Correspondence SectionADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
Tom;
The letter I sent to Community Ed. summarized the views of our
board. We discussed these issues at our last board meeting. This
letter was reviewed by board members before it was sent. All the
board is looking for is a policy on usage so we know what type of
program we can offer. We understand the scheduling problems were
not totally the fault of your department. We know your programs
were also effected by the scheduling changes and double bookings.
Carla Hoffer will be our representative from our board for any
meetings that we'll be invited to participate in. She is from
Chanhassen and our girls metro coordinator. She has 2 children
involved in the program.
I have no desire to be involved in this process and understand that
I'm not the "right person for the job". Our past and current
presidents have written letters in the past years similar to this letter
asking for policies on usage. We have never received a letter or even
a phone call explaining what the Chaska Park & Rec's position is on
these issue's. We as a volunteer organization have spent many hours
writing policies for our organization this past year.
With all the programs going year round and expanding we just fed
its time to make a policy on usage. This must be a fair and non-
biased policy based on guidelines and not someone's "special
interest". We feel the long term solution is a facility that would
relieve the demand and would like to have Carla involved or
informed of the long term plans.
Mark Theis
CC:
CCYB Board
Todd Hoffman
Chaska Youth Athletic Associations
Dan Pelowski
Bob Downs
Dave Pokorney
CITY OF
CHASKA
DEPARTMENT
OF PARKS,
RECREATION
AND ARTS
Chaska
Community
Center
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Excellence in
Aquatics Award
1992 Facility of
Merit Award
Chaska
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Television
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Chaska, MN 55318
Phone: (612) 448-3176
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To: Chaska Youth Basketball Board
From: Tom Redman
Re: Process Memo
Date: February 25, 1999
MAR 0 4 1999
CITY OF
Please accept the following as it relates to the Basketball
Association memo on scheduling facilities and priorities.
As you are aware:
1. A meeting has been held with Greg Shank, Community
Education; Todd Hoffman, City of Chanhassen; and
myself on February 2. Chanhassen has been advised
that their city will be requested to be more active.
Community Education is in the process of determining
how it may choose to deal with a number of issues raised
in your memo.
o
Your memo has been copied and mailed to the Cities of
Chanhassen and Victoria. These municipalities will need
to partner and to provide resources to help meet the
needs of their residents in your program.
The City of Chaska remains committed to partnering
but will no longer take the lead as the sole sponsor and
Administrator of those responsibilities that come with it.
Your memo has also been copied and mailed to city youth
association representatives to keep them appraised of
current happenings.
My only other comment is that the Chaska Youth Basketball
Association choose a representative that accurately
represents the facts when speaking to your membership.
Dissemination of any erroneous information, whether
intentional or not in an attempt to educate your parents as
indicated in the basketball memo, will make all of our jobs
and endeavors more difficult.
Cc: City Manager, City of Victoria
Todd Hoffman, City of Chanhassen
Chaska Youth Athletic Associations
Dan Pelowski
Gay Mattson
Community Ed Director
As you are aware this has been a very difficult year for all users of gym space. We must
take steps to reduce the confusion and embarrassment this causes the groups. Our CCYB
Board has listed a few suggestions on what we feel is necessary to improve the process.
1-SPACE PRIORITY POLICY
We need a priority statement similar to what Eden Prairie installed a few years ago. We
are going through the same growing pains and year-round sports that they encountered a
few years ago. Basketball is a winter sport throughout the world and this is our primary
season.
Therefore, we must have top priority during our season. Parents within our Assoc. are
confused as to why our programs have so much obstruction from other non-season sports.
Eden Prairie has youth programs select a 3-4 month season where they have priority for
the space. In the off season they have to take off peak hours to satisfy their needs. We as
a group cannot run our association properly with the space we have. If we don't get the
space we need, we'll have to take methods of reducing the size of our program. That
means not letting children play basketball during basketball season. We should not be
losing as much time to non-season sports during this time frame. Space should be
allocated to the non-season sports after our needs are met. We think it's great that they
offer the opportunities for them to play in the off-season, but it should not come at the
expense of our basketball program. We need to have a policy in place by next fall before
registration so we know what type of program we may offer. We already do a split season
with our younger ages and we have no other option but to reduce our program unless the
school or Chaska plans on building more facilities.
The only priority I hear about is that high school activities have priorityo I can understand
that but at times we get bumped because of a scheduling error by the high school and
then we have no place to go. An example was the weekend of Jan 30th, we had the high
school scheduled since September and had our metro schedules out. We had 12 games on
Sat that we found out on Thursday we had to move or cancel. We then should be able to
bump other activities that have a lower priority. We have teams and refs coming from all
over the metro area for these games. These refs and teams may also have a tournament on
that weekend so the effect of our change becomes pretty dramatic. This is also a reason
why the Athletic office at the high school MUST DO BETTER JOB OF SCHEDULING.
