1984 08 07 Agenda
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AGENDA
CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1984, 7:30 P.M.
CHANHASSEN MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 690 COULTER DRIVE
1. Approval of June 5, 1984 minutes.
2. Park Acquisition and Development Requests:
a. Karen Vavrichek will present her requests
b. Jim Thompson*
c. Carver Beach Landscaping Request, Continuation
of Discussion from Last Meeting*
d. Herman Field Concept Plan (requested by Commission)*
3. Fall Programming Update.*
4. 1984 Park Fee Update.*
5. Cooperative Agreement, City of Chanhassen/District 112
Community Education.
6. 1984 Capital Improvement Budget*
* See attachments
If you are unable to attend this me~ting, please contact Lori
Sietsema at 937-1900.
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 5, 1984
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A regular meeting of the Chanhassen Park and Recreation
Commission was called to order by Chairman Mike Lynch on June 5,
1984 at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mike
Lynch, Brian Foltz, Richie Hemping, Tom Schoenecker, Joe Warneke
and Mike Rosenwald. Charles Robbins was absent. Lori Sietsema,
Park and Recreation Coordinator was also present.
CARVER BEACH PARK: Karen Vavirchek was present to discuss the
needs of Carver Beach Park. She presented a letter with her
request and 30 signatures from residents of the area who support
her. Mrs. Vavirchek's comments included the need for shade
trees; the need for new, clean sand as the existing sand has
glass in it; and that the playground equipment needs attention.
Specifically, the slide and swings are too high for tots, the
teeter totter needs painting and has splinters and the monkey
bars are loose and wobbly. She continued to state that many
people in the area use the park and would benefit from these
cahnges.
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Chairman Lynch offered to go to Carver Beach Park and look the
situation over. He advised Mrs. Vavirchek to come up with a list
of things the people of the neighborhood would like to see in the
park and send it to Lori Sietsema. This item will be further
discussed at the next meeting. In the meantime, the glass should
be cleaned out of the sand.
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Phyllis Pope, a Carver Beach resident, has also contacted City
Hall regarding the unsightliness of Carver Beach and would
like to see it landscaped.
Chairman Lynch gave a brief history of Carver Beach and its
past problems. The Commissioners recalled that a concept plan
for this park had been completed and questioned why it was never
completed.
Commissioner Schoenecker offered to drive to Carver Beach
and look it over. It was stated that once landscaping was done
over the existing parking area that parking would never again be
an option.
Commissioner Schoenecker commented that he did not feel it was
right to create a private park on public land, which in essence
is what would happen if the park was not made accessible to all
residents.
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A question was raised about the $600 that was approved for a beach
sign for this area in 1983 which was never purchased.
Commissioner Schoenecker stated he would look into the matter and
report back at the next meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Commissioner
Schoenecker and seconded by Commissioner Warneke to approve the
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 5, 1984
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April 10, 1984 Park and Recreation Commission minutes. Motion
unanimously approved.
PIPER RIDGE SUBDIVISION: This item appeared as Cedar Crest
Addition on the agenda and has since been renamed to Piper Ridge
Subdivision.
Commissioner Schoenecker opened discussion with a brief review of
what currently exists in the area. Because of the park adjacent
to the development, Herman Field, the commissioners did not feel
that more park land in that area was necessary. However, they
noted that they would like to see a pedestrian easment from the
cul-de-sac to Herman Field.
A motion was made by commissioner Schoenecker and seconded by
Chairman Lynch to recommend that the City Council accept dedica-
tion fees instead of park land conditioned upon the developers
providing a pedestrian easement between Lots 5 and 6 or
between Lots 6 and 7 from the cul-de-sac to Herman Field. Motion
unanimously approved.
LEACH'S RESORT, MINNEWASHTA PARKWAY: Leach's Resort is currently
for sale. Because the Comprehensive Plan states that the City
should consider acquiring this property if it ever became
available, it was brought before the Commission. After some
brief discussion, the Park and Recreation Commission agreed not
to recommend purchase to the City Council.
