Correspondence SectionA D MINIS TRA TI VE SE C TION
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
March 27, 1996
Mr. Mike Pflaum
Lundgren Brothers Construction
935 East Wayzata Blvd.
Wayzata, MN 55391
Dear Mike:
The future of Bandimere Community Park was a t01~lc of discussion at the Tuesday, March 26
Park & Recreation Commission meeting. Commissi6n members would like to ensure that future
homeowners in the Fawn Hill neighborhood are aware of the city's intentions in developing this
property. Specifically, that the park will include ballfields, some of which will be illuminated for
night-time play.
Please let me know if you require additional information.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman, CLP
Park & Recreatio~Director' '::~ TM "::
TH:k
C;
Park & Recreation Commission
Kate Aanenson, Planning Director
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April 2, 1996
Mr. Jim Andrews
7014 Sandy Hook Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Jim:
It's official! Your tenure as a Park & Recreation Commissioner has come to an end. Something
brought you to the commission back in March of 1990. Whatever your inspiration was, the city
is a better place as a result of your contributions. Over the past six years, we have both lived
through the joys and frustrations of conducting the business of a park and recreation department.
Fortunately, many success stories have been written; enough it seems to temper all the lost
opportunities.
On Monday, April 8, 1996, the Chanhassen City Council would like to honor you and your
contributions by presenting you with a Chanhassen Maple Leaf Award. This recognition is
bestowed upon public servants who have dedicated more than five years of honorary service to
the community. Mayor Chmiel will present the award on behalf of the city council and our
residents.
Jim, I look forward to your continued involvement in a variety of community organizations. I
trust that your role as a champion of a variety of issues affecting our community will continue to
live on. It has been a pleasure to work under your guidance. You will be missed.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman, CLP
Park & Recreation Director
C~
Mayor and City Council
/Park & Recreation Commission
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April 9, 1996
Mr. Roman Roos, President
Chanhassen Lions Club
1727 Green Crest Drive
Victoria, MN 55386
Dear Roman:
The Chanhassen Park & Recreation Comm]ss]on:beheves strongly in providing quality local
parks and recreation· However, in recent years, ball'eld availability has not kept pace with our
expanding population· To this end, the commi~{on h~ initiated a project to install athletic field
lighting on Field Nos. 5 and 6 at Lake Ann C9~unit~ Park. An investment of approximately
$100,000 is necessary to sponsor this projec~i The commission has dedicated $60,000 in its 1996
capital improvement budget for this projecL Is the Chanh~ssen Lions Club in a position to invest
$10,000 in this project in 19967
The commission is also sending this let{er to the Chanhasseh Athletic Association, Chanhassen
American Legion Club Post 580, an3'~he Victoria Lions Club~ With your commitment, the
commission proposes to commefiC~ this work in May or June of 1996· Members of the
commission or I am available (~ meet with you and/or your org?ization to discuss this proposal
and answer questiog~i ~ !i- ~: i ,~.~
The following quotations exemph~ the need fOr :local parks and recreation:
"A single weekend softball tournament hosting S0 teams can generate ~n excess of
$50,000 for the local economy.
The National Re~i?~a~fi0n and Park Association/
Pacffic Northwest ReDonal Council
"The time has come to recognize and promote collaborative efforts in parks and
recreation which are committed to our nation's youth."
Attorney General Janet Reno, February 15, 1996
Mr. Roman Roos
April 9, 1996
Page 2
"Local governments are the primary providers of every day recreation facilities and
services. They provide about 50% of recreation activities available; the federal
government provides about 13%."
Colorado Parks & Recreation Association
The Economic Impact of Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman, CLP
Park & Recreation Director
TH:k
C~
Mayor and City Council
Park & Recreation Commission
Don Ashworth, City Manager
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April9,1996
Mr. Roman Roos, President
Chanhassen Lions Club
1727 Green Crest Drive
Victoria, MN 55386
Dear Roman:
The Chanhassen Park & Recreation Commission believes strongly in providing quality local
parks and recreation. However, in recent years, ball'eld availability has not kept pace with our
expanding population. To this end, the commisSion has initiated a project to install athletic field
lighting on Field Nos. 5 and 6 at Lake Ann Community Park. An investment of approximately
$100,000 is necessary to sponsor this project. The commission has dedicated $60,000 in its 1996
capital improvement budget for this project. Is the Chanhassen Lions Club in a position to invest
$10,000 in this project in 19967
The commission is also sending this letter to the Chanhassen Athletic Association, Chanhassen
American Legion Club Post 580, and the Victoria Lions Club; With your commitment, the
commission proposes to commence this work in May or June of 1996. Members of the
commission or I am available to meet with you and/or your organization to discuss this proposal
and answer questions.
The following qdi~tions exemplify the need for lo~al parkS and recreation:
"A single weekend softball tournament hosting 50 teams can generate in excess of
$50,000 for the local economy."
The National Recreation and Park Association/
Pacific Northwesi ~gional Council
"The time has come to recognize and promote collaborative efforts in parks and
recreation which are committed to our nation's youth."
Attomey General Janet Reno, February 15, 1996
Mr. Roman Roos
April 9, 1996
Page 2
"Local governments are the primary providers of every day recreation facilities and
services. They provide about 50% of recreation activities available; the federal
government provides about 13%."
Colorado Parks & Recreation Association
The Economic Impact of Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman, CLP
Park & Recreation Director
TH:k
C;
Mayor and City Council
Park & Recreation Commission
Don Ashworth, City Manager
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April 9, 1996
Mr. Gene Borg, Commander
Chanhassen American Legion Post 580
7995 Great Plains Blvd.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Gene:
The Chanhassen Park & Recreation Commission believes strongly in providing quality local
parks and recreation. However, in recent years, ball~xeld availability has not kept pace with our
expanding population. To this end, the commission has initiated a project to install athletic field
lighting on Field Nos. 5 and 6 at Lake Ann Community Park. An investment of approximately
$100,000 is necessary to sponsor this project. The commission has dedicated $60,000 in its 1996
capital improvement budget for this project: Is the Chanhassen American Legion Post 580 in a
position to invest $10,000 in this project in 19969.
