we've looked into the legalities of it and we feel that this is
essentially going to be a taking and this has become a legal issue.
Sue Morgan: Okay, so basically what we're talking about is, what the city had wanted was
the frontage area along Lake Minnewashta?
Paul Harstad: Correct.
Sue Morgan: And you guys are still wanting the park back here?
Paul Harstad: It's not only that we are still wanting it back there. It's also that the, again as
I understand it. I'm not...from some of the literature I've read on this development, the city
and a previous developer agreed that would be the location for the park at one point.
Apparently that was contingent upon sale of that land which after 2 years of negotiations it
fell through. By then we had invested, well essentially the developer had invested thousands
of dollars into this, the design of the plat.
Sue Morgan: It was my understanding as well that this whole development was declined
because they were squeezing too many houses on too small of lots. The lot sizes were too
small so it's like it wasn't only the park over here that was an issue but the whole layout. So
what you're doing is you're just coming back, bringing it back...so basically we're spending
our time and money as taxpayers, we're spending their time and money and you're just
bringing back the same stuff. So what you're saying is, this is what you want. If they don't
give it to you, you're going to sue? Is that what this is all about is the legality?
Paul Harstad: There are in fact more issues than just the park. The issues that you're
referring to about lot sizes are without question ones that you can resolve and this parks
commission is not meeting because of those other issues. They're meeting specifically...
Sue Morgan: For the park.
Paul Harstad: The location of the park, yes.
Sue Morgan: Okay. So this is the fIrst step in the process then. If the parks commission
pushes, if they still want the park here, then the ball starts rolling as far as legalities and...
Paul Harstad: That's correct
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Sue Morgan: So you're saying that you feel that you're going to be losing valuable property
by turning that property over to the city of Chanhassen? You won't be able to get as much
for your development or it won't be worth as much or whatever if that property's turned into
a park?
Paul Harstad: Well I am saying that had we known that the park was going to be there in the
fIrst place, again I didn't...originally but the original purchase agreement on the land would
have been a lot different and chances are very good that we would not have even proceeded
to even consider developing this land. So it really is an issue between the people of
Chanhassen. What they want to have on that location, the developer and the city and what
they had discussed with us at the initial stages of this development.
Sue Morgan: I guess I...the whole situation is that I would like to not see that whole parcel
developed at all but we know that's not realistic. In living directly across from the area in
question, I assume that the park would go from about here to about the street?
Roeser: About the street, yeah.
Sue Morgan: About here, okay. That would tend to increase my property value. I guess I'm .
for it. I'd like to see a park in that area. I think that it's needed and I think there's a lot of
activity along Minnewashta Parkway. People are kind of hanging out and need a place to go
and I think there's a benefit to the neighborhood. I don't know how far away would be, the
park would draw from. I don't know, was it Carver Acres or whatever that area is called...!
think that'd be a good idea. But I hate to see so much of our time wasted in kind of
rehashing this over and over again. I don't know what it's going to cost the city of
Chanhassen or it's residents in legal fees... something you guys have to decide, but I'm in
favor of the park. Thanks.
Keith Bedford: Good evening. My name's Keith Bedford. I live at 3961 Stratford Ridge. I
represent the Stratford Ridge Homeowners Association, which is on the north side of this
development. And of the 15 property owners there, we were able to contact 13 of them and
they've all opposed the park being up in the northwest corner of that development because of
it's remoteness. I think with all the activities that take place in parks in late evenings, it
would be better down in an area that is more visible. Where there's more patrol. Where
there's more people. Also, we have the amenities of the lake to consider and if it can't be
utilized for the development, this is an opportunity to utilize that lakeshore for the people of
the development also. I think you would make a grave mistake by not having it in any other
location than where... Thank you.
Berg: Excuse me sir, where is your development in relationship?
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Keith Bedford: We live on Stratford Ridge. This development here.
Berg: Thank you.
Allin Karls: My name is Allin Karls and I live at 3920 Stratford Ridge Drive and I would
just like to briefly speak in support of the location that's recommended by the staff. Mainly
for the same reasons. It is better visibility. A remote park in a total residential and rather
sparsely populated area doesn't seem to be as wise as one that is close to the parkway itself
and there are a lot of cars going by so you can see. It's easier to get to. I realize for the
developer, it's never desirable to lose those front lots because of course those are more
expensive lots but the rest of us have to live there for on and on and on and on and it is
much more desirable to have that park accessible to more people in Chanhassen so I think the
location is a good one and I would support that.
Doug Reichert: Hi. I'm Doug Reichert. I live at 3901 Stratford Ridge. Same development
as spoken from the last two gentlemen. We just moved down last June from Brooklyn Park
and so we have an interesting perspective I think on what you're doing with parks down here.
First I guess I'd like to say, I think the community is best served by putting a park where
you're recommending, down by the lake. You've got lakes down here that you're really
proud of and that was one of the things that drew us to the community here. I don't know
why you want to stick a park back hidden, tucked away someplace. It's a community park
and you need to be proud of it. Put it down where it is accessible from the bike path. Where
it's easily patrolled, and I guess that patrolling part I don't want to gloss over quickly either
because in Brooklyn Park they had an award winning park development program but some of
the parks were tucked in areas that made them not easily patrolled and the things that went on
in those parks were a great headache to the Brooklyn Park police department and the
patrolling that they had to do. The problems were very, very difficult for the community and
for the police department. So I think you want to make a park where it's visible...drive a
great distance but this is going to be a small community park where we can walk down to or
bike down to and so I can't imagine that we're going to be having traffic over flow problems
where most of the access is going to be from those who are very near by. Then as far as the
development, the balance of the development goes, I would think that would be a great sales
feature where you've got this park that now a community property and all the homes that are
being developed back there have the opportunity to go down and share in this property and
can look at the lake and enjoy the access, the swimming beach. Whereas if you've got
private homes there, the other 35 homes in back, what do they get out of it? H you can
develop this property and off that to them, then here you've got this 10 acre park for the
recreational enjoyment of all the people who are going to be moving there. I kind of think
that might improve the value of those other lots that are back farther. I can't believe that the
net result would be a loss in the value to development So I guess I can't help but see that
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this is a, that your recommendations, or what I understand that your conversations from the
past...! don't see any reason that it wouldn't go there. It just seems like the best place for all
concerned that that's where the park belongs. Thank you.
Andrews: I want to make one comment. We haven't decided there is a swimming beach yet
so, that hasn't been decided.
Harold Taylor: My name is Harold Taylor and guess where I'm from. 3961 Stratford Ridge.
We were here last year, or it probably wasn't a year ago but basically it seems like all this is
just kind of a rehash. The parks was adamant about they wanted the location. I think the
citizens in general are behind the location and then it's like the priorities or the sequence of
approval of what goes first in the development, other development to me is a little bit
confusing. I mean we're talking about the parks and location of the parks and it was all tied
together but until, I don't really know if the park issue is the fIrst issue or, it seems like you
almost have to consider all the issues before you can approve the development But with
regards to the park, I think to the families, that we're for the park down at the lake. That
would give the most access to it. Our area in general seems to have a lot of joggers from the
Red Cedar Point area and so forth like that and there seems to be a lot of biking and the new
trail system along the road there that we all went through to put that in. Basically it seems to .
be very well utilized so I can't see why the park wouldn't be a natural addition to go right
along the roadway there. The pathway rather than hike back to the top of the hill towards
Victoria. So that's kind of where I'm at Thank you.
Andrews: Is there anyone else from the audience that wishes to make a comment? Okay.
Seeing none, why don't we start. Jan, if you want to.
Lash: I had a couple of questions. First, well... I guess my question for the developer. It's
not even a question. It's just my own personal opinion is I can't imagine that the lots that
are the closest to Minnewashta Parkway could possibly be your most valuable pieces of
property. I would think that they would be, with the frontage on Minnewashta Parkway
would probably be your least valuable. That's one of the reasons why I thought this would
be a better option for the developer is to take the ones that are on the busier the road would
be easier for you to accept. Although I do think that this is the preferred location and I
would be in favor of that. Can you explain to me why those would be more valuable? If I'm
really off center.
Paul Harstad: I think it's probably got to do with visibility of the development Certainly we
don't intend to create a residential development that ruins the natural beauty but you cannot
see the lots from the main road, Minnewashta Parkway if the city has a park there. People
aren't going to know that there's even a development back there. And again, I apologize.
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My father who runs this company is out of town so I'm speaking on his behalf. He could
give you a lot more articulate reason for that.
Lash: And is this the original owner? The property has changed hands?
Paul Harstad: It has changed hands, yes.
Lash: Okay. I can't keep all these developers and owners and stuff straight but it's a little
confusing for me.
Paul Harstad: But if I could ask the Park Commission a question. As I understood the
literature, it says something to the effect that the Parks Commission would consider the
location and layout of a park once the developer had come in to the city to propose
development of this area. Is that correct?
Andrews: That's the normal way we have to acquire parkland in most cases.
Lash: And I think that was done with the original applicant and then when we reviewed that,
we decided a different location would be preferred. So I don't even understand where this
whole deal is coming from. If you're not the original owner, what does that have to do with
anything? I mean how can you go back and say that the City is not following through with
some agreement that we made with someone that sold you the property and isn't even
involved anymore. Or sold someone else the property.
Paul Harstad: Why was it originally considered up here?
Andrews: There was a potential coordination with the piece of property to the north that we
were discussing as Todd was saying in the briefmg that he read. That negotiation, that was
an attempt on our part to acquire a piece of property that we thought we could buy with some
efficiency and favorable terms so we were looking at a potential coordination there. The way
I recall the facts, I don't recall any agreement being made. I recall some discussions
happening but the way I understand the city functions is that there's no agreement until the
City Council approves something. And that never occurred and that negotiation with Mrs.
Hallgren to the north never materialized into a purchase so' it may be a situation where the
original developer came here and we said, well there might be a potential coordination to the
north. And that might have been a direction they looked at but that was never anything that
was defInite and it was never.
Paul Harstad: Apparently it was not approved by the City Council...
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Andrews: And legally there is no agreement unless it's approved by Council. Legally.
Hoffman: There's fmal plat approval.
Paul Harstad: Well in the meantime these plans were made up at no small cost and I'm sure
that it was done in the same process as any other development and we've come back to
resubmit the plans to the city. Regardless of whether it was a previous developer or new
developer, the plans were resubmitted and suddenly the parameters have changed.
Andrews: That does happen occasionally and I could give you many examples of the same
thing happening.
Lash: No but the parameters. When you submitted this the parameters hadn't changed
because we changed the parameters with the last developer that was here and then the
property changed hands...
Paul Harstad: Well the fact is that the Parks Commission did change the parameters.
Lash: Not since the last meeting.
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Roeser: Not since the new owner came in, we haven't changed anything.
Paul Harstad: This isn't a whole new ballgame? I'm sure that our company was well aware
of this issue prior to.
Roeser: Well I think that corner lot was an old ballgame, yeah.
Andrews: This plat was brought in about a year ago looking like this and it was rejected, or
not approved by the Park Commission with the same things we talked about now. That
decision was made before your purchase of this property was made. So those facts were
available to you. You obviously have all your options open to you and we have all our
options open to us. We try to act in the best interest of the city. Sometimes there is potential
conflict between developers and city governing bodies. Commercial developers, residential
developers and there are avenues to remedy that and that could include legal action. It could
include accommodation. So we listen to all ideas.
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Hoffman: If I could ask Mr. Harstad a few questions. The original proposal from Heritage,
they obviously had a purchase agreement with the property owners contingent upon approvals.
Is your purchase agreement then with Heritage or with the property owners?
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Paul Harstad: To be perfectly honest, I'm not even sure of the answer. I can fmd that out
Hoffman: Because I think that would clarify. Jan, the original property owners still oWn the
property. Heritage has a purchase agreement contingent upon approvals. Now we do not
know who Harstad's agreement is with but.
