PRC SUM 2012 09 25
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
Chairman Cole Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Cole Kelly, Steve Scharfenberg, Elise Ryan, Tom Kelly, Brent Carron, Jim
Boettcher, and Peter Aldritt
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent;
Mitch Johnson, Recreation Supervisor; Sue Bill, Senior Center Coordinator; Dale Gregory, Park
Superintendent; and Jodi Sarles, Rec Center Manager
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The agenda was approved with the following additions: Patrick Furlong
under Visitor Presentations; Update on Riley Ridge Park and Pioneer Pass Park; and discussion of a bike
rack at Bandimere Park.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
Patrick Furlong, 1405 Knob Hill Lane, a junior at Holy Family and a member of Boy Scout Troop 409 in
Excelsior, proposed his Eagle Scout project to plan and lead a landscaping project around the new
monument sign at Lake Ann Park. Commissioner Boettcher asked about the completion date.
Commissioner Scharfenberg asked about prep work to the site. Commissioner Tom Kelly asked about
irrigation plans. Commissioner Carron asked about excavation of the site and Boy Scout District
approval of his project. Laurie Susla with the Lotus Lake Conservation Alliance asked if commission
members had any questions on their 2012 AIS report. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked about Lotus
Lake Conservation Alliance’s plans for next year.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Carron moved, Aldritt seconded to approve the verbatim and
summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated August 28, 2012 as
amended by Cole Kelly on page 21. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 7 to 0.
BANDIMERE PARK BIKE RACK.
Due to some incidents happening at the disc golf course at
Bandimere Park, Tom Kelly suggested the installation of a bike rack.
ESTABLISH 2012/13 ICE SKATING RINK LOCATIONS.
Mitch Johnson presented staff’s recommendations to flood 8 ice skating rinks and maintain 4 warming
houses. Commissioner Aldritt asked about adding more hours at Roundhouse Park. Commissioner Ryan
suggested staff post the City’s policy regarding ice skating rink on the City’s website.
Scharfenberg moved, Tom Kelly seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends
that the following ice skating rink locations and hours be maintained for the 2012-2013 season:
Rec Center North Lotus Park City Center Park Roundhouse Park
1 – Pleasure Rink 1 – Pleasure Rink 1 – Pleasure Rink 1 – Pleasure Rink
2 – Hockey Rinks 1 – Hockey Rink 1 – Hockey Rink
Park and Recreation Commission Summary – September 25, 2012
Rec Center, North Lotus Park, City Center Park *Roundhouse Park
(limited hours)
Weekdays 4 pm – 9 pm Weekdays Closed
Saturdays 10 am – 9 pm Saturdays 12 pm – 6 pm
Sundays 1 pm – 7 pm Sundays 1 pm – 7 pm
December 24 10 am – 3 pm December 24 10 am – 3 pm
December 25 Closed December 25 Closed
December 26-30 10 am – 9 pm December 26-30 12 pm – 6 pm
December 31 10 am – 4 pm December 31 10 am – 4 pm
January 1 10 am – 9 pm January 1 12 pm – 6 pm
No School Days 10 am – 9 pm
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF RILEY RIDGE PARK AND PIONEER PASS PARK.
Todd
Hoffman provided updates on the status of Riley Ridge Park located in the Reflections at Lake Riley
neighborhood and Pioneer Pass Park.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS.
EVALUATION OF 2012 LAKE ANN PARK CONCESSIONS/BOAT RENTALS.
Jerry Ruegemer reviewed the 2012 Lake Ann Park concessions and boat rentals season. Commissioner
Boettcher asked about signage locations for watercraft rentals. Commissioner Tom Kelly suggested
replacing the problems with the Slush Puppy machine with Berry Blends which are located in Eden
Prairie. Commissioner Ryan suggested purchasing 2 paddleboards versus 1 as people usually like to
paddleboard with someone else. Chairman Cole Kelly asked if staff had considered purchasing more
paddleboats.
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2012 HALLOWEEN PARTY REPORT.
Mitch Johnson discussed plans for the 28 Annual
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Halloween Party being held on Saturday, October 27 at the Chanhassen Rec Center.
SENIOR CENTER REPORT.
Sue Bill reviewed the activities at the Senior Center and programs
planned for the fall. Chairman Cole Kelly asked about age requirements for senior programming.
Commissioner Tom Kelly asked about converting existing tennis courts into pickleball courts.
PARK AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE REPORT.
Dale Gregory provided highlights from the park
and trail maintenance report. Chairman Cole Kelly thanked Dale Gregory and his staff for the great job
they do with maintenance on the trail system.
RECREATION CENTER REPORT.
Jodi Sarles provided updates on activity and facilities at the
Recreation Center.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
Todd Hoffman reviewed information from the letters in the packet to
Mr. Martin Walsh regarding the LRT trail and Mr. Dale Rausch regarding the bluebird report.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS.
Commissioners Boettcher and Carron reported on a
tour they attended of the Locust Hills development in Wayzata and Wild Meadows in Medina.
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Park and Recreation Commission Summary – September 25, 2012
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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