MINNEWASHTA REGIONAL PARK, PARCELS C & D, AMENDMENT TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: In March the City Council considered a
request to remove Parcels C and D from being a future part of
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. This would require amendments to
the Chanhassen Comprehensive Plan as well as Carver County's
Conditional Use Permit for the park. Carver County has no dif-
ficulty with these amendments.
The Chanhassen Comprehensive Plan identifies a portion of the
land in question as part of the trail system. The commissioners
noted that if anyone was interested in developing that land they
should be made aware of the trail system.
A motion was made by Chairman Lynch and seconded by Commissioner
Warneke to approve the land use plan change for Parcels C and D
and the southeast corner of B; however, the Park and Recreation
Commission still identifies the projected Chanhassen trail system
as shown on Map 8 in the 1982 Minnewashta Master Plan, unless
later relocated. Motion unanimously approved.
HENDRICKSON SUBDIVISION, JCB PARTNERSHIP: The Park and
Recreation Commission reviewed this subdivision in terms of park
dedication. As this subdivision has 2, acre lots, Chairman Lynch
felt that it was not the type of project to accept a land dona-
tion.
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 5, 1984
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A motion was made by Commissioner Warneke and seconded by
Commissioner Rosenwald to recommend accepting park dedication
fees with each building permit application. Motion unanimously
approved.
The Commission stated that they would like to continue reviewing
all rural subdivision requests in terms of park dedication
requirements.
UPDATE REPORTS: Lori Sietsema gave updates of what was happening
in Chanhassen concerning park and recreation:
- Softball is underway with 3 men's leagues and a new
Firday night mixed couples league.
- The City is planning a 4th of July family celebration at
Lake Ann Park. Events being planned include a Couple's
Kittenball Tournament, Men's Open Softball Tournament, 3.5
mile run, family games, breakdancing demonstration, band
concert in the evening, prize drawings and fireworks display.
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- Because of field scheduling conflicts with Minnetonka
Community Education, the City created a new soccer field at
Minnetonka West Junior High School for a CAA Soccer League.
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- Bids for the Lake Susan landscaping project were awarded to
Minnesota Valley Landscaping. The work must be completed
by July 31, 1984.
- Our LAWCON grant applications were received by the
Metropolitan Council and are being reviewed.
- Lake Ann Beach opened on June 1st. We have 3 people from
the County Summer Youth Employment Programs employed as
gate attendants and park maintenance workers at no charge
to the City.
- Lori asked Commissioners for input on fall/winter
programming ideas and listed what was currently offered by
CAA, Chaska Community Education and Minnetonka Community
Education.
A motion was made by Commissioner Warneke and seconded by
Chairman Lynch to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously
approved.
TIME: 9:45 p.m.
Lori Sietsema
Park and Recreation Coordinator
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August 7, 1984
Park & Recreation Board
City of Chanhassen
Chanhassen, MN 55317
To the Park & Recreation Board;
The results of the June 5, 1984 meeting was for the neigh-
bors of the Carver Beach Park to choose equipment from catalogs.
Residents of the Carver Beach Park were notified to meet at
Carver Beach Park August 6, 1984 to decide on what play equip-
ment they would like. The following list is what was decided
among those Dresent.
Catalog No. 882 Quality Industries, Inc.
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Fage 38 No. 900 Maxi ~~irl --------------- $619.00
Catalog No. 882 Quality Industries, Inc.
Page 11 No. 7653 Woodland Climber -------- J2,609.00
Satalog GameTime '84
PafFe 34 No. 8508 Nursery Seat (2) -------- $38.00 ea
Catalog GameTime '84
PaGe 67 No. 5789 Tricky Tire Raft -------- $419.00
Total $3,723.00
Thank-you for your time on this matter.
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Karen S. Vavrichek
6801 Nez Perce Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
474-0198
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CHAHHASSEH
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator
DATE: August 2, 1984
SUBJ: Minnewashta Heights Park Request
Jim Thompson of the Minnewashta Heights area contacted me
recently requesting park improvements be done in Minnewashta
Heights Park. Recently, diseased trees were removed and Mr.