Andrew: If it's first party or second party?
Lash: So the Ziegler's and the Wenzel's and all of those people still own this property?
Hoffman: They still own it.
Lash: Okay.
Hoffman: And Heritage Development is certainly aware of where the city desires to locate
the park. Meetings were held in that regard on numerous occasions. Mr. Harstad contacted
me the first time and my conversation with him indicated that the city wanted a park on this
site as Plan A and as my letter to Mr. Harstad in your packet explains, we made him fully
aware upon his frrst contact to the city.
Paul Harstad: Well at that point it wasn't, while we did feel it was worth our time and... time
to reconsider this, I don't know that the cost of their time. I know the County...there's a very
substantial fee to get this rolling in the city. But it was not worth our time to ask the
engineers to redraw these plats.
Andrews: Sure, we understand that. I mean we all have costs and benefits that must be
weighed in economic decisions and many developers come before us with plats that are
critical to their economic needs that sometimes we can work with and sometimes we can't
And sometimes those developers go away and sometimes they come back with a new plan.
So there is a give and take.
Resident: Are you saying that when you had originally met with Heritage, Plan A for the
park was down here?
Hoffman: When we originally met with Heritage we were still in negotiation on the Hallgren
property. We made them fully aware that that may be a location for a park or it may not be.
So then we stepped up our negotiations with Mrs. Hallgren. Simultaneously we started a
process which Heritage was fully aware of identifying other locations throughout the property
which could service as a park. So as they went through the process, we went through the
process...
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Andrews: My recollection was that Heritage took the initiative to come back with showing
the park on the northwest corner. It was not our recommendation to them that they come
back with that particular location. So that's what they came to us with saying here's what
we'd like to do.
Paul Harstad: So in other words you didn't at that time have a recommendation?
Andrews: It had not come to us for a recommendation yet. We were not approached prior to
the fIrst plat coming in saying you know we've got an idea, what do you think about it? It
was, they just came to us and say here's our idea. We had heard about another piece of
property. W ouldn't it be nice if we put our park, our dedicated land right next to that
potential park. At that time we said that potential park doesn't look like it's going to happen.
No, we don't like that idea. We want it down by the lake. So, that's the way I recall the
chronology of what happened.
Hoffman: When this came to any formal review by the Park Commission, Plan A was the
plan for the park and the neighbors all said...
Lash: That was always our plan.
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Paul Harstad: When you made your formal recommendation, it was to have it down there?
Andrews: Yes. Jan, did you have anything more to add?
Lash: No.
Andrews: Jane.
Meger: I guess based on everything that I've heard here tonight and not being a commission
member when the original plat came through, I see us continuing to push for the lakeshore
property and the 10 acres for a couple of reasons. I guess one being the 2.4 acres that's
identified there would not be much of a park and again the remoteness would, I think we've
heard a lot of concern about that. I guess, and I don't feel that I would be unique in that
considering the developer that I agree with the gentleman that spoke that I think the property
values would be increased with a park in that location. I think it would be a great selling
point. I know it would be certainly something that would draw me to that location so I think
the lakeshore property for a park is the best option.
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Roeser: Well yeah. It's been designated as a park deficient area to begin with. I really can't
buy the idea that it's going to destroy the development by putting that park on the parkway.
They've got the nice beach along the road. I would go along with staffs recommendation at
this point.
Andrews: Okay. My comments would be that if the city were to look at purchase of
property, that we would be paying a fair price for it. That's the way the process works so for
a property to say that there's an economic disadvantage to selling that property, I don't see
that. I personally live in a neighborhood that has a private park that was purchased by the
neighborhood association, which also has the lake frontage and we do not live directly
adjacent to that property yet that was a major reason that we considered buying into our
neighborhood. And so I look at this as a potential marketing advantage to the properties that
are located away from the lake because those all could be given benefit of the lake frontage.
In this case through a public park which does not require a private association dues or
maintenance and could be far better equipped than our park is in our neighborhood. Also I
recall very much what happened here about a year ago and our position at that time was very
strong that we thought that the park should be located near the lake and I support that now
more than ever seeing the pace of development and that the need is still not being met in this
area of our city.
Manders: I agree. The one point I guess I'd make is that accessibility to the back park area
that's being suggested is just not there and with the trail along the parkway now, it's the
obvious choice to leave it where it's recommended.
Berg: I don't really have anything else to say that hasn't been said. Just we've identified
this area as park deficient for the last 8 years. Plan A, the lakeshore property is available. It
seems to me that I would still stand behind the original motion. I'd also just like to reiterate
though when and if it does happen, we really concentrate on working well with the residents
in the area to maximize the use for the park.
Andrews: That's one point I want to really stress is that that's the way we operate. We are
not insensitive to adjacent property owners or nearby property owners. In fact we go into
great deal of depth to making sure that we are responsible in the park in a neighborhood.
That we don't have inconsistent uses or over use of the park so I'd agree with that. Can we
have a motion on this issue then?
Roeser: I'll move that we accept the commission's recommendations.
Lash: Staff's recommendations?
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Roeser: Yes.
Manders: Second.
Roeser moved, Manders seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend
the City Council approve the preliminary plat as presented with the inclusion of
acquisition of the 10+ acre park depicted in Park Plan A including the lakeshore
property. The acquisition of the park to be accomplished through park dedication of
1.72+ acres and purchase of 7.48+ acres. This acquisition shall be a condition of final
plat approval. A Purchase Agreement shall be negotiated by the City Attorney
contingent upon City Council approval. Full park fee credit ($38,700.00 on 43 homes) is
to be granted as a part of these negotiations. Acceptance of full trail dedication fees in
force upon building permit application is recommended. Current trail fees are $300.00
per single family residential unit. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously.
LAND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL. CONCEPTUAL PUD FOR 121 ACRES OF
INDUSTRIAL OFFICE PARK. MULTI-FAMILY AND SINGLE FAMILY
DEVELOPMENT LOCATED SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 5. EAST OF TIMBERWOOD
OFF OF AUDUBON ROAD: CHANHASSEN CORPORATE CENTER. HIGHWAY 5
PARTNERSHIP. RYAN COMPANIES. RLK ASSOCIATES.
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Todd Hoffman stated that this was pulled from the Park and Recreation Commission agenda
per the applicant's request.
1994 PARK AND RECREATION GOALS.
Todd Hoffman gave a staff report on this item.
Andrews: Are you looking for prioritization of these goals or just additions or deletions to
these goals?
Hoffman: Additions or deletions.
Lash: I have a question on the very first one. Equip all satellite skating rinks with electrical
service and light. Is that what we finally came up with after, no?
Hoffman: Not in '94. In '94 we've identified North Lotus Lake Park as the only one with
the light facilities.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
Tuesday, May 24, 1994
7:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
690 Coulter Drive
Project:
Preliminary Plat, The Oaks at
Minnewashta
Applicant: Harstad Companies
Location: North of Kings Road and
West of Minnewashta Pkwy
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Notice: You are invited to attend a public hearing about a plat proposed in your area.
The applicant is requesting to subdivide 35.83 acres of property into 38 single family lots
located on property zoned RSF, Residential Single Family and located north of Kings Road
and west of Minnewashta Parkway, The Oaks at Minnewashta.
What Happens at the Meeting: The purpose of this public hearing is to inform
you about the applicant's request and to obtain input from the neighborhood about this
proposal. During the meeting, the Park and Recreation Commission will lead the public
hearing through the following steps:
1. Staff will give an over view of the proposed project.
2. Comments are received from the applicant and the public.
3. Public hearing is closed and the Commission discusses proposal. The
Commission will then take action on the proposal.
Note: Only issues relating to the City's Park and Trail Comprehensive Plan
are discussed by the Park and Recreation Commission.
Questions or Comments: If you want to see the plans before the meeting, please
stop by City Hall during office hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you
wish to talk to someone about park and trail issues relative to this proposal, please contact
Todd at 937-1900, ext. 121. If you choose to submit written comments, it is helpful to have
one copy to the Park and Recreation Department in advance of the meeting. Staff will
provide copies to the Commission.
. Notice of this public hearing has been published in the Chanhassen Villager on
GARY & NADINE NELSON
7048 RED CEDAR COVE
EXCELSIOR MN 55317
DAVID & A. PRILLAMAN
7064 RED CEDR COVE
EXCELSIOR MN 55317
JOHN & SARAH MANEY
7078 RED CEDAR COVE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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7095 RED CEDAR COVE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
KEVIN & CYNTHIS CUDDIHY
3900 STRATFORD RIDGE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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3960 STRATFORD RIDGE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
CURRENT RESIDENT
4001 STRATFORD RIDGE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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3881 STRATFORD RIDGE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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3961 STRATFORD RIDGE
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7054 RED CEDAR COVE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
COY & SANDRA SHELBY
7068 RED CEDAR COVE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
BERNARD & ALYCE FULLER
7075 RED CEDAR COVE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
TIMOTHY J. FISHER
7099 RED CEDAR COVE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
ALLIN & SIDRLEY KARIS
3920 STRATFORD RIDGE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
W. SCOTT MORROW &
CYNTIA M. HOUSE
3980 STRATFORD RIDGE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
TERRY & BONNIE LABATT
3981 STRATFORD RIDGE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
CHARLES & C. CRUICKSHANK
3921 STRATFORD RIDGE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
HAROLD & ELAINE TAYLOR
3861 STRATFORD RIDGE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
MARK & JULIE GRUBE
3931 COUNTRY OAKS DRIVE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
WARREN & JANET RIETZ
7058 RED CEDAR COVE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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7074 RED CEDAR COVE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
DONALD & B. BITIERMANN
7085 RED CEDAR COVE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
RED CEDAR COVE TWNHOUSE
P.O. BOX 181
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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3940 STRATFORD RIDGE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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4000 STRATFORD RIDGE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
KEITH & KATHRYN BEDFORD
3961 STRATFORD RIDGE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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3901 STRATFORD RIDGE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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3851 STRATFORD RIDGE RD
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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3941 COUNTRY OAKS DRIVE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
LOREN H. BEAUDOIN
133 SPRING VALLEY CIRCLE
~.ELSIOR MN 55331
LOREN L. BENSON &
JEROME M. BACH
C/O NORWEST BANK, TRUSTEE
6TH MARQUETIE
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55479-0046
JEFFRY H. HALLGREN &
MICHELLE GEORGE
355 HIGHWAY 7
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
LINDA A scon &
SUSAN E. MORGAN
4031 KINGS ROAD
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
JOHN P. BAUMTROG
7141 MINNEWASHTA PKWY
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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MARK & DONNA MALINOWSKI
7250 MINNEW ASHT A PKWY
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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PLEASANT ACRES HOA
RT.1
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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6810 MINNEW ASHT A PKWY
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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4410 HIGHWAY 25
WATERTOWN MN 55388
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4001 COUNTRY OAKS DRIVE.
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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7120 KINGS ROAD
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
JENNIFER J. HALLGREN
375 HIGHWAY 7
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
LOWELL & J. CARLSON
R. 1 BOX 822A
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION
METRO SQUARE BUILDING
ST. PAUL MN 55101
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3901 RED CEDAR POINT ROAD
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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6860 MINNEW ASHT A PKWY.
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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395 HIGHWAY 7
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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6870 MINNEW ASHT A PKWY
EXCELSIOR, MN 55331
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4011 COUNTRY OAKS DRIVE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
BARBARA B. WILSON
7050 KINGS ROAD
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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3901 GLENDALE DRIVE
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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4071 KINGS ROAD
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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7600 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE
CHANHASSEN MN 55317
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4151 HIGHWAY 7
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
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6760 MINNEWASHTA PKWY.
EXCELSIOR MN 55331
RLK ASSOCIATES
922 MAIN STREET
HOPKINS MN 55343
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LUNDGREN BROS.