The commission is also sending this letter to the Chanhassen Lions Club, Chanhassen Athletic
Association, and the Victoria Lions Club. With your commitment, the commission proposes to
commence this work in May or June of 1996. Members of the commission or I am available to
meet with you and/or your organization to discuss this proposal and answer questions.
The following q~tations exemplify the need for local parks and recreation:
"A single ~'~nd softball tournament hosting 50 teams can generate i~i excess
of
$50,000 for the local economy."., · ·
The National Recreation and Park Association/
Pacific Northwest Regional Council
"The time has come to recognize and promote collaborative efforts in parks and
recreation which are committed to our nation's youth."
Attorney General Janet Reno, February 15, 1996
Mr. Gene Borg
April 9, 1996
Page 2
"Local governments are the primary providers of every day recreation facilities and
services. They provide about 50% of recreation activities available; the federal
government provides about 13%."
Colorado Parks & Recreation Association
The Economic Impact of Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman, CLP
Park & Recreation Director
TH:k
C~
Mayor and City Council
Park & Recreation Commission
Don Ashworth, City Manager
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April 9, 1996
Mr. Donald Dyer
Victoria Lions Club
6530 Aster Trail
Excelsior, MN 55331
Dear Don: :,
The Chanhassen Park & Recreation Commission beh~eves strongly in providing quality local
parks and recreation. However, in recent years, ballfield availability has not kept pace with our
expanding population. To this end, the commission has initiated a project to install athletic field
lighting on Field Nos. 5 and 6 at Lake Ann Community Park. An investment of approximately
$100,000 is necessary to sponsor this project. The commission has dedicated $60,000 in its 1996
capital improvement budget for this project. Is the Victoria Lions Club in a position to invest
$10,000 in this project in 19967
The commission is also sending this letter to Chanhassen Lions Club, Chanhassen Athletic
Association, and the Chanhassen American Legion Club Post 580. With your commitment, the
commission proposes to commence this work in May or June of 1996. Members of the
commission or I am available to meet with you and/or your organization to discuss this proposal
and answer questions.
The following quOtattonS exemplify the need for local parks and rec eaUon: ' ~'~ ~;'~,..?
"A single weekend softball tournament hosting 50 teams can generate in excess of
$50,000 for the local economY''' · "~ :_.~ '. ·
The National Reerea{i'on and Park Association/
Pacific Northwes(:~gional Council
"The time has come to recognize and promote collaborative efforts in parks and
recreation which are committed to our nation's youth."
Attorney General Janet Reno, February 15, 1996
Mr. Donald Dyer
April 9, 1996
Page 2
"Local governments are the primary providers of every day recreation facilities and
services. They provide about 50% of recreation activities available; the federal
government provides about 13%."
Colorado Parks & Recreation Association
The Economic Impact of Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman, CLP
Park & Recreation Director
TH:k
C~
Mayor and City Council
Park & Recreation Commission
Don Ashworth, City Manager
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April 9, 1996
Mr. Scott Molencamp, President
Chanhassen Athletic Association
8137 Dakota Lane
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Scott:
The Chanhassen Park & Recreation Commission believes strongly in providing quality local
parks and recreation. However, in recent years, ball field availability has not kept pace with our
expanding population. To this end, the commission has initiated a project to install athletic field
lighting on Field Nos. 5 and 6 at Lake Ann Community Park. An investment of approximately
$100,000 is necessary to sponsor this project. The commission has dedicated $60,000 in its 1996
capital improvement budget for this project. Is the Chanhassen Athletic Association in a position
to invest $10,000 in this project in 1996?
The commission is also sending this letter to the Chanhassen Lions Club, Chanhassen American
Legion Club Post 580, and the Victoria Lions Club,. With your commitment, the commission
proposes to commence this work in May or June of 1996. Members of the commission or I am
available to meet with you and/or your organization to discuss this proposal and answer
questions
The following qd~tions exemplify the need for local Parks and recreation:
"A single weekend softball tournament hosting 50 teams can generate in excess of
$50,000 for the local economy."
The National Recreation and Park Association/
Pacific Northwes~;~gional Council
"The time has come to recognize and promote collaborative efforts in parks and
recreation which are committed to our nation's youth."
Attorney General Janet Reno, February 15, 1996
Mr. Scott Molencamp
April 9, 1996
Page 2
"Local governments are the primary providers of every day recreation facilities and
services. They provide about 50% of recreation activities available; the federal
government provides about 13%."
Colorado Parks & Recreation Association
The Economic Impact of Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman, CLP
Park & Recreation Director
TH:k
C~
Mayor and City Council
Park & Recreation Commission
Don Ashworth, City Manager
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937~5739
April 1, 1996
Mr. & Mrs. Stcven & Tami Brielmaier
2239 Stone Creek Lane East
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Brielmaier:
Thank you for volunteering to serve on the neighborhood focus group which will guide the initial
development of Stone Creek Park. I would like to call a meeting of our group on Tuesday,
April 9, 1996 at 7:00 p.m. We will meet in the Courtyard Conference Room located on the upper
level of City Hall. Bruce Chamberlain, a landscape architect with Hoisington Koegler Group,
and I will host the meeting. An agenda is attached.
Please call if you are unable to attend. A roster of group members is attached.
Sincerely,
Todd Ho~
Park & Recreation Director
Park & Recreation Commission
Bruce Chamberlain, Hoisington Koegler Group
AGENDA
STONE CREEK PARK
NEIGHBORHOOD FOCUS GROUP MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1996, 7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
COURTYARD CONFERENCE ROOM
CHANHASSEN CITY HALL, 690 COULTER DRIVE
2.
3.
4.
o
Introductions.
Confirmation of Park Concept Plan.
Resolution of Issues Identified in Initial Meeting (see attached list).
