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Correspondence SectionADMINISTRATIVE SECTION CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIi~;)P;~. B1090X01~7F~x~6H¢~,7S, S5~ MINNESOTA 55317 February 13, 1996 Mr. Ted Hagen Hans Hagen Homes 941 NE Hillwind Road, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55432 Dear Mr. Hagen: It was with disbelief that I observed first hand the filling of the city's Stone Creek parkland this afternoon. The city had this site graded to plan and was anticipating seeding the park by mid-May. I am willing to cooperate with you in the development of your site; however, cooperation requires communication and notification. I will be forwarding a grading plan and specifications to you in the near future. It is imperative that you have the parkland graded to plan and topsoil respread for seeding by May 1, 1996. In addition, forward an as-built grading plan of the parkland to my attention by May 15, 1996. This documentation shall include verification of soil compaction to city specifications. Ted, you helped yourself to the use of city property without prior consent or a grading permit. This luxury carries at a minimum the price tag described above. We will begin to inspect the site on April 1, 1996 to cnsure that work is progressing. If the site grading has not commenced by April 15, 1996, I will hire an independent contractor to complete the xvork and draw against your letter of credit to pay for the work. Please call me to discuss your time table for completion of this work. Sincerely, Todd-I=Ioffma= Park & Recreation Director C; Don Ashworth, City Manager Dave Hempel, Assistant City Engineer Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent Roger Knutson, City Attorney Bruce Chamberlain, HKGI RECEIYED JAH ?, ~ REC'D CITY UF L;~ANHASSEN REVISION TO 1996-97 PORTION OF REGIONAL RECREATION OPEN SPACE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1996-2005 Adopted by the Metropolitan Council on January 11, 1996 Metropolitan Council Publication No. 32-96-006 This report was pdnted on recycled paper containing at least 20% post-consumer waste. Upon request, this publication will be made available in alternative formats to people with disabilities. Please call the Metropolitan Council Data Center at 291-8140 or TDD 291-0904. OVERVIEW The Metropolitan Council has revised the 1996-97 portion of its regional recreation open space capital improvement program (CIP) for Calendar Years 1996-2005. This revision: 1. Proposes to finance reimbursements to regional park agencies for capital improvements solely with Council bonds since State funds cannot be used for this purpose. But, State funds would still be sought to finance 60% of the total CIP by financing some projects solely with State funds while Council bonds would be used to solely finance reimbursement projects. The Council would continue to only issue enough Council bonds to match State funds on a 60/40 basis. 2. Adds a development project, completing the last segment of the Great River Road in Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board. The additional project is proposed to be funded at 89% ($1.871 million) of its estimated total cost. Funds for this additional project are proposed to come from $266,000 (7%) cuts from other Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board projects and $1.605 million (7%) cuts to all the other projects in the 1996-97 portion of the CIP. Since the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board would receive $1.605 million more in 1996-97 than had been originally proposed in the CIP adopted on June 22, 1995, this revision also contains a directive to the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission to consider reducing the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board's allocation the 1998- 99 CIP by $1.605 million when the 1998-99 CIP is prepared (See page 1 of spreadsheet at end of this document). Regional park agencies were allowed to reduce or eliminate the 7% project cuts by taking bigger cuts in their other projects in the 1996-97 CIP. The 7% cuts and adjustments to those cuts are illustrated along with the allocation for each project on the spreadsheets at the end of this document. The spreadsheets also state the priority of the project within acquisition, redevelopment, development and dam safety repair categories; the park agency and name of the park or trail where the project is located; description of the project; and proposed funding sources for each project. Projects were prioritized based on Metropolitan Council funding priorities as well as the priorities of the Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission. Projects are prioritized under separate categories so that similar projects are compared against each other. The revised 1996-97 portion of the CIP proposes $26,643,000 for park capital improvements from the following revenue sources: $15,915,000 of 1996 State bonds $10,749,300 of bonds proposed to be issued by the Metropolitan Council as a 40% match to State funding. The funds would be used as follows: $2,a.~A,O00 of 1996 State bonds and $1,631,500 of 1996-97 Council bonds for land acquisition (page 2 of spreadsheet). $4,494,000 of 1996 State bonds and $2,994,800 of 1996-97 Council bonds for park redevelopment projects. This also includes $48,000 of 1996 State bonds and $32,000 of 1996-97 Council bonds for heated park buildings. (page 3 of sp[eadsheet). $8,605,000 of 1996 State bonds and $5,751,000 of 1996-97 Council bonds for park and trail development projects. This also includes $735,000 of 1996 State bonds and $220,000 of Council bonds for heated buildings (pages 4 and 5 of spreadsheet). An additional $372,000 from the State and Metropolitan Council respectively is proposed to repair the Lake Byllesby dam in Lake Byllesby Regional Park (page 6 of spreadsheet). For the 1996 Legislative Session, the Metropolitan Council will request funds from the State of Minnesota by project category--acquisition, redevelopment and development and the associated heated buildings request for redevelopment and development projects. Dam safety repair funds are requested by the Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources. If less funds are provided by the State of Minnesota in 1996 for a project category, a reduction will be made only in that category by fully funding projects in priority order until all funds are spent. Since reimbursement projects are proposed to be solely funded with Council bonds, the Council will only issue enough bonds to maintain a 60% State fund/40% Council bond ratio based on the amount of State funds appropriated for that category. For example, if $3.871 million of State bonds are appropriated for development (which would fund projects 3 and 4 on page 4 of spreadsheet) the Council would issue $2.58 million to maintain the 60% State fund/40% Council bond ratio. This would only partially fund the reimbursement development project 1 on page 4 of the spreadsheet. Unfunded or partially funded non-reimbursement projects would be the basis for requests for Minnesota Environmental Trust Fund appropriations for the 1997 Legislative session. Unfunded or partially funded reimbursement projects would receive Council bonds as they matched State appropriations. For example, if the Council only received $3.871 million of 1996 State bonds for development, and thus issued $2.58 million of Council bonds, the unfunded development reimbursements (part of project 1 and all of project 2) would be made when the Council received additional State funds in 1997 for development projects 5, 6 and 7 on page 4 of the spreadsheet. 