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WAYZATA, MN 55391
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Park and Recreation Commission
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FROM:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
DATE:
May 19, 1994
SUBJ:
Request for Street Light, Carver Beach Park
The attached correspondence will bring the commission up-to-date on action taken in
responding to this request. The City Engineer referred me to Northern States Power to
discuss installation logistics. Their preliminary response, without looking at the site, was that
NSP would install the light free of charge. The resulting yearly electrical charges would be
the responsibility of the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Department. The Public Safety
Director believes the light would deter mischievous aCtivity in the vicinity of the parking lot;
however, much of the "after dark" activity takes place further within the park's boundaries.
Please visit the park if a site visit will assist you in making your determination if this request
is merited. The commission should be in a position to make a recommendation to the City
Council on this request.
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
May 2, 1994
Ronald and Barbara Rostad
6890 Lotus Trail
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rostad:
Thank you for your letter of April 27, 1994 in regard to Carver Beach Park. I understand
your concern and share your position of not tolerating abuse of the City's parks and/or the
ordinances which govern them. In addressing your request for a streetlight at the parking lot
in Carver Beach Park, I will be forwarding your letter to the City's Park and Recreation
Commission, the Public Safety Director, and City Engineer. I will ask Scott Harr, Public .
Safety Director and Charles Folch, City Engineer to forward their opinions in regard to the
effectiveness of such a light and the logistics of installation respectively. Your request will
be scheduled on the May 24, 1994 Park and Recreation Commission meeting agenda for their
review. The Commission will determine if your request is merited, and if so, how they can
accommodate your request Whatever their decision, they will forward a recommendation,
either negative or afflIlI1ative, to the Chanhassen City Council for review and consideration.
The first available council meeting when this item could be heard is June 13, 1994. You will
receive notification of any action being taken on your request
Again, thank you for your letter, if you have any questions, please call me.
Sincerely,
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6890 Lotus Trail
Chanhassen, MN 55317
April 27, 1994
Mr. Todd Hoffman
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Mr. Hoffman:
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My husband and I live across from Carver Beach on Lotus
Trail. We realize that living across from a public beach
has its problems, but we have dealt with it as best we can.
One of the problems over the past several years has been
people coming down and parking and partying after the 10:00
closing time. We have had to call the police on occasion
and so have our neighbors. However, we have hesitated on
several occasions because we didn't want to bother the
police department with what might appear to be a trivial
matter. But over the years the flagrancy has worsened and
we no longer feel we can be as tolerant.
Therefore, we are asking the City of Chanhassen to consider
installing a light pole to light up the parking lot at
night. I have checked with an electrical contractor and he
suggested one that comes on at dusk and turns off with
daylight. We feel this would be a definite deterrent to
potential problems and would give us some piece of mind this
summer. It would certainly limit the amount of calls that
would have to be made to the police department.
Thank you for your consideration.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Park and Recreation Commission ~/
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director /1)1
FROM:
DATE:
May 17, 1994
SUBJ:
Request for Fishing Pier, Lotus Lake
As you can see from the attached correspondence, the Battani family, 6547 Gray Fox Curve,
would like to see a fishing pier installed on Lotus Lake. The commission reviewed Mr. Ed
Battani's inquiry last January 25, at which time the commission concluded that a pier should
not be considered for North Lotus Lake Park (see attached minutes of January 25, 1994, Park
and Recreation Commission meeting). On April 27 of this year, Ryan Battani addressed a
letter to Mayor Chmiel asking for further information in regard to the possibility of placing a
pier on Lotus Lake. The Mayor is aware that a pier cannot be located at North Lotus Lake
Park, but he would like the commission to determine whether or not a pier could be located
at South Lotus Lake Park. The following information is presented to assist you in your
determination:
The fishing pier at Lake. Ann Park was acquired through a Cooperative Opportunities
for Resource Enhancement Grant (CORE) in 1990. This grant program is still active
and the city would be eligible to apply for a 1995 grant. The 1995 deadline has
passed, but if an application was completed within the next few weeks the DNR would
accept
The Lake Susan pier was purchased at a cost of $17,500 in 1992 using Community
Development Block Grant money:
South Lotus Lake Park is classified asa community park. The park contains a boat
access with 22 parking stalls (2 handicapped, 10 car/trailer and 10 car), a dock, a
stormwater detention pond, play area, open field, and two lighted tennis courts (under
construction). The park is comprised of three separate parcels of 2.35, 2.70 and .85
acres in size. The boat access parcel is 2.35 acres and contains approximately 290
feet of lakeshore (see maps).
Park and Recreation Commission
May 17, 1994
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Issues to be considered include, but are not limited to: 1) the current intensity of use at the
site, 2) Lotus Lake is fished heavily and a pier would provide access to good fishing waters
for those who do not have access to a boat and to those who would choose to forego fishing
from a boat in favor of the pier, 3) the congestion at the boat access, 4) parking limitations,
and 5) community reaction.
Staff awaits direction from the commission in this regard.
pc: Ed and Ryan Battani
Mayor and City Council
Jerry Johnson, DNR Fisheries, 1200 Warner Road, St. Paul, MN 55106
Attachments:
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Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated January 25, 1994.
Letter to Ed Battani dated January 26, 1994.
Letter from Ryan Battani dated April 27, 1994.
Letter to Ryan Battani dated May 4, 1994.
1993 Gate Attendant Program Report dated September 22, 1993.
Park maps.
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family reunion and they pay $90.00 where a resident pays $30.00. That's the cost of doing
business.
Lash: That's the cost of paying taxes.
Andrews: We've got facilities that we know are going to be used...
(There was a tape change at this point in the discussion.)
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENT A TIONS:
Meger: ...designate what the money will be used for and so that's I guess what I would ask.
Is as we're reviewing things, if we can think of something that costs around the $500.00 that
can be pinpointed and certainly justified.
Lash: ...maybe there'd be an obvious connection.
. Meger: Aetna. I think Casualty Aetna has plans.
Lash: Getting playground equipment into compliance.
Meger: Yes, they would. Very much be supportive of that. Especially that compliance piece
as well as ADA requirements. We do a lot of talking about that.
Andrews: Something with the seniors.
Meger: Yeah.
Andrews: Great Fabulous. Any other presentations?
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
Andrews: Any highlights there?
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Hoffman: No highlights in the packet I have a couple of minor additions for your
consideration.
Andrews: And those are?
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Hoffman: Letter from the...6547 Gray Fox Curve. I think Mr. Kenny's concern originates
from the use of the access off of North Lotus Lake park to the lake in the winter time by
snowmobiles. That's prompted him to call. In regard to your request..city some years back
regarding access to the lake during the summer. The issue here is something of that nature. I
think everyone, the whole community is benefitting from access during the winter. It's his
position that the neighborhood should at least be able to benefit during the summer.
Andrews: That's a pretty boggy area, if I remember correctly. I've stomped around there a
couple times. Close down by the lake. That would be a very difficult area to work. Also, if
you have a pier, we have to provide ADA access, which means we'd have to provide a road.
Roeser: How about wheelchair access?
Andrews: That's what ADA is, yeah. So that would all be part of the project. I think
there's no way.
Hoffman: I received the impression that his call was really about snowmobiles and that he
was somewhat disgruntled and that snowmobiles were mowing all the cattails. So I said let's
address that issue. We'll get out there and sign it. There's a city ordinance which do not
allow...and if you'd like to pursue the issue of an access with the commission, you can do so .
but based on number one, an access and the remoteness of the site. And number two, the
lake...
Andrews: Make sure that you explain the ADA issue is a major issue for any kind of project
like that. Any other?
Hoffman: No.
Andrews: I was just looking at the calendar. If we're looking at our usual second Tuesday
meeting, that would be February 8th. I will be doing some independent study of recreational
opportunities at Winter Park that weekend so, that week so Jan you'll have to.
Lash: Well these are just more informal work sessions.
Andrews: They're work sessions, yeah. I won't be here for that Anything else?
Hoffman: February Festival's coming along nicely. Again we have the Park Commission
down as...and we've also requested additional volunteers from the citizens...
Meger: When they listed all those prizes on there, they seemed to correspond a lot of them
with the fishing contest. Is that correct? So those prizes that are for the fishing contest and
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then there's the prize board as well similar to the 4th of July prize board?
Hoffman: You need to buy a ticket to be in the prize board. The prize drawings are all part
of the fishing contest. So if you catch a big fish you win a prize. H you have a ticket to the
fishing contest you're also eligible for the door prize. So you could come down and buy a
ticket for $4.00 or a ticket for your kid for $2.00 and be in the door prize and not fish. We
do not have a prize board similar to the one on the 4th of July.
Lash: And then, I know I asked you about this before but I forget. The snow sculpture
judging. How are you going to do that again? ...some of us work.
Lemme: If you wanted to drive by in the morning or something.
Lash: Next time let's figure out a different way of doing that.
Roeser: Because you want to judge it, is that what you're saying?
Lash: Yeah. I think that would be a fun thing to do. I mean I really would like to do that.
. Hoffman: You can go around at night can't you?
Lash: Well it's dark then.
Hoffman: They don't have to be present. We said if you're not there, the judging's
independent so if you would like to arrange some other time for the judging...
Lash: Wait a minute, what day is it? The 16th?
Lemme: No, it's the 10th...
Andrews: Any other business? If not, let's have a motion to adjourn.
Berg moved, Meger seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried. The meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Coordinator
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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CITY OF
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
January 26, 1994
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Mr. Ed Battani
6547 Gray Fox Curve
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Mr. Battani:
Thank you for your inquiry into the possibility of installing a fishing pier at North Lotus Lake.
I received your letter on the 25th of January. This enabled me to present it to the Park and
Recreation Commission on the evening of the 25th as an administrative presentation. The
commission was disturbed by the news that snowmobiles were traversing the park and in doing
so, destroying natural vegetation. The city take action to deter this travel with signage and .
barricades.
In regard to the fishing pier, unfortunately the commission is unable to provide a pier. In
discussing the request, the number one barrier is the remoteness of the site and the inability to
provide equal access for all. Access through backyards or from the current parking lot which lies
over 800 feet to the north is not acceptable. Furthermore,\to gain access to open water it would
be necessary to negotiate 190 fee(of wetland vegetation with one of a variety of floating
boardwalks. The remoteness...9f the recreational facility which would result under this
circumstances further precludes the pier from consideration.
I am sorry the news about .a fishingp_erjs not more cheery. Please do not hesitate to contact
me if you have tl1i~~g81'dorjfYQu ha'V~ .anY . other ideas for ~orth L()tus Lake Park.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Director
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Don Ashworth, City Manager
Park and Recreation Commission
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN ·
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
May 4, 1994
Mr. Ryan Battani
6547 Gray Fox Curve
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Ryan:
Thank you for your letter of April 27, 1994, regarding the possibility of installing a fishing
pier on Lotus Lake. I am pleased to hear that you enjoy fishing on Lotus Lake; our city is
blessed with water resources for our residents to enjoy. I am aware that the city's Park and
Recreation Commission reviewed the possibility of installing a pier at North Lotus Lake Park
in January of this year. The commission could not recommend that the city pursue a pier at .
this location for three reasons:
However, I will ask the commission to consider applying for a fIShing pier grant (they are
supplied through the Department of Natural Resources) for South Lotus Lake Park. The
depth of water which can be reached at this location is much better for fishing and the park
contains adequate parking for vehicles. I will place this item on the May 24, 1994, Park and
Recreation Meeting. Y ou\vill.recei.ve Do~tion of this item. '. :C"""W ,""n".".~"
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
DATE:
September 22, 1993
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Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor
SUBJ:
1993 Gate Attendant Program Report
Through the years, the annual gate attendant report has enabled our department to use the data
collected to show revenues, total hours, wages and South Lotus Lake access activity.
. With the new additions to Lake Ann Park (Picnic Pavilion/Recreation Shelter), activity has
increased during the 1993 summer season. Picnic activity has risen, which is reflected in the
parking fees. If we see a warm summer again revenues will increase over the last two years.
