PRC SUM 2010 10 26
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 26, 2010
Chairman Daniel called the meeting to order at7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jeff Daniel, Steve Scharfenberg, Scott Wendt, Elise Ryan, Cole Kelly
and Glenn Stolar
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Kelly
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; and Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:Scharfenberg moved, Stolar seconded to approve the agenda
as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jerry Ruegemer thanked the commission members that
helped with the Halloween Party. Todd Hoffman provided an update on the completion of the
Lake Ann concession stand remodeling project and bidding process for the tree planting project
at the Chanhassen Rec Center ballfields.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Cole Kelly moved, Scharfenberg seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
September 28, 2010 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 6 to 0.
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SERVICE AREA HOUSEHOLD COUNTS AND AMENITY
INVENTORY.
Todd Hoffman reviewed the details of the household counts and amenities inventory in the city’s
neighborhood parks. Commissioner Coke Kelly asked about setting minimums for each of the
parks.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS: 2010 RESERVATION PICNIC SITE
EVALUATION.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff report comparing 2010 numbers to 2009. Commissioner
Ryan asked about weekend numbers versus weekday. Commission Cole Kelly asked about fee
comparisons to surrounding communities and asked what could be done to address concerns
about bees and lights. Commissioner Stolar asked about feedback for additional amenities.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary - October 26, 2010
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
Todd Hoffman provided updates on the Highway 41 trail
and underpass project planned jointly with Carver County, tennis court expansions at
Minnetonka Middle School West, relocation of the water tower in that area, and the Audubon
Road construction project.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
Todd Hoffman pointed out the Boy Scout Eagle project done
by Colin King at Carver Beach Park.
Scharfenberg moved, Cole 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 at 8:15 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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