2 hc 60% State fund/40% Council bond ratio is proposed as a fair allocation of the debt service on these bonds between the Metropolitan Area and Greater Minnesota. Under the 60/40 split, approximately 76% of the debt service on State and Council bonds for regional recreation open space capital improvements system-wide would be financed from taxes collected in the Metropolitan Area, while 24% would come from Greater Minnesota. That's comparable to the amount of benefit Metropolitan Area and Greater Minnesota residents receive from the regional recreation open space system based on visitor origin data for the system. COMPARISON OF REGIONAL RECREATION OPEN SPACE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AGAINST APPROPRIATE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL POLICIES The Recreation Open Space Development Guide/Policy Plan has specific policies on capital investments for land acquisition of parks and park reserves (policy 3), land acquisition of regional trails (policy 4), development of parks and trails (policy 6), reimbursement of funds for acquisition and development projects (policy 19), and balancing investments in capital improvements system-wide between acquisition and development (policy 9). These policies were applied to the appropriate project to determine their eligibility and priority for funding in the CIP. Policy 3: Acquisition Priorities for Parks and Park Reserves The priority rating for acquiring park and park reserve lands identified in an acceptable master plan for the regional system through purchase with regional funds is as follows: Lands essential to protect the natural resources that define a park or park reserve and make it usable to the public as planned. (It is particularly important to acquire lands in this category that face the threat of being lost to the system if timely action is not taken). Lands considered essential for the park or park reserve to reach its full regional service potential as defined in the Council's system plan. Lands that do not meet criteria in I or 2 above that are currently on the market at acceptable terms. 4. Other lands identified in approved master plans. Policy 4: Acquisition Priorities for Recreational Trails Trail corridors that go through some land in the metropolitan urban service area are preferred over trails that have their entire route in the rural service area. Corridors to be considered for trail acquisition must traverse substantial areas of high quality natural resources or provide a critical link in a trail that meets this criterion. Once the natural resource criterion is met, acquisition priorities are: 1. Provide access to or traverse regional parks or park reserves; 2. Intersect with existing or planned local trails; 3. Traverse interesting developed areas. The priority rating for individual parcels of land within the trail corridor is as follows:' Lands essential to protect the trail corridor and make it usable to the public as planned. (It is particularly important to acquire lands in this category that face the threat of being lost to the system if timely action is not taken). Lands considered essential for the trail corridor to reach its full regional service potential as defined in the Council's system plan. o Lands that do not meet criteria I or 2 above that are currently on the market at acceptable terms. 4. Other lands identified in approved master plans. Policy 6: Development and Redevelopment Priorities Development in regional recreation open space should be based on the principle of providing and maintaining quality public park areas and facilities primarily for citizens of the Metropolitan Area. The following priorities area applicable for development and redevelopment of regional park reserves, parks, trails and special use facilities. Projects that provide new facilities, rehabilitate facilities or increase capacity where there is documented existing or projected high use, and where there will be no adverse effect on the natural resource base. Projects continuing a phased high-priority project or one of relatively high priority that is timed with other public improvement projects to achieve significant economies in cost to construction. o Projects providing a specific facility that meets a documented need, is currently not available or is significantly underrepresented in the system and where there will be no adverse effect on the natural resource base. ° Projects to serve planned future use in a location with no adverse effects on the natural resource base. Policy 9: System-wide Investment Priorities Whenever possible, a balance should be struck between investing in acquisition and investing in development. If a decision on fund allocations must be made, the following priorities should be followed: Acquire those lands essential to protect the natural resource that defines a park, park reserve or trail and, to make it usable to the public as planned. Develop new or rehabilitated facilities or increase the capacity of existing facilities in places where there is a documented existing or projected high level of use and where the natural resource base will be protected. Acquire all other lands identified in approved master plans. 4. Develop all other facilities identified in approved master plans. 4 Policy 19: Reimbursement and Cost Sharing 19a. Reimbursement will be made for early acquisition if the acquisition is in full agreement with a Council-approved master plan and the implementing agency received Council approval prior to undertaking the acquisition. Reimbursement will be considered for development provided the project in question is consistent in timing, scale, type and cost with an approved master plan, that all information required for a development grant is submitted to the Council prior to the agency undertaking the project and that the Council approves the project. This analysis was used as a screen to determine whether or not the project should be funded in 1996-97 or later, especially if a master plan or plan amendment was needed. Analyzing each proposed project against the Council's policy priorities for funding implements state law to fund only projects which are consistent with the Council's policy plan as determined by reviewing and approving the master plan for that particular park/trail. (Minn. Statutes Chapter 473.313 and 315). This is reiterated in policy 1 O: Council-administered funds for [regional recreation open space] acquisition and development go only to projects included and ranked by priority in an adopted capital improvement program (ClP). Funding will be consistent with the established ClP priorities. Projects are eligible for inclusion in a ClP only if they are included in master plan that has been found to be consistent with the policy plan. METROPOUTAN PARKS AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION PRIORITY' CRITERIA FOR REIMBURSEMENT PROJECTS In some cases regional park implementing agencies, which receive the funds in the CIP, use their own revenues to acquire land or develop recreational facilities in the regional recreation open space system. These agencies then seek reimbursement from funds in the ClP. The Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission, a 9 person citizen advisory board to the Metropolitan Council developed the following criteria for evaluating reimbursement projects to measure the priority of acquisition and development projects. The objective of these factors was to not penalize park implementing agencies for acquiring land or developing facilities with their own funds, when there was insufficient State/Council funding at a point in time. The factors listed in descending order where: 1. What is the historical ranking of the project in previous capital improvement programs? If there was no ranking in the CIP, did the allocation plan that followed partially finance the project which indicated higher priority than projects that were not funded. 2. What funds are leveraged or could be lost if the. land is not acquired or facility is not built?. For example, are encumbered trail development grants at a risk of being turned back because there is insufficient land acquisition funds to purchase the parcels so that development can occur?. 3. What value to the regional park system did the land acquisition or recreation facility provide compared to other projects in the CIP? For example, was a significant amount of land acquired in a park that was expected to or has received high usage levels? 4. What value to the particular park did the land acquisition or recreation facility provide? For example, was lakeshore acquired for a park that was sited to provide water-based recreation? 