In continuing Eurasian Water Milfoil education, a new program was installed at the South Lotus
Lake boat access. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources sponsored an Exotic Species
Monitoring Program. The program was established to educate the public of species relative to
our area, such as Eurasian Water Milfoil and Zebra Mussel. The gate attendants at the boat
access were responsible for inspecting all portions of the watercraft going in and out the access.
The information collected during the inspection was recorded and mailed to the DNR for
compiling. The program has proved to be a plus for Chanhassen, and I will work to organize
it again next summer.
Illustrated on the attached sheet is the watercraft totals, gate attendant hourslwages, and revenues
collected from Lake Ann parking passes.
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1993 Water Craft Totals:
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Revenue Collected From Lake Ann Parking Fees:
Daily Passes
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67 Softball Teams - Registration Fees:
67 X $75.00 = $5,025.00
TOTALS FOR 1993
$19,972.00
73 Softball Teams - Registration Fees:
TOTAL FOR 1992
3803 Passes = $12,029.00
73 X $75.00 = 5,475.00
17,504.00
1993 Gate Attendant Total Hours and Wages:
Jim Farm
Jon Farm
Sam Kjome
Rachael Leonard
Karl Pearson
David Ringdahl
Chris Ripley
327.5 Hrs. X 5.50 =
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208.75 Hrs. X 5:00 =
140.5 Hrs. X 5.00 =
277 Hrs. X 5.00 =
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MEMORANDUM
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Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
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May 19, 1994 I"
DATE:
SUBJ:
Lake Ann Park 1994 Parking Permit Fees
At the April meeting, the Park and Recreation Commission requested to review the parking
permit fees for Lake Ann Park. Currently the fees have been established at:
$2.00
$5.00
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night. If the Commission feels the fees are appropriate, they will remain as they are for
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
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MEMORANDUM
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Park and Recreation Commission
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FROM:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
DATE:
May 18, 1994
SUBJ:
Review Stone Creek Subdivision, Parkland Concepts
The Stone Creek Subdivision (Hans Hagen Homes) located on Galpin Boulevard in
Chanhassen is growing rapidly. In preparing for the future neighborhood park to be located
in Stone Creek, I asked Mark Koegler of Hoisington Koegler Group to prepare some concept
sketches. Of the three concepts prepared, sketch #3. was selected to be reviewed by the
commission for refinement. The open space available at the site is minimal and the site is
sloped. Taking advantage of this slope with an at-grade slide is one of our goals. Such a
slide is depicted on all three concepts, but concept #3 is the only one which allows for two
age separated play areas, a requirement under new safety guidelines.
The future trail access dedicated on thenorthem boundary of the park is being incorporated
into a plat which is currently being developed at this location (item 3 on tonight's agenda).
An aerial photo of the park is attached to assist you in your assessment of the design.
Upon hearing the commission's comments and recommendations, the concept plan will be
updated to include those recommendations. A grading plan will be developed using the
concept park plan for delivery to the developer. Hans Hagen Homes will then grade the site
when completing grading work for th~adjoining addition.. The concept plan will then be
shelved for presentation to the residents of Stone Creek at a future neighborhood meeting.
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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
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation supervisor~ / Jr..
May 19, 1994
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJ:
1994 Fourth of July Celebration
It seems like we just completed the 4th of July Celebration and now it's rapidly approaching
again, The celebration will be Saturday, July 2; Sunday, July 3, and Monday, July 4,
Saturday, July 2 will be community night at City Center Park. Events will begin at 3:00 p.m,
and conclude at 11 :30 p.m. Scheduled events will include: kiddie parade, entertainment,
carnival games, horse rides, community picnic, and street dance to name a few.
Sunday, July 3 will play host to the adult fishing contest and the adult softball tournaments.
Overall, Sunday is the lightest day of scheduled events.
Monday, July 4 will be Family Fun Day at Lake Ann Park, This Family Fun Day will
include events such as kids fishing festival, sand sculpture, wind surfmg, demonstrations,
family games, canoe races, inner tube relays, music in the park, and the fabulous fireworks.
The schedule of events has been fOrwarded to Jack Jensen of Outhouse Graphics so he can
start the layout of the flyer, It should be completed and printed around June 1. We have
placed our t-shirt and hat order and they should be completed by June 1 as well.
Everything is beginning to fall into place, but there is much work ahead, I am confident that
everything will run smoothly this year for our tenth anniversary.
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(612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Hoffman, Parks and Recreation Director
FROM:
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor
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DATE:
May 19, 1994
SUBJ:
Lifeguard Olympics, Lake Ann Beach
John Raby with Minnetonka Community Services would like to hold the Lifeguard Olympics
on Sunday, July 31, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.rn., at Lake Ann Beach.
The Lifeguard Olympics was developed by Minnetonka Community Services as a competition
between lifeguard teams throughout the state, The competition events include:
Rowing Obstacle Course
Rescue Board Obstacle Course
Ring Buoy Toss
Rescue Tube Relay
Sweatshirt Relay
Black Flags
Cross Chest Carry Relay
Tug-of-War
There will be lifeguards on duty atthe beach if the general public would like to swim during
this time. Last year, eleven teamS (120 people) participated in the olympics at Lake Ann,
The Park and Recreation Commission can review this request at the May 24 meeting and I
will contact John with the results.
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Park and Recreation Commission
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FROM:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
DATE:
May 19, 1994
SUBJ:
First Quarter (Actually the First Third) Park and Trail Fee Revenue Report
The attached detail budget report represents good news for the Park and Recreation
Department. The city has collected 78,77% of it's budgeted park and trail fee revenue for
1994 compared with 23.18% at the same time last year. However, there is no need to go
shopping for new projects to invest these dollars.
Pending land purchases (West Lake Minnewashta $210,000-$300,000 and Stockdale
$140,000-$168,000) will make quick work of any excess revenues.
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TO: Todd Hoffman, Director of Parks and Recreation
FROM:
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor
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DATE:
May 19, 1994
SUBJ:
McGlynn Bakeries Company Picnic
McGlynn Bakeries has booked a company picnic at Lake Susan Park on Saturday, August 20,
for approximately 200-300 people. Ms, Gayle Davis, who is with McGlynn Bakeries, is
concerned with the number of parking spaces available. Ms, Davis was wondering if it would
be possible to close down Lake Susan Park so that 'McGlynn's would have exclusive rights to
the park. During a telephone coversation with Ms, Davis, I informed her that we cannot close
a public park for this type of use, However, I did agree to bring it to the attention of the
Park and Recreation Commission nextTuesday night. The Park and Recreation Commission
can review the request, and then I will speak with Ms.' Davis on Wednesday morning, May
25,
Ms. Davis hasd another request. She was wondering if it was okay if McGlynn Bakeries
supplied lifeguards for the beach area, so their picnic participants could go swimming. I
explained to her that the beach was not maintained as a swimming area. She wquld still like
the Park and Recreation Commission to review this matter,
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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
Dawn Lemme, Recreation Supervisor ~ J,/.z.-
FROM:
DATE:
May 19, 1994
SUBJ:
Lake Ann Concession Stand
This year the Lake Ann concession stand will open on weekends beginning May 21-22 and
open seven days a week from Memorial weekend through Labor Day weekend,
As was the case last year, the concession/boatrentalarea at Lake Ann is almost completely
weather dependent. We are hoping for a great summer with the sunshine and a lot of action
at the beach, Staff has been hired for Lake Ann with three returning people as well. Food
items to be sold this year include hot dogs, polish sausage, pizza, candy, chips, nachos, juice,
pop and ice cream. Boats available for rental are paddleboats, canoes, and row boats. Other
equipment that may be rented is bocce ball, volleyball and fishing poles. Some bait may also
be available,
I encourage all city employees and commissioners to visit the Lake Ann Shelter and let me
know your thoughts on how it's running, what is offered that you like/dislike, and
improvements or suggestions fortb.efuture.
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MEMORANDUM
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FROM:
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
Dawn Lemme, Recreation Supervisor U:c} .
May 19, 1994
Summer Intern
I am very excited to be writing a memo announcing the hiring of a summer intern for 1994.
The person who has been hired is Michelle Bra,\lIl, who is currently completing her degree in
Park and Land Management with a sub-major in Recreation at the University of Wisconsin,
River Falls, Michelle will begin her internship with the Park and Recreation Department the
week of May 23, and continue for approximately 16 w~ks.
The internship program is intended to be comprehensive, including all aspects of parks and
recreation. Michelle will be involved in budgeting, adult and youth programming, special
events, parks, senior citizens, athletics,and other administrative areas.
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MICHELLE ALINE BRAUN
13070 73rd Avenue North
Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369
612 493-9175
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. r Drive, River Falls, Wisconsin 54022 (715) 425-8603
OBJECTIVE
As an intern, I would like to assist the City of Chanhassen in administrative and supervisory duties in the Park
and Recreation Department.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science May 1994
Major: Park and Land Management
Sub major: Recreation
University of Wisconsin - River Falls, GP A in Major 3,0/4.0
Overseas study: Fij~ Australia, New Zealand - August-December 1992
. Multicultural, Environmental, and Geographical Education.
PARK AND RECREATION CLASS PROJECTS
. Assisted in design of potential J. R Ranch Campground.
. Assisted in design and development of Ryan DeSanctis Park for City of River Falls,
. Designed interpretive trail and brochure for the University.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
. Valley Community Child Care Center, Golden Valley, Minnesota
Facilitated child care programs and activities - 1989
. River Falls Youth Center, River Falls, Wisconsin
Supervised center and youth ages 12-18 - 1993
. Camp S1. Croix, Hudson, Wisconsin
Directed IS-SO children ages 7-15 in environmental and outdoor education programs - 1993.
. Willow River State Park, Hudson, Wisconsin
Assisted Candlelight Ski Program; trail setup and public contact - 1994
. Kinnicinic River Clean-Up, River Falls, Wisconsin
Picked up garbage and recyclables from river and surrounding area - 1994.
. Arbor Day, River Falls, Wisconsin
Planted perennials and trees for the city - 1994
. Unity in the Community Participant, River Falls, Wisconsin - 1993-94.
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ENVIRONMENTAL & LEADERSHIP SEMINARS
. Student Environmental Action Coalition; University of Colorado .1991.
. Will Keirn - Motivational Speaker, University of Wisconsin -1993.
. Northern Regional Leadership Conference; University of Minnesota - 1993.
. Ecosystem Management Conference; University of Wisconsin - 1994.
ORGANIZATIONS
. Phi Mu Sorority - 1990-1994.
Provisional Member Director - 1993-1994.
. Earth Consciousness Organization - 1991-1994.
Recycling Committee - 1994,
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MICHELLE ALINE BRAUN
13070 73rd Avenue North
Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369
(612) 493-9175
_ \.... -r:ampus Address: 1183 River Drive, Rivet Falls, Wisconsin 54022 (715) 425-8603
CERTIFICATIONS
. First Aid and Community CPR
. Lifeguard Training.
. Project Wlld/ Aquatics and Project Learning Tree Participant.
. Registered Nursing Assistant.
EMPLOYMENT
. North Ridge Care Center; New Hope, Minnesota.
Registered Nursing Assistant - 5/89 - Present.
. Harvey Hansen Realtors; Plymouth, Minnesota,
Secretary - 4/89 - 3/90.
. J.C, Penney; Minnetonka Minnesota.
Sales Associate - 8/87 - 3/89.
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REFERENCES
.' Jan Luthens
Registered Nurse - Supervisor
North Ridge Care Center'
5430 Boone Avenue North
New Hope, Minnesota 55428
(612) 536-7000
. Warren Kinzel
Professorffrack Coach
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
128 Karges Center
River Falls,Wisconsin 54022
(715) 425-3829
. Dr, Kelly Cain
Professorl Advisor
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
302 Agricultural Science Building
River Falls, Wisconsin 54022
(715) 425-3729
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80,000 walleye fry were released in Lake Susan on
May 11, 1994 by the Department of Natural Resources.
