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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MAY 22, 2012
Vice Chair Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Steve Scharfenberg, Elise Ryan, Cole Kelly and Brent Carron
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Kelly, and Peter Aldritt
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent;
and Mitch Johnson, Recreation Supervisor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The agenda was amended by Vice Chair Scharfenberg to include an
update on the disc golf course under reports, tree planting update under Commission Member
Presentations, and Todd Hoffman will give a watercraft inspection program update under Administrative
Presentations.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jerry Ruegemer reminded commissioners to attend the Memorial Day
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Ceremony being held on Monday, May 28 in City Center Park and that the Lake Ann Park concession
stand and boat rental operation will open Memorial weekend.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Jennifer Roerick, 7604 Great Plains Boulevard explained that her son
Nick uses his scooter at the skate park and asked that skateboards, BMX bikes, inline skates, and scooters
be allowed in the skate park. James Shutrop, 540 Dakota Lane explained that he came to the meeting to
see how city government works and was curious about what was happening with the skate park.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Cole Kelly moved, Carron seconded to approve the verbatim and
summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated March 27, 2012 as
presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
APPROVE PROPOSED RFP LANGUAGE AND PROJECT SCHEDULE – SKATE PARK
RECONSTRUCTION.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Ryan asked for clarification of the
RFP process, and the possibility of recycling old skate park equipment. Commissioner Carron asked
about warranty requirements and discrepancy in dates for closure of the park and completion date. Cole
Kelly asked if the approval timeline was sufficient with the proposed construction date schedule.
Cole Kelly moved, Carron seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission approves the
request for proposed language and project schedule for reconstruction of the skate park as
amended. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
ESTABLISH 2013-2017 PARK AND TRAIL ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TOUR SCHEDULE.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Carron asked for updated costs for
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2012 projects. After discussion it was agreed to meet on June 19 at 6:00 to tour the Rice Marsh trail
Park and Recreation Commission Summary – May 22, 2012
project, neighborhood park playground sites, the disc golf course, and progress of the Highway 41 trail
project.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
LAKE ANN PARK SUMMER SCHEDULE.
Jerry Ruegemer provided an update on the facilities and
summer schedule at Lake Ann Park. Commissioner Ryan asked about lifeguard hours, signage for boat
rentals, and consideration to follow the City of Minneapolis Park Board’s move to provide healthy snacks
at concession stands.
2012 SUMMER PROGRAMS REPORT.
Mitch Johnson provided highlights of the summer programs
being offered. Chairman Scharfenberg asked about the location for Family Archery Night.
2012 EAST EGG CANDY HUNT EVALUATION.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the evaluation of the
2012 Easter Egg Candy Hunt.
SELF SUPPORTING PROGRAMS: 2012 ADULT SOFTBALL UPDATE.
Jerry Ruegemer
presented an update on the 2012 adult softball program, noting participation is down. Chair Scharfenberg
asked if that is a similar trend in other cities.
DISC GOLF COURSE UPDATE.
Todd Hoffman provided an update on the status of the new disc golf
course. Chair Scharfenberg asked about plans for a grand opening.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS.
Commissioner Scharfenberg discussed the Arbor
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Day activities which were held on May 4 at Lake Ann Park.
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL CONCERNING APPOINTMENT TO THE
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
After discussing the interviews of candidates Todd Neils and Jim Boettcher, the commission made the
following motion.
Cole Kelly moved, Carron seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends the
City Council appoint Todd Neils. All voted in favor, except Ryan who abstained. The motion
carried with a vote of 3 to 0 with 1 abstention.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Todd Hoffman provided an update on the watercraft
inspection process being conducted on Lotus Lake, Lake Ann and Lake Susan and informed the
commission of the closing scheduled for the purchase of the Nettesheim property.
Carron moved, Cole Kelly seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting was
adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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