5. What priority does the park agency requesting the reimbursement place on that request relative to other requests for the CIP? PROPOSED FUNDING SOURCES FOR FINANCING REGIONAL RECREATION OPEN SPACE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Under state law, the Metropolitan Council can issue up to a maximum of $40 million in general obligation bonds for regional-park system capital improvements. (Minn. Statutes Chapter 473.325). Currently, the Council has issued $15 million and could issue another $25 million after March 1, 1994. On January 6, 1994, the Council adopted a position paper that proposed the Council maximize its regional bonding authority for park capital improvements to create a revolving capital fund. Based on the limitations of $25 million that could be issued, and the cap on the levy limit on debt service for these bonds, the Council could issue $6.5 million of 5-year bonds each year and not exceed the bonding authority or debt service levy limit. Thus, the Council could generate about $13 million (after issuance costs) in bonds for a two-year biennium as a match to any other revenue source for regional park capital improvements. Since State bonds are not proposed for reimbursement projects, the Metropolitan Council's bonds are proposed to solely finance reimbursements. BUt, State funds would still be sought to finance 60% of the total ClP by financing some projects solely with State funds while Council bonds would be used to solely finance reimbursement projects. The Council would continue to only issue enough Council bonds to match State funds on a 60/40 basis. The 60% State fund/40% Council bond ratio is proposed as a fair allocation of the debt service on these bonds between the Metropolitan Area and Greater Minnesota. Under the 60/40 split, approximately 76% of the debt service on State and Council bonds for regional recreation open space capital improvements system-wide would be financed from taxes collected in the Metropolitan Area, while 24% would come from Greater Minnesota. That's comparable to the amount of benefit Metropolitan Area and Greater Minnesota residents receive from the regional recreation open space system based on visitor origin data for the system. In one instance, Council bonds are proposed to match State bonds for a dam repair project in a regional park on a 50/50 basis since the State bonds will only finance this type of project at that level. h:\library\metsylib\govpark\r967cipo ~j J ~ o o 0 0 CD 0 CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 January 25, 1996 Ms. Roberta Misslin 8231 Lake Court West Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Ms. Misslin: Thank you for attending Tuesday evening's Park & Recreation Commission meeting. Public testimony is the most valuable source of information that the commission receives. I admire your commitment to your family's and association's activities. Keep up the good work! I look forward to a follow up meeting with you and the other appropriate representatives of the Chanhassen/Chaska Soccer Association. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 121 to schedule a convenient time. Sincerely, Todd Hoffinan, CLP Park & Recreation Director TH:k c: '~ark & Recreation Commission Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor Youth Commission Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 31, 1996 Jonathan Elementary School Teachers' Lounge 5:00 - 6:15 pm RECEIVED FEB 0 5 1996 CiTY OF CHANH;~SSEN Present: Lisa Silkey, Paula Ashley, Christina Osborn, Kathy Wellens, Shannon Siegfried, Cathryn Campbell, Pat Brown, Ryan Wardle, Mary Myllyla, & Jeanne Straus. First of all, we welcomed the new Victoria adult representative, Mary Myllyla. The meeting was brought to order by Chair Cathryn Campbell. Motion Brown/Second Wardle to adopt the agenda as amended. Motion carried. Cathryn explained the fact that our By-Laws state 'q'he Commission may remove a member who is absent without excuse from three consecutive commission meetings or 50% or more of total Commission meetings during a twelve month period. Removal of a member requires a majority vote of the total Commission members of record." She encouraged members to attend or RSVP to her or to Jeanne with reason for not attending. Cathryn informed the group that she had taken on the responsibility of sending out Thank You's to the businesses which donated to the Spaghetti Dinner. The Youth Commission expressed their gratitude. In order to hold a "well-informed" discussion about the results and possible Youth Commission goals which may result from the work done at the Spaghetti Dinner, members were asked to review the summary of the ideas offered at the Spaghetti Dinner. That discussion topic will placed on the February agenda. Because of Rachel's absence, her proposal for unsold bakery goods was tabled. Kathy W gave an update on the Loaves & Fishes Program. The last one was cancelled due to last minute decisions by participants to stay home. The sites were called and notified and transportation arrangements cancelled. One of the problems associated with recruiting participants is that students sign other people's names to the posters in the high school hallway. Kathy has to call everyone on the list to make certain that they themselves signed up. We need to take a look at how we recruit. Perhaps we could talk to other organizations at CHS and CMS. (Perhaps we require a monetary deposit to be returned if they actually volunteer.) We need to think of something which will ensu~e._tbaLtb, e.~c~uth~Commi -ssion,wilFstar~d-behfnCit-'~tmerlrto-snow up and help out when we say we will. The church sites are counting on us. Pat & Ryan passed around a copy of the letter they wrote to Paisley Park asking for their involvement in a Battle of the Bands event. Paula agreed to help edit the letter. Pat will call Jeanne for the name of the contact at Paisley Park. The letter will go out as soon as possible. Several bands have indicated an interest in participating. Pat & Ryan will follow-up. Thank you to Christina for getting a "Letter to the Editor" into our local newspapers thanking the businesses & individuals who donated prizes to the New Student Mentorship Program. Mary Myllyla happened to have the newspaper clipping and shared it with us. There was a discussion about the future of the Volunteer Service Directory. At this point, we need a chair or two chairpeople to get this project off the ground. Further discussion on this was tabled until the next meeting. There was a brief discussion about the fact that most students in District 112 do NOT know what the Youth Commission is all about. Christina volunteered to work on a "Guest Column" for the local newspapers. She will ask Steve to help with that. The article will explain the mission and purposes of YC. There was a brief discussion about representation on the Youth Commission. Lisa and Kathy volunteered to chair a committee to look into how elementary school students could be involved or connected to the Youth Commission. Jeanne announced that there is a meeting scheduled for Friday, Feb. 2 at 7:00 am at Oak Ridge Conference Center for groups interested in participating in Christmas In April. Motion Wellens/Second Osbom for YC to participate in this project. Motion passed. Motion Osborn/Second Wardle to have YC participate in Family Fun Day at Bluff Creek on Sunday, Feb. 18 between 1:30 - 4 pm. Ryan agreed to chair the project and recruit a minimum of 8 youth volunteers. Motion Osborn/Second Ashley to adjourn. Motion passed. Next meeting: February 19, 1996 6:30 pm -8:00 pm Jonathan Elementary School - Teachers' Lounge Executive Board Meeting will be held Feb. 7 during the first hour option block at CHS. Summary of ideas brainstormed by adult and youth community leaders at the October 23, 1995 Spaghetti Dinner held at Chaska VFW. Sponsored by the Youth Commission, Purpose of this gathering was to begin the community dialogue about what we as a community are currently doing which builds assets and what needs improvment in order to build assets in youth, Group 1 1. Curfew is a good idea. Gives some guidance. Gives parents an idea of limitations. 2. Suggest offering in writing the generally accepted, basic guidelines of behavior to new families. Include information about parties, use of alcohol, weeknight curfews, weekend curfews, etc. (Handbook for Parents.) 3. Parent Communication Network. Keep it up. Potluck is a great idea. 4. Tell parents that it is normal to know where their children are. Let parents know it is okay to have some house rules, especially when kids get their drivers license. 5. Need to teach parents new systems for developing family controls. 6. Offer more youth/adult activities. 7, Church programs are very important. 8. Have smaller groups in school. 9. Expand new student program to include parents of those new students. 10. Encourage neighborhoods to get involved. 