Resolution of Playground Issues:
a. Age of Users
b. Components
c. Site Constraints
d. Expansion Potential
e. Accessibility
f. Installation
g. Others
Adjournment.
~Mr. John Wood
2260 Stone Creek Lane
Chanhassen, MN 55317
470-9620
Ms. Kathy Fisher
2236 Stone Creek Lane E.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
470-8783
Steven & Tami Brielmaier
2239 Stone Creek Lane East
Chanhassen, MN 55317
470-8522
Mr. Brace Chamberlain
Hoisington-Koegler Group, Inc.
7300 Metro Blvd., Suite 525
Minneapolis, MN 55439
835-9960
Mr. Stephen Cullum
2292 Boulder Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
470-3955
Mr. Gary Feldick
2231 Boulder Road
Chanhassen, MN 55317
470-6052
Ms. Monica Held
2230 Stone Creek Lane East
Chanhassen, MN 55317
470-0420
Ms. Loft Juelich
2246 Stone Creek Lane E.
Chanhassen, MN 55317
944-1036
~l'~athle~Battis
2066 B~er Road
Chan, h~sse~ 55317
/4J,0c5993
Todd Hoffman, Park & Rec. Dir.
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
937-1900 ext. 121
Stone Creek Committee
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690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April 1, 1996
Ms. Liz Micek
3900 Stratford Ridge
Excelsior, MN 55331
Dear Ms. Micek:
Thank you for volunteering to serve on the focus group which will guide the initial development
of the new Minnewashta Parkway parkland. I would like to call a meeting of our group on
Tuesday, April 9, 1996 at 8:00 p.m. We will meet in the Courtyard Conference Room located on
the upper level of City Hall. Bruce Chamberlain, a landscape architect with Hoisington Koegler
Group, and I will host the meeting. An agenda is attached.
Please call if you are unable to attend. A roster of group members is attached.
Sincerely,
Park & Recreation Director
c: ,:t~a~-k & Recreation Commission
Bruce Chamberlain, Hoisington Koegler Group
AGENDA
MINNEWASHTA PARKWAY PARKLAND
NEIGHBORHOOD FOCUS GROUP MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 1996, 8:00 - 9:00 P.M.
COURTYARD CONFERENCE ROOM
CHANHASSEN CITY HALL, 690 COULTER DRIVE
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Introductions.
Identification of Potential Park Names.
Resolution of Issues Identified in Initial Meeting (see attached list).
Confirmation of Park Concept Plan.
Identify Components of Phase I Development (Summer/Fall of 1996/$70,000).
Other Issues.
Adjournment.
Ms. Jill Lidstone
3991 Country Oaks Rd.
Excelsior, MN 55331
'~"q-6346
Ms. Liz Micek
3900 Stratford Ridge
Excelsior, MN 55331
470-5259
Mr. Todd Hoffman, Park & Rec. Director
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Phone: 937-1900 ext. 121
Fax: 937-5739
Mrs. Nancy Wenzel
6900 Minnewashta Parkway
Excelsior, MN 55331
474-3610
Mr. Greg Datillo
7201 Juniper Avenue
Excelsior, MN 55331
474-0190
Mr. David Headla
6870 Minnewashta Parkway
Excelsior, MN 55331
474-7269
Mr. Brace Chamberlain
Hoisington-Koegler Group, Inc.
7300 Metro Boulevard, Suite 525
Minneapolis, MN 55439
835-9960
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Mr. Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
City of Chanhassen
630 Coulter Dr
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Todd,
Regarding your inquiry about Ballmeisters on behalf of the Chanhassen Park Commission, there is nobody
on the board of directors,nor officers that take any compensation. Coaches are also parent volunteers
(I coach two teams, Ron Galuska of Goldstar Mortgage coaches one team. He has two children playing on
two teams). We have hired professional organizations to handle the following duties:
1. Graphic designer to screen print shirts - Jack Jensen of Chanhassen
2. An Attorney to file non-profit incorporation papers with state and legalize by-laws -
Dan Tyson, Tyson and Bromander of St. Louis Park.
3. Minnesota Developmental Basketball (MDB) to give fundamentals instruction during
summer (we volunteers are working, but this is like a basketball camp).
4. Minnesota Youth Athletic Services (MYAS)/AAU administers tournaments and insures
all participants who are practicing or playing on registered teams.
None of these organizations has an affiliation with Ballmeisters or any parent/volunteer who is a memer of
Ballmeisters.
Thank you all for guiding me througl~ t~.is process. I know it is not always easy for any of us, but we do
appreciate that this all must be done correctly. It is in the best interests of the long term organizational
health to do so and my hope is we will all proudly look back on a good thing and say "I helped start that!.
Sincerely,
Chris Polster
President
Ballmeisters, Inc,
Chan/Chaska Soccer Club
PO Box 735, Chanhassen, MN 55317
April 2, 1996
Chanhassen City Council
Mr. Mayor and Councilmembers:
The City of Chanhassen has had a long history of being a good friend to youth athletics. In
parmership with the City, organizations like ours have been able to provide the youth of
Chanhassen with quality athletic experiences and a solid foundation for the future. The
City has taken the role of Facilitator and allowed the parents to operate the programs. This
has been a "Win-Win" situation.
Soccer is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. Our Club has been
growing at about 20% per year. Two years ago we created our Under 6 program with 1
kids. This year we expect to have almost 60. Soccer is growing faster than we can lind
places to put fields. We are not alone in this problem. Baseball programs need more
fields, basketball needs more gym space and even in Minnesota hockey needs more ice.
The rate of growth of athletic facilities is much slower than the rate of growth of the City.
The last soccer field built in Chanhassen was the one at Lake Ann Park. Since that field
was built the soccer playing population has more than doubled. Two more fields are
scheduled for Bandimere Park in 1999 or later. By then the youth soccer population may
have doubled again.
Without facilities, we will eventually have to place limits on thc number of young athletes
that we can handle in our programs. Some youths will have to find other activities to fill
their time. We must work together for the furore of our youth, who are our future.
