Correspondence SectionADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
School
District
Chaska High School
Marie D. Hasty, Activities Director
545 Pioneer Trail
Chaska, Minnesota 55318
612/448-8765
Dear Soccer Enthusiast:
Januaw 31,1997
I want to thank you for attending our January 6th meeting. It was an
information getting and giving opportunity for us all.
Our next meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 1997.
We will meet in Carver House #151. We have John Hopko joining us. John
is employed by District #112 and other Lake Conference Schools as a
field/turf consultant. John will share with us his recommendations for
increasing the quality of the fields we use for soccer.
Greg McGree, District #112 Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds and
Dick Norrish, our outdoor custodian, have been invited. Communication has
also been sent to the cities of Chaska and Chanhassen and Tom Brenton,
representing the CCSC.
HGA, the CHS architects have indicated they have an updated drawing of
our outside facilities that will be delivered to me the first week of
February. That drawing will be available for viewing on February 13th.
I hope you can join me for a third soccer meeting on Monday, February
17th. The agenda for that meeting will be sent at a later date. If you have
agenda suggestions, please call me.
I look forward to seeing you on February. 13th.
Sincerely,
Marie Hasty
Serving the communities of eastern Carver County through equal opportunity in employment and education.
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A VISION
FOR
CHANHASSEN/CHASKANICTORIA AREA YOUTH
The Chanhassen/Chaska/Victoria area is rich in tradition and cmmnitted to family values.
Throughout its history, the ChaskaJChanhassen Hockey Association (CCi-LA) has provided
young individuals of the area with a value-centered athletic experience.
Gender equity, accelerated growth of our area, the unprecedented popularity of hockey and figrLre
skating give us an opportunity to expand the mission of our association. We are inviting
orgm~izations and individuals to join us in an effort to provide the best athletic experiences and
facilities possible.
The CCHA vision is to create an additional indoor ice facility to help meet the projected growth
of boys - girls hockey and figure skating. The plan calls for the creation of a new indoor ice
arena located in the city of Chanhassen. A new facility will ensure reasonable hours of
participation, lessen the need for athletes to travel great distances, and improve the level of
competition. In addition, this will dramatically improve athletic and recreational opportunities
for our youth.
The CCHA has engaged MARK DAVY & ASSOCIATES, a ftmdraising consulting firm, to
conduct a project readiness study that will determine:
· Level of awmeness the ChanhassenJChaska/Victoria commmfity has retarding our project
· How important and essential the community believes the project to be
Strong points and any areas of concern that might affect the project
Potential leadership available within the community to conduct a successful fundraising
campaign
· Level of financial support available in the Chanhassen/Chaska/Victoria community
The CCHA has done a preliminary cost estimate for a new indoor ice arena and believes that this
facility can be built for approximately $1.2 million. The project readiness study will indicate
what alliances must be established and what options are available to reach this vision. The
CCHA is sensitive to how this project will be funded. The CCHA believes that a private
fundraising cmnpaign will enable the CCHA to build this facility m~d that this new facility will
generate the operating funds needed to support it.
In conclusion, the advent of women's hockey provides an exciting opportunity to turn our vision
for a new facility into a reality. The CCHA wishes to serve in the role of cara.lyst to begin this
i~nportant process. Your input mid support is vital to the success of this project.
997 STUDENT SURVEY ON NON- SCHOOL HOUR ACTIVITIES
1. Circle the grade you are in now: 6 7
8 Boy Girl
2. What activities or intramural sports do you wish were offered to 6, 7,
and 8th graders? (Intramural means "just for fun" and only playing
against kids in your school.) Check only the activities that interest you.
__Adventure Field Trips (flight simulator, rock climbing, etc.)
__Nature Activities (hikes, build birdhouses, etc.)
__Learning about Internet & Computer
__Computer Game Playing
__Learning another Language
__C art o o nin g- Animat i o n
Downhill Ski Club
__Cross Country Skiing
Table Tennis
__Open Swim
Danceline
Basketball
__Open Ice Skating
__Rollerblading
__Indoor Floor Hockey
Badminton
Soccer
__Volleyball
Aerobics
__Amateur Ham Radio Operation
__Cooking
__Art Sampler-painting & pottery
__Acting Club
__Costume Making and Theater Makeup
__Making Theater Sets and Backdrops
__Games (Chess, Backgammon, etc.)
__Producing a TV show
__Electronic Projects
Science Club
__Woodshop using hand & electric tools
Debate
Other
None of the Above
3. When is the best time for you to attend an activity?
(Number your 1st & 2nd choices.)
Right after school and no later than 5 p.m.
Evenings between 7-8:30 p.m.
Weekends during the day.