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April 22, 1994
(Earth Day)
Dear Citizens of Chanhassen,
Today I went on a walk from my school to Pond Park to look for litter and signs
of poIlution. It was a very beautiful day!
I was amazed by what I saw! In just that short distance I alone found 107 pieces
of litter and signs of polIudh! Never did I think I would see so much litter on our trip,
There was animal waste in all places. It was very disguisting! The water was infested
with trash, Trash littered every where you looked.
Here is some of the data I coIlected:
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Plastic Foam
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Glass Litter
Discarded Tires
Foil and Plastic Wrap
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I hope you feel as strongly as I do about what is happening to our environment.
You can help by not littering, picking up litter, and disposing of chemicals properly.
Please help our environment!
Sincerely,
Mark Wetzler
Grade 4
Chanhassen Elementary" School
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Region 6 Trails & Waterways. 1200 Wamer Road. St. Paul. Minnesota 551 06 FILE NO,
(612) 772-7835
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April 21. 1884
City Hall - Chanhassen
Manager Don Ashworth
P.O, Box 147
Chanhassen. MN 55317-0147
Dear local Official:
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will be conducting a survey of shore anglers this summer
(May 7 to September 20, 1884). This survey will be taken at approximately 100 locations on lakes
andrivers throughout the 7~unty metro area. These sites include the traditional shore fishing. fishing
platforms. fishing piers. breakwaters and seawalls. These will not be out in the water on boats of any kind.
This letter is to inform you of our planned activities in your community, Most surveys will be done during .
peak usage times (i.e,. holidays, weekends end evenings), The surveyors will first count all anglers at a
particular location, then interview a small cross section of the anglers and after about one-half hour move
on to another location.
The survey will cover demographics, trip characteristics. angler characteristics, attitudes including why this
location, rating this location. any problems at this location. suggested improvement-crowded feeling,
For a long time the department has had some idea of feelings, where people come from, who is at these
sites, etc. Hopefully this survey will give us a better idea of the reality at these sites.
If you are not the appropriate person or you feel this information could be shared with someone else in
your community, please feel free to pass on this letter.
If there are questions, please call me at 772-7835 or Tim Kelly, DNR Planning at 286-4882.
Sincerely,
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Region 6 Trails & Waterways Supervisor
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Minutes Youth Commission Meeting
Monday, April 11, 1994 Jonathan Elementary Lounge
Next Meeting: Monday, May 16, 1994 7pm
Location: Jonathan Elementary School Lounge
CHS Seniors - Snacks
The meeting was brought to order at 7:10 pm by Vice-Chairperson Phyllis Lindstrand.
Attendance was taken using the new fonn. Those present included Louise Lehner, Danyelle Mannix,
Charles Lawler, David Kocka, Natalie Rossini (at 8:30 pm), Molly DeB ower, Lori Wellens, Susan Hunn
and Jeanne Straus. Lori brought a friend, Becky Jeurissen. Welcome, Becky.
Motion!
Motion!
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to approve agenda. Agenda approved.
to approve minutes of March 8th meeting. Motion approved.
Old BUl;in~l;.
1. T-Shirts for YC. Mike Kraus of Glacier Sportswear was present to talk about the t'shirt purchase and
the proposed banners. After some discussion, the following was agreed upon,
a. Colors: T-shirtlwhite, agency letteringlblack, agency logo'slteal, YC embroidery/teal.
b. Cost: $ 16.25/each. Sell to agency members at May meeting.
Question raised about a change to City of Chaska logo. Molly & Phyllis will check it out
MotionlDeBower to accept t-shirt colors and lay-out as discussed. Second! . Motion passed, Final
OK after new "lay-out" is drawn up will be given by: Rossini, Lehner, Lawler, DeB ower, & Straus. The
order will then be placed. T-Shirts will be ordered in the following sizes: 10 Large, 20 X-Large, 10 XX-
Large. YC members will sell them to their agency members.
Indoor and outdoor banners will be sold. The design will include the agencies logo's, "Community
Values," and the list of 8 values. The YC will be acknowledged at the bottom of each banner by
"Coordinated by the Youth Commission."
2. Agency Updates. Should be scheduled as soon as possible. Try and present before May 16!!!
Contact Jeanne at Community Ed for copies of
a. T-shirt proposal
b. Banner proposal
c. Youth Volunteer Service Directories
d. Environmental Week List of Activities
e. List of Responsibilities for YC, Agency Members and Agency Contacts.
Date set for Carver County - May 2, 1994
Date set for City of Chaska - May 2, 1994. Call in ather date.f; Q.f; ~aan Q.f; pa.f;~ible.
3, Danyelle Mannix shared the video tape presentation she created for the January 13, 1994 Minnesota
School Boards Association Conference at the St Paul Civic Center. Thank you Danyelle for the many
hours of work you put into this effort. Well done!
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The video tape may be used by members of the YC at their agency updates. An additional slide will be
added regarding the need for new members. Contact Danyelle for use of the tape.
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4. Discussion on the Student Survey proposal (teen activities.) was tabled. Committee members include
Lambert, DeB ower, Sorscher and Merchant. Committee should meet prior to the May 16 meeting.
Rossini & Olinger will help present it at the school. A YC presentation should be made to the
Chanhassen Park & Rec Commission by June 1.
5. Lori Wellens gave us an update on the Loaves & Fishes Project The bus has been scheduled. Will
leave the high school at 4 pm and return between 7:30 & 8:00 pm. Will visit two sites. St Stephens and
Holy Rosary in south Minneapolis. Posters have been up and people signed up.
6. Lori gave an update on the Environmental Week Project sponsored by YC, Student Council, and the
Science Club. Advisors include J. Straus, Susan Welsh, and Pam Schmillen. Project includes: 1.
Speaker, Bill Dunn, from MN Pollution Control Agency at CHS 4118/94.
2. Car Pooling at CBS 4/19/94. Prizes (Hardees, etc.) to participants. Rachel Leonard is
chairing.
3. "What is recyclable, reusable, and trash?" demonstration at CBS during
Bill Dunn's presentation. Prizes will be given to participants.
4. Essay Contest on "What Will The Wodd Be Like In 2020?"
5. Poster Contest on Recycling. Prizes awarded to winners.
6. Recycling posters will be distributed to school buildings for posting above green
recycling bins.
7. Junk Mail Competition between CHS classes. Bins in Welsh's classroom. .
8. Mother Earth will visit CHS on Thursday, 4/21/94.
9. Green ribbon was donated by Ribbon Magic of Chaska. Students were encouraged to
tie piece of ribbon to antennaes or wear them on their wrists to make students "aware" of the importance
of recycling, etc.
The school newspapers and the local newspapers will be asked to cover the event Jeanne contacted the
Chaska Herald.
7. Natalie updated the group on the project to bring CBS girls into CMS health classes. She has a core
group of 5 students willing to work on it Will update us at the next meeting.
8. Walk for MS. Natalie infonned the group that approximately 20 individuals from Chaska participated
in the walk which took place in Minneapolis. Weather was great Went very well.
9. A "Speak Out" event will be held at CBS before school is out Hopefully, it will be held between May
16 - 20 during "Just Because" week. Will invite 8th grade eMS student council, Agency members,
legislators, Dawn Lemme, Tom Redman, and the press. CHS students will be encouraged to sign out of
study halls or social studies classes to participate. Committee members include Lee Ann,Susan and
Jeanne.
10. The conference "Positive Power of Youth" will be held at St Catherines on Wednesday, April 13,
1994. Those attending include: Natalie, Carly, Farrah, Molly, LeeAnn, Lori, Becky Jeurissen, and .
Jeanne. Attendees willup date the Commission.
11. Discussion on the "Crime Forum" (Carly Sorscher) was tabled. Carly was not present
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12. Grant proposals have been submitted. One to District 112 Foundation to help bring Tony Schiller
into the District as a speaker/coordinator. Tony will conduct a YC Retreat Training session in August
Grant is for $1350,00. The second proposal is for "Serve America" grant monies. State and federal
monies will fund those projects. We submitted a project with the YC working with St Anne's Homeless
Shelter of north Minneapolis. The grant is for $10,000. Call Jeanne if you would like copies of the
grants.
Danyelle has chaired the StAnne's project to date. YC members and members of St Anne's staff should
sit down and discuss the grant Danyelle and Jeanne will set up a meeting date. Will the evening of
May 18th? Would like adult and youth members to attend. RSVP to Danyelle at 448-3154 ASAP!
13. David Kocka updated us on the "Underground." He recently visited the teen activity center and
talked with the coordinator. Approximately 5 - 25 students attend daily. For some reason, use of the
center has dropped, Perhaps the YC could become involved in planning special activities.
There was some discussion about the need for a space for "teens only" on the week-ends. Chaska
representatives Molly DeB ower and Phyllis Lindstrand will visit with City of Chaska representatives
about the need for a "youth space" within the Community Center.
14. Jeanne infonned the group that the cost for button materials was $100. The monies received from
the sale of Values Buttons was $130.00. Lots of buttons left for next year's Values Week.
NEW BUSINESS
1) Farrah - Will you help the PTO at Chaska Elementary School find child care help for their May 10th
meeting? Please call Lori Twait at 448-2695. Announcements over the P A, posters, and asking friends
will probably bring results, Please call Jeanne at 368-3686 ASAP.
2) Matter of lowering age limit for YC membership was discussed. Perhaps that issue could again be
raised in the future.
3) It was suggested that we consider starting a mentor program this fall at the high school. YC student
members would serve as a mentor to new high school students. Perhaps they could serve as a contact
person to t.l-te entire family answering questions about the high school. This matter will be addressed at
the May meeting.
4) The executive committee will be called together by the Chairperson to set the May agenda. Those
agendas will be mailed. If you have an item for the agenda, please contact Natalie ASAP.
5) Bring TNT into the high school. Report: Jeanne.
6. Grants for 1) Girls Self-Esteem 2) Festival of Nations (Cultural Diversity)? .'
Motion/Susan Hunn, Second/Lori Wellens to adjourn. Meeting adourned at 9:15 pm.o
REMINDER: Each student YC member wII make a poster advertidn.g the openings.
Post in the High School as soon lLf; possible.
SENIORS are in charge of snacks at the May 16th meeting!!!!!!
Next meeting: Monday, May 16th.
449 Pleasant View Road
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
April 24, 1994
Todd Hoffmen
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Dear Todd Hoffman:
I live on Pleasant View Road in Chanhassen, and I'm very glad that you built a park
nearby. My friends and I use North Lotus Park a lot. We play baseball, soccer,
football, and basketball.
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There is one problem with the use of North Lotus Park: almost always after school
when my friends and I go to play baseball, there are baseball teams that come to have
team practices on the field. Then we have to stop playing so they can practice. I
thought this was a public park? Once when we were playing two teams showed up for
a makeup gamel .
It would be great if you would limit the number of teams that use the park, then the
neighborhood could use the park. I'm really glad you made the park where you did.
There are a lot of kids that live near by, we can get a pretty good game going.
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CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
May 4, 1994
Mr. Ryan Andrus
449 Pleasant View Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Ryan:
Thank you for your letter of April 24, 1994, in regard to North Lotus Lake Park. I am
pleased to hear that you and your friends enjoy the park and its amenities. Please let me
explain the city's Park and Recreation Commission's policy on organized (team) sports in
neighborhood parks. The commission's philosophy is to keep neighborhood parks available
for unstructured "pick-up" games of ball such as the ones you and your friends enjoy.
However, due to the rapid increase in the number of ball players participating in leagues, the
commission has allowed scheduling for practices/games in five of the city's neighborhood
parks. These parks include Minnewashta Heights, Carver Beach playground, Meadow Green
Park, Rice Marsh Lake Park and North Lotus Lake Park. I checked the reservation calendar
for North Lotus Lake Park and no reseIVations have been made with our department thus far
this season. However, this does not preclude teams from showing up on their own. Under
these circumstances, you and your friends have the right to stay on the field and finish your
play, but I understand how intimidating this situation can be.
