PRC 2010 08 24
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
AUGUST 24, 2010
The Park and Recreation Commission held an on site neighborhood meeting at Herman
Field Park prior to the regular meeting. Chairman Daniel called the Park and Recreation
Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jeff Daniel, Steve Scharfenberg, Tom Kelly, Glenn Stolar, Elise Ryan
and Cole Kelly
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Scott Wendt
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; and Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:Scharfenberg moved, Stolar seconded to approve the agenda,
amended by Commissioner Scharfenberg to include item 3(a). Update on batting cages at
Bandimere Park. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to
0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Todd Hoffman provided an update on the Miracles Kids
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Triathlon that was held on Saturday, August 21.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Scharfenberg moved, Tom Kelly seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
July 27, 2010, amended to change the third to the last word in the first paragraph on page
35 of the verbatim minutes to “commended”. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION - HERMAN FIELD PARK NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
RESULTS.
The commission discussed the following topics brought up by the neighborhood regarding
Herman Field Park:
additional playground equipment
installing a basketball court or backstop in the open field area
access into Lake Minnewashta Regional Park and address the erosion issue
bridge or tunnel over Highway 7 to access Shorewood
diseased tree removals
playground border evaluation
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replacement of trash can lids
options for pre-teens or teenagers
continuation of park patrols
portable toilet
dog waste bags and disposal
The commission was happy with the number of neighbors attending the meeting. They
discussed whether the playground was under developed when compared to other neighborhood
parks. Commissioner Ryan suggested doing a follow-up with the neighborhood thanking them
for attending and informing them that the commission was following up on their suggestions.
APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL, 2011-2015 PARK AND TRAIL
ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP).
Todd Hoffman reviewed the projects that are recommended for the 2011-2015 CIP program and
discussed those projects that are not on the list. Chairman Daniel asked about meeting with the
kids that use the skate park prior to the replacement of equipment. Commissioner Scharfenberg
suggested options for purchasing new/used skate park equipment. Commissioner Stolar
expressed concern with extending the Highway 41 trail to an unsafe intersection at Highway 7.
Staff and commission members discussed different trail options and decided that a field trip to
the area was needed. Commissioner Scharfenberg suggested taking the $20,000 proposed for the
disc golf course and putting it towards upgrading Herman Field Park. Commissioners Tom
Kelly and Ryan stated they would be in favor of the disc golf course plus improvements to
Herman Field Park in 2011 or 2012. Commissioner Cole Kelly stated he was in favor of the disc
golf course and evaluating the needs of Herman Field Park in comparison to other neighborhood
parks. He asked about the fund balance going below a million dollars in 2014. After discussion
it was decided to add $10,000 in 2012 for Herman Field Park.
Tom Kelly moved, Ryan seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends
that the City Council approve the 2011 to 2015 Park and Trail Acquisition and
Development Capital Improvement Program with the addition of a line item of $10,000 for
Herman Field improvements in 2012. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
UPDATE ON BATTING CAGES AT BANDIMERE PARK.
Commissioner Scharfenberg
asked for an update from staff on the addition of batting cages at Bandimere Park. Staff
indicated they will bring information back to the commission at a future meeting.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
KLEINBANK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES EVALUATION.
Jerry Ruegemer presented
the staff report on this item.
FALL SOFTBALL LEAGUE.
Jerry Ruegemer provided an update on the fall softball league.
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DAVE HUFFMAN 5K MEMORIAL RACE.
Jerry Ruegemer provided an update on the
planning for the event. Commissioner Ryan suggested doing something in remembrance of 9/11.
Commissioner Cole Kelly suggested contacting coaches regarding volunteers from the high
school teams.
REC CENTER SPORTS OPEN HOUSE.
Jerry Ruegemer informed the commission of the
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open house being held at the Rec Center on Saturday, August 28.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
2010 COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS.
Todd Hoffman reviewed the results related to
parks and recreation in the 2010 community survey.
ESTABLISH DISCUSSION TOPICS, JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL.
Staff
and commission members discussed Park and Recreation Commission goals and discussion
items to include in the meeting with City Council.
COMMISION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS.
Commissioner Stolar reminded commission
members that the National Recreation and Parks Association National Congress will be held in
Minneapolis this year in late October.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
Todd Hoffman highlighted letters from Herman Field Park
neighbors.
Scharfenberg moved, Tom Kelly seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. The Park and Recreation
Commission meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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