Thompson would lke these to be replaced. He also requested a set .
of permanent volleyball poles be installed in the park.
According to the City Engineer, Bill Monk, trees could be
transplanted from the City tree farm without a problem.
Additionally, installation of volleyball poles could be done at a
minimal cost if a non-conflict area exists in the park.
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator
DATE: July 30, 1984
SUBJ: Carver Beach Landscaping
The Park and Recreation Commission discussed the need for
landscaping the upper area of Carver Beach. The discussion
included the possibility of installing a park sign, planting
trees and shrubs, and taking the -no parking" signs out of the
park and eliminating the existing parking lot.
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Last year City Engineer, Bill Monk presented a park improvement
budget including monies to sod over the park lot. The City
Council took that portion out of the budget because they were not
sure they never wanted parking there again. If the Park and
Recreation Commission would like to again propose this project,
they would have to include it in the new budget.
Attached is a copy of the original site plan of the upper portion
of Carver Beach. At the time this plan was presented, $600 was
approved for a park sign. Somehow the sign was never ordered or
carried over in the budget. If the sign is still desired for
Carver Beach, it too must be included in the budget.
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN. MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
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TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator
DATE: August 2, 1984
SUBJ: Herman Field Concept Plan
I am currently seeking proposals for a Herman Field Concept Plan.
As of yet, I have had no response to my request. As soon as I
get the proposals, you will receive an update on the project.
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CHAHHASSEH
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator
DATE: August 2, 1984
SUBJ: Fall programming Update
I have been working with Tom Redman, Chaska Park and Recreation
Director, on fall programming. Together we are hoping to offer
the following programs jointly:
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Men's football
Men's fall volleyball
Men's winter volleyball
Women's winter volleyball
Co-Rec power volleyball
Co-Rec standard volleyball
Co-Rec broomba11
Youth recreational activities we are considering include:
Gymnastics
Cheer leading
Wrestling
Basketball
Flag Football
These activities would be coordinated with the Chanhassen
Athletic Association's programs also, so as not to compete with
each others programs.
Other areas of probable mutual interest are: pooling of resources
in hiring instructors for programs, District 112 Middle School
teen leisure programming, and District 112 High School intramural
programming.
I am looking forward to a program-packed fall schedule!
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CITY OF
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator
DATE: August 2, 1984
SUBJ: 1984 Park Dedication Fees, Update Report
The Commission requested an update on park dedication fees
collected with building permits this year. As of July 1, 1984,
the City has collected $22,202. The biggest concentration of .
these fees was from the Near Mountain development of Chanhassen.
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN. MINNESOTA 55317
{612} 937-1900
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation commission
FROM: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation coordinator
DATE: August 2, 1984
SUBJ: 1985 Capital Improvement Budget
It's budget time again. Attached is the 1984 Capital Improvement
Budget and where we stand on each project to date. Based on 1984
projects and previous comments from the commission and residents,
I submit the attached preliminary capital improvement budget for
1985.
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I am requesting Commission input for possible additions/deletions
to this budget. The commission recommendation will be forwarded
to the City Council for final approval.
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1985 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
1. Lake Ann Park
- Gazebo-type shelter near ballfields $8,050.00
( Funds carried over from 1984)
- picnic tables ( 6) 800.00
- Playground equipment addition 3,500.00
- Spectator Bleacher stands (3 ) 3,000.00
2. Minnewashta Park
- picnic tables ( 2) 250.00
- Miscellaneous Landscaping 1,000.00
3 . Carver Beach Park
- Tot Lot replacement 3,000.00
- Picnic table 125.00 .
4. Carver Beach
- picnic table 125.00
- Landscaping former parking area 400.00
- Park sign 600.00
5. Greenwood Shores
- picnic tables ( 2 ) 250.00
6. Detailed plans for Lake Ann Park Expansion 1,800.00
7. Detailed plans of North Lotus Lake Park 1,500.00
8. Bandimere Heights
- Sma 11 tot lot 2,500.00
9. City Center Park
- Spectator Bleacher Stands ( 2) 2,000.00 .