They make one phone call and their job is done, I get one phone call at work and we have
to scramble for most of the day trying to solve this. We are the volunteers and we don't
have time to deal with these problems on a short notice. All of us work and this year has
been a disaster. It makes our program look bad, parents think the scheduling conflicts
were caused by the CCYB board° Our coordinators at each age level have been informing
the parents of the situationo
Parents and other board members have stepped forward to attempt to pursue a policy
from the Park Boards and the School Board(Community Ed). We are sending out a
newsletter to the participants in our association explaining what has happened this year
and asking for input from them. We must know where we stand for space before next fall
so we know what to offer for a program.
A policy is a must, at the current moment basketball, softball, adult leagues, soccer and
volleyball vie for gym space during the winter. Baseball,tennis and other sports will not
be far behind and with our numbers growing the problem will only get worse.
PrioritY list (recommendations from our last CYBA board meeting)
1-High school activities
2-in season sport, have groups select a priority season based on the high school season.
3-based on number of participants
4-based on recreation or competitive program, (what is the proper amount of practices)
our teams have one practice during the week and typically a game on the weekend.
Hockey and JO volleyball have 2-4 practices a week. Travel teams for basketball in the
metro area have 2-3 for the A teams. Should a program with no in-house program get as
much time?
5- priority for the best facilities; for example a off season sport may be in the COOP and
not middle school West.
6-Youth over adults-not that adults shouldn't have time but maybe a later start or have
their leagues on Wed which is church night for youths and more space is available.
2-TAKE THE EXTRA TIME TO SCRUTINIZE THE SPACE
We feel everyone should have the opportunity to play basketball. We have over 1200
children playing basketball in district 112. This is the largest program in the system. In
order to keep it running we need to scrutinize the use of our space. Everybody from the
high school program down to youth levels needs to take the extra effort to maximize the
usage of this space. If a facility is free on certain days at 5:00 it should be used. The
method of just reserving a block of time for the sake of simplicity is very inefficient and
not very accountable to the public.
3- SCHEDULING PROCESS
We must have a better system of scheduling that will prevent double bookings. I would
like to see some type of online system that would be accessible for the users to view. It
should be accessible for the users to view only, all programming should be done through
Community Ed.
4- ATHLETIC DIRECTOR MUST BE AT THE FACILITY
PLANNING MEETING
The process of having the users at a meeting is good but we need to get Marie Hasty to
attend. She has the top priority for space and her department needs to take the extra effort
to insure that all possible unused time is available for the user groups.
5-SHARING OF FACILITIES
The community doesn't need 2 gymnastic centers in the area. The city and the school
need to get together on a joint facility to accommodate the gymnastics people. It is a
terrible use of space to have the Aux gym tied up all winter for high school gymnastics
when it is only utilized 2 hours a day. We also have the community center tied up all
winter for youth gymnastics. The school and the city must come together and work out a
system that works for both of them. Also, activities that don't need baskets or nets should
be scheduled elsewhere whenever possible.
6-LONG TERM FACILITY PLANNING
Every child should have the opportunity to participate in youth activities. But, as our
numbers grow our facilities must grow also. I think the school district and the cities
should consider a Eden Prairie type of Bubble or a facility similar to the Lindbergh
Center in Hopkins. These are joint ventures between school systems and the cities to
provide space for the youth and adults to participate. Do we as parents want our children
involved or having to much idle time. What is the cost of this compared to the cost of
facilities? These issues should be considered in any long range plans we have.
These are issues discussed at the last basketball board meeting. We are forming a
committee of board members and parents to inform people about these issue. We are
making an attempt to educate our parents of the current situation and hopefully
something positive can come out of this process that all user groups can understand and
accept. I think it is great to offer children and adults the opportunity to participate in their
desired sport whatever time of year it is. But, we as a community must provide facilities
and proper scheduling to accomplish this.
Mark Theis
;CCYB President
CC: Tom Redman
CCYB board members
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From: Tom Rechnan <tredman@ccc.chaskamn.com>
To: "'Greg Shank'" <Shankg@Chaska.kl2.~nn.us>
Cc: "'Todd Hoffman'" <chpkdir@ci.chanhassen.~nn.us>,
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Subject: AAU Basketball
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Greg,
The City of Chaska will not be sponsoring the spring AAU youth basketball reruns that will be or have
requested gym space fi'om School District #112 for this spring season. I know that you arc concerned with
the liability issue as it relates to groups wanting It) schedule School District #112. facilties and who may be
sponsoring their org~mization.