Non-school Days (conferences, workshop days, vacation)
Summer
4. What might stop you from actually attending these activities?
(Check only one or two.)
I can't get a ride home after the activity.
My friends won't attend, so neither will I.
I have too many other things to do.
My parents won't spend money on a class.
None of the above.
5. What is a job you would like to know more about?
.. ROTTLUND HOMES"
A DWISION OF THE ROTTLUND COMPANY, INC.
February 11, 1997
Mission Hills Board of Directors
c/o Cities Management, Inc.
Sandi Brown
2815 Wayzata Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Dear Sandi:
I am enclosing drawings of the tot lot area that will be installed this Spring. I have been working
with Todd Hoffman at the City of Chanhassen and the tot lot contractor, Earl F. Andersen, Inc.,
to devise a suitable plan that meets ADA requirements, as well as those requirements specified in
the City Council meeting notes dated July 11, 1994. Please forward this information to the Board
of Directors.
If you have any questions or comments please don't hesitate to give me a call at 638-0591.
Sincerely,
Tamara Berg
Land Development Assistant
cc: Todd Hoffman, City of Chanhassen
2681LONG iAKE ROAD ROSEVIIiE, MN 55113 (612)638-0500 FAX (612)638-0501
SINGLE POST
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Model 1521 is a single post of 31/2" O.D.
Schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe formed to
a graceful 4-foot offset, Diagonal braces are
l~As" O.D. secured with a pair of %" x 1" gal-
part of backboard. Model 1521 is limited to
backboards #11, #15, #16, #18 and #22. See
page 17.
Models 1523 and 1525 are 4V2" O.D~ uprights
with 4-foot and 6-foot offsets respectively.
Select backboards #11 through #25 for these
heavier uprights. (See page 17.)
Model 1521, 3V2" O.D., 4-foot offset
Model 1523, 4V2" O.D., 4-foot offset
Model 1525, 41/2" O.D., 6-foot offset
B~sket Ball Unit Includm: ~ link net wldch is stronger and
more durable. People are less I/k~ly to pnil at the net. Poly
Fan Board also more durable. Double l~t allows for more support
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pICNIC TABLES
TRADI'~IONAL PICNIC TABLES
DESIGI~JED FOR ADDED SAF,ET!
AND COMFORT.
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direction. A light beige color will be used for thee structure~.
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JANUARY 1997
TIME
Chaska Youth Association Newsletter
City of Chaska- A Quality Small Town
VOI,UMB XII
BASEBALL BOARD EXPANDS
Congratulations to the Chaska Youth
Baseball Association for expanding its board.
New members include Rick Tollackson, Bob
Poppitz, Al Wachutka, Melissa Wachutka,
Mike Duzan, Mike Bierman and Greg
Petersen.
Through increased participation the
association will be better able to meet a
variety of participant needs.
ATHLETIC PARK FACE LIFT
$80,000 dollars will be spent in improving the
grandstands at Athletic Park. In 1997 the
City of Chaska will be host of the State
Legion Baseball tournament. In 1998 the
Cities of Chaska and Hamburg will co-host
the Minnesota State Amateur Baseball
Tournament.
GIRLS SOFTBALL .,GROUP MEETING
The Chaska Girls Softball Association is
busy meeting in anticipation of the 1997
season.
Plans are underway for the association to
expand its program to encompass 8 year
olds which had previously been a part of the
City of Chaska program for 6 -7 -8 year olds.
- SCHOOL AGREEMENT
)ol District #112 and the City of Chaska
ave formalized an agreement that will allow
C.H.S. to utilize Pioneer Park while also
allowing the City of Chaska to have
scheduling responsibility for the newly built
~utdoor C.H.S. school facilities dud
-school hours.
~ Chaska Community Hockey Ass~n
//has received property for building an ic~
/ arena in Chanhassen. /
_The City of Chska has expressed sor~e
~, interest in a second sheet of ice on the C/6 if
"~uilding debt and operating cost caF' be
g~ by ice users. ~
CHASKA INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE
Chaska area youth now have an additional activity
to participate in during the long winter months -
indoor soccer. With the help of a few members of
the Chaska/Chan Soccer Club, the Chaska Park,
Recreation and Art Department was able to
accommodate approximately 350 youth playing on
44 teams. Games are played Friday, Saturday ,
and Sundays in the school gyms for youth ages
Kindergarten through Grade 5. The Season will
run from January - March. A well attended
coaches clinic was run by clinicians Jeff Kogl
(Minnesota Thunder) and Phil Johnson, (1996
Soccer Coach of the Year). A big than you to all
the volunteer coaches who are helping to make
this first season a success.
