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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
AUGUST 28, 2012
There was a Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening celebration for the new disc golf course prior to the
regular Park and Recreation Commission meeting.
Chairman Cole Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Steve Scharfenberg, Tom Kelly, Cole Kelly, Elise Ryan, Brent Carron, Peter
Aldritt, and Jim Boettcher
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent;
and Mitch Johnson, Recreation Supervisor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Commissioner Tom Kelly requested an update on the City Council vote of
the TH 41 stairway connector and trail crossing project and Commissioner Scharfenberg requested an
update on the skate park.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Todd Hoffman announced that the four tennis courts that had been
rehabilitated over the summer were now open.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Carron moved, Scharfenberg seconded to approve the verbatim and
summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated July 24, 2012 as
amended. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
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DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW; LAKESIDE 7 ADDITION.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff
report on this item. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked for clarification on the sidewalk.
Scharfenberg moved, Boettcher seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends
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that the City Council confirm and approve the following conditions for Lakeside 7 Addition:
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1. The developer shall pay $78,600 in park dedication fees for the 7 Addition concurrent with or
prior to recording the final plat in lieu of any parkland dedication or donation.
2. The sidewalk south of Lot 7, Block 4 connecting the Lakeside area to the newly installed Eden
Prairie trail, as depicted in the applicant’s plans, shall be installed concurrent with development of
the Block 4 units and a 15 foot wide public walkway easement centered on this newly installed
sidewalk be dedicated to the City.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
REVIEW CITY COUNCIL VOTE ON TH 41 STAIRWAY CONNECTOR AND TRAIL
PROJECT.
Todd Hoffman reviewed the discussion associated with the City Council vote on this project.
Commissioner Tom Kelly asked about the timeline associated with reworking the bids. Chair Cole Kelly
asked about financial assistance from the school district and liability associated with the flashing beacon
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system. After discussion between staff and commission members it was decided to discuss this item
further under item number 3, CIP discussion.
UPDATE ON SKATE PARK RECONSTRUCTION.
Todd Hoffman provided an update on the
reconstruction project at the skate park. It was decided that with the company guarantee that the
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installation project could be completed by Friday, September 14, the grand opening will be held
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Saturday, September 15 at 11:00 a.m. If not, then the grand opening will be Saturday, September 22.
APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL 2013-2017 PARK AND TRAIL
ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP).
Todd Hoffman reviewed changes to the 2013-2017 Park and Trail Acquisition and Development CIP by
completing the Rice Marsh Lake trail loop in house which will save the City $200,000. Commissioner
Tom Kelly asked for an update on the grading at Pioneer Pass Park. Commission Ryan asked for a status
report on a pedestrian crossing on Highway 101 and Pleasant View Road and AIS funding. Commission
members discussed whether to do the Rice Marsh Lake trail loop project in 2013 or 2014, and discussed
timing and funding for the Highway 41 trail extension/pedestrian crossing and stairway connector project.
Commissioner Carron suggested bidding the flashing beacon as an add alternate along with the stairway.
Commissioner Ryan asked about installing a school crossing sign at the crosswalk. Commissioner
Scharfenberg asked about the City’s participation in funding replacement of the artificial turf at the
Chanhassen High School.
Carron moved, Scharfenberg seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends
that the City Council approve a 2013-2017 Park and Trail Acquisition and Development Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) totaling $1,890,000 to complete or initiate the following eleven
projects: Tennis Court Refurbishment, Recreation Center Entrance Improvements, Purchase of
Picnic Tables/Benches, Purchase of Trees, Initiation of Pedestrian Trail to the Arboretum,
Completion of the Chanhassen Nature Preserve Trail Loop, Phase I Development of Pioneer Pass
Neighborhood Park, Initiation of Bandimere Community Park Expansion, Phase I Development of
Riley Ridge Neighborhood Park, Completion of the Rice Marsh Lake Trail Loop, and Highway 41
Trail/Pedestrian Crossing and Stairway Connector. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
KLEINBANK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES EVALUATION.
Mitch Johnson presented the staff
report on this item. Commissioner Scharfenberg suggested providing opportunities for community bands.
Commissioner Ryan suggested notifying local daycare providers of the time change for the kids concerts.
Commissioner Carron suggested offering to showcase the winner of the ChanJam battle of the bands.
FALL SOFTBALL LEAGUE REPORT.
Jerry Ruegemer provided an update on the fall softball
league.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
Todd Hoffman provided highlights of items in the administrative
packet.
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Boettcher moved, Carron 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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