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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
APRIL 5, 1983
A regular meeting of the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission was called to order
on April 5, 1983 at 7:33 p.m. by Chairman Michael Lynch. The following members were
present: Michael Lynch, Tom Schoenecker, John Mauritz, Brian Foltz and Richie Hemping.
The following member was absent: Joe Warneke.
MINUTES: A motion was made by Tom Schoenecker and seconded by Brian Foltz to approve
the minutes of the last meeting as read. Motion unanimously approved.
CONSIDER REQUESTS TO ALLOW ELECTRIC MOTORS ON LAKE ANN: A motion was made by Jack
Mauritz that we recommend to the City Council that the Park ordinance for Lake Ann
be changed to permit boats with electric motors to be launched through the boat
launch area and secondedly that we recommend that the surface use ordinance for that
lake be developed such that electric motors maybe used on the lake surface. Motion
was seconded by Brian Foltz. Jack Mauritz, Michael Lynch and Richie Hemping voted
affirmatively. Tom Schoenecker and Brian Foltz voted negatively.
PRESENTATION BY JIM KILLIAN: Jim Killian, CAA President, was present at the meeting.
His purpose was to discuss plans for the coming ball season. The little league teams
will again merge with South/Tonka. South/Tonk a has field facility problems. They
would like to have two tournaments. They asked permission to use the school facilities
for these tournaments and also use the warming house as a concession stand. Staff was
directed to send a note to the City Council.
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A motion was made by Jack Mauritz that we recommend to the City
CAA tournaments be allowed with use of the grade school field.
the warming house to be considered. The motion was seconded by
unanimously approved.
Council that the proposed
Insurance and the use of
Brian Foltz. Motion
Jim Killian is to check with the school for formal permission. Jim Killian also asked
for the use of any available Chanhassen fields for practice in the month of May. A
motion was made by Michael Lynch that we recommend to the City Council that they grant
approval for CAA use of available Chanhassen fields (other than Lake Ann) to the South/
Tonka-Chanhassen Athletic Association baseball teams for early practice in the month of
May. Motion was seconded by Brian Foltz. Motion unanimously approved.
Don Ashworth was present at the meeting to discuss future considerations and questions
that the Park and Recreation Commission has. He informed the Commission that the
activities handled by Fran will be assigned to other people. The only problem being
the scheduling of school sports. The Commission was told that the City did not antici-
pate any reduction in maintenance services. The budget was increased for temporary
help for park maintenance. Should state and federal help become unavailable, we would
have to institute the second phase of the permit fee recommendations made last year.
Don promised a report on these questions on a more detailed basis by the next meeting.
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He informed the Commission that the plans for the downtown project were continuing. He
showed the Commission the proposed plans for the Instant Web building which the City owns.
The conclusion of the study was that the best use of the building would be a Community
Center. He asked the Commission if they would be interested in an inspection of the
building.
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LETTER REGARDING PROBLEM IN WETLAND DEVELOPMENT PRIOR TO FUNDING: A motion was made
by Tom Schoenecker that in view of the urgency as expressed in the letter from the
Minnesota Department of Energy and Development April 4, 1983 to Mr. Ashworth concerning
Lotus Lake Park that we ask the City Council to schedule a public hearing and a final
Council vote on the boat launch issue before April 30. They asked that we advise the
Energy Dept. of any developments and what the schedule will be so they can continue
to hold the funds rather than obligate them to a different project. Motion was
seconded by Richie Hemping. Motion unanimously approved.
COMMISSION VACANCY: The vacancy will be advertised again.
TRAIL SYSTEM: A joint meeting was suggested for June to discuss the joint trail system
with Eden Prairie.
A motion was made by Brian Foltz and seconded by Richie Hemping that the meeting be
adjourned. Motion unanimously approved. Meeting adj ourned at 9: 30.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherma Coombs