Sincerely,
President
Chanhasssen/Chaska Soccer Club
The Organization
The Chanhassen/Chaska Soccer Club (C/CSC) is a parent run nonprofit youth athletic organization
which provides competitive traveling and recreational/instructional soccer programs for youth in
eastern Carver County. The Club was started as a division of the Chanhassen Athletic Association
(CAA) in the late ~)'70's and early 1980's. In the la~e 198~ ~, the Club split from the CAA to
concentrate its efforts on traveling competitive soccer for youth. The CAA continues to offer
recreational fall soccer programs. At the request of the parents of our players we have added a
spring/summer recreational instructional program for the younger players and a fall traveling
program. Several of our teams also participate in various indoor winter leagues.
The Need for Playing Fields
There is a known and desperate need to create established soccer playing fields for our youth.
Take a look at what was used in 1995:
Summer Programs, 418 girls and boys share 6 fields - 70 players per field
Of the six fields only one, Lake Ann, is considered a
regulation field in good condition, the other five fields
are not regulation and in very poor playing condition.
The 266 boys and girls who make up the competitive
traveling teams have 3 fields, 88 players per field
Fall Programs, 879 girls and boys played on 16 fields - 55 players per field
The 10 additional fields used for the fall program are
fields created over baseball diamonds behind City Hall
and at Pioneer Field. They are not regulation and can be
hazardous because of play on infield gravel.
High School,
Our varsity teams plays their games on the football field,
a good use of resources, but a substandard field that is often
torn up by the football games and practices. The field of play often is
confusing because the football field lines conflict with soccer lines.
They do not have a regulation field or regulation practice field.
How do you calculate this player to field ratio?
~The following page compares us with other area and Lake conference communities~
SOCCER FIELDS,,,,
Following is a comparison of the traveling team programs of other
communities. These are the competitive teams similar to AAU in
basketball and tournament teams in baseball.
1995 PLAYERS FIELDS PLAYERS/FIELDS
1. APPLE VALLEY 500 20 25
2. BURNSVILLE* 450 20 23
3. EDEN PRAIRIE 500 20 25
4. EDINA 400 11 36
5. WAYZATA/PLYM* 500 10 50
6. CHAN / CHASKA 266 3 88
t~ ~So~c ce~~ersPer~F~el d
Apple Valley
Burnsville
Eden Prairie
Edina
Wayzata *
& Plymouth
Chanhassen
& Chaska
*Wayzata/Plymouth have 9 permanent fields to be completed in 1997.
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
,oo
Chanhasssen/Chaska Soccer Club
Youth Involved In Soccer
Membership has grown rapidly from 7 teams and 105 players in 1989, to 38 teams and 418 players in
1995. These teams involve boys and girls of ages 6-19 years of age. The following shows the growth
of the organized teams of soccer:
Summer Programs, Includes the competitive traveling teams and the
developmental in-house teams:
1989 ... 7 teams and 105 players
1994 ... 31 teams and 341 players
1995 ... 38 teams and 418 players (an increase of 23%)
(Preliminary 1996 enrollment show over 500 participants)
Fall Programs, Chanhassen and Chaska organize fall leagues and teams. The
Park & Rec. are responsible in Chaska and the CAA is responsible in
Chanhassen. This involves developmental training for boys and girls
ages 5-12. Following is the growth pattern:
1994 1995
Chaska Soccer ... 348 419
Chanhassen Soccer ... 286 460
TOTALS 634 players 879 players
(An increase of 38%)
High School, Varsity soccer competes in the Lake Conference. At this time,
the soccer program does not have a regulation playing field or
practice field. The numbers in the high school programs are:
Boys & Girls "B" squad, junior varsity and varsity teams, each team
with 18 players or a total of 108 high school girls and boys.
Other, The Minnetonka Assoc. has reported that over 400 Chanhassen boys and
girls participate in their programs each year.
Chanhasssen/Chaska Soccer Club
Soccer, Baseball/Softball
These two sports will always exist side-by-side in our communities and both require the use of large
open areas. Both programs are extremely beneficial for the youth and adults of our communities°
We all know how baseball games work and how many people are involved, please be aware of the
workings of soccer. Soccer involves more players in a fast moving aerobic sport.
Following is a breakdown of a typical summers night at a baseball field and a soccer field:
Baseball Field - One game involving approximately 25 players over two hours
50 player hours (2 hours x 25players)
Soccer Field - Two games, each involving 30 players over 90 minutes
or a total of 60 players for three hours. 180 player hours
We have provided you with comparative data only to show the inequalities on the youth who choose
soccer as their sport of preference and not baseball or softball. There is no intent to take away from
the baseball/softball program as their membership and needs are also great.
~The following page compares these two sports within our communitiesv~
Request for Action
We ask for your help in creating short term and long range goals
to provide the needed facilities for the residents Chanhassen.
Currently Chanhassen offers one field by Lake Ann. We ask for:
4 new permanent regulation soccer fields to be established by the year 2000,
or one per year, with the two regulation size soccer fields at Bandimere Park
being worked on in 1996 and available for use in 1997.
Summary
The enclosed data is for your consideration. We are asking all of the involved communities to help us
provide more permanent soccer fields for this growing sport. We are not trying to do this at the
expense of the baseball/softball programs, but rather to ask for equal consideration.
Soccer is a sport played year around. With the increased numbers and demand for soccer fields across
the Metro area, cities are running out of available land to develop for recreational uses. We need to
be providing for the present but also need to look ahead to the future needs of the community and
look ahead to the future needs of the community and support outlets for healthy "asset" building with
our youth.
The need is painfully evident that our youth need soccer facilities. Soccer fields are needed not only
to play soccer on, but to provide open space multiuse areas for our residents. Where they may run
their dog, fly a kite or radio controlled plane, throw a frisbee, have a pickup game of football or just
take a walk on a field of grass and occasionally kick a ball.