I mn assuming thai your office will be calling a meeting of youth athletic association represenatives prior
to the end of this school year to discuss priorities mid process fi)r scheduling school space for next year
99-00 and to discuss who will be involved in their sponsorship.
The city of Chaska remah~s committed to assist your office as you proccde. If I can be of ,'my assistance
please contact my office by e-mail or phone. Thanks
To~n Rcchnm~
RECEIVED
NIAR i 0 1999
CiTY OF CH^NH~
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CITY OF ROCK SPRINGS
ROCK SPRINGS FAMILy RECRF_AT1ON CENTER
FRC-/98-047
2 Just WSttted to let you know how such our Community is enjoying
tmving our ne~ skatepsrk in R~k Springs~ ~
Ea~ time ~u ~ pas: the park, [~ is full of kids having a great
:i~. ~ duri~ ve~ co~d days, you would find youngsters :here
~aving fun.
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citizsns and tB. lr young ones, varied types of recreational
activiti~s along with ~ s~fz ~nvironment for th~ children to use
~eir skating ~uip~nt.
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~ skat~ p~rk ~Nly is a big hit ~nd the City of Rock Springs
city of R~k Springm
CITY OF A VADA
PLANNING [DEPARTMINT
March 25. 1998
Para a~ Chuck Birrenbach
Skaxeparka International
1401 E. Bridge Street #g
Brighton, CO 80601 - 190g
The Cily ofAresda cominues to reccivc regional use of the skatcpaxk you built after two ycaxs.
A~ you know, your structures axe holding up well. despite the almost regional amount of use that
the park r~ives. If anything, the city did not come dose to understanding the demand for
l~kaxepark$. Your advise during thc design and construction of thc project was M durable as your
With the resounding success of our first skalcpark, we need to build similar skateparks in other
Arvada ncighborhoods and a large skatepark that serves a regional demand Even though
Arvada's skatepark has achieved regional status in its use, we believe that wc have iust begun to
me~ the needs o£our residents.
Please keep us informed about any changes that wdl prepare thc city for thc design and
construction o£thc ne~ skateparks in Armada. Thank you again for your cooperation and design
March 26, 1998
CITY OF GOLDEN
Sieve Lingcn£elter. Parks Superintendent
City of Golden
Parks Division
1470 10th Stxeet
Golden, CO 80401
To Whom It May Concern:
In 1992 the City of Golden was among the first to approve and install a "skateboard park" in the
Denver metropolitan area. Since that time it is not uncorrmlon to see 15-40 kids and young
adults using the 7.500 square foot facility from dawn until closing at 11:00 p.m. There is no
doubt that a skateperk facility fills a real niche to provide a recreation experience to people ages
10-25. As soon as they outgrow a conventional playground, they come to us to grind, jump. flip,
fly, and crash!
SkatcParks International installed om' first equipraent on a concrete slab provided by the City
The half pipe component was of wood frame construction with a ban box and launch ramp n~ade
of metal. The park was an immediate success and the constant pounding and nan.u-al e)emems
took their toll on the wooden half pipe. rendering it unusable after four years. SkatePark~
International adapted to this need and now provides all metal equipmen~ with improved
durability and fimction.
Chuck and Pa.m Bin~nbach have been responsive and professional. They have provided a unique
and quality product to the Golden Community. They have assisted with construction details and
design aspects to help us have continuing high usage at OUt p~'k even though neighbonng
communities have begun installing their own skateparks. Chuck gives OUt equipment a fresh
coat of paim on all component~ whenever he is on site installing a new component. There is no
doubt of his pride in his company's product.
SkateP~ks International would be the first supplier we would call if We were to expand our
existing t~cility or build a new one. I would recommend them for consideration for any
skatep~k project you may have in mind.
Stereo G. Lingenfelter
Parks Supenntendent
1,470 TENTH STREET, GOLDEN, COLORADO 80401
(303) 384-8100
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April I, 1998
Chuck Birrenbach
Sk~tepark~ lntern~onal
1401 E. Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601-1908
De~ Chuck:
The roller bladd~-% ~kate boaxders, and bikers axe very ple. a~:l v,4th the skate park designed and
constructed by Skattpax~ International. The parks is heax4ly used dally by skaters fi.om the
metro area. One of their comments is "this is the best paxk in the mct~o stead' The only
complaint we have heard is thai "there are not enough g~ls at the park."
I would like to thank you tod your staff for designing and construction the City of Wheat Ridge a
high qu,,llty skate pail: facility. The all steel equipment will provide a durable facility for a long
time to come. The layout and circuiting ofthe equipment ha~ been very succ..e~ful The users
have expressed their apptov~ of the layout.