11. Recognize positive behavior in society. 12. Improve communications at CMS. Get offices on first floor. Change scheduling. 13. Positive peer influence. Parents need to talk to sons and daughters when their friends behave irresponsibly. 14. Need to do more to recognize excellent behavior by our students. Group 2 1. Adjust requirements under block scheduling at CHS. 2. Rental program for renting musical instruments is good. 3. Require service learning at the elementary school level. 4. Need to expand intramurals. Encourage more participation for more youth. 5. Schools should work with/make connections with churches regarding service projects. Group 3 1. Currently recognize youth accomplishment through deans' lists. Good. 2. FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) is a good organization which promotes asset building. 3. Youth groups at churches are good, 4. Sports with good coaches are good, 5. Teachers should have higher expectations,.be mo[e, involved..and.care more. ~'6.-Encourage intramurats and co-ed sports. 7. Make study hai,s more worthwhile. Have tutors available. 8. Prioritize! Spend time with family. Have no meetings between 4-6 pm everyday. Have entire community make that commitment. 9. Make the atmosphere in the high school commons friendlier. 10. Have gyms open at all the schools after school. 11. Encourage technical training for students. 12. Offer enrichment classes after school. 13. Have more speakers etc. who aren't college educated. 14. Provide more personal mentorships Group 4 1. Communicate, listen, praise. 2. Question about time element. Need to do more together. 3. Have open minds. 4. Encourage mutual respect. 5. Reshape/re-focus existing variables and programs. 6. Build life skills 7. Address issues of wants vs needs. 8. Use handbook on parental support. 9. Youth and adults can learn from each other. I0. More job shadowing. 1 I. Encourage school shadowing. (Community members come into the schools.) 12. Father is important in the family. Encourage involvement 13. Family Values 14. Balance economics, is it worthwhile for both parents to work? Daycare costs, etc. 15. Families are fragmented. 16. Parents must be available to listen to children. Is there trust? 17. More positive interaction in the home On behalf of the Youth Commission and all of the Community Leaders who attended, I encourage you to use this collection of ideas as part of your "information base" when you are planning "to build assets". J. Straus DRIVER PRAISED BY CUSTOMER A thankful customer wrote a letter to SMTC praising National School Bus driver Charlie Heimark: "1 want to comment on a driver who picked me up the early part of this week. Not only was he the most considerate in taking me directly to my residence in Chanhassen but he waited for me to get into the locked door at the front. Charlie was a total stranger and I felt very comfortable with him." Thank you Charlie for your fine effort! SMTC SUPPORTS CHANHASSEN'S FEBRUARY FESTIVA L For the third straight year SMTC will provide bus service from parking lots around Lake Susan to the February Festival at Lake Susan Park. Last year we transported over 1,000 peoplel Events at the festival include an ice fishing contest, 9- hole golf tournament, cross-country fun ski, winter driving demonstration, and much, much more. NA TIONA LEMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH Each month National School Bus honors an employee for outstanding pedormance. Every employee starts out with 100 points; they lose points for poor pedormance and are given points for exemplary work. Also, each employee votes for their peers. The winner receives a certificate, $10 for lunch "on National", and a designated parking spot closest to the bus garage. The winners for November and December were Larry Selly, Trainer/Back-up Bus Driver; and Scott Potter, Mechanic. Congratulations Larry and Scott! GROUP RIDES SPECIAL SERVICES FOR DISABLED RIDERS PROVE COSTLY The Urban Trans_Dortation Monitor reports that cities have been able to meet the requirements of 1990 ADA act to provide transportation for all riders, regardless of impairment; however, door-to-door service is extensive and it is severely testing their budgets. The article cited a few city's costs for providing transit for disabled customers: Denver $26.69 per trip Charlotte $26.00 per trip Columbus $20.40 per trip Twin Cities (Metro Mo.) $15.50 per trip The Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver is looking at ways to reduce the cost of service including integrating some present users of "Access-A-Ride" into the regular bus service. (Urban Transportalion Monitor, January 19, 1996) JOB FAIR DATE SET The 1996 "Destination Jobs", job fair is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30 at Eden Prairie Center. The goal of the - event is to connect job seekers with employers in Chanhassen, Chaska, Eden Prairie, and Edina. Specific attention is given to link residents of Minneapolis and adjacent suburban areas to jobs in the SMTC service area. Commissioner Patricia Pidcock, a member of the Chamber Reverse Commute Committee, has extended and invitation to Mayor Jean Harris of Eden Prairie, and Mary Hill Smith, Chair, Transportation Committee of Metropolitan Council, to participate in the opening ceremonies. Approximately 50 businesses are expected to participate in this year's event. '~Part of our service at Southwest Metro is to provide community based group trips for our citizens. Day care centers use our service to take children to Game World and the Outdoor Center and senior citizens book trips to the Ordway and Orchestra Hall. A class of students studying architecture ~.t Chaska High School use SMTC service for field trips to study local buildings. Would you like to book a group ride? Give us a call at 934-7928. Sou~west Meiro Transit Commission is a J~'nt Powers Agreement between ~e cities of Chanhassen, Chaska, ~ Eden Praide Ride Southwest Metro~ If you have any questions about what you have read, please call Kate Garwood or John Kragness at 934-7928. CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 January 29, 1996 Eden Prairie Party Rental Attn: Kate Kenny-Schwartz 12450 Plaza Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Dear Kate: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for submitting a bid for tents, banquet tables, and folding chairs for our special events. The following table illustrates the bids for February Festival and the 4th of July. Company February Festival 4th of July Total Bid Skyway Tent Rental $1,086.30 $2,926.09 $4,012.39 Apre's Tent Rental $1,040.00 $3,557.00 $4,597.00 Eden Prairie Party Rental $ 1,227.80 $4,935.03 $6,162.83 TEe vendor with the lowest combined bid for both 1996 special events for the City of Chanhassen was Skyway Tent Rental. Thank you again for submitting a bid. Sincerely, Jerry Ruegemer '~Recreat~on Supervisor JR:k CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIiE612)P~)O3L/B1(~0X01e47FAX~¢~I~7S, S57E~I~ MINNESOTA 55317 January 29, 1996 Skyway Tent Rental Attn: Mr. Wade Ewing P.O. Box 29154 Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 Dear Wade: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for submitting a bid for tents, banquet tables, and folding chairs for our special events. The following table illustrates the bids for February Festival and the 4th of July. Company February Festival 4th of July Total Bid 'Skyway Tent Rental $1,086.30 $2,926.09 $4,012.39 Apre's Tent Rental $1,040.00 $3,557.00 $4,597.00 Eden Prairie Party Rental $1,227.80 [ $4,935.03 $6,162.83 Covgratulations on being the low bidder and I will contact you soon with specific details for our upcoming events. Thanks again! Sincerely, Jerry Rueg~er 'RecreatioffSuperv~sor JR:k CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 January 29, 1996 Apre's Tent Rental Attn: Mr. Jim Bach 7625 Cahill Road Edina, MN 55439 Dear Jim: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for submitting a bid for tents, banquet tables, and folding chairs for our special events. The following table illustrates the bids for February Festival and the 4th of July. Company February Festival 4th of July Total Bid Skyxvay Tent Rental $1,086.30 $2,926.09 $4,012.39 Apre's Tent Rental $1,040.00 $3,557.00 $4,597.00 Eden Prairie Party Rental $1,227.80 $4,935.03 $6,162.83 Tke vendor with the lowest combined bid for both 1996 special events for the City of Chanhassen was Skyway Tent Rental. Thank you again for submitting a bid. Sincerely, Jerry Ruegemer Recreation Supervisor JR:k CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 January 29, 1996 Metro Tent Rental Attn: Stewart 6330 Northwest 191st Lane Anoka, MN 55303 Dear Stewart: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for submitting a bid for the tents, tables and chairs for our special events. Unfortunately, your bid for the 4th of July could not be accepted because the bid letter specifically stated that the vendor with the lowest combined bid for both special events will be selected. Not having a bid for February Festival automatically disqualified you. Your bid for the 4th of July Celebration was lower than the bid accepted. If Metro looks to adding tents with material that will withstand the elements, I anticipate you would be one of the lower bids. I hope you will continue to submit bids to the City of Chanhassen. I have personally enjoyed working with you and Cheryl. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you have any questions. Sincerely, C Jerry Ruegemer ,'Reereatimr:Supervi soi JR:k January30,1996 OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 Lyman Lumber/Automated Building Components Mr. John Waldron 300 Morse Avenue Excelsior, MN 55331 Dear John: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board tbr the Ice Fishing Contest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, ,% Jerry/Ru~geJmer Recreation Supervisor JR:vc January 30, 1996 CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 Byerly's Mr. Art Miller 800 West 78th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Art: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the 3'ear is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer xvith the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Ccmest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincere~., Jerry Rue~hmer Recreation-Superviso~ JR:vc CITY OF 690 COULTER DR,~ 1;)P~O3~B109~01e47F:x~6H1A~ H9~7S.S5~ MINNESOTA 55317 February 5, 1996 Pro Staff Personnel Services Attn: Ms. Pam Dehkes 16540 West 78th Street Eden Prairie, MN 55346 Dear Pam: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Contest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, / Cfi "O .... Jerry Ruegemer ' "Recreation' Supervisor JR:vc CITY OF February 5, 1996 Richfield Bank and Trust Co. Attn: Sandy Menning 6625 Lyndale Ave. So. Richfield, MN 55423 Dear Sandy: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor l'br our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Contest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Jerry Ruegemer ' :Recreation:Slupenzisor JR:vc January 30, 1996 CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 Dr. Michael J. Leonard, DDS Dr. Michael Leonard 80 West 78th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Mike: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events show-s your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Ccntest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. SincT~, / ,/'),f ~,, Jerry Ru~gemer Recreation Supervisor JR:vc CITY OF January 30, 1996 Debra Kind Design Ms. Deb Kind 261 Hidden Lane Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Deb: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing C:mtest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 93%1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, ,' t.Ti.:,) Jerry Ruegemer .Rec~;eation Superviser JR:vc CITY OF January29,1996 Brown's Amoco Mr. Gary Brown 7905 Great Plains Blvd. Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Gary: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Ccr, lest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Jerry Ruegemer Recreation Supervisor JR:vc January29,1996 CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 Betty Boop Embroidery Ms. Beth Kuder 6831 Galpin Blvd. Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Beth: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Contest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely_ Jerry Ruegemer Recreation Supe~iscr JR:vc CITY OF 690 COULTER DR,~ ;~;~¢~IJi:7F:~¢~ ~}~7~ MINNESOTA 55317 January 29, 1996 Anh Le Oriental Cuisine Mr. Chin Van Nguyen 566 West 78th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Chin: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Contest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Jerry Ruegemer Recreation Supervisor JR:vc January 29, 1996 OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 Americana Community Bank Mr. Randy Schultz President 600 West 79th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Randy: On behalf of the City ofChanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community, Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross ccuntry fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Contcst; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, ~Jerry-Ruggeme~ - Recreation Supervisor JR:vc January29,1996 CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 Carlson Travel Network Ms. Shirley Seeley 586 West 78th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Shirley: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Centest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Jerry Ruegemer Recreation Supervisor JR:vc January 29, 1996 CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 Chanhassen Snowmobile Club Mr. LeRoy Biteler P.O. Box 28 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear LeRoy: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Ctmtcst; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Jerry Ruegemer -Recreation Supervisor JR:vc CITY OF · · B1090X01 MINNESOTA 55317 12 7 January 29, 1996 Chanhassen Bank Mr. Kevin McShane 600 West ?Sth Street Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Kevin: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Conlest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Jerry Rue~'4'~er Recreation Supervisor JR:vc January 29, 1996 CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937ol 900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 Chanhassen Child Development Ms. Beverly Frasch 820 Lake Drive East Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Beverly: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or 3'our employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Contest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. / Jerry Ruegemer .Recreation Supervisor JR:vc January 29, 1996 CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 DayCo Concrete Ms. Karolyn Knox 1340 Park Road Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Karolyn: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Contest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sinc/~cL~, ./'N Jerry Ruegemer Recreation Supervisor JR:vc CITY OF January 29, 1996 Festival Foods Mr. Bob Murray Manager 7900 Market Boulevard Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Bob: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or 3'our employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales tile day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross ceun~ry fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Contest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Jerry Ruegemcr Recreation Supervisor JR:vc January 29, 1996 CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 Hair for Guys and Dolls Ms. Rosanne Gregory 551 West 78th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Rosanne: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Contest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Jerry Ruegemer Recreation Supervisor JR:vc January 29, 1996 CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 Instant Web Companies Ms. Merilee Welch 1000 Park Road Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Merilee: On behalf of the City ofChanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community, Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Contest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Jerry Rueg~ner ,Recreation Superviscr JR:vc CITY OF January 29, 1996 J & R Radiator Ms. Becky Hoops 1300 Park Road Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Becky: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Contest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Recreation Supervisor JR:vc January29,1996 CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 Lotus Lawn & Garden Mr. Jay Kronick 78 West 78th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Jay: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Contest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Jerry Ruegemer ,,~eereation~Supe~?