Recreational Outdoor
Space Used by Sports~
Soccer and Baseball/Softball fields are the primary users of
outdoor recreational space.
Currently 31 permanent Baseball/Softball fields and 3
permanent soccer fields are maintained.
PLAYERS
FIELDS
PLAYERS / FIELD
SOCCER
B ASEB ALL (Includes travel & in-house teams>
1519 418
31
49
6
70
Fields Used
By Each
Activity
BaSeball/Softball
31 Fields
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THOMAS EGAN
Mayor
PATRICIA AWADA
SHAWN HUNTER
SANDRA A. MASIN
THEODORE WACHTER
Council Members
THOMAS HEDGES
City Administrator
E.J. VAN OVERBEKE
City Clerk
Dear Todd Hoffman,
The enclosed material is the research data that you have requested.
The following information is the park dedication research results from selected cities, as well
as, the level of cash dedication in Lieu of Land. The research data that is tabulated is
focused on all residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
Also, enclosed is an earlier study that was conducted by a northern suburb. It gives the
background information on park dedication fees.
Thank you for your time and if you have any questions please contact Darren Jablonsky.
Sincerely,
,- /
Darren Jablonsky 6/
Administration Intern- Parks & Recreation
RECEIVED
MAR 1 8 1996
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
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MUNICIPAL CENTER
3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD
EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122-1897
PHONE: (612) 681-4600
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DEAF from B1
Eden Prairie athletic league
opens.a door for disabled kids
As in many communities,
Eden Prairie's private basketball
association is the influential
breeding ground for tomorrow's
high school stars.
In fact, many of the associa-
tion's grade-schoolers spent the
' season keeping an eye on the
Eden Prairie Eagles, the No. 1-
rated Class AA high school bas-
ketball team that lost in the quar-
':~terfinals of the state tournament
Thursday.
· But Bryan's entry into the
league made many realize that
there was something they hadn't
noticed. The association had paid
scant attention to federal laws re-
garding access for the disabled.
As in other cities and suburbs,
most disabled children wanting
to play sports in Eden Prairie
.'have relied on special leagues or
city recreation programs that are
not nearly as competitive.
That changed in Eden Prairie
when Bryan, a third-grader,
.showed up in November wanting
to play. After months of confu-
sion, city attorneys said earlier
this month that the association
had to pay for his interpreter be-
cause the league played its games
in public school gyms, making
the league subject to government
laws on access for the disabled.
The attorneys advised all of Eden
Prairie's sports associations --
soccer to baseball -- to adopt
formal plans for accommodating
handicapped players.
-. 'They learn a lot more'
· Gay Lewis, Bryan's mother,
~ said the season was worth it. "He
played for a deaf team. He really
needed to work on his skills .... I
just feel they learn a lot more
through.., the association here,"
,,she said. Bryan attends a school
:. for the deaf in St. Paul.
.,:.~ Association , president Iohn
,. Focht said that when the issue
· came up of who should pay for
; the interpreter -- about $1,000
· for the season -- "we really didn't
knowwhat to do."
i~ "The question you want to re-
_ solve is not a Bryan Lewis issue.
~,:... The issues [are] what can we
handle," said Focht, whose
league is for second-graders to
high school seniors.
As Bryan sets his sights on
summer and applies to Eden
Prairie's youth baseball associa-
tion, his story has highlighted just
how far a nongovernmental asso-
ciation has to open the door.
In Bemidji last summer, Don-
ald Tompkins, who uses a wheel-
chair, was turned down when he
applied to play in a youth base-
ball league at the 9- and 10-year-
old level.
"Allowing the presence of a
wheelchair on the playing field
... would be subjecting Donald
and the other players to in-
creased risk of injury," said the
league's president, Bruce
Etchison.
Relatively few profoundly dis-
abled children have tried to play
competitive sports.
Maplewood's nonprofit athlet-
ic association allowed a boy born
without thumbs to play youth
baseball last year. "It was hard for
him to hold onto the bat {and
swing with] any power," said Jer-
ry Harrigan, the association's
president.
Chanhassen's athletic associa-
tion had a girl who is deaf play
softball a few summers ago. And
in Eagan, there was an all-deaf
adult softball team among 220
teams in a city league last year.
"When we had our managers'
meeting, they didn't have an [in-
terpreter],'' said Ken Vraa, Ea-
gun's director of parks and rec-
reation. "We had to bring in a
signer.'
Look beyond cost
Ion Gurban of the Minnesota
Recreation and Park Association
said there are few Bryan Lewis
cases in the state, partly because
the percentage of disabled chil-
dren is relatively low. But, he
said, nonprofit groups must look
beyond the cost.
"We're trying to encourage
people to meet their neighbors,"
Gurban said. "He may be blind.
He may be deal ... His school
may be somewhere else, but he
Star Trbune Photo by Jerry Hott
Bryan Lewis, wearing Jersey No. 12, plays In a recent Eden Prairie Boys
Basketball Association game. He's the only deaf player In the 1,.1.00-mem-
ber organization.
lives in that community. Let him
share in that community."
That's an attitude that Sharon
Poehlmann, a Minnetonka moth-
er of two deaf daughters, said
isn't always prevalent among par-
ent-mn athletic associations.
"It really has become very,
very negative and very, very diffi-
cult dealing with parent associa-
tions,'' said Poehlmann, whose
oldest daughter, 8-year-old
Jenna, plays various sports.
"Those assbciations have nobody
to report to. They don't have to
worry about losing their job."
Bryan's highlights
Bryan Lewis' assimilation in
Eden Prairie has had many high-
lights. After his team played its
final game last week, he stood
excitedly with his teammates as
assistant coach Tom Brussell
awarded each player a trophy.
Bryan's father, left, talked be-
fore the game of his son's season.
"The coaches have been great,"
he said. "The association has
been great."
Bmssell said the transition was
awkward at times. "You're used
to just yelling things to the kids.
You had to realize he wasn't pick-
ing up on things," he said.