Again thank you for your efforts This facility will be enjoyed for many years to'come
Sincerely, ,
Gary ardle, Director
Paxk.s and Recreation
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Fad-Tastic
Skate Parks International
1401 Bridge St.
Brighton, CO 80601
Priority Sk8 & Snow
#26l Rt. 35
Middletown, NJ 07701
Dear Fad-Tastic,
Yesterday I had the pleasure of skating at one of your recent creations at the Washington Township
municipal grounds in Southern New Jersey. I was very impressed with what I found. Most skaters
shudder at the thought of what most municipalities would consider adequate skating facilities. This,
however, was quite irnpressive for a small, rural community park. The layout was smooth, the hits
were clean, there was a steel pipe, no trash and it was lit! It was well worth the 2 hour drive there.
BRIGHTON
I~]OLICE DEPARTMENT
To Whom It May Concern,
Since the skateboard park was constructed in our City there
has been a noticeable decrease in the number of complaints
concerning skateboards. Prior to the time that it was constructed
we were receiving numerous complaints of juveniles riding their
skateboards on sidewalks, in .the streets, and at the shopping
centers. I feel this was due simply to the fact that there was no
place else for them to ride. Now that the park is in use, only an
occasional complaint is received concerning skateboard riding. In
my opinion this is as a direct result of the skatepark being
available.
R.R. Kullerstrand #854
compliance with Profeellional Standalrdm of the ColoredQ Amllocl.tlon of Chlefl of I~ollcl
October 27, 1997
[)i~siO~ of Psrks & Recreation
Apnl 281 1998
Mr. Chu~:~ Bin~-,ntmch
lSkatepanks International
1401 E. Bridg~
· ~uite 9
~Bn!~ CO 80601
'Enclosed please fred a copy oftt~ article that appeared in the Monday. Apn127
~:lition of the Newad( Advqq, ate. our local paper, in connection with the
~staliation of your equipment.
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PARKS & RECREATION - ISLAND GROVE
501 N 14TH AVENUE. GREELEY. COLORADO 80631 (970) 350-9390
Chuck Birrenbach
Skateparks International
1401E. Bridge Street #8
Brighton, CO 80601-1908
Dear Chuck:
Thank you very much from myself and the City of Greeley for the
excellent skate park facilities constructed by you and your
staff. Both parks have been instant successes for our Department
and the users of each facility.
Your cooperation and input were greatly appreciated by all
involved which helped to make these projects such a success.
Attached are a few articles since project completion, including a
commitment by our City Manager to build additional facilities in
1998. I will be in touch!
Once again, thank you and your staff for a great job.
Sinc¢~/~
Mi~'~yMcDo~nell, CLP
Park~upervisor
IS JUST ONE SKA TEPARK YOUR ANSWER?
]MA GINE IF YOU HAD JUST ONE BASKETBALL OR TENNIS
COURT? JUST ONE FOOTBALL OR BASEBALL FIELD?
JUST ONE PARK OR PLA YGROUND
HOW PACKED WOULD THEY BE? HOW PACKED IS YOUR
SKA TEPARK NOW? THE POPULA T/ON OF INLINE
SKATERS, SKATEBOARDERS AND BIKERS INCREASES
DAILY.
DO YOUR ClTYA FA FOR... ..... ... .... ....FILL THE NEED!
Skatepark Planners, Design & Fabrication
Customer References
1401 E Bridge St. Suite ~t8 Brighton, CO. 80601-1908 (303) 655-9006 Fax (303) 659-9326 www.sk8parks.com
City of Wheat Ridge
7500 W. 29* Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO. 80215-6713
Gary Wardle~Direeto~
(303)235-6876
City of RockSpring~
212 D St_
Rock Spring~, WY. 82901
Paul Pivik Engineer
O07)352-1541
City of Greeley
501 N. 14' Ave.
Greeley, CO. 80631
Mike McDonnell Director
(970)35O-9340
City of Salina
300 W. Ash Room #100
Sahna, KS. 67402-5040
Steve Snyder Dkector
(913)826-7434
City of Marquette
300 W. Barraga Ave.
Marque~le~ Mich. 498554763
John Turausky Direeto,
~'~5)228-0461
Metropolitan Park District of
Tacoma
4702 S. 19' St.
Tacoma, WA. 98405
Dori Flemm
(206)305-1020
Bob Henry.
Federici and Atkins P.A.