I have asked Jerry Ruegemer, our Recreation SupeIVisor, to attempt to limit the number of
reservations for North Lotus Lake Park. Rcservations are not accepted for any ballfields in
Chanhassen on weekends. In the future as more community athletic fields are constructed,
league play in neighborhood parks will diminish further.
I hope this information helps you understand the complexities of scbeduling the city's
ballfields. I can assure you that the Park and Recreation Commission is looking out for
people like you and your friends. "
Sincerely, .
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Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Director
pc: Park and Recreation Commission
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor
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CHANHAaa~B .'
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tree Board Members
FROM: Bob Generous, Planner n ~
DATE: May 4, 1994
SUBJ: Tree Protection Ordinance
The tree protection ordinance was approved for fust reading on April 25, 1994. The Council
was very impressed with the work that you put into the ordinance. The only change Council
made was to delete two trees from the list: black cherry and russian olive.
The Council will hold its second and final reading on Monday, May 9, 1994. This item is on
the consent agenda, so it may not have any discussion unless it is specifically pulled by a .
council member. Enclosed is a copy of the final ordinance.
Thanks again for all your hard work and dedication.
Attachment
Tree Protection Ordinance
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN ~ of the SlIITIBI)' B'"d secxrd B'"d final
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MlNNESOTA reac:tirg is .L\'JU.Illlt:lded.
ORDINANCE NO. _
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 18 AND 20 OF 1HE
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE CONCERNll-.;G 1REES AND LANDSCAPING
The Oty Council of the City of Chanhassen ordains:
Section' Subdivisic.ns: Section 18.61(a)(1) is !"1leIlded tC' add the following tree species:
Primary Specimen D::.,duous Trees Common Name
Carya ovata Shagbark Hickory
Juglans nigra Black Walnut
Quercus rubra Oak, Red
Robinia pseudo...;acia Black Locust
Secondary Deciduous Trees Common Name
Aesculus ~:<bra Ohio Buckeye
. Betula nigr. Birch, River
Catalpa spc~,.:>sa Northern Catalpa
Osoya virginiana Ironwood
Populus trerr.~loides Aspen
Prum:lS SeF81il1a 8laek CAeHy
Sc: ous spp. Ash, Mountain
Ornamental Common Name
Cro !aegus spp. Hawthorne
Blaeagaas iagasaf.elia Ras&iafl <>IP:e
Phellodendron amUfCnse Amur Cork1ree
Conifers Common Name
Larix laricina Tamarack
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Section 2. Subdivisions: Section 18.61(d), Landscaping and tree prcseIVation requirements is
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
(d) The following standards shall be used in evaluating subdivisions and site plans:
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(1) It is a policy of the Oty of Chanhassen to protect the integrity of the natural .' ,
environment through the preservation, protection, and planting of trees. The
city finds that trees provide many benefits including: stabilization of the soil
by the prevention of erosion and sedimentation, reduction of storm water runoff
and the costs associated therewith, improvement of air quality, reduction of
noise pollution, control of urban heat island effect, protection and increase of
property values, protection of privacy, energy conservation through natural
insulation, control of drainage and restoration of denuded soil subsequent to
construction and grading, protection from severe weather, providing habitat for
birds and other wildlife, conservation and enhancement of the city's physical
and aesthetic environment, reforestation of open lands, and general protection
and enhancement of the quality of life and general welfare of the city.
It is therefore the purpose of this section to provide regulations related to the
cutting, removal, or killing of trees on construction and development sites and
to ensure the protection and preservation of the natural environment and beauty
of the City of Chanhassen.
(2) Prior to the submittal of development plans, a tree survey of the site shall be
prepared by a registered landscape architect, licensed forester, or other
professional approved by the city. This survey shall include the species, DBH
size, condition, location of all significant, special, damaged or diseased trees
on site. All significant special, damaged or diseased trees shall be tagged and .
identified by number on the survey. A delineation of the existing canopy
coverage area(s) which outlines all areas covered by tree canopy shall be
included as part of the survey. Additionally, all damaged and diseased trees
shall be cataloged with the nature and extent of any damage or disease
specified.
(a) Based on this survey and either site observation and measurement or a
current aerial photograph (taken within one year of the date of plan
submittal) interpretation, the following shall be calculated:
1) Base line Canopy coverage
2) Minimum Canopy Coverage Requirements.
The following table shall be used to determine the minimum amount of canopy coverage that
must be maintained or provided on-site as part of the development It shall represent the
minimum canopy coverage, consisting of existing tree canopy and/or additional trees required
for the site. Existing wetland areas located on site shall be excluded from the calculation of
site area in the determination of required site coverage. If a forested area is to be dedicated
to the Oty for park land, then this area shall not be included in the base line canopy coverage
area calculation nor shall it count towards the minimum canopy coverage for the site.
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ComDrehensive Plan
Desi2nation 80 - 100% 60 - 79% 40 - 59% 20 - 39% ~
or less
CommerciaVIndustrial/ 28% 25% 20% 14% 10%
Institutional
High Density Residential 35% 30% 25% 20% 15%
Medium Density 40% 35% 30% 25% 20%
Residential
Low Density Residential 55% 46% 35% 30% 25%
Large Lot Residential 68% 56% 43% 35% 25%
Base line canopy coverage is the canopy coverage existing at the time the development
application is filed with the city. Minimum canopy coverage is determined by using the matrix.
Priority shall be given to retaining stands of trees and undisturbed wooded lands over
individual specimen trees that will be incorporated into the development. No more
. than ten (10) percent of the canopy retention requirement may be met by an individual
tree that is not included within a designated woodland area.
For developments that do not meet the minimum canopy coverage, the developer shall
be required to develop a forestation plan to bring the total canopy coverage up to the
minimum requirement Where existing woodlands are removed or there is a loss of
trees that would otherwise be used to meet the canopy coverage retention requirement,
the developer shall develop a woodland replacement plan. The replacement plan must
designate an area at least 1.2 times the removed canopy coverage area that shall be
planted with replacement trees for those removed. These plans shall locate additional
trees either as a continuation of existing stands of trees that are to be preseIVed or
create new stands of trees in desirable locations such as along roadway coIridors, on
the north and west perimeters of the development, in common open areas, or adjacent
to park facilities.
The following criteria shall be followed in establishing minimum ca'nopy coverage:
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When planting trees, one tree shall be deemed to provide 1,089 square
feet of required canopy coverage,
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tree must be from the approved list of desirable species (preference
given for trees designated as native),
no more than one-third (1,e,) of the trees may be from anyone tree
species,
trees shall average at least 2~ inch caliper and may be a minimum of
1~ inch caliper,
not less than twenty percent (20%) of the trees shall be conifers,
conifer trees shall average seven (7) feet and shall be a minimum of six
(6) feet in height,
plant materials used for the reforestation shall be of a similar species as
vegetation found on site,
trees shall be used that are appropriate to the soil conditions found OD
site, and
trees shall be from certified Dursery stock as defmed and controlled by
Minnesota Statute Sections 18.44 through 18.61, the Plant Pest Act.
(3) To the extent practical, site design shall preseIVe significant woodland areas
and special trees. Special priority for tree preseIVation shall be given to areas
within flood plains, wetlands, stream corridors, wooded slopes, and along
collector and arterial roadway corridors. To facilitate this, a woodland
management plan, which may include preservation, forestation, and replacement
elements, shall be formulated by the developer as one component of the
development proposal. The woodland management plan shall be prepared and
signed by a registered landscape architect, licensed forester, or other '
professional approved by the' city. This plan shall include the following
information:
a. Tree survey
b. Designated woodland areas
c. Location and ~ of replacement/forestation tree
planting areas
d. List of all replacement trees including species, caliper,
and planting method
e. Methods of tree protection
f. Location of all protective fencing
g. Special construction methods to be utilized
h. Location of all retaining walls
i Statement explaining why replacement trees are necessary
j. Rationale for selection of replacement/forestation trees
(4) In single-family detached residential developments, the applicant must
demonstrate that suitable home sites exist on each lot by describing a 60' x 60'
building pad (which includes deck area) without intruding into Rquired
setbacks and easements.
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. following:
a. realignment of streets, utilities and lot lines
b. consideration of alternative utility configurations such as the use of
ejector pumps, force mains, or revised home elevations to minimize
grading
c. reductions in street width and right-of-way and increase in street grade
up to 10% when the applicant can demonstrate that significant tree
preservation is directly related to the modification
d. use of private drives in lieu of public streets
e. variation in street radius and design speed
f. modified grading plans
g. within PUDs, the City Council may consider waiving minimum lot area
requirements and/or density transfers as long as it can be demonstrated
by the applicant, that tree preservation can be enhanced. In no case
shall overall project densities exceed what is allowed by the
Comprehensive Plan. The greater the level of preservation, the greater
flexibility will be considered by the city.
h. within PUDs, variations to building setback lines provided a minimum
twenty (20) foot building separation is maintained between buildings on
adjacent lots. The setback variations shall be established and recorded
. as part of the plat approval.
(6) Trees designated for preservation shall be protected by snow fences with
clearly marked signage specifying that the area is off limits for construction
activities, or other means acceptable to the city, prior to land preparation or
construction activities. Protective barriers must be located at twelve (12) times
the tree diameter at DBH from the base of the tree, the critical root zone, and
must remain in place until all construction activities are terminated. No
equipment, chemicals, soil deposits, or construction materials shall be placed
within the protective barriers. All understory trees and natural vegetation
should be preserved within the boundaries of the protective areas. Where this
protection area cannot be maintained or would otherwise render lots
undevelopable, an alternate protection, mitigation or tree replacement plan may
be considered and approved by the city. This plan may include the use of
retaining walls, installation of aeration systems, requirement for post
construction deep root fertilization and soil aeration, or construction vehicle
ramp systems.
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(7) At the city's discretion, conservation easements may be required to protect
designated tree preservation areas. Such easements shall be permanently
marked and signed as a conservation area with low profile monumentauoD
acceptable to the City. A monument is required for each three hundred (300)
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linear feet of tree conservation area. Within designated woodland areas, the
City shall encourage the use of indigenous grasses and plant species to more
closely resemble a natural area. Home owners associations shall be
responsible for the maintenance of vegetation in common areas. Individual
property owners shall be responsible for the maintenance of vegetation on their
property. The planting of trees in excess of those required by this ordinance is
permitted within the designated woodland area.
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(8) During the removal process, trees shall be removed so as to prevent blocking
of public rights-of-way or interfering with overhead utility lines.
(9) The removal of diseased and damaged trees is pennissible only if they cannot
be saved. These trees shall not be counted when computing the base line tree
canopy coverage.
(10) If any protected significant trees are removed or killed or there is a loss of
trees as the result of construction activities, the city requires replacement at the
rate of two (2) caliper inches per each inch of DBH of the removed, killed, or
lost trees. The replacement trees shall be at least two and a half (2~) inches
caliper and will be species that conform to the List of Desirable Tree Species
for Planting in Chanhassen. No more than one-third (~) of the trees may be
from anyone tree species. Other species or sizes may be used as replacement
trees subject to approval by the Oty. Alternately, at the city's discretion, if a .
developer removes trees within a protected area, the canopy coverage area shall _
be calculated for that area and a replacement area 1.5 times the canopy
coverage area that was removed shall be planted. One tree shall be planted for
each 1,089 square feet of required replacement area Trees shall be from the
list of desirable tree species, no more than one-third (Va) of trees from anyone
tree species, average 2~ inch caliper with a minimum 1~ inch caliper, a
similar species as vegetation existing on site, and appropriate to the soil
conditions. Any replacement trees that cannot be planted on the original site
due to space restrictions shall be planted on city property at locations to be
detennined by the city.
(11) Financial guarantees acceptable to the city shall be required to ensure
compliance with this section.