To compensate, the team's
point guard would signal plays by
holding up fingers. To set a
screen, teammates were told to
clap their hands together. And
before each game, the referees
were told that Bryan was deaf.
But the fact remains that Bry-
an is playing a fast-paced game
that demands on-the-fly strategy
and communication. At one
point, Bryan was unaware when a
referee blew his whistle, stopping
play, to call a foul. As parents and
players watched uneasily, Bryan
proceeded to steal the ball and
continue playing.
As speculation arises over
whether Bryan is good enough to
make a traveling team -- mean-
ing more games and practices --
there is concern about whether
the stepped-up competition will
more noticeably expose his lack
of hearing. Traveling teams are
typically made up of the league's
best players and play against sim-
ilar teams from other cities.
Bryan's best moment in the
game may have occurred early in
the third quarter when he was
matched against No. 15, the op-
posing team's tallest player. In
one 'sequence, No. 15 drove
against Bryan, shot and missed,
got the rebound, shot and missed
again. But Bryan got the rebound
and started his team up the floor.
In a glimpse of things to come,
Bryan's 7-year-old brother, Ben,
also deaf since birth, is talking of
joining the association.
"1 told them he may be com-
ing," their mother said.
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BY FRm
On an autumn eve-
ning two )'ears ago,
Debbie Magee sat in
a lawn chair, watch-
ing Brian, her 6-yc~ar-
old, pla)' soccer in
Griff'm, Georgia.
Suddenly, everything
stopped: The children froze
as the other team's coach
began yelling. The ref called
a time-out and the kids sat
down meekly. "The coach
was yelling, shaking his fin-
ger in the ref's face; Magee
recalls. 'The kids didn't
know what to do. My daugh-
ters, Kat)', 2t/2, and Kiley, 15
months old, ran to me and
hid their faces in my lap.
The crowd was silent. It
was awful.'
The frenzied coach was
screaming obscenities. 'I
know where you live,' he
bellowed at the ref, slam-
sports
ming a gate into one spec-
tator as he stormed off.
The incident lasted five
minutes. But for Brian, the
damage lingered. 'He asked
me about it constantl);' Ma-
gee says. 'He was so scared.
Even Katy kept as-king m.e if
the bad man was coming
back.' Brian, now 8, gave his
soccer ball to his sisters. He
has not played since.
Brian is hardly alone.
After witnessing a coach,
parent, or referee lose con-
trol, many kids just quit
sports: The National Al-
liance for Youth Sports
(NAYS) says 70 percent of
kids in organized sports
drop out by age 13. While
there's no way to judge
how man), drop out be-
cause of gonzo coaching,
experts believe the number
is high: 'We've created an
atmosphere of profession-
al sports for
children; sa)~
Fred Engh,
president of
NAYS, a group
he founded in
1981 to help
educate vol-
unteer coach-
es. 'How can someone 7
)'ears old be a loser?'
Children need to see
adults act like adults
'Kids count on us to know
the rules. We encourage
them to trust grown-ups,
not just for games but for
how to behave in Ere,' says
Thomas Tutko, Ph.D.,
a sports psychologist.
'So when they see an
adult act out, it terri-
fies them--they are
without stability. It's
as if the ground they
are standing on can't
be trusted,'
Sometimes the con-
sequence of witnessing
an adult tantrum is far
graver than simply souring a
child on sports. Travis Mat-
thews, in Harker Heights,
Texas, passionately played
Little League until age 11.
Then two coaches changed
49
that. Over the season, the
duo frequently insulted and
berated some kids. One day
one of the coaches lost con-
trol, dragging one of Travis's
teammates out of the dug-
out by the throat. Travis
gave a police statement, and
his fear of retal/at/on was so
great that he couldn't sleep.
Ultimately, he needed hospi-
talization, then home tutor-
ing for slx months. The diag-
nosis: post-traumatic stress
disorder. His therapy, which
included marking up his
team jersey to help him vent
his anger, lasted a year.
Preadolescents are on the
verge of recognizing how
scary the world can be, his
therapists told the family.
So "trauma from witnessing
child abuse is very com-
mon,' says Lauretta Lewis-
Matthews, his mother. A
judge found the coach guilty
of assault. Travis, though,
has yet to play ball again.
Despite such horror
stories, parents are of-
ten reluctant to question
coaches, experts say. Most
are keenly aware of how
much time coaching takes
and how few volunteers
there are.
About 20 million kids
under 16 play out-of-school
sports, reports NAYS. They
rely on 1.6 million coach-
es, virtually all volunteers.
"You wouldn't let your child
go to a school with un-
trained teachers--why let
them spend several intense
hours each week with an
untrained coach?' asks Beth
Campbell, a T-ball coach in
Bellevue, Washington.
Find the ri§ht sport
for your child
Thc whole point, experts
say, is that parents should
make sure their child's sports
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experiences are positive.
And there are a number of
steps you can take.
First, think hard about the
sport. Among children be-
tween the ages of 7 and 11,
basketball is the most pop-
ular sport, with 5.6 million
children participating an-
nually, estimates the Nation-
al Sporting Goods Associ-
ation, followed by soccer,
with 5.5 million, and base-
ball, with 5.1 million. An
additional 3.3 million play
softball, and 3 million play
football. While none of these
sports holds a monopoly on
badly behaved adults, some
experts--even Red Murff, a
professional baseball scout
and author of The Scout
(Word Publishing)--say
baseball is more prone to
coaching tantrums. "Some
child is going to make the
last out," says Murff. Soccer,
though it certainly has its
problems, offers some ad-
vantages. "You don't stand
out if you're terrible,' says
Jim McSherry, a coach in the
New York area. "Everybody
can kick a bail.'
Next, make sure the league
has a person you can con-
tact if you see out-of-line
behavior. And ask that the
league join the National As-
sociation of Youth Leagues
(1-800-729-2057), which
trains coaches. (Member-
ship costs leagues $100;
training sessions cost $15.)
Next, find out about the
skills of the coach. Does
he know basic first aid?