~, JR:vc CITY OF January 29, 1996 Lundgren Bros. Inc. Mr. Terry Forbord 935 E. Wayzata Blvd. Wayzata, MN 55391 Dear Terry: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your ~villingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Contest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely~ ? Jerry Ruegemer' Recreation Supervisor JR:vc January 29, 1996 OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 McDonald's Restaurant Mr. Gene Borg 90 East Lake Drive Chanhassen, N~xi' 55317 Dear Gene: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chm~mssen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the >'ear is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Cm,.test; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Jerry Ruegemer ~.Recreation Supervi,scr JR:vc CITY OF January 29, 1996 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Ms. Lori Carsik 3675 Arboretum Drive, P.O. Box 39 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Lori: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Contest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Jerry Ruegemer Recreation Supervisor JR:vc January 29, 1996 OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 Pillsbury Bakeries & Food Service Mr. Ric Moore 8000 Audubon Road Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Ric: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing C,,niest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, '" '"t""; i,'o Jerry Ruegemer Recreation, Supervisor JR:vc CITY OF January29,1996 Ridgeview Business Health Services Ms. Carol Samarzia 500 So. Maple Street Waconia, MN 55387 Dear Carol: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Contest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Jerry Ruegemer Recreation Supervisor JR:vc January 29, 1996 CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 RMera Lounge & Restaurant Tom and Lou Krueger 560 West 78th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Tom and Lou: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I xvould like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Cemest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincer/~/, Jerry Ruegemer ,,Reoreation Supervisor JR:vc January29,1996 CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 Scott & Associates, Inc. Mr. Joe Scott 80 West 78th Street, Suite 285C Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Joe: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I xvould like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Contest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Jerry Ruegemer Recreation Supervisor JR:vc CITY OF January 29, 1996 Target Ms. Kathy Guettler 851 West 78th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Kathy: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer xvith the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Centest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, JerryRuegemer · ,Recreation ~S-uperviso~ JR:vc January29,1996 CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 Travel Agents International Earl & Carol Milbrath 840 West 78th Street, P.O. Box 576 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Earl & Carol: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Contest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Jerry' Rue~-&~er Recreation Supervisor JR:vc January 29, 1996 CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 Waiter Thompson & Company Mr. Walter Thompson 8000 Dakota Avenue Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Walter: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing C,,nicst; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Jer Ruege gr Recreation Sm~ervisor JR:vc January 29, 1996 CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 Century Bank Mr. Peter Bridston 900 West 78th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Peter: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Contest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Jerry Ruegemer .~Recreation Supervisor JR:vc CITY OF January 29, 1996 Chanhassen Lions Club Mr. Roman Roos P.O. Box 484 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Roman: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Cc, ntest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 93%1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. Sincerely, Jerry Rueg~-mer Recreation Supervisor JR:vc January29,1996 CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 Hour Glass Cleaners Mr. Brian Burdick 426 Lake Street Excelsior, MN 55331 Dear Brian: On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you for becoming a sponsor for our 1996 Sponsorship Program. Your continued dedication and commitment to Chanhassen's special events shows your willingness to support your community. Chanhassen's first special event of the year is February Festival. Enclosed is a schedule of events for February Festival. If you or your employees would like to volunteer with the Festival, the following areas still need volunteers: fishing ticket sales the day of the event, parking marshals, bon fire supervisors, cross country fun ski at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the prize board for the Ice Fishing Contest; and drilling fishing holes for the ice fishing contest. Please call me at 937-1900 ext. 126 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions about February Festival. Thank you again for your support. si , Jerry Ruegemer Recreation Supervisor JR:vc CITY OF CHANHASSEN 690 COULTER DRIVE CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 (612)937-1900 PARK AND RECREATION PRACTICUM PROGRAM It is the belief of the staff of the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Department that the practicum experience for each student should be comprehensive, including all aspects of parks and recreation, and to gear to each individual student's needs and areas of interest, i.e. prograrmning, park maintenance facilities. We believe this type of approach will not only benefit the student in terms of practical education, but also aid our department by continuing to provide the necessary services to the community. RECREATION INTERNSHIP OBJECTIVES Possible topics/projects through which internship objective might be obtained: Facility Management/Recreation Center Youth Programs/Sports Adult Programs/Sports Special Events Health/Fitness Programs Park Operations Senior Citizens Publicity/Marketing Council/Commission Meetings Budgeting Corporate Sponsorship/Grants Facilities JOB DESCRIPTION PARK AND RECREATION INTERN Under the supervision of the Park and Recreation staff, the student will assist with the administration, supervision and leadership of all recreation and leisure-oriented activities. A. Qualifications: 1. Must be at least a senior in Parks and Recreation studies. 2. Have completed the necessary requirements with their respective college or university. 3. Possess strong communication and organizational skills. B. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. To follow the regulations and policies of the City of Chanhassen. 2. To perform all given work assignments. 3. To be a good example and positive representative of the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Department. 4. Perform any other duties related to the practicum experience as required by the agency supervisor. Hours and Wage: 1. As an intern with the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Department, you will be considered to be on duty during regular office hours and/or scheduled and approved by your agency supervisor. 2. Compensation is based upon individual university requirements and strengths and weaknesses of the practicum student. A salary of approximately $200 per week can be offered. 