Section 3. Section 20-1, Definitions, of the Cbanhassen City Code is amended by
adding the following definitions:
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Canopy coverage shall mean the area on a horizontal plane that is located under the
crowns of all the trees on the site.
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Critical root zone means an area twelve (12) times the tree diameter at DBH measured
from the base of the tree.
DBH means diameter measured at breast height (4.5 feet above the ground).
Designated woodland area means an area within a development that has been
designated in the woodland management plan as a tree preservation, forestation or
replacement planting area.
Loss of trees means that any of the following may have happened:
a. Grade change or land alteration, whether temporary or permanent, of
greater than one (1) foot, measured vertically from the existing grade,
affecting forty (40) percent (as measured on a horizontal plane) or more
of a tree's critical root zone; or
b. Utility construction resulting in the cutting of forty (40) percent or more
of the tree's roots within the critical root zone; or
c. Mechanical injury to the tree trunk causing loss of more than forty (40)
percent of the bark; or
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Compaction to ninety (90) percent of standard proctor to a depth of six
(6) inches or more of forty (40) percent or more of the surface of the
soil within the tree's critical root zone; or
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e. The pruning of a tree which eliminates forty (40) percent or more of the
canopy area of a tree; or
f. The complete removal of a tree.
Significant Tree means any healthy tree species measuring twelve (12) inches or more
DBH; Or any healthy coniferous tree measuring twelve (12) feet in height or more.
Special trees mean any large broadleaf trees at least 30 inches DBH, any large conifer
trees at least 20 inches DBH, any medium broadleaf trees at least 20 inches DBH, any
small broadleaf trees at least 12 inches DBH. rare or unusual tree species, or trees of
exceptional quality.
Tree caliper means diameter of a tree measured at six (6) inches above ground.
Tree trunk means the stem portion of a tree from the base to the first branch thereof.
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Woodlands shall mean any groupings of significant trees with a canopy coverage of .! ,
one (l) acre or more, any groupings of 10 or more significant trees, or any grouping
of trees with at least one (1) special tree and where 25 percent or more of other trees
are significant trees.
Section 4. LANDSCAPING AND TREE REMOVAL: Section 20-1178 (c) is amended in
its entirety to read as follows:
(c) The standards in City Code Section 18.61 (d) shall be used in evaluating site
plans.
Section 5. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
Council of the City of Chanhassen.
day of
. 1994, by the City
ATTEST:
Don Ashworth, Clerk/Manager
Donald J. Chmiel, Mayor
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE SUMMARY
Amendment of Landscaping and Tree Preservation ordinances regarding subdivisions
and site plans. The amendment adds to list of approved trees; expands intent of ordinance
regarding benefits of ttee protection; requires submittal of tree survey early in the
development review process; requires detennination of existing canopy coverage area of a
site; provides criteria for establishing minimum canopy coverage; requires submittal of a
woodland management plan; provides guidelines for minimizing tree loss; requires tree
protection fencing; provides for conservation easements and monumentation; provides
penalties for the removal of trees that were designated for prcscIVation; adds definition
specifically related to tree protection requirements; and revises site plan landscaping and tree
removal requirements to reference the subdivision section.
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent A
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director ., / oIJ.
FROM:
DATE:
May 5, 1994
SUB] :
Parking Signage - Lake Ann Park Ballfield/Concession Building Parking
Please take immediate action to complete the parking lot signage at the above-referenced parking
lot. This signage should include no parking signs along the entrance road to this parking lot .
installed at appropriate intervals. I am assuming you have in your possession the spec.ification
diagram for the parking lot As we discussed last fall, we will leave an asphalt area for the
portable restrooms. Mike Wegler has informed me that the Street Department will complete the
asphalt overlay of this road and parking lot. Upon signage installation, Public Safety will be able
to patrol this area.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
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p.c. Charles Folch, Oty Engineer
Scott Harr. Public Safety DiJectoI' .?;'0./i;,XLi;;,:.'.
Mike Wegler. Street Superintendent
Steve Winters, CSO . <,,;.;, , ...
Ozzie Chadderdon, American t.egion ~ost
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YOUTH COMMISSION
Carver, Carver County, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, ISD 112, & Community Ed
110600 Village Road Cbaska MN 55318 368-3686
Date:
To:
From:
Re:
Youth Commission Opening
This letter is to inform you that
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\( 1) I am graduating from Chaska High School this spring and
cannot serve on the Youth Commission for another term.
2) I have enjoyed serving on .the Youth Commission but am
unable to serve another term. Please post my position.
3) I have enjoyed serving on the Youth Commission and
would like to re-apply for another term, realizing that
two full terms of two years each is the maximum I may
serve.
Please let me and the Youth Commission Advisor know officially that you are
in receipt of my letter.
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 . FAX (612) 937-5739
May 10, 1994
Ms. Phyllis Pope Bofferding
620 Carver Beach Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Phyllis:
Thank you for your letter of May 5, 1994; it is always heart warming to hear from you. The good deeds
you perform and the high aspirations which you hold for our environment are to be commended. I too
recognize that our world is not perfect, but remain excited about improving things little by little. My
aspirations for Pond Park include restoring old scars left by the road cut on the south and by erosion in
three other locations. We have also talked about removing the railroad tie steps and improving the trail
connection between Sierra Trail and Laredo Drive with asphalt
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Park and Recreation Director
Responding specifically to your concerns, during om annual spring site visit to all Chanhassen parks, I
asked park maintenance to minimize mowing to the edge of the pond. This is simply a case of competirig
values. Maintenance thought "the more the better", I am concerned about bank stabilization and run-off
filtering , and you make a very good point about the geese. Through this letter, I am confinning with the
park crew to maintain just two entries to the water, one on the n~ and one on the south with a maximum
width of 25 feet. The trail shall be maintained at approximately 10 feet in width. Concerning the property
at 600 Bighorn Trail, I will conduct a site visit of the trail and transmit the appropriate correspondence to
the homeowner. As you may have ascertained, the city has not fonDauy included this connection in our
maintenance program to date. It is, however, included on our comprehensive trail plan. I know the
connection was discussed at the Park ~d~cm Commission meetil1g a numberQf years ago; I will
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Chanhassen Parks and Recreation
Dear Todd,
Just a comment and a few concerns regarding Chanhassen Pond
Park. It's wonderful that the Chanhassen Elementary school kids
are taking over cleaning up the park as a project. We walked the
trail on May 2 and have never seen so little trash. My bluebird
house group has tried to keep It picked up but havn't been able
to do such a good Job.
We have a pair of bluebirds nesting, I think In one of the houses
put up by property owners on the north side of the pond. Our
houses may have tree swallow nests (Just beginning), but that
Is o.k. too.
To keep the park from being overrun by geese, I would suggest
that the mowing crews not cut the grass right down to the
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water. I notice more grass Is .. each year. Geese love lawns
~but don't like to get out of the water and walk through ~eeds and
~tt> tall grass. Not mowing close to the water could save the city
~ funds In future goose removal projects.
. Regarding the trail between Shadowmere and Carver Beach, I do
,IV ' wish the city would mark and maintain It. Just getting through
\Y tiS" In the past year has been difficult because the property owner
tf\~\", at 600 Shadowmere has been landscaping his backyard and
~~~t\ ~ storing dirt, bolders, crushed rock, etc. In the trail. Could the
V .~\~. City please ask him to keep his mess on his own property? Also
~lJV' It Is very muddy and some woodchlps would be a great
Improvement.
Thanks for your consideration and concern.
Sincerely,
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MINNESOTA ZOO (Apple Valley) and DUNDEE NURSERY
Tuesday, July 12
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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$8,OOlperson, includes coach bus transportation, admission is free that day
Meet/return: Chanhassen Senior Center
ORCHESTRA HALL. SOMMERFEST · TALES FROM THE VIENNA WOODS
Friday, July 22
9:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
$26.25/person
Strausse's "Die Fledermous Overture," Offenbach's "Overture to Orpheus in the Underworld,"Brahm's
"Hungarian Dance No.6." and more. Time for lunch, a fashion show and browsing on the Marketplatz.
Meet/return: O1anhassen Senior Center
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CEDAR LAKE FARM
Tuesday, August 9
9: 15 Lrn. - 2:30 p.rn.
$21.00/person
Enjoy a visit to this farm where you can go for a pontoon cruise, hayride. old fashioned 4-wheeled bike rid
or stroll through the farm buildings or by the lake. Delicious BBQ chicken dinner will be seIVed.
Meetlreturn: Chanhassen Senior Center
MINNESOTA STATE FAIR
Tuesday, September 1
8:00 a.rn. - 5:00 p.m.
$9.00/person - Includes admission and coach bus ttansportation
Meetlreturn: Chanhassen Senior Center
Chanhassen Senior Center Trips - Summer 1994
MN Zoo
$8.00
Sommerfest
$26.25
Cedar Lake Farm
$21.00
State Fair
$9.00
Name
Address
Return fonn with payment to:
Phone
Total Amount Enclosed S
Chanhassen Senior Center
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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Senior Day-
Americana
Comm.Bank
Friday, May 20 from
1:00-4:00 pm...
All Seniors are invited
to come and enjoy an
afternoon featuring:
*CHAN-o-laires
. performance
"'Bingo wi th
Cash Prizes
*Refreshments
RSVP to...
Americana
Community
Bank by Wed.
May 18 at
937-9596
Flyers and poster with more
<<nformation are available at
he Chanhassen Senior Center
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Hello Seniors!
This spring has been a busy one at the
Chanhassen Senior Center. We've enjoyed many
activities and trips such as Irish Night,
Hawaiin Night, Around the World Trip, Gour.met
Room and Planes of Fame Mus,eum Trip, Mens and
Womens Clubs, Sweatshirt Making and Crafts,
Plant Buying, Get to know your County Trip,
Movie Day, and more. We also had legal and
tax assistance provided right in our Senior
Center.
Thankyou to everyone who has helped plan or
shared ideas-we appreciate you! We are looking
forward to a full summer as well, and hope to
see many new faces as people return from those
nice winter and spring vacations. Remember,
you need not be a Chanhassen resident to par-
ticipate in our programs.All are welcome.
Come visit us or call 937-1900 x145 for de-
tails on what is coming up.
Defensive
Driving
Casino
Night
We had a full house in
April and will be
offering another
course through AARP
this Fall. Dates
will be posted at
the senior center
when
finalized.
Don't forget June 4,is
our next Saturday Night
Special. .
Blackjack, Craps, and
more Casino Games from
6:00-8:30pm at the Chan
Senior Center. We play
with chips,no
money.Refreshments are
served. $7.00/person
Maximum:35 people.
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Chanhassen Senior Center - 937-1900 ext. 145
SUMMER 1994
AU meetings take place from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
MENS CLUB WOMENS CLUB
June 6 Regular meeting June 13 Regular meeting .
June 20 Leo Meloche, speaker June 27 Julie Taintor, speaker
Minnehaha Restoration Presenting &. Organizing
Project Your Photos
July 4 No meeting July 11 Regular meeting
July 18 Dave Huffman, speaker July 2S Kitty Siner, speaker
Former Minnesota Viking, Carver Co. Senior
Chanhassen resident l~inhge Line
August 1 Regular meeting August 8 Regular meeting
August IS John Huber, speaker August 22 Nancy Lenhart, speaker
Huber Funeral Homes Food PreservatioD/Safety
and the New Nuuition Label
August 29 Joint Meeting - Mens and Womens Club
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The Chanhassen Park r~d Recreation Department presents...
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TOURING TEENS
Touring Teens is a brand new program aimed at active teenagers having fun on their summer vacation.
This all new program is a set of 3 one day trips that will allow teenagers to have some fun. "you
have any questions, please call 937-1900 ext. 126. All trips wlllleaV8 from/return to Chanhassen City
Hall,
YTRI94 10 - St. Croix Canoe Trip
Explore the 8t. Croix National Scenic Riverway.