Does he understand the
capacity of kids in the age
group he's coaching? (Un-
til age 11, for instance, most
kids can't fully grasp abstrao
tions like "offense" and
"defense.") Will he play
each child?
Once your child is on a
team, experts offer these
guidelines.
Don't ask, "Who won?"
Make sure your conversa-
tions center on behavior.
Your child is supposed
to be learning to be a good
sport. Emphasizing that,
experts say, inoculates
her against outbursts. "Bad
calls are a part of the game,
says Tutko. "Once your child
accepts that, she can under-
stand why a coach's tantrum
is so out of line.'
Praise your child's efforts.
"Only discuss positive things
you see," Murff says. "Kids
under 10 want 3'our love,
not tips on what they could
have done to catch that
grounder.'
Go to bat for your child. [f an
upsetting incident occurs,
speak to the coach. If that
doesn't work, ask a league
official to speak to him--
and let your child know.
"You've shown your child
that you care about his wel-
fare more than anything
else,~ Murff says.
Let her quit. "Many people
enroll their kids in sports
so they won't be quittersf
says Tutko. 'But if your
child is still frightened,
don't force it; otherwise, in
your child's .eyes, you be-
come an ogre too.'
Don't let the jerks turn your
child~or you~off. "Sports
give kids the chance to learn
discipline," Murffsays. 'They
learn the physical discipline--
that you have to keep prac-
ticing if you want to get bet-
ter. And they learn the men-
tal discipline~that you have
to follow the rules of the
game. As long as your child
knows that winning is far
down on the list of what's
important, sports teach him
about playing fair while
having fun.'
Fred Lief, a sports writer
at Tlae Associated Press,
is the father of S-year-
old Sophicc
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
March 20, 1996
Mr. John R. Wright
13800 Chestnut DR., #123
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Dear Mr. Wright:
Mayor Don Chmiel and the members of the city c6tlhcil will recognize the Chanhassen Lions
next Monday evening, March 25, 1996. This rec6gnltion is in honor of the Lion's recent
contribution ors 15,000 to be invested in a communitY playground at the new Chanhassen
Recreation Center. Mayor Chmiel will speak tomembers of the Chanhassen Lions organization
shortly after 7:30 p.m. as a part of their regularly scheduled meeting.
As you may know, the Lions made an initial $11,000 contribution to the Recreation Center in
July of 1994. The total contributions to date of $26,000 will be invested this summer in a
playground to be dedicated as the Chanhassen Lions Club Playground. On behalf of the entire
city council, I invite you, as a member of the Lions Club, to participate in next Monday's
recognition. The City of Chanhassen continues to be indebted to the outstanding service of the
Chanhassen Lions Club. I hope you can attend next Monday's meeting in the City Council
Chambers.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman, CLP
Park & Recreation Director
TH:k
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Park & Recreation Commission
Don Ashworth, City Manager
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Metropolitan Division
Waters Edge Building
1500 West County Road B2
Roseville, Minnesota 55113
February 23, 1996
582-1373
TO LOCAL AGENCIES ON ATTACHED LISTS
Subject:
Metro Division Municipal Agreement (AM) Program
Selection of projects for Fiscal Year 1997
The Metro Division recently completed evaluation and selection of projects for trunk highway funding in
the FY 1997 Municipal Agreement (AM) Program(July 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997). A committee with
representatives from MnDOT Planning, PreDesign, Traffic, StateAid, three Metro Cities and one Metro
County evaluated 32 projects requesting funds totalling over $5.1 million. The Metro budget for the FY
97 AM Program was $3 million. Project selection was based on the Area Transportation Partnership
process and overall regional philosophy, State Transportation Investment Goals, State Highway Revenue
sources and other criteria. Each project was evaluated and categorized as one of the following types:
1. Preservation
2. Management/Preservation
3. Management/Safety
4. Management/Capacity-Congestion
5. Management/Expansion
6. Expansion
7. Expansion/Site Development
8. Site Development
The results of the selection process are shown on two attached lists. The first list contains projects placed
in categories one thru four above and were selected for funding. The second is a list of projects placed in
categories five thru eight and were nQt selected for funding. Brief comments have been provided by some
of the projects on the lists. The State funding opportunity exists for one fiscal year.
On behalf of this years committee, ! want to thank all the the Local Agencies for your support of the
Municipal Agreement Program. I look forward to your continued involvement in the development of
State and Local partnership projects. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the selection
of projects for FY 97 AM funding.
si~[ely' .
Cooperati~ve IAgreem~ntG~. Coughli~~Engineer
Metro Division
An Equal Opportunity Employer
To Local Agencies on attached lists
February 23, 1996
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Chuck Siggemd
Bob Brown
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Glen Carlson
Pat Schrader
Mary Lunceford
Sue Scharenbmich
Gabe Guevara
Dick Pientka
Dick Stehr
Pat Murphy
Mike Christensen
Bob Winter
Dick Hathaway
Fred Tanzer
RuthAnn Sobnosky
Lynnette Roshell
Bill Warden
Gary Workman
Dick Elasky
Gary Thompson
Jim Koivisto
Doug McArthur
Brian Vollum
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CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April 17, 1996
Ms. Sonya L. Rippe
1209 8th Street
Brookings, SD 57006
Dear Sonya:
On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, we would like to congratulate you on
being hired as our Summer Recreation intern. Your starting date will be May 13,
1996. You will receive an hourly wage of 86.00.
Although your internship obligation requires you to only work 8 weeks, we would
like for you to work through the end of summer An official ending date will be
determined shortly after you start.
Enclosed please find employment forms which you need to complete. You
may mail the completed forms at your earliest convenience or bring them with
you on May 13.
Again Sonya, welcome to Chanhassen Park and Recreation. We look forward
to a great summer,
Sincerely,
Jerry Nue-gemer
Recreation Supervisor
Patty Dexter
Recreation Supervisor
enc.
