PRC SUM 2012 07 24CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 24, 2012
Chairman Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Scharfenberg, Cole Kelly, Tom Kelly, Elise Ryan, Brent Carron, and
Jim Boettcher
MEMBERS ABSENT: Peter Aldritt
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent,
and Mitch Johnson, Recreation Supervisor
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Cole Kelly moved, Tom Kelly seconded to elect Cole Kelly as Chairman of the Park and Recreation
Commission. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
Carron moved, Ryan seconded to elect Tom Kelly as Vice Chairman of the Park and Recreation
Commission. 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 skate park renovation
project.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Carron moved, Tom Kelly seconded to approve the summary
Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated June 26, 2012 as presented. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF 86,039 S.F. OF PERMANENT EASEMENT TO THE STATE
OF MINNESOTA, BANDIMERE COMMUNITY PARK, TH 101 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Ryan asked about access into the
park during construction. Commissioner Tom Kelly asked for clarification of the retaining walls and trail
links.
Carron moved, Boettcher seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends that the
City Council authorize the transfer of 86,039 square feet of permanent easement to the State of
Minnesota at Bandimere Community Park to accommodate the improvement of TH 101. All voted
in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
COMMISSIONER DISCUSSION /RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING 2013 THROUGH
2017 PARK AND TRAIL ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP) PROJECTS.
After a lengthy discussion between commission members and staff regarding costs and timing for
development of Riley Ridge Park and Pioneer Pass Park, Rice Marsh Lake trail connection, Lyman
Park and Recreation Commission Summary — July 24, 2012
Boulevard trail construction, parks, benches and trees, Highway 41 projects, Bandimere Park expansion,
and Bluff Creek Drive gap trail, the following motion was made.
Boettcher moved, Scharfenberg seconded to table the 2013 -2017 Park and Trail Acquisition and
Development Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to the August meeting. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS: 2012 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
EVALUATION.
Mitch Johnson presented the report on the Fourth of July celebration evaluation and suggestions for 2013.
Commission members congratulated staff on another great celebration. Tom Kelly suggested changing
the material and logo on the t -shirts so they could be worn more than just on the 4 1h of July. Staff
explained how the t -shirts relate to the sponsorship program. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked if staff
had considered doing fireworks on the 3 rd rather than the 4cn
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORT: ESTABLISH DATE AND PROGRAM
FOR BANDIMERE DISC GOLF COURSE GRAND OPENING EVENT.
Commission members discussed having the ribbon cutting ceremony on a week night versus Saturday
morning eventually deciding on Tuesday, August 28 from 6:00 to 7:00. Mitch Johnson informed the
commission of the first annual disc golf tournament that will be held on Saturday, October 6cn
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. Commissioner Scharfenberg discussed
Councilmember Laufenburger's suggestion of a name change to a pavilion at Lake Ann Park and the
associated approval process through City Council.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. Todd Hoffman reviewed highlights of items in the administrative
packet. Cole Kelly asked about picnic reservations.
Carron moved, Scharfenberg 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