The trip will begin In Taylors Falls and conclude
in Osceola.
Tuesday, June 14
Leave: 10:00 a.m.
Return: 5:30-5:45 p.m.
Ages: Completed Grades 6-9
Fee: $23.00
MiniMax: 25/45
-Bring your own lunch and beverage.
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Date:
Time:
YTRI94 11 · Beaver Mountain Water
SlIdelMlnl-Golf
Take a break from the summer heat at Beaver
Mountain Waterslide. Challenge yourself down
these wonderful slides. Included In the price of
admission Is a round of miniature golf. so
practice up your puttingl
July 19
Leave: 8:45 a.m.
Return: 1 :15-1 :30 p.m.
Ages: Completed Grades 6-9
Fee: $16,00
MiniMax: 25/45
- Concessions available
Date:
Time:
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YTRI94 12 - Trout Air
Take an educational tour through a fish farm that raises thousands of trout each year. Groups will
learn about the specialized techniques used In feeding, separating, transporting, and processing trout.
Fee includes a chance to try trout fishing and a hay ride around the spacious Trout Air grounds.
Date: August 16
Time: Leave: 11 :00 a.m.
Return: 5:00-5:15 p.m.
Ages:
Fee:
MiniMax:
Completed Grades 6-9
$18.00
25/45
- Bring your own lunch and beverage.
CALL 937-1900 EXT. 126 FOR MORE INFORMAnON
REGISTRATION FORM
Home Phone
A1tarnali...JWork Phone
Name of PerIOn at All Phone
Head of Household
Address
City
Charge: Visa Mastercard
Can:tloIder ,
Signature:
· Pi.... fill in program code number If Iistad.
Zip
Partici ants Name
Birthdate
Expiration Date:
.C e Number A e
Fee
. e un RlgII parent. gUll' an or partiCipant, ..roe 10 ow e VI a DIIJJ rem 10 pIlUapa1e 10 e meDU ICllVU)' tel iiicll
further -.roe 10 indemnify and hold harmless from ucI apiDJt any. ucI aJlliability for injury wbidl may be auffered by the 1f0remmtiCDed iDdividual(.)....
out of, or in lilY way CODIIected with, hia/her partic:ipatiCII in thillClivity. ReturD tills fCll'lll to:Clmhaa.. Putt ucI RecreatiCII Depanmeat. 690 CoulIer Driw,
Qanbuaen. MN 55317,
Parent m Participant Signature
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GOLF LESSONS
YOUTH
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Beginning golf lessons will be offered at Swings Recreation Centel in Ow1bassen beginning June 20. Lessons will be offered in
two age categories. Ages 8-11 and ages 12-17.
Lesson 1:
Lesson 2:
Lesson 3:
Lesson 4:
Lesson 5:
Introduction to Golf
Chipping and Putting
Introduction to Mid-Irons and Woods
Individual Strengths
Individual Strengths and Review
Dates: Monday-Friday, June 20-24
YGOL9410 Ages 8-11, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 am.
YGOL94 11 Ages 12-17,9:30 am. - 10:30 am.
Fee: $35.00 for five lessons. S5.00 discoum for each additional sibling.
MinImax: 8/12
ADULT
BegiMeJ' and intennedia1e golf lessons will be offered at Swings Recreation Center in Chanhassen beginning in May. There will
be 5 one hour sessions that will cover the following:
Lesson 1:
Lesson 2:
Lesson 3:
Lesson 4:
Lesson 5:
Introduction to Golf
Chipping and Putting
Introduction to Mid-Irons and Woods
Individual Strengths
Individual Strengths and Review
AGOL94 10 Wednesdays. May 2S-June 22, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Beginners
AGOL94 11 Wednesdays, May 2S-June 22, 7:00-8:00 p,m., Intennediates
AGOL94 12 Fridays, June 3-July 8, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Beginners
AGOL94 13 Fridays, June 3-July 8, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Intennediates
Fee: $40.00/5 lessons
MinIMax: 8/12
No classes on Friday, July 1
SPONSORED BY THE CHANHASSEN PARK " RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CALL 937-1900 EXT. 144 FOR MORE INFORMA nON
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Head of Household:
CIty.
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Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Address:
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I. the VDclersiped. puent, BUrian or participial, do benby .ree to aDow Ihe iDdMdua1(.) IIIIIIOd benriD to pudc:iplte ill the above mCDlioaed aaivity(_); __
further ape to iIIdemnify and hold Jwm1e.. from and apimt any, and aD liability for iIIjwy which may be nffered by die aforementiCJMd iDdividuIl(.) IriIiDa
oat of. or ill my way connected With. hi.&er parriciplliClll ill IhiI adivity. Retun..... t_ to: Cwlhuaeo Put and RecrealiClll Depanmeat, 690 CoaJIer Dri~
Cwlhaaaeo. MN 55317.
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1994 SUPER EVENT TRIPS
Ages 7.11
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The Chanhassen Park and Recreation Department will once again be running Super Event trips to a
variety of locations on Thursdays. Each trip is fully chaperoned and bus transportation is included in
the price. Pre-registration is required by 12:00 noon on the Tuesday before the Super Event, and is
taken on a first come fast served basis until the maximum is reached.
June 23 John Rose Minnesota Oval, In-Line Skating Rink, Roseville
YSUP94 10 Meet!Retum: 11:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Chanhassen City Hall
Fee: $7.50/no skate rental, $11.50/skate rental included
June 30
YSUP94 11
KidSports Fitness Center, Maplewood
Meet!Retum: 12:00 noon - 3:45 p.rn., Chanhassen City Hall
Fee: $9.50/person
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tions and refunds.) Call Chanhassen Park and Recreation Department for more information at 937-
1900 ext 144.
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July 7 Twins Game vs, Toronto, Metrodome
YSUP94 12 Meet!Retum: 11: 15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Chanhassen City Hall
Fee: $19.00/person
July 14 Bunker Hills Wave Pool, Anoka
YSUP9413 Meet!Retum: 8:45 a,m. - 4:15 p.m., Chanhassen City Hall
Fee: $15.00/person
July 21 Omni Theater/Jurassic Park Exhibit, Science Museum, St Paul
YSUP9414 Meet!Retum: 12:30 - 5:00 p.m., Chanhassen City Hall
Fee: $11.00/person
July 28 Beaver Mountain Waterslide, Burnsville
YSUP94 15 Meet!Retum: 9:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m., Chanhassen City Hall
Fee: $14.00/person
Participant
1994 SUPER EVENT REGISTRATION FORM
Age YSUP94 10 YSUP94 11 YSUP94 12 YSUP94 13 YSUP94 14 YSUP94 IS
Parent/Guardian's Name:
Address:
City:
Emergency Contact Name/Phone No:
Phone:
Zip:
Amount Paid:
Please mail or drop off this form with payment to Chanhusen Park & Recreation. 690 Coulter Drive, Chanbusen.MN 55317.
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I- Summer 1994 -I;',
I Wednesday Wing Dings I
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. Lake Susan Park. . . 1:00 p.m. .
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: Children ages pre-school through grade school are :
. invited to attend these annual Wednesday special .
: events which are FREE! (Parents are encouraged to :
. attend.) .
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. June 22 .
: Freshwater Pearls Puppet Theater :
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. June 29 ..
: Craig Carlson, Ventriloquist/Magician : --
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. July 13 ..
: Bill Wiard, Juggler :
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: Animal Adventures :
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: Mini-Carnival at City Center Par~ :
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. Sponsored by the Chanhassen Park & Recreation Department. .
. for more information, call 937.1900 .
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JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS
AGES 12-16
Play United States Tennis Association Sponsored,
Junior Tennis Team this year with
Chanhassen Park and Recreation.
COMPETITION, FUN , SKll..L DEVELOPMENT AND SPORTSMANSHIP
are the main objectives of this program.
Season Begins the Week of June 13
1st Practice, June 14
1st Scrimmage, June 15
Matches are played against other teams in the central division , such as: Eden Prairie, Edina,
Hopkins- Minnetonka, Shakopee. Car-pooling is arranged for away matches and
practices/home matches take place at City Center Park.
Fee:
Coach:
$30.00/person, includes D.S.T.A. Membership
Sara Anderson
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REGISTRATION FORM
YJTT9410 $30.00
Name: Fee Paid:
Address: Oty:
Alternate Phone: " Age:
Phone:
Mail in or drop off the attached registration form: Chanhassen Park and Recreation
Department, 690 Coulter Drive, Chanhassen. Call 937-1900 extension, 144 for more
information.
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Introduce your child to the lifetime sport of tennis. Your child will learn the fundamentals of tennis through creative games, contests and
drills. For those who have already had some tennis, the basics will be further developed through drills and match play. Class size Is
limited to 8 per session. Students should register for the class according to the grade completed as of Jun. 1994. Pleas. note the
change in format for 7th - 12th graders.
Cost: $20.00 per session (6 classes)
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Meedow Green Park
Monday./Wedn..days, June 13-28
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Grade 3-6
9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Grade K-2
10:30 - 11 :30 a.m. Grade 7-12 (Beg)
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Grade 7-12 (InterIAdv)
City Center Park
Tu..dayslThul'8days, July 5-21
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Grade 3-6
9:30- 10:30 a.m. Grade K-2
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Grade 7-12 (Beg)
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Grade 7-12 (IntBrlAdv)
Uke Susan Park
Tu..dayslThul'8days, July 26 - Aug. 11
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Grade 3-6
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Grade K-2
10:30 ' 11 :30 a.m. Grade 7-12 (Beg)
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Grade 7-12 (IntBrlAdv)
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Instructor: Sara Anderson
City Center Park
TueadayalThuradays, June 1c.30
8:30 . 9:30 a.m. Grade 3-6
9:30 . 10:30 a.m. Grade K-2
10:30 .11:30 a.m. Grade 7.12 (Beg)
11:30 ' 12:00 p.m. Grade 7,12 (IntBrlAdv)
North Lotue Leu Park
Mondays/Wedn..days, July 1-25
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Grade 3,6
9:30 . 10:30 a.m. Grade K-2
10:30,11:30 a.m. Grade 7.12 (Beg)
11:30 . 12:30 p.m. Grade 7,12 (IntBrlAdv)
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City Center Park .
Mondays/Wedn..days, July 27-Aug.15
8:30 . 9:30 a.m. Grade 3-6
9:30, 10:30 a.m. Grade K-2
10:30 . 11:30 a.m. Grade 7-12 (Beg)
11:30 . 12:30 p.m. Grade 7-12 (IntElrIAdv)
ALL NEW......ADULT LESSONS......18 YEARS AND UP
City Center Park
Tuesdays, June 14 - July 5/4 weekel$14.00
6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Beginners
Continuing
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City Center Park
Tueeclays, July 12. Auguat 2/4 w88kel$14.00
6:15.7:15 p.m,
7:15.8:15 p.m.
Beginners
Continuing
Beginners: Designed for those with Iltlle or no previous experience.
In18rmecliatelAdvancecllContinuing: Should have previous lessons or experience,
SPONSORED BY THE CHANHASSEN PARK. RECREATION DEPAR1IIENT
CALL 137.1800 EXT. 144 FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Head of Household:
Address:
City:
Participant'. Name
BlrtIIdate
Home Phone: ,
Zip: Work Phone: -
Proanm
Code Number
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I, the uadenigned. pareat, guucIian or participant, do hereby aaree to aDow the mcliviclual(.) nlDled hmiD to participate in the above mentiaoed activity(iea); IUd I
further agree to indemnify and hold humleas from and agliDst any. and aD I:iability for injury which may be suffered by the lforemeotiODed inclividual(s) arisiDg oat
of. or in any way c:amecled with, hi.r partic:ipldao in this activity, ReIUrII tIIIa lorm to: D-thAasea Padt me! Rec:reItiao DepInmeat. 690 Coulter Drive,
Cwlhusm. MN 55317.
PIRDt Sipawre
Dale