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CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April 17, 1996
Ms, Dawn Javens
128 Maple Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
Dear Dawn:
Thank you for applying with the Chanhassen Park & Recreation Department. It
was a pleasure meeting you, ,/, ~i~iiI'
As I stated on the phone, we have currently filled our summer internship position,
but will keep your resume on file for future reference, Good luck in your
internship search,
Sincerely
{ ,,'
Jerry Ruegemer
Recreation Supervisor
c.files.internsh.javens
Patty Dexter
Recreation Supervisor
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April 9, 1996
Mr. Donald J. Chmiel
7100 Tecumseh Lane
Chanhasscn, MN 55317
Dear Don:
I would like to thank you for judging the coloring and egg decorating contest at
Chanhassen's 13th Annual Easter Candy Hunt. Every year the entries keep getting better
and better.
It's been tradition for you to judge the event. We certainly appreciate your willingness to
become involved every year.
Thanks, again.
Sincerely,
Jerry Ruegemer
Recreation Supe~isor
JR:ns
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April 9, 1996
Minnetonka National Honor Society
Attn: Ms. Laura Berdan
19009 Kingswood Terrace
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Dear Laura:
On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would likeio thank you and the Honor Society for
helping with Chanhassen's Annual Easter E~g C~dy Hunt. Your organization and
enthusiasm was truly an asset to the event, The. 500i600 kids and parents that
participated had a great time, despite a littIe snow.
The City of Chanhassen hopes that yo~ Will participat~ again next year. The city is also
looking for volunteers to coordinate:md operate our children's games at our Annual 4th
of July Celebration on WednesdaY~ July 3rd. Please call me at 937-1900, ext 126 to let
me know if you are interested in helping with the 4th of JUly celebration.
Sincerely,
Jerry Ruegemer
Recreation Supervisor
JR:ns
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April 9, 1996
Chanhassen Boy Scouts
c/o Tim and Joy Bott
7490 Tulip Court
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Tim and Joy:
On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank you and the boy scouts for
helping with Chanhassen's Annual Easter Egg Candy Hunt. A total of 500 - 600 kids and
parents participated at our annual event.
It was a snowy morning, but everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. The city appreciates
the continued support of the boy scouts in assisting with the Easter program.
Thanks, again.
Sincerely,
jerry.
Recreation Supervisor
JR:ns
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April 9, 1996
Ms. Janet Lash
7001 Tecumseh Lane
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Jan:
I would like to thank you for judging the coloring and egg decorating contest at
Chanhassen's 13th Annual Easter Candy Hunt. ,Every year the entries keep getting better
and better.
It's been tradition for you to judge the event. We certainly appreciate your willingness to
become involved every year.
Thanks, again.
Sincerely,
Je 'rry.//Ru~e~e~m er,
Recreation Supe~iso.r
JR:ns
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April 8, 1996
Ms. Kirsten Molencamp
8137 Dakota Lane
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Kirsten:
Congratulations! Your name was drawn at the Easter Egg Hunt as the winner of a gift certificate
for dinner for two at Byerly's.
Thanks for attending our annual candy hunt.
Sincerely,
Jerry Kuegemer
Recreation Supervisor
JR:gmb
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April 8, 1996
Ms. Susan Herby
8660 Flamingo Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Susan:
Congratulations! Your name was drawn at the Easter Egg Hunt as the winner of a gift certificate
for dinner for two at Byerly's.
Thanks for attending our annual candy hunt.
Sincerely,
Jerry Ruegemer
Recreation Supervisor
JR:gmb
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April 8, 1996
Mr. Sean Nyman
1108 Village Road, #17D
Chaska, MN 55318
Dear Seam
Congratulations! Your name was drown at the Easter Egg Hunt as the winner of a gift certificate to
Anh Le Restaurant.
Thanks for attending our annual candy hunt.
Sincerely,
Jerry I~. uegemer
Recreation Supervisor
JR:gmb
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April 8, 1996
Mr. David Herman
7103 Pontiac Circle
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear David:
Congratulations! Your name was drawn at the ~er Egg Hunt as the winner of a
certificate to Lotus Lawn and Garden.
$25.00 gift
Thanks for attending our annual candy hunt.
Sincerely,
Jerry '~uelgemer
Recreation Supervisor
JR:gmb
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April 8, 1996
Ms. Penny Garrett
1007 Pontiac Court
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Penny:
Congratulations! Your name was drawn at the Easter Egg ttunt as the winner of a
certificate to Anh Le Restaurant.
Thanks for attending our annual candy hunt.
Sincerely,
Jerry' Ruege'mer q
Recreation Supervisor
JR:gmb
$10 gift
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April 8, 1996
Ms. Kathy Norton
6500 Troendle Circle
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Kathy:
Congratulations! Your name was drawn at the Easter Egg Hunt as the winner of a guest pass to the
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
Thanks for attending our annual candy hunt.
Sincerely,
Je2e~Ymer' ¢
Recreation Supervisor
JR:gmb
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April8,1996
Ms. Laurie Peterson
9860 Pioneer Circle
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Laurie:
Congratulations! Your name was drawn at the Easter Egg Hunt as the winner of a
certificate to Lotus Lawn and Garden. ?'~
Thanks for attending our annual candy hunt.
Sincerely,
Jerry Rflegemer
Recreation Supervisor
JR:gmb
$10.00 gift
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
April 8, 1996
Ms. Julia Wyder
16931 CreekRidge Trail
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Dear Julia:
Congratulations! Your name was drawn at the Easter Egg Hunt as the winner of a
certificate to Byerly's.
Thanks for attending our annual candy hunt.
Sincerely,
Jerr~ Ruegemer
Recreation Supervisor
JR:gmb
$10 gift
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
AprilS, 1996
Ms. Rachael Galarneau
411 Santa Fe Trail
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Rachael:
Congratulations! Your name was drawn at the Easter Egg Hunt as the winner of a
certificate to Byerly's.
Thanks for attending our annual candy hunt.
Sincerely,
Recreation Supervisor
JR:gmb
$10.00 gift