Total $28,900.00
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1984 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
CURRENT STATUS
1. Western Hills: Pavement of walkways
To be completed this year
2 . Lake Ann Park: Fishing dock installation
Project completed
3 . Lake Ann Park: Lifeguard tower replacement
project Completed
4. Lake Ann Park: Park shelter
Carryover to 1985 budget
5. Meadow Green Park:
6. Meadow Green Park:
7. Meadow Green Park:
8. Lake Susan Park:
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9. Lake Susan Park:
10. Lake Susan Park:
Tot lot
Equipment is on order
Landscaping
To be completed this year
Half Court Basketball
To be completed this year
Landscaping
Project still in progress
Tables and Benches
Carryover to 1985
Fishing dock
Dock is here and will be installed
next year
11. Minnewashta Heights Park: Re-landscape Ditches
Project still underway
12. Minnewashta Heights Park: Tot Lot Enlargement
Equipment on order
13. Herman Field: Concept Plan
Letters for Proposals are still out
14. General: Tree Farm Reforestation
project Complete
picnic Tables
project Complete
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CITY OF
CHAHHASSEH
690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147 . CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900
MEMORANDUM
August 9, 1984
TO: Park and Recreation Commissioners
FROM: Lori Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator
Enclosed please find a copy of the minutes from the June 5th
meeting, a copy of Karen Vavrichek's letter of request, and the
minutes from the last meeting of August 7th.
If you have any questions please call me at your convenience.
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 5, 1984
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A regular meeting of the Chanhassen Park and Recreation
Commission was called to order by Chairman Mike Lynch on June 5,
1984 at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Mike
Lynch, Brian Foltz, Richie Hemping, Tom Schoenecker, Joe Warneke
and Mike Rosenwald. Charles Robbins was absent. Lori Sietsema,
Park and Recreation Coordinator was also present.
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CARVER BEACH PARK: Karen Vavirchek was present to discuss the
needs of Carver Beach Park. She presented a letter with her
request and 30 signatures from residents of the area who support
her. Mrs. Vavirchekrs comments included the need for shade
trees; the need for new, clean sand as the existing sand has
glass in it; and that the playground equipment needs attention.
Specifically, the slide and swings are too high for tots, the
teeter totter needs painting and has splinters and the monkey
bars are loose and wobbly. She continued to state that many
people in the area use the park and would benefit from these
cahnges.
Chairman Lynch offered to go to Carver Beach Park and look the
situation over. He advised Mrs. Vavirchek to come up with a list
of things the people of the neighborhood would like to see in the
park and send it to Lori Sietsema. This item will be further
discussed at the next meeting. In the meantime, the glass should
be cleaned out of the sand.
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Phyllis Pope, a Carver Beach resident, has also contacted City
Hall regarding the unsightliness of Carver Beach and would
like to see it landscaped.
Chairman Lynch gave a brief history of Carver Beach and its
past problems. The Commissioners recalled that a concept plan
for this park had been completed and questioned why it was never
completed.
Commissioner Schoenecker offered to drive to Carver Beach
and look it over. It was stated that once landscaping was done
over the existing parking area that parking would never again be
an option.
Commissioner Schoenecker commented that he did not feel it was
right to create a private park on public land, which in essence
is what would happen if the park was not made accessible to all
residents.
A question was raised about the $600 that was approved for a beach
sign for this area in 1983 which was never purchased.
Commissioner Schoenecker stated he would look into the matter and
report back at the next meeting.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Commissioner
Schoenecker and seconded by Commissioner Warneke to approve the
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 5, 1984
PAGE 2
April 10, 1984 Park and Recreation Commission minutes. Motion
unanimously approved.
PIPER RIDGE SUBDIVISION: This item appeared as Cedar Crest
Addition on the agenda and has since been renamed to Piper Ridge
Subdivision.
