PRC SUM 2013 08 27
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
AUGUST 27, 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 Recreation Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; and Mitch Johnson, Recreation Supervisor
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Jim Manders 6791 Chaparral Lane
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The agenda was approved with the addition of an update under Old
Business on the Rice Marsh Lake trail and Lotus Lake tree trimming, and an update under New Business
regarding the Three Rivers Park/Hennepin County bike plan.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Carron moved, Boettcher seconded to approve the summary Minutes
of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated July 23, 2013 as presented and approve the
verbatim Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated July 23, 2013 amended to
change the comment by Carron on page 14 from Good evening to Good explanation. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 9 to 0.
KERBER POND TREE TRIMMING.
Commissioner Echternacht showed pictures of the bushes and
trees that were asked to be trimmed by Jim Manders to provide a view of Kerber Pond. Todd Hoffman
explained that the bench was never placed in that location to provide a view of the pond noting staff
would recommend doing nothing.
UPDATE ON RICE MARSH LAKE TRAIL.
Todd Hoffman provided an update on the trail
construction.
APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL, 2014-2018 PARK AND TRAIL
ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP).
Todd Hoffman reviewed projects proposed in the 2014-1018 park and trail acquisition and development
capital improvement program. Commissioner Scharfenberg questioned the need for a dock at Lake
Susan. Chairman Kelly asked for clarification of the grant application process for the trail connection to
the Arboretum. Chairman Kelly asked about lights at Lake Susan Park. Commissioner Scharfenberg
voiced his support for lighting fields at Bandimere Park and not Lake Susan Park. Commission members
discussed lighting fields at Lake Susan Park versus Bandimere Park. Commissioner Carron suggested
moving $25,000 earmarked for Bandimere Park expansion design and planning to 2014. Commissioner
Scharfenberg suggested including the construction of tennis courts at Roundhouse Park to 2017 or 2018.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary – August 27, 2013
Commissioner Ryan questioned spending $25,000 for the Phase II (age 2 to 5) playground equipment
planned for Roundhouse Park and Sugarbush Park in 2014 and suggested using that money for picnic
shelters. After a lengthy discussion between commission members regarding the location and cost of
ballfield lighting, the following motion was made.
Carron moved, Echternacht seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends the
City Council approve the 2014 through 2018 Park and Trail Acquisition and Development Capital
Improvement Program presented by staff with the following changes: moving $25,000 each for
Roundhouse Park and Sugarbush Park picnic shelters to 2016; moving Bandimere Community
Park expansion design and planning cost of $25,000 to 2014; and the addition of $250,000 in 2014
for ballfield lighting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 9 to 0.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
KLEINBANK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES EVALUATION.
Mitch Johnson presented the report
reviewing the KleinBank Summer Concert Series. Commissioner Echternacht suggested looking for a
second sponsor to help with the costs.
FALL ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE REPORT.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the report on the fall
adult softball league. Chairman Kelly asked how the number of teams compared to last year.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. RILEY RIDGE PARK PLAYGROUND
INSTALLATION.
Commissioners Boettcher, Carron and Scharfenberg provided updates from the playground installation
project at Riley Ridge Park.
THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT/HENNEPIN COUNTY BIKE PLAN.
Todd Hoffman provided
an update on the email received by staff looking for commissioner involvement. Rick Echternacht
volunteered to serve on the planning committee.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
Todd Hoffman discussed the park dedication fees, picnic shelter
evaluations and The Reach Reader. Commissioner Carron asked about bathroom cleanliness comments
from the picnic shelter evaluations.
Carron moved, Scharfenberg 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.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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