WINTER SOCCER FAIR
Soccer Fair '97 will be held March 1 at the Chaska
Community Center. This free event is designed to
highlight the growth of soccer in our community
and promote the sport for our youth. Activities will
include soccer skill clinics for youth, sports health
clinics for parents, players and coaches, soccer
informational seminars for parents and coaches,
soccer booths from local vendors and a children's
soccer recreational area. This event is
co-sponsored by the City of Chaska and the
Chaska/Chan Soccer Club.
BATTING CAGE OPENING SOON
The Chaska Community Center Batting Cage will
open on February 9. Supervised softball and
baseball hitting will be available on an advanced
reservation basis. Pitching machines, softball.".,
baseballs, bats and protective equipment are
available for use. Fifteen minute time slots will be
scheduled by calling the Commu¢~ity Center front
desk at 448-5633. February Hours: Fridays, 6:00 -
9:00 p.m.; Sundays, 10:00 a - 2:00 p.
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR YOUTH SPORTS
These standards are endorsed and supported by
82 national agencies and organizations.
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Proper sports environment
Programs based on well-being of children
Drug-and alcohol-free environment
Part of a child's life
Training
Parent's active role
Positive role models
Parental commitment
Safe-play situations
Equal play opportunity
Drug and alcohol-free adults.
"The purpose of youth sports programs should be to
teach the ch#d how to play the sport, about competition,
about winning and losing and about playing on a team.
And the emphasis should be on the individual going out
and enjoying what he is doing.
Every game will have a winner and a loser. The only
successful youth sports program is the one with a coach
who will accept the losing along with the winning, last
place in the league along with the first place, and still be
able to congratulate his team for their efforts."
Roger Staubach, former Dallas Cowboys Quarterback
Chaska Park, Recreation and Art Department
1661 Park Ridge Drive
Chaska, MN 55318
BULK RATE
U.S. POSTAGE
TODD HOFFMAN
690COULTER DRIVE
CHANHASSEN MN. 55317
CITY OF
690 COULTER DRIVE · P.O. BOX 147 · CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900 · FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
TO: Bob Generous, Senior Planner
FROM: Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
DATE:
February 5, 1997
SUB J:
Park & Recreation Commission Recommendation for The Highlands
On January 28, 1997, the Park & Recreation Commission reviewed the proposed "Highlands"
development. Following a staff report, applicant presentation, public comment, and discussion,
the commission made the folloxving recommendation:
That the Park & Recreation Commission recom~nend the City Council apply the following
conditions of approval regarding parks and trails for The Highlands.
The dedication ora public trail easement through the east/west commons area from
Highlands Boulevard east to the property limit. Construction of an 8 ft. asphalt trail
within this easement. The applicant is to be reimbursed for material costs involved in
constructing the trail from the city's trail fund.
2. Payment of full park and trail fees per city ordinance.
3. The development ora "commons" xvithin the plat.
Commissioners Roeser, Manders, Scott and Howe voted in favor. Lash and Berg voted against.
The motion carried by a 4-2 vote. Commissioners Lash and Berg voted against due to the failure to
specify that a children's playground must be a component of the commons. As the motion stands,
the specific contents of the commons area are at the discretion of the applicant.
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Community center, golf c,ourse
budgets.:' ""
set bro,Y ,au,S,k o.a' City Council
~ ~ un pe y , 'tha d off- Them will be no membership fee
LaVonne Bara¢ .......... ._ . .
_~ .,= w,,~-~ .., set oy nawng mom avmlame ume tor increases in 1997.
vT~'V ....... · ' residents arti I ....
, p cu any young golfers..' The city currently is' negotiating
Should Chaska charge even higher No changes were made at this time, with one of its conlxactors regarding
greens fees to outsiders lhan now be- but the fee schedule remains open. the necessary replacement of gymna-
~41-4000
~unity Leaders
ub will present
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ing projected? That became thc burn-
ing question as Chaska City Council
members approved the 1997 budgets
for the new golf course, the Par 30 and
the community center.
Budgets for these enterprise ven-
tures were approved Monday evening.
(At their last meeting in December,
council members had approved the
city's general fund and utility fund
budgets.)
Chaska Town Course
Expected to open Aug. 1, Chaska
Town Course is an 18-hole golf course
designed by a nationally recognized
course designer, Arthur Hills.
The city is projecting total revenues
of $482,769 for the year, assuming
12,200 rounds will be played from
August through October. City projec-
tions suggest full year usage at about
37,000 rounds.
Projections have been based on res-
ident fees of $16 for 18 holes of play
during the weekday, and $20 on week-
ends. Projected non-resident fees were
$25 and $30, respectively. Those fees
are not finn, however.
Throughout their discussions, coun-
cil members and staffhavc talked about'
making thc course economical for
Chaska residents. The projected resi-
dent fees, for example, are lower than
those reported by Administrator Dav-
id Pokomey as being 1996 Dahlgreen
fees ($20 and $26).
Non-resident fees were the issue.
Councilor Chad Dockter, thc avid
golfer on thc council, said, "I think
we're shortchanging ourselves in the
non-resident side..." Citing fees of $90
per round at thc Wilds, $70 at Rush
Creek, $35 at Edinburgh USA, and
over $35 at the Links at Northfork,
Dockter suggested thc non-residents
should be paying more.
Dockter added that this will be
viewed as a premiere golf course, by a
premiere course architect and people
will drive many miles to play on the
course. "Rush Creek opened at $70 and
you can't get on the course," he said.
"It's packed."
Chiming in $oyce Windschid, Ward
IV, said the council should remember
to regard thc course as a business ven-
ture and to approach setting fees sched-
uled for non-residents in that manner.
She added that somewhat higher fees'
for non-residents might reduce total
Projections were based on 33,000
rounds for the first full year, up to
37,000 thereafter, with a 3 percent an-
nual increase in greens fees.
As currently projected, the course
will lose money in 1997, but begin
making a profit in 1998. Still, it.will
not be until 2000 that the first year loss
is offset completely and the books
show a cumulative cash balance.
(These projections include debt reduc-
tion expenditures.)
The 1997 revenues are projected to
Source Dollars
Green fees 314,904
Concessions 44,951
Driving range 22,539
Pro shop 47,771
Cart rentals 52,604
Total 428,769
Par 30
The last fee increase for the Par 30
was in 1995, so the city council ap-
proved a budget that anticipates a 5
percent increase this year.
Operating revenues for 1997 are
budgeted at $178,750 with expenses
of $147,031, leaving an operating prof-
it of $31,719.
Oftbe gain, $20,000 would be trans-
ferred to the fund for developing trails.
Community Center
The 1997 budget adopted for the
Chaska Community Center, including
its new arts component, has shows a
net gain of revenue over expenses of
$98,327, but that includes a $102,500
transfer in from the electric utility fund.
City officials continue to say the
center is the only facility of its kind
(among comparable facilities in Colo-
rado and the Twin Cities) that gener-
ates a positive operating cash flow.
.Operations income is budgeted at
$1,317,900, an 11.1 percent increase
over the '96 budgeted figure, but just
5 percent higher that actual '96 income.
Interest earnings and the electric
utility fund Iransfer are budgeted to add
another $142,500, bringing the budget-
ed total revenue to $1,460,400.
Expenses are budgeted at
$1,362,073, which is a hundred thou-
sand dollars higher than the '96 bud-
get and reflects changes in operations,
resulting from the new construction
and installation of summer ice. Those
ek~nses, such as for the cafe, are ex-
~p?ted to be offset by revenues.'.-
sium floor during last summer. The
project, which cost $285,000, will be l
at least partially paid out of the reserves
that the city has been setting aside for
improvements and renovation. The city
hopes to pay only $85,000 of the cost,
with the conWactor accepting respon-
sibility for the other $200,000. If the
contractor picks up $200,000 0f the
cost, the center's cash reserve fund will
stand at $807,000 at thc end of 1997,
Pokorney told the council.
Next week, the virtual golf activity
is to open. It was projected to open late
last summer, but has been delayed. The
cafe also, according to Pokomey, is not
as successful as hoped and some
changes will be made to improve busi-
ness. Sales last month improved, Poko-
rney said, but otherwise since it
opened, the cafe has been a money los-
er.
Utilities
Water: The water fund budget es-
timates revenues of $684,576 for '97,
or $46,348 more than in '96. Water
sales are expected to increase by 9.2
percent, based on sales of about 644
million gallons.
Expenses are budgeted at $636,155.
In 1996, $50,000 was set aside and
in 1997 $70,000 will be set aside to
fund a significant maintenance and
updating project on the city's water
treatment plant.
Sewer: Sewer revenues are budget-
ed at $1,608,980 for 1997, a 1.1 per-
cent increase over '96.
Of that over a million dollars will
be paid to the Metropolitan Waste Con-
trol Commission in charges. Other ex-
penses inchide personnel, equipment,
capital and debt service expenditures.
Electricity: Electric fund revenues
are expected to increase 0.1 percent in
1997, bringing in $11,296,000.
Existing customer usage is project-
ed to increase 0.5 percent, new custom-
ers will come on line and rates will be
cut by 1.5 percent A 1.5 percent retail
rate decrease has been announced by
Northern States Power Company and
Chaska will follow suit to continue
having its rates be 10-15 percent be-
low NSP's rates.
The city anticipates transferring
$1,097,000 from the electric utility
fund to the city general fund.
Industrial sales now account for 69
percent of the city's total sales