Consulting Engineers
307 Greentree Road
Sewell, New Jersey 0g080
(609)589-1400
City of Arvada
Harry Johnson
P.O. Box 8101
flax,ada, CO. 80001
(303)431-3020
City of Peachlree
Dick Brooks
199 McIntosh Trail
Peachtree City, GA, 30269
1-770-631-2542
Ketchikan Gateway borough
Dept. of parks and Re~
344 Front St.
Ketchikan, AK, 999O1
Greg Kolean
~'~q7-225-9579
~ay of Brighton
Dirk Richwine-DireOmr
22 South 41h Street
Brighton, Co. 80601
(3031659405O
Town of Femley
Gary Baecock
595 Filberlace
Fernly, NV. 89408
1-702-575-5455
City of Newark
Terry Flame-Director
40 West main Street
Newark, OH. 43055
(740)-349-6727
City of Tiflhn
Parks and Rec. Dept.
53 E. Market St.
Tiffin Ohio, 44883
Dir.-Judy Purdum
1-419-448-5408
City of Hopewell
Malcolm Covington-Director
100 West City Point Road
ttopewell, VA. 23860
(804) 541-2409
Cortland Parks and Recreation
Franein Tokar Director
25 Court SI.
Cortland, New York 13045
(607) 753-0385
Cody Youth Center
Chief Fred Wyatt-Director
1131 1 lth Street
Cody, WY. 82414
(307)587-5524
Fort Skate
St eve-Oxs~ er/Privat e
105 East Lincoln Ave.
Ft. Collins, Co. 80524
City of Steamboat Springs
Peter Wiegand-Director
P.O. Box 774744
Steamboat Springs, Co. 80477
(303)879-2060
City of Jackson
Jack Flappard-Director
P.O. Box 811
Jackson, WY. 83001
(307)733-3841
City of La Junta
Michael Sexton-Director
P.O. Box 489
Ia Junta, Co. 81050
(719)384-7531
City of Golden
Charlie Fagan-Director
1470 10th Street
Golden. Co. 80401
(303)279-3331
Cutler Naval Base
Tom McKinley-Jim Marsh
East Machias, Maine
(207)259-8277
Naval Supply Center
Peugeot Sound Naval Base
Bremerton, WA, 98314-5000
City of Evanston
Parks and Rec. District
275 Saddle Ridge Rd.
Evanston, WY. 82930
(307)-789-1770
City of Loveland
Parks and Rec. Dept.
Kevin Aggers
500 eaSt 3rd St.
Loveland, CO, 80531
(970)-962-2727
City of Columbia
1932 Calhoon SI.
Parks and Rec. Dept.
Jim Lawracy
Columbia, SC. 29201
(803)-733-8331
Armory Building
Parks and Rec. Dept.
Larry Foos
528 State St.
Ft. Morgan, CO, 80701
(970)-542-0224
City of Bellevue
Richard VanDemark-Director
P.O. Box 90012
Bellevue, WA- 98009-9012
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John Rundell-Director
1000 Douglas Highway
Gillette, WY. 82716
(307)682-7406
Naval Security Group
Contracting Officer- R.D. Frank
Sugar Grove, WV 26815-5000
City of Brook Park
Euthenics Inc.
William Holtzman
975~Keynote Cir.
Cleveland, Ohio 44131
City of Moses Lake
Jerry Thaut
P.O. Box 1579,321 Balsam
Moses Lake, Wash.
(509)766-9240
Wayne Davies
Fairbanks North Star Borugh
Parks and Rec. Dept.
Fairbanks, Alaska 99707
(907~459-1000
03/03/99
K. B. Coldren Lt. SC. USNR
Naval Security Group Activity
Bldg. 324
Sugar Grove, W. Va. 26815-5000
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133 Osbom St.
Rossford, OH 43460-1236
(416)666-0210
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6800 Brecksville Rd.
Independence, OH 44131
Ed Kostyack
(216)524-3262
(216)524-4131
City of Cheyenne
Dave Romero-Direetor
610 Wc~t 7th Street
Cheyenne, gry. 82007
(307)637-6424
City of Willoughby, Ohio
Parks and Rec. Dept.
1-216-953-4200
Ct Consultants Inc.
Frank Witchey
35000 Kaiser Court
Willoughby, Ohio, 44094
1-440-951-9000
Mokena Parks District
Jerry Eskoff
10925 LaPorte Rd.
Mokcna, I11, 60448
1-708-479-1020, ex~ 15
Red Oak Community
School District
Gayle Allensworth
204 Soulh Broadway
Red Oak, Iowa 51566
712-623-6626
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William Schwind
Parks and Rec Dept.
