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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 23, 2013
Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Cole Kelly, Steve Scharfenberg, Elise Ryan, Brent Carron, Jim Boettcher,
Rick Echternacht, Luke Thunberg, Jacob Stolar, and Ryan Lynch
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent;
and Mitch Johnson, Recreation Supervisor
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Jim Manders 6791 Chaparral Lane
Ted Ellefson 7609 Walnut Curve
Todd Neils 990 Saddlebrook Curve
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:Chairman Kelly approved the agenda as presented with a note that
Mr. Echternacht’s first name is Rick, not Rich.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Todd Hoffman announced that the Red Birds will be playing a make
up game on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Jerry Ruegemer noted the Miracles for Mitch race will be held on
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Saturday, August 17 at Lake Ann Park.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Jim Manders, 6791 Chaparral Lane discussed the handicap accessible
viewing area off of Kerber Boulevard that looks over Kerber Pond and suggested removing trees to
enhance the view. He also commented that 3 outhouses were stationed in front of the City Center Park
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monument sign during the 4 of July celebration and hopes that doesn’t happen again next year. Todd
Neils, 990 Saddlebrook Curve thanked Jerry Ruegemer and especially Dean Schmieg and his crew for
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their work and support during their baseball tournament July 12 through the 14 at Lake Ann Park and
Chanhassen Recreation Center. He noted one recurring concern from fans, coaches and players is the
lack of netting between Lake Ann 4 and Lake Ann 5 and reiterated the CAA baseball association’s
commitment to pay 25% of lighting at Lake Susan Park.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chairman Kelly noted the verbatim and summary Minutes of the
Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated June 25, 2013 as presented. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 9 to 0.
ASSEMBLE RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL 2014-2018 PARK AND TRAIL
ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP).
Todd Hoffman provided background information on capital funding and revenue sources for park and
trail capital improvements. Chairman Kelly reviewed the cheat sheet he had prepared with his
recommendations. Commission members discussed funding and timelines for ballfield lighting at
Bandimere Park and Lake Susan Park, trails, neighborhood park projects, installing docks at public boat
accesses at Lake Ann and Lake Susan, the idea of having a referendum to pay for improvements at
Bandimere Park, and adding netting and fencing at Lake Ann Park Fields 4 and 5 before making the
following motion.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary – July 23, 2013
Carron moved, Scharfenberg seconded to table the 2014-2018 Park and Trail Acquisition and
Development Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to the next meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 9 to 0.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS: 2013 FOURTH OF JULY CELBRATION
EVALUATION.
Mitch Johnson reviewed highlights from the three day celebration. Chairman Kelly asked if the speakers
at the street dance could be tweaked a little. Commissioner Thunberg suggested that all the carnival
games and rides use tickets instead of some using cash and some using tickets.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS: RILEY RIDGE PARK PLAYGROUND
COMMUNITY BUILD PROJECT, AUGUST 9 AND 10, 2013.
Todd Hoffman invited commission members to attend the community built playground at Reflections at
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Lake Riley on Friday and Saturday, August 9 and 10.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
Todd Hoffman pointed out the picnic shelter evaluations.
Carron moved, Thunberg seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 9 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting was
adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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