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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
DECEMBER 14, 2010
Chairman Daniel called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jeff Daniel, Tom Kelly, Scott Wendt, Glenn Stolar, Elise Ryan and
Cole Kelly
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Steve Scharfenberg
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; John Stutzman, Recreation Supervisor; Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent; Jodi
Sarles, Recreation Center Manager; and Sue Bill, Senior Center Coordinator
APPROVAL OF AGENDA;Tom Kelly moved, Wendt seconded to approve the agenda as
published. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Todd Hoffman informed the commission that the City
Council approved the Reflections at Lake Riley plat which includes a 4.7 acre park.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
WINTER PROGRAM UPDATE.
John Stutzman provided highlights of the winter programs
being offered by the City. Chairman Daniel asked about plans for advertising the Dance Party
on Ice. Commissioner Ryan asked for clarification of the mission statement for Rec Center
Sports.
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY EVALUATION REPORT.
John Stutzman provided an
update on the tree light ceremony, noting he will look at changes for the gingerbread house event
to encourage more attendance.
RECREATION CENTER REPORT.
Jodi Sarles provided updates on the fall activities and
highlights of what programs are planned for winter.
SENIOR CENTER REPORT.
Susan Bill provided an update on the activities at the Senior
Center.
PARK AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE.
Dale Gregory provided an update on the Sentence to
Serve program, which is being extended into next summer, and reported on the park and trail
maintenance activities highlighting snow removal, storm clean-up, and ice rink flooding.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary - December 14, 2010
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Cole Kelly moved, Wendt seconded to approve the summary
minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated November 23, 2010 as
presented and approve the verbatim minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission
meeting dated November 23, 2010 with changes noted by Cole Kelly on page 26. All voted
in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Hoffman informed the Commission that the
City has been selected as a recipient for a matching grant to upgrade the intersection and trail
section of Highway 101 north from Pleasant View to the border of Minnetonka and Eden Prairie.
Stolar moved, Wendt 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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