303 Beeline Highway
Payson, Arizona 85541
1-520-474-5242
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CHAN E
690 City Ce,ter Drive, ])O Box 147
Cha,hasseu, Min,esow. 55317
?ho,e 612.937.1900
Ge,eral ]:ax 612. 93Z 5739
b ~gine e~q,g ~ax 61293Z9152
Public 5,~9, Fax 612.93~.2524
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March 1, 1999
Mr. Gregg Aune
Chanhassen Athletic Association
8705 Chanhassen Hills Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Gregg:
On behalf of the City of Chanhassen, I would like to thank the Chanhassen
Athletic Association for your cash contribution towards the purchase of spectator
seating at the Recreation Center. Mr. Frank Scott represented the association
while working with the city's Park and Recreation Commission on this request.
Mr. Scott, having earned the commission's respect over the years, was well
received. The city is pleased to maintain a good working relationship with your
organization.
The specifics of this joint venture are detailed in the attached report. The
bleachers have been ordered for delivery in 4-6 weeks. Park maintenance crews
will assemble the bleachers. I anticipate they will put them in place during the
month of May. Upon receipt of an invoice from Seating and Athletic Facility
Enterprises, I will contact Mr. Scott for payment of your $2,595.53 pledge.
Again, thank you for your generous contribution towards investing in
Chanhassen's youth.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Director
TH:ns
C-'
Mayor and City Council
Park and Recreation Commission
Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent
Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent
Frank Scott, CAA Administrator
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Park & Recreation Commission ..,,///
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
February 16, 1999
SUB J:
Spectator Bleacher Proposal, Chanhassen Recreation Center and
Bandimere Park
At your January meeting, Frank Scott, representing the Chanhassen Athletic
Association, presented a proposal regarding spectator seating at the Chanhassen
Recreation Center. His proposal was that the CAA and the city split the cost of
purchasing ten bleachers--two for each of the five fields at the center. The
commission was receptive to Mr. Scott's proposal as the city had money budgeted
for bleachers at Bandimere Community Park. The commission tabled the item
and instructed staff to prepare a proposal for a joint purchase.
The attached quotation sheets represent the result of my inquiries with Midwest
Playscapes and Seating & Athletic Facility Enterprises. Each proposal is for 19
bleachers, 10 for the Recreation Center and 9 for Bandimere Park. Additional
bleachers would be proposed at Bandimere Park in the year 2000 corresponding
xvith the park becoming fiflly operational.
We received quotes for both 15 fi. and 21 ft. bleachers. All of the bleachers are a
3 row, 30 inch high design which conforms to current building codes. Staff'is
recommending the purchase of the 15 ft. model to maximize the portability and
rigidity of the units. Seating and Athletic Facility Enterprises is offering the 19
units at the price of $9,863 compared with a price of$11,028.08 from Midwest
Playscapes. The CAA has offered to pay for 5 of the units which equals an
investment of $2,595.53. The city would pay the remaining $7,267.47.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Park & Recreation Commission authorize the joint
purchase of nineteen 3 row x 15 ft. bleachers from Seating and Athletic Facility
Enterprises at a cost of $9,863. This cost is to be divided between the CAA
($2,595.53) and the city ($7,267.47). It is recommended that the Park &
Recreation Commission recommend the city council roll over the remaining 1999
spectator seating budget (approximately $12,500) to the year 2000 for additional
bleachers at Bandimere and City Center Community Parks.
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A~~~~i~ QUOTATION
Se~fing And Athletic Facility Enterprises
RR 2. Box 24A. Ellendale, MN 56026
PAGE
"STADIUM" STEVE SNYDER
DATE: February 12, 1999
QUOTATION NO: SS-021299-02
01
TO:
City of Chanlmsen
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone: (612) 93%1900
Fax: (612) 937-5739
ATTENTION: Todd Hoffman
REFERENCE: Bleachers
DESCRII~TION
Nineteen (19)All Aluminum NomElevated Welded Angle Frame Bleachers
-2 x 10 Anodized Alumtnmn Seats
-Single 2 x 10 Mill F/n/sh Footboards
3 Row x 15' Bleachers with Above Features
-Each to Seat 30 (Based on a Rumz/ng 18" Seat)
Total Materials Delivered with Tax: $ 9,863.00
3 Row x 21' Bleactters with Above Features
-Each to Seat 42 (Based on a Rumfiag 18" Seat)
Total Materials Delivered with Tax: $13,142.00
FOB: Jo~ite DELIVERY:
Seh. eduled.,L TERMS: Net 15
~b lS 99 11:02a MidWest Pla~scapes (612) 361-3549 p.1
MIDWEST PLA YSCAPES
500 Pine Street, Suite 104
Chaska, MN 55318
Phone (612) 361-3504 Fax (612) 361-3549
QUOTATION
PROJECT CITY OF CHANHASSEN & CAA
LOCATION
City CHANHASSEN State
CUSTOMER
Zip 55317
CONSULTANT ,~ke Korth
CONTACT Todd Hoffman/ Frank Scott
We are pleased to offer the follo~ving quotation:
DATE
PHONE
FAX
2/16/99
937-1900 ext 12i
- 573q
57ATIONAL RECREATION SYSTKMS BLEACI~RS- two options
ROW x 15' BLEACHERS
}~odel %NB-0315A/06
QUm~ITY - 19
2}
3 ROW x 21' BLEACHERS
~odel #NB-032tA/06
QUANTITY - 19
tUEATURES; alum. angle understructure
· .. $13,585.
for
2x10 anodized al~. seat pl~
single 2x10 ~11 finish alan. f~t pla~
*PRICES INCLUDE FREIGHT.