3. Weekend and/or evening hours may be required of the intern. Co CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION MISSION STATEMENT The primary mission of the Park and Recreation Commission is to provide quality recreational opportunities for all citizens of Chanhassen in a financially responsible manner while preserving natural amenities. HISTORY OF THE CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Formed in 1977 Fran Callahan -- First Park and Recreation Coordinator-- April 1, 1977 1977 Park and Recreation Budget Park and Recreation Commission Recreation Administration Park Maintenance Recreation Programs 510.00 15,890.00 31,360.00 13,000.00 Total $60,760.00 1996 Park and Recreation Budget Park and Recreation Commission Recreation Administration Park Maintenance Recreation Programs Senior Center Self-Supporting Programs Recreation Center Lake Ann Park Operations 2,125.00 69,050.00 386,900.00 165,200.00 34,625.00 66,400.00 2534650.00 70~160.00 .Total .$1,048,110~00 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSIONERS Jim Andrews, Chairperson Jan Lash, Vice-Chairperson Fred Berg Jim Manders Ron Roeser Jane Meger Frank Scott PARK MAINTENANCE STAFF Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent Dean Schmieg, Park Foreman Charlie Eiler, Park Equipment Operator/Downtown Keith McKinley, Park Laborer/Light Equipment Operator Bradley Morse, Park Equipment Operator Jim Theis, Heavy Equipment Operator PARK & RECREATION STAFF Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor Dawn Lemme, Recreation Supervisor Kara Willems, Senior Citizen Coordinator CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) INFORMATION The Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission prepared recommendations for the 1996 Park Acquisition and Development CIP in August of 1995. The CIP was then presented to the city council for approval as a part of the 1996 Budget. The 1996 CIP contains $250,000 fund park improvements and park acquisition. All monies accumulated in this fund are derived from park and trail dedication fees assessed against new construction. At present, no general tax dollars are invested in "hard" capital for improving the city's park and trail systems. The City of Chanhassen is unique in that it has two school districts within its city boundaries. Having Chaska School District 112 and Minnetonka School District 276 located in Chanhassen creates unique opportunities for social programming and also for bringing residents together from both school districts. C~4ms Snm4 Court decisions A conditional use permit may be denied if it is incompatible with comprehensive land use plan Facts SuperAmerica applied for a condi- tional use permit to construct a facility in a commercial district. Under a city ordinance regulating vehicular access points and traffic movement, the proposed use required a conditional use permit. Following a public bearing where nmnerous residents and business owners testified against the issuance of a permit, the city council denied the application. Decision and analysis A city council may deny a conditional use permit only for reasons relating to public beahh, safety and general welfare, or for incompatibility with a city's land use plan. SuperAmerica argued that the city arbitrarily rejected the conclusion of experts in favor of neighbor's opposition. The Minnesota Court of Appeals disagreed. While a city may not reject expert testimony without adequate supporting reasons, those reasons do not need to be based on expert testi~nony. A city may consider neighborhood opposition if based on coucrete information. The city's comprehensive plan called for restrictions on commercial develop- merit at street intersections, and prevention of overcrowding and over- intensification of land use. In this case, numerous business owners and residents spoke about current traffic problems and expressed more than a vague concern about future neighbor- hood problems. Therefore, the court held that the city did not act arbitrarily or capriciously in denying Super- America's application. The prot)osed use was inconsistent with definite and objective require~nents in the city's comprehensive land use plan and would adversely affect the general welfare. Accordingly, the court af- firmed the city council's decision to deny the conditional use permit. SuperAmerica Group, Inc. v. City of Little Canada, 539 N.W.2d 264 (Minn. App. 1995). City immune from liability for park employee's negligent conduct Fac~ The plaintiff rented a paddle boat at a city park. When a park employee jumped onto one of the boat pontoons in an attempt to disengage the boat from the dock, the boat flipped over and injured the plaintiff. Decision and analysis Minn. Stat. § 466.03, subd. 6(e) provides that a city is im~nune from tort liability for any claim based on the operation or maintenance of any property used as a park or for recre- ational purposes. Because the em- ployee in this case was engaged in the operation of a municipal park at the time he was negligent, the Minnesota Court of Appeals held that the city is im~nune from liability. The fac~. that the city was acting in a proprietary capacity by charging a boat rental fee does not change the result. Lloyd v. City of St. Paul, 538 N.W.2d 921 (Minn. App. Nov. 7, 1995). Bondholders may sue when actions trigger a mandatory bond redemption Facts The county issued tax-exempt, long- term revenue bonds to finance a recycling facility. The bonds were secured by a letter of credit. The indenture agreement gave the county the right to redeem the bonds before maturity upon the payment of a premimn. Mandatory redemption was required upon certain triggering events, including the expiration, o£ the letter of credit. Due to a large decline in interest rates, the county decided to refinance its obligations by permitting the letter of credit to expire and then issue new, lower interest-rate bonds. Upon expiration of the letter of credit, the county redeemed the bonds at par with interest, but did not pay a pre- mium. The bondholders filed a class action lawsuit alleging various claims. Decision and analysis The Minnesota Supreme Court determined that the language in the bond agreement was ambiguous as to whether the county could voluntarily trigger the mandatory redemption of the bonds by declining to seek renewal of the letter of credit. The structure and placement of the mandatory redemption provisions suggested, however, that they were not to be invoked voluntarily, but were for the protection of the bondholders if an unforeseen event put the value of the bondholders' investment at risk. The court characterized the county's action as an intentional obstruction of the issuance of the renewed letter of credit to obtain a premimn-free redemption prior to maturity and the optional right to redeem for a premium accrued. Therefore, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that the bondholders stated a claim for breach of contract and breach of an implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and remanded the case to the trial court for further proceedings. In re Hennepin County 1986 Reo, cling Bond Litigation, __ N.W.2d __ (Minn. Nov. 9, 1995). City may deny a landowner's request to convey property that includes a right-of-way Facts A landowner sued the city challeng- ing the city's denial of a series of ap- plications for permission to convey part of his property as part of a develop- ment plan. The conveyances included land designated on the official city map as right-of-way for future road and highway improvements. Decision and analysis The Minnesota Court of Appeals upheld the city's decisions upon finding that the city had a rational basis MONDAY Basketball-Adult 6:00-8:30am Basketball-Adult 11:30-1:00pm Basketball-Adult 6:45-10:00pm TUESDAY Basketball-Adult 6:00-8:30am Basketball-Adult 11:30-1:00pm Basketball-Youth (GR. 1-6) 3:30-5:00pm Volleyball-Adult 7:00-10:00pm WEDNESDAY Basketball-Adult 6:00-8:30am ParentJTot Gym 9:15-10:45 (Children must be accompanied by adult) Basketball-Adult 11:30-1:00pm* Golf-Adult 11:30-1:30pm*~ Golf-Adult 8:15-10:00pm** FRIDAY Basketball-Adult 6:00-8:30am Basketball-Adult 11:30-1:00pm Catch-Youth (Gr. 1-6) 3:30-5:00pm THURSDAY Basketball-Adult 6:00-8:30am* Golf-Adult 6:00-8:30am~ Basketball-Adult 11:30-1:00pm* Golf-Adult 11:30-1:30pm*~ Basketball-Youth (Gr. 1-9) 6:15-8:00pm Basketball-Adult 8:00-10:00pm Catch-Family 7:00-10:00pm (Youth must be accompanied by adult) SUNDAY ~Ba sketlffa I i-~d olff~0TO0=- ~l:zr~a m Catch-Family 12:00-2:30pm Volleyball-Adult 6:00-8:00pm SATURDAY Parent/Tot Gym 8:30-10:15am* Parent/Tot Gym 9:00-11:00am*~ Catch-Family 11:30-2:15pm*~ Baske~l~olleyball-Youth Gr 6-12 8.