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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 26, 2011
Chairman Daniel called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jeff Daniel, Steve Scharfenberg, Elise Ryan, Cole Kelly, Tom Kelly,
Peter Aldritt, and Brent Carron
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; and John Stutzman, Recreation Supervisor
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Tom Devine 7640 South Shore Drive
Steve Jenks 7490 Chanhassen Road
Joe Shneider 1035 Holly Lane
Matt Arens 7644 South Shore Drive
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:Tom Kelly moved, Scharfenberg seconded to approve the
agenda with the following changes: moving Commission Member Presentations prior to
New Business to discuss disc golf courses; discussion of the August bike tour under New
Business; and discussion of the Dave Huffman Memorial Run under Reports.All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
John Stutzman reminded the commission that the Penny
Carnival will be held on 2:00 Wednesday at the Chanhassen Rec Center and that Tim Mahoney
will be playing in the concert series at 7:00 Thursday night in the plaza.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Tom Devine, 7640 South Shore Drive, speaking with the
permission of the Lotus Lake Clean Water Organization, the Christmas Lake Homeowners
Association, the Lake Minnewashta Lake Alliance and the Lotus Lake Homeowners Association,
asked the commission to support the following three issues: the direct cooperation of the Carver
County Sheriff’s Office to evenly support the enforcement of all posted park hours according to
the statutes in the City of Chanhassen; develop a written plan as soon as possible and adopt it to
protect all of Chanhassen’s lakes from invasive aquatic species; and to encourage citizen
volunteers to continue to provide zebra mussel inspections on Lake Minnewashta, Christmas
Lake and Lotus Lake. He provided background information on the volunteer efforts to keep
invasive aquatic species from entering city lakes. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked for
clarification of the request for enforcement of park hours and a written plan. Steve Jenks
provided background information on forming the Lake Action Alliance and it’s goals.
Commissioner Ryan asked about the authority of the volunteers. Commissioner Tom Kelly
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asked for clarification of how the gate system would operate and if the Environmental
Commission should be involved in the process. Commissioner Cole Kelly asked for clarification
of the process once aquatic invasive species are found on a boat. Joe Shneider, President of the
Christmas Lake Homeowners Association explained the work that has been done with the DNR,
Minnehaha Watershed District, City of Shorewood, Carver County Park Commission and Carver
County Commissioners in connection with the installation of a gate on Christmas Lake. After
comments and discussion by commissioners, the following motion was made.
Daniel moved, Tom Kelly seconded that the city continue discussions with the various
homeowner associations and Lake Action Alliance to discuss implementation of a gate at
the South Lotus Lake Park access point to operate during park hours only, evaluate costs
associated with gates at boat access points on Lake Susan and Lake Ann, but not connect
the implementation of a gate at Lotus Lake with the other two lakes, and a report on
enforcement of park hours by the Carver County sheriff’s office be brought back at a
special Park and Recreation Commission meeting on August 9, 2011. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Carron moved, Tom Kelly seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated June 28,
2011, as amended by Commissioner Cole Kelly on page 12 to change all 647 references to
$647,000. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
DISC GOLF COURSE DISCUSSION.
Tom Kelly presented a power point presentation
showing other disc golf courses in the area and a design concept for a 9 hole disc golf course at
Bandimere Park. Due to his research he recommended changing the CIP numbers from $20,000
in 2012 to $10,000 for the implementation of a disc golf course. Cole Kelly stated he enjoyed
the informative presentation by Lyle Jensen and Chuck Kennedy. After discussion the
commission decided to keep $10,000 in the 2012 CIP for a disc golf course.
APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2012 THROUGH 2016 PARK AND TRAIL
ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
PROJECTS.
Cole Kelly handed out a cheat sheet detailing financing for years 2012 through 2016. Todd
Hoffman presented the staff report outlining changes suggested by the commission.
Commissioner Tom Kelly noted a change to the disc golf course in 2012 from $20,000 to
$10,000. Cole Kelly suggested changing the annual tree replacement number from $15,000 back
to $25,000. The commission decided to keep it at $15,000 for 2012 and put in $25,000 for 2013
through 2016.
Cole Kelly moved, Carron seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends that the City Council approve the 2012-2016 Park and Trail Acquisition and
Development Capital Improvement Program CIP totaling $3,185,000 with the following
changes: reducing disc golf course construction to $10,000 in 2012; increasing tree
replacement to $25,000 annually for 2013-2016. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
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RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS: 2011 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
EVALUATION.
John Stutzman presented the results of the evaluation on the 2011 Fourth of July celebration.
Commissioner Tom Kelly suggested upgrading or getting a new prize board for next year and
looking at the table configuration under the tent to make it more accessible.
DAVE HUFFMAN MEMORIAL RUN.
Jerry Ruegemer addressed the cancellation of the Dave Huffman Memorial Run. Cole Kelly
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suggested for races in the future, having them prior to August 15 so high school runners can
participate.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS:
Commissioner Scharfenberg asked for
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clarification of the bike tour date of August 27 prior to the Rec Center Sports open house.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
None.
Cole Kelly moved, Tom Kelly seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 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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