*ANY TAX WOULD BE ADDITIONAL.
Date
Prices fxrm for 30 _ day,s, subject to review'thereafter. Our terms are net 15
A finance charge of I 1/2% per month will be imposed on thc outstanding balance unpaid for more than 30 days after
the shipment of materials. Please allow ~ to 5 weeks for delivery, atter receipt of order. Standard
manufactured design, specification, and construction ap~ly unless noted otherwise. Customer is responsible for the
iclentifieation of all undergrom~d utilities, h~stall rates are baxed upon NORMAL conditious. If we can be of other
~, please feel free to contact us.
CITYOF
690 CiO, Center D~fz,e, PO Box 147
Ch~mhassen, 3fi, nesota 55317
Phone 612.937.1900
Ge,emi Fax- 612. 93,7. 5739
&~gineering Fax 612.937.9IW
P~blic $~!fleO, Fax 612.93(2524
March 4, 1999
Mr. Adam Bomstad
1810 Ringneck Drive
Excelsior, MN 55331
Dear Adam:
Thank you for expressing your thoughts concerning the new Highway 7 Pedestrian
Trail. Representative Workman forwarded your letter to my office. The south side
ditch of Highway 7 has traditionally been marked as a snowmobile route by the
local snowmobile club. The construction of the paved trail created conflict between
the snowmobilers and walkers. Recognizing this, the club will most likely abandon
the south ditch trail opting to sign the north ditch instead.
By city ordinance, all motorized vehicles are prohibited from traveling on paved
pedestrian trails. The city plows these trails for two reasons; to facilitate winter
pedestrian use and to deter snowmobile travel.
Adam, the city has worked with the Chanhassen Snowmobile Club for many years
to maintain snowmobile trails. Unfortunately, as urban development of our area
continues, activities such as snowmobiling will suffer~
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Director
TH:grnb
c: Tom Workman, State Representative
q~ Park and Recreation Commission
gg~ark~h'~Bom~t adLtr
Tom Workman
State Representative
District 43A
Carver and Hennepin Counties
March 2, 1999
VOX POPULORUM ESTVOXDEI
Minnesota
House of
Representatives
RECEIVED
MAR 0 ~ 1999
CITY OF CH^NHASSEN
City of Chanhassen
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear City of Chanhassen:
Enclosed is a copy of a letter I received from a constituent of ours, Adam Bomstad. He would
like you to stop plowing the paved trail on Highway 7, and I think he makes some valid points.
I would appreciate it if you would look into Adam's concerns and get back to both of us
Sincerely,
State Representative
TW/ljs
Enclosure
181 South Shore Court, Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317-9318
(612) 934-0343
(612) 296-5066
State Office Building, 100 Constitution Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-1298
FAX (612) 296-8803 TDD (612) 296-9896
i
To Local Representative,
Hi ! am a student at the MinnetOnka high school and I like to
snowmobile a lot. I was glad that on highway seven you guys made a paved
trail and I thought, it would be a good biking trail in the summer and a good
snowmobile trail in the winter but they plow the trail so we have to
snowmobile on the sides of the trail which is very hard to do safely. I think
the people without snowmobiles in the winter can walk on the trail the
snowmobiles pack down or cross-country ski on it~ Not very many people
walk in the winter cold but if they want to their are many roads and no
snowmobiling parks around they can do that in. So talk to the city and ask
them not to plow the trail on highway seven°
United States Department of the Interior
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
3815 East 80th Street
Bloomington, Minnesota 55425-1600
March 9, 1999
Dear Refuge Supporter(s),
Greetings!!! Just over two years ago, the U.S. Congress passed the Refuge Improvement Act of 1997
which among several other items, directed the Secretary, of Interior to develop Comprehensive
Conservation Plans (CCP) for all national wildlife refuges within 15 years. In accordance with this act,
we are beginning the CCP for Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) with a projected
completion date of January 1, 2000. I would tike to invite you and your organization to participate in this
process and to help us create a vision for this Refuge and its associated resources as we enter the 21 s~
Century.