~30-10:0~ Golf-Family 7:30~10:00pm** * This activity runs thru 3/31 ** This activity begins 4if FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 474-0641 February 2, 1996 CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 University of Wisconsin - La Crosse La Crosse, WI Dear : Enclosed please find copies of the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Department's internship packet. Applications for spring and surnmer internship positions will be accepted through March 29, 1996. For fall positions, May 31. 1996 is the deadline. We believe that we offer a comprehensive internship with great learning opportunities. It would be greatly appreciated if this practicum position could be posted and made available to individuals majoring in Parks and Recreation or related programs. Thank you for your assistance, and please, don't hesitate to call should you have any questions. I can be reached at 937-1900, extension 144. We look forward to hearing fi'om your students. Sincerely, Dawn Beitel Recreation Supervisor DL:gmb Enclosure OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 February 6, 1996 Dear Softball Players: Organizational meetings for all leagues will be held Monday, February 26th at the new Chanhassen Recreation Center, located at 2310 Coulter Blvd. If your team is interested in joining a league, you must have a team representative at the organizational meeting. League meetings are formatted differently this year. Instead of meeting separately, all league representatives will meet at 7:00 p.m. Please note the following new rules being added to the league. 1. Both teams must supply a new ball for each game. 2. Home team is detemfined by the winning toss. 3. Profanity rule will be implemented and enforced. This year league fees, roster, etc. must be submitted by the dates established. Failure to do so may jeopardize your team's season. Lake Ann Park will be very busy this summer, which may limit some teams from participating in the 1996 summer season. Field requests have increased from other groups and organizations, which may have an effect on the adult softball leagues. Stay tuned for more information. If you have any questions please give me a call at 937-1900 extension 126. SinTerely, Jerry Ruegemer Recreation Supervisor JR:gmb g:\park\sb\orgltr.96 1996 SUMMER JOB LISTINGS FOR CITY OF CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 690 COULTER DRIVE CHANHASSEN, MN 55317 PLA YGROUND DIRECTOR Plans, directs, and coordinates recreation activities associated with Summer Discovery Playground program for ages 4-11. Supervises playground leaders, all outings, and special events related to the playground program. (Approx. 35-~0 hours/week) SKILLS: Strong leadership skills. Ability to plan, organize, and conduct recreation activities, ability to supervise and work harmoniously with playground leaders, must inspire others, and show enthusiasm and understanding of children. Motivation, dependability, and creativity a must. Previous experience in recreation or teaching is preferred. STARTING/ENDING DATES: Approximately June 6-August 23, 1996 Starting Salary: $8.00/hour PLA YGROUND LEADER Leads recreational activities associated with Summer Discovery Playground program. Under the supervision of the playground director, helps plan activities such as crafts, games, and sports for children ages 4-11. (Approx. 30-35 hours/week) SKILLS: Enthusiastic, genuine interest in children, ability to lead activities and inspire sportsmanship, and work harmoniously with fellow employees. Dependability and motivation a must. STARTING/ENDING DATES: Approximately June 6-August 16, 1996 Starting Salary: $6.50/hour TENNIS SPECIALIST Plans, coordinates, and instructs a comprehensive tennis lesson program for youth and adults using curriculum guidelines of the United States Tennis Association. Also responsible for the coaching and coordination of Chanhassen's USTA Junior Tennis Team program. (Approx. 30-35 hours/week) SKILLS: Ability to effectively instruct, plan, and organize pre-beginner to intermediate levels of tennis. Must be enthusiastic and understanding of others, willing and able to handle various skill levels, age groups, and sizes of classes, and promote good sportsmanship techniques. Motivation and dependability a must. Previous experience preferred. STARTING/ENDING DATES: Approximately June 3-August 16, 1996 Starting Salary: $8.00/hour TENNIS ASSISTANT Assists Tennis Specialist/Coordinator with lessons and with Junior Tennis Team participants. Approximately 10-15 hours ~per.week SKILLS: Should have tennis team experience. Must be energetic and flexible with good people skills. STARTING/ENDING DATES: Approximately June 1 O-August 16, 1996. Starting Salary: $6.50/hour. GATE ATTENDANT Responsible for supervision of park users, gate building, park facilities, and selling of parking permits. Opens and closes park gates, records daily attendance, and inspects water craft. SKILLS: Should possess strong people skills with an ability to communicate with the public. Capable of submitting required reports, and balancing daily cash receipts. Dependability and flexibihty a must. STARTING/ENDING DATES: Approximately May 4-September 2, 1996 Starting Salary: $6.00/hour CONCESSIONAIRE Responsibilities include coordinating rental agreements for boats and other recreation equipment, dispensing food and drink, operating a cash register, general upkeep of the concession building and taking daily inventories. SKILLS: Motivated and flexible individual with strong people skills. Able to deal with public effectively and professionally. Some physical work and lifting required. STARTING/ENDING DATES: Approximately May 18-September 2, 1996 Starting Salary: $6.00/hour The City of Chanhassen is an Equal Oportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. For further information on any of the jobs listed, please call 612-937-1900. COMMEI TCARD The Chanhassen Park & Recreation Department takes pride in serving our community with lifelong recreational leisure experiences. Your comments will help us improve our service. Please complete this evaluation and return to the Recreation Center. Thank you. Date &Time of Use Room(s) Used I. Did the overall condition of the Ye, po Recreation Center meet your 't~l expectations? 2. Was the employee service courteous I~CI and appropriate? ~ 3. Are the hours of operation convenient? 4. Did the facilities and equipment you used meet your needs? 5. If you took a class, wa~'the instructor knowledgeable? / 6. Was the room you used clean and '~1~1 in good repair? 7. Are the fees appropriate? 8. Are the policies appropriate? Please comment on any of the above: Na. me (optional) Phone Would you like someone'to contact you! ~1 fY~',~ [~ No January 25, 1996 CITY OF 690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317 (612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739 Mr. Tony Misslin 8231 Lake Ct. W. Chanhassen, MN 55317 Dear Mr. Misslin, This letter is in response to information given to the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission on Tuesday, January 23 regarding our phone conversation several months ago. As I recall, you were inquiring about usage of gym space for the soccer program. Because the gyms had been previously booked for several other activities including CAA youth basketball, Tonka United Soccer, Park and Recreation programs, Open gym time, and School use, I was unable to offer you the times you were requesting for your own group. It is the goal of the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Department to be a quality service provider. To that end I offered alternate times that may be available, including time that the Tonka United Soccer group was cun'ently not fully utilizing. I do remember you not being satisfied with my answer, and being concerned about the unequal time given to certain sports. Upon explaining the procedure for reserving space at the Chanhassen Recreation Center our conversation ended with me agreeing to mail you a reservation form. Within a few days our new reservation forms mTived and I sent them to you, never hearing back fi'om you either verbally or by mail regarding the space. Presently I am accepting reservation request fo~Tns for gym use during the months of March, April, and May. I have enclosed several forms for your use should you be looking for some indoor space this spring. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Sincerely, _ Dawn Bcitel Recreation Supervisor pc: Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission