PRC SUM 2013 10 22
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 22, 2013
Acting Chairman Carron called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Brent Carron, Steve Scharfenberg, Elise Ryan, Rick Echternacht, Jim
Boettcher, and Jacob Stolar.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Cole Kelly, Luke Thunberg and Ryan Lynch
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent;
and Mitch Johnson, Recreation Supervisor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Scharfenberg moved, Boettcher seconded to amend the agenda to
include under new business, item 2. Dugouts at Lake Ann Park; and under Reports items c.
Carver Beach Tree Cutting Settlement, d. Update on Highway 41 Highover Stairway, e. Update on
Highway 41 Pedestrian Crossing, and f. Update on Pioneer Pass Park Trees, Grading and Final
Seeding. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jerry Ruegemer reminded commissioners of the Halloween Party on
Saturday, October 26th and talked about a volunteer program at Lake Susan Community Park which
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includes coordinating 180 7 graders from Minnetonka Middle School West.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Echternacht moved, Scharfenberg seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated September 24, 2013
as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
2013 RESERVATION PICNIC PROGRAM OVERVIEW.
Jerry Ruegemer reviewed highlights from
the 2013 picnic site evaluations, revenue and participation numbers. He suggested that the commission
look at the fee structure to discuss resident and non-resident fees, and fees for using the beach area.
Commissioner Scharfenberg asked about season dates and marketing.
DUGOUTS AT LAKE ANN PARK.
Commissioner Scharfenberg discussed the fact that he was
approached by Ted Ellefson with CAA requesting dugouts at Fields 4, 5 and 6. After discussion staff was
directed to prepare a staff report and invite Ted Ellefson to attend a future meeting to make a presentation.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
BANDIMERE DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT EVALUATION.
Mitch Johnson reviewed the events
associated with the Bandimere Disc Golf Tournament. Commissioner Ryan suggested incorporating a
learn to play disc golf and tournament into youth programming.
CHANJAM PREVIEW.
Mitch Johnson reviewed events associated with ChanJam being held on
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Friday, November 15 at Chanhassen High School. Commissioners provided ideas on how to better
market the event.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary – October 22, 2013
CARVER BEACH TREE CUTTING SETTLEMENT.
Todd Hoffman provided an update on the
settlements being offered regarding the illegal cutting of trees within Carver Beach Park.
HIGHWAY 41 HIGHOVER STAIRWAY.
Todd Hoffman provided an update on the Highway 41
Highover stairway construction. Commissioner Ryan asked for clarification of the erosion measures
being taken due to the delay in construction until next spring.
HIGHWAY 41 PEDESTRIAN CROSSING.
Todd Hoffman provided an update on the progress of the
pedestrian crossing construction.
PIONEER PASS PARK TREES, GRADING AND FINAL SEEDING.
Todd Hoffman provided an
update on the tree planting, grading and final seeding work being done at Pioneer Pass Park.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS.
Commissioner Ryan asked for a report on the AIS
inspection program and explained that she will be representing the Park and Recreation Commission at
the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon landscaping event on Thursday. Todd Hoffman and Commissioner
Boettcher discussed the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Rice Marsh Lake trail loop.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
None.
Scharfenberg moved, Boettcher seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting
was adjourned.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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