Commissioner Schoenecker opened discussion with a brief review of
what currently exists in the area. Because of the park adjacent
to the development, Herman Field, the Commissioners did not feel
that more park land in that area was necessary. However, they
noted that they would like to see a pedestrian easment from the
cul-de-sac to Herman Field.
A motion was made by Commissioner Schoenecker and seconded by
Chairman Lynch to recommend that the City Council accept dedica-
tion fees instead of park land conditioned upon the developers
providing a pedestrian easement between Lots 5 and 6 or
between Lots 6 and 7 from the cul-de-sac to Herman Field. Motion
unanimously approved.
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LEACH'S RESORT, MINNEWASHTA PARKWAY: Leach's Resort is currently
for sale. Because the comprehensive Plan states that the City
should consider acquiring this property if it ever became
available, it was brought before the Commission. After some
brief discussion, the Park and Recreation commission agreed not
to recommend purchase to the City Council.
MINNEWASHTA REGIONAL PARK, PARCELS C & D, AMENDMENT TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: In March the City Council considered a
request to remove Parcels C and D from being a future part of
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park. This would require amendments to
the Chanhassen Comprehensive Plan as well as Carver County's
Conditional Use Permit for the park. Carver County has no dif-
ficulty with these amendments.
The Chanhassen Comprehensive Plan identifies a portion of the
land in question as part of the trail system. The commissioners
noted that if anyone was interested in developing that land they
should be made aware of the trail system.
A motion was made by Chairman Lynch and seconded by Commissioner
Warneke to approve the land use plan change for Parcels C and D
and the soutpeast corner of B; however, the Park and Recreation
Commission still identifies the projected Chanhassen trail system
as shown on Map 8 in the 1982 Minnewashta Master Plan, unless
later relocated. Motion unanimously approved.
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HENDRICKSON SUBDIVISION, JCB PARTNERSHIP: The Park and
Recreation Commission reviewed this subdivision in terms of park
dedication. As this subdivision has 2i acre lots, Chairman Lynch
felt that it was not the type of project to accept a land dona-
tion.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
JUNE 5, 1984
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A motion was made by Commissioner Warneke and seconded by
Commissioner Rosenwald to recommend accepting park dedication
fees with each building permit application. Motion unanimously
approved.
The Commission stated that they would like to continue reviewing
all rural subdivision requests in terms of park dedication
requirements.
UPDATE REPORTS: Lori Sietsema gave updates of what was happening
in Chanhassen concerning park and recreation:
- Softball is underway with 3 men's leagues and a new
Firday night mixed couples league.
- The City is planning a 4th of July family celebration at
Lake Ann Park. Events being planned include a Couple's
Kittenball Tournament, Men's Open Softball Tournament, 3.5
mile run, family games, breakdancing demonstration, band
concert in the evening, prize drawings and fireworks display.
- Because of field scheduling conflicts with Minnetonka
Community Education, the City created a new soccer field at .
Minnetonka West Junior High School for a CAA Soccer League.
- Bids for the Lake Susan landscaping project were awarded to
Minnesota Valley Landscaping. The work must be completed
by July 31, 1984.
- Our LAWCON grant applications were received by the
Metropolitan Council and are being reviewed.
- Lake Ann Beach opened on June 1st. We have 3 people from
the County Summer Youth Employment programs employed as
gate attendants and park maintenance workers at no charge
to the City.
- Lori asked Commissioners for input on fall/winter
programming ideas and listed what was currently offered by
CAA, Chaska Community Education and Minnetonka Community
Education.
A motion was made by Commissioner Warneke and seconded by
Chairman Lynch to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously
approved.
TIME: 9:45 p.m.
Lori Sietsema
park and Recreation Coordinator
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August 'I, 1 S84
Park & Recreation Board
City of Chanhassen
Chanhassen, ~ill 55317
To the Park & Recreation Board;
The results of the June 5, 1984 ~eeting was for the neigh-
bors of the Carver Beach Fark to choose equiD~ent from catalogs.
Residents of the Carver Beach Park were notifi~d to meet at
Carver Beach Park August 6, 1984 to decide on what play equip-
ment they would like. The following list is what was decided
among those nresent.
