1 Approval of MinutesPARK & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 23, 1996
5:30 p.m. Commission members met at City Hall to depart for site visits of Chanhassen
Recreation Center, Minnewashta Parkway park land and Stone Creek Park.
Regular Meeting
The regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice Chairwoman Lash. Members
present: Ron Roeser, Frank Scott, Fred Berg, Jan Lash, Jim Manders, Jane Meger and Mike
Howe. Staff present: Todd Hoffman, Patty Dexter, J. J. Ryan and Mike Hammond.
Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved as presented.
Public Announcements
None
Visitor Presentations
None
1. Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Berg corrected the minutes by noting that he was present at the March 26, 1996
meeting. Motion was then made by Commissioner Scott and seconded by Commissioner Roeser
to approve the minutes of the March 26, 1996 meeting. All voted in favor.
2. New Business
Election of Officers - Chair and Vice Chair
Commissioner Lash was nominated to the position of Chairwoman. Commissioner Fred
Berg was nominated to the position of Vice Chair. All commissioners voted in favor of
the slate of officers and the motion passed unanimously.
A discussion was held regarding the starting time for commission meetings. Following
that discussion, Commissioner Roeser moved to change the commission's meeting time
from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Commissioner Scott seconded. All voted in favor and the
motion carried.
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3. Community Center - If so where?
A discussion was held regarding the potential future construction of a community center
within the city of Chanhassen. A number of members of the commission stated they
would be in attendance at a City Council work session on Monday night, April 29 at 5:30
p.m. to discuss community center proposals.
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Confirmation of Site for Chanhassen Lions Club Community Playground -
Chanhassen Recreation Center
Upon discussion of two alternative locations for the playground, Commissioner Meger
moved, to recommend the commission approve the location adjacent to the park shelter
and instruct staff to coordinate requests for equipment proposals with the involvement of
the Lions Club. Commissioner Berg seconded. All Voted in favor and the motion passed
unanimously.
5. Program Reports
Program reports were given on the Easter Egg Candy Hunt, the Easter Basket delivery,
the summer softball program and senior citizen events.
6. Administrative Reports
a. Exemption from no pets in the park ordinance - K9 Patrol. Commissioner Berg
moved, that all K9 patrol dogs be exempt from the city's no pets in the park ordinance.
Commissioner Manders seconded. All voted in favor and the motion passed
unanimously.
b. Budget and Revenue Report - First Quarter, 1996. The Budget and Revenue
Report for Fund 410, Park Acquisition and Development, covering the months of
January, February and March, 1996, was delivered to the commission.
Director's Report.
Commission member reports. Commission members gave a variety of reports including
Commissioner Meger-Bluff Creek Steering Committee; Commissioner Roeser-
Centennial Committee; Commissioner Scott-Strategic Planning Meeting; Commissioner
Manders-Park Task Force; Commissioner Berg-District 112 Community Education
Advisory Group. Commission members asked for a report on the progress of the Red-E-
Mix site. Commissioner Berg requested a report on the feasibility of installing a drinking
fountain on the east side of Kerber Boulevard at the entrance to Chanhassen Pond Park.
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Administrative Section
Commissioner Roeser moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Meger seconded.
All voted in favor and the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.