Catalog no. 882 ~uality Industries, Inc.
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P3~e 38 20. gOO ~axi ~mirl --------------- ~619.CO
Catalog IJo. 232 ~uali ty Industri,:s, Ine.
P2ge 11 ~o. ~~53 ~.loodland Cli~ber -------- ~i2,SC9.CO
8atalog G2meTi~e '84
Fa~e 34 No. 8508 Nursery Seat (2) -------- 638.00 ea
Satalog GameTirre '84
P3~e 67 No. 5789 Tricky Tire Raft -------- J419.00
Total 53,723.00
Thank-you for your time on this matter.
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Karen S. Vavrichek
6801 Nez Perce- Drive
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 7, 1984
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A regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was
called to order by Vice-Chairman Tom Schoenecker on August 7,
1984 at 7:40 p.m. The following members were present: Tom
Schoenecker, Brian Foltz, Joe Warneke and Mike Rosenwald.
Charles Robbins, Mike Lynch and Richie Hemping were absent. Lori
Sietsema, Park and Recreation Coordinator was also present.
CARVER BEACH PARK (PLAYGROUND): Karen Vavrichek was present to
follow up on her tot lot improvement request from the June 5th
meeting. Ms. Vavrichek submitted a letter from the neighbors around
the park area stating the specific equipment they would like to see
installed at the park. The request included:
- A maxi-whirl (merry-go-round type appartus)
$ 619.
- A woodland climber (a wood structured jungle-gym) $2,609.
- 2 nursery seat swings ($38 each) 76.
-A tricky tire raft (a rubber tire climbing apparatus) 419.
Tom Schoenecker stated that he visited the Carver Beach Park since
the last meeting and found the following:
- Slide: Too high for young children
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- Swings: The ground needs to be filled in beneath the
seats and none are available for toddlers
- Monkey Bars: Good conditions
- Teeter Totter: Needs to be sanded and painted or replaced
- Sandbox: Needs to be cleaned
The Commissioners requested staff to review the equipment and
make necessary repairs, see if its possible to move the slide so
that it faces north as it gets too hot in its present location,
and to plant some trees in the play area.
MINNEWASHTA HEIGHTS PARK: Jim Thompson of the Minnewashta
Heights area asked if trees that had been removed could be
replaced and if volleyball poles could be installed.
Tom Schoenecker opened discussion stating that the flat area that
would be suitable for volleyball poles is flooded in the winter
for ice skating, thus creating a conflict. Brian Foltz suggested
removable poles.
The Commissioners requested staff to transplant trees from the .
tree farm to replace the ones taken out. They also asked staff
to explore the possibility of putting up volleyball poles, either
permanent or removable, without conflicting with the skating rink.
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AUGUST 7, 1984
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CARVER BEACH: The first part of the discussion was whether the
park sign for Carver Beach should be reinstated on the capital
improvement budget or not. Brian Foltz indicated that it was a
city policy to identify the parks with signs.
The topic of landscaping the upper part of the park was discussed
again and the commission was hesitant to do away with the
existing parking area. Brian Foltz suggested that the Commission
meet early at the next meeting and go out to Carver Beach so they
all know exactly what they are dealing with. All commissioners
agreed.
FALL PROGRAMMING: Lori Sietsema elaborated on her efforts to
jointly sponsor fall programs as discussed in her memo.
PARK DEDICATION FEES: It was noted that over half of the dedica-
tion fees were collected in the North Lotus Lake area. The
Commissioners requested a brief information update of the North
Lotus Lake Park site.
1985 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET:
1. Lake Ann Park:
- Shelter Near Ballfields ($8,050): The Commissioners
questioned the need for a shelter at this time. Due
to the land acquisition project they would recommend
spending the money on additional ballfields. However,
because they do not know the cost of a ballfield, they
asked staff to advise them on an amount to request.
This request would be called park improvements.
- Park Rules Sign ($1,000): The Commissioners agreed to
add this request to the budget as no sign presently
exists.
- Beach Clean Up, Goose Problem ($500): The Commissioners
added this request to the budget in light of the geese
gathering on the beach and creating problems.
The commissioners
to terrace the hillsides
are built-in bleachers
- Spectator Bleachers ($3,000):
agreed that it would be better
around the ballfields so there
rather than purchasing them.
- picnic Tables ($800) and Playground Equipment Addition
($3,500): The Commissioners agreed to these requests as
listed.
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AUGUST 7, 1984
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2. Minnewashta Heights Park:
- picnic Tables ($250)
- Miscellaneous Landscaping ($1,000)
The Commissioners agreed with this request as presented.
3. Carver Beach Park (Playground:
- Tot Lot Replacement ($3,000)
- picnic Tables ($125)
The Commissioners raised the tot lot request from
$3,000 to $3,800.
4. Carver Beach Park:
- picnic Tables ($125)
- Landscaping Former parking Area ($400)
- Park Sign ($600)
The commissioners agreed not to act on this section
until they have reviewed the park.
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5.
Greenwood Shores Park:
- picnic Tables ($250)
The Commissioners agreed to raise this request from
$250 to $350 as the tables will need to be chained
down.
6. Detailed Plans for Lake Ann Park Expansion ($1,800)
7 Detailed Plans for North Lotus Lake Park ($1,500)
8. Bandimere Heights Park:
- Small Tot Lot ($2500): The Commissioners agreed to
leave this request as listed and requested staff to
investigate the actual need for a tot lot in Bandimere
Heights.
9. City Center Park:
- Spectator Stands ($2,000)
The Commission agreed to add ballfield improvements to
this request as the fields look as if they need it.
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The Park and Recreation Commission will vote on the amended
Capital Improvement Budget at their next meeting.
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 7, 1984
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MINUTES: A motion was made by Tom Schoenecker and seconded by
Mike Rosenwald to approve the June 5, 1984 minutes as presented.
Motion unanimously approved.
FUTURE MEETINGS: A discussion on possible future meetings was
held. The Commissioners are interested in touring the city parks
more often and also touring other city parks. They discussed the
possibility of holding meetings in neighborhood parks and
inviting the homeowners associations.
NEWSLETTER: Brian Foltz suggested that the spring newsletter
include an insert that describes where each park is, what it
offers, and a list of the city park rules and ordinances.
LAKE ANN PARK SUMMER REVIEW: Brian Foltz requested staff prepare
a Lake Ann Summer review for the next meeting, including the
number of park stickers sold, park passes sold and the number of
participants in the programs.
PARK DEDICATION ORDINANCE: Mike Rosenwald questioned how the
park dedication ordinance worked. The Commission requested staff
to include a brief summary at the next meeting.
A motion was made by Joe Warneke and seconded by Mike Rosenwald
to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously approved.
10:20 p.m.
Lori Sietsema
Park and Recreation Coordinator
I-t.
1985 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
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Revised by Park and Recreation Commission on August 7, 1984
* Indicates Change
1. Lake Ann Park
- Park Improvement
- Geese Clean Up
- picnic tables (6)
- Signs
- Bleachers
$10,000.00
500.00
800.00
1,000.00
3,000.00
2. Minnewashta Heights Park
- picnic tables (2)
- Miscellaneous Landscaping
250.00
1,000.00
3. Carver Beach Park (Playground)
- Tot Lot replacement
- picnic table
3,800.00
125.00
4. Carver Beach (Beach)
- Picnic table
- Landscaping upper portion
- Park sign
125.00
400.00
600.00
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5. Greenwood Shores
- picnic tables (2)
350. 00
6. Detailed plans for Lake Ann Park Expansion
1,800.00
1,500.00
7. Detailed plans of North Lotus Lake Park
8. Bandimere Heights
- Small tot lot
2,500.00
9. City Center Park
- Field Improvements
- Spectator Bleacher Stands (2)
10. Lake Susan
1,000.00*
2,000.00
- Tot Lot
- Tables & Benches (carryover)
1,500.00*
800.00*
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Total
$33,050.00