To begin this process, we are hosting an informal briefing for nonprofit conservation organizations
and natural resource agencies on March 31, 1999 between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. at
the Refuge Visitor Center. We will explain the CCP process and hope to capture your ideas and
comments as we begin the development of our plan. Following this event, we will host open houses for
the general public in several locations along the Minnesota River between Bloomington and Mankato.
The first of these will begin on April 27, 1999 at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor
Center.
The development ofa CCP for the Refuge is very important and will serve as our road map for the future.
Together with the ideas and support of citizens, private conservation organizations, and natural resource
agencies, we will identi~' projects and activities that will guide us in providing top qualiu' fish and
wildlife habitats, public use facilities, and wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities within the
Minnesota River Watershed for today's users and for future generations. We also expect to gain insight
into the public's desires for Minnesota Department of Natural Resource lands adjacent to the Refuge
including Fort Snelling State Park, and the Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area. Your participation
is critical and we hope we can count on your contributions in developing this plan.
Thanks for your past support of Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and we look forward to
seeing you on March 31. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to call me at (612) 858-0701 if you have
any questions, comments, or concerns.
Sincerely,
Rick Schultz
Refuge Manager
MAR 1 1999
Minnesota Valley
National Wildlife Refuge
Comprehensive Conservation Planning
1999
Refuge Planning
TheU.$. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is
deveioping a long range management plan ~%~
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge).
Called a Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP), the
dooament will serve as a road map for the Refuge for
thenext 15 years. The CCP will describe the desired
future conditions of the Refuge and provide long-range
guidance and management direction for the Refuge
Manager. We are gearing up for CCP planning process
and hope you will join us in our efforts to map the future
o£the Refuge. During this process we also expect to
obtain valuable public insight into the management of
adjacent Minnesota Department of Natural Resource
lands such as Fort Snelling State Park and the Minne-
sota Valley State Recreation Area~
We Need You!
The Refuge was established as a result of concerned
local dtizens. Let's continue the tradition of working
together to develop a plan that will best manage the
Refugeimothe next millennium.
What is your vision for the future of
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge?
What are the land stewardship and acquisition
priorities,*
Join Us!
Join us at any of the following Open Houses and share
your thoughts and ideas:
Tuesday, April 27, 1:00-9:00 -- GeneralPublic
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
3815 East 80th Street
Bloomington
Thursday, May 6, 1:00-8:30 -- GeneralPublic
Student Union,~Mankato State University
Room 246
Mankato
Tuesday, May 11, 1:00-9:00 -- GeneralPublic
Carver Village Hall
316 Broadway
Carver
Wednesday, May 19, 1:00-9:00 -- GeneralPublic
Bumsville Civic Center
! O0 Civic Center Parkway
Burnsville
Tuesday, May 25, 1:00-8:30 -- General Public
Don Nye Environmental Learning Center
1.7 miles west of Hwy. 19 and Hwy 169
Henderson
For more information and/or suggestions, please contact:
Jill Torres
Minnesota ValleyNational Wildlife Refuge
3815 E. 80th Street
Bloomington, MN 55425
612.858.0715
e-mai i: jill_torres@fws.gov
The Refuge
The Refuge was established in 1976 to "provide habitat
for alarge number ofmigratory waterfowl, fish, and
other wildlife species...which is threatened by
commercial and industrial development."~
The Refuge is a corridor of land and water spread out
alongtheLowerMinnesotaRiver. Stretching 34 miles,
fi'om Fort Shelling to Jordan, Minnesota, it comprises
14,000 authorized acres The Refuge has eight units, four
ofwhichhave trails and interpretive signs. The Visitor
Centerislocated in Bloomingtort, one mile east of the
Mall of America.
The Refuge also manages a 13 county Wetland
Management District that stretches from the Twin Cities
sotrthto Owatonna and Mankato. To date,
approximately 3,000 acres are protected as Waterfowl
Production Areas and easements.
Management oftheRefuge involves restoring wetlands,
grasslands, and oak savannas, enhancing aquatic plant
diversitythroughwaterlevel management, grassland
management, exotic sped es control, and water quality
lVfinnesota ValleyNational Wildlife Refuge is well known
for bird watching. Annual migrations funnel hundreds of
'thousands of waterfowl, songbirds, and raptors through
Ihevalley. Otherwildlife-dependent recreation uses on
therefugeinclude: photography, hunting, fishing,
inlerpret_afiorg and environmental education.
The ..-fission £or t~e P,=-'fi, age is:
To restore and manage the ecological communities
of the Lower Minnesota River Valley
and its watershed
while providing environmental education
and wildlife dependent recreation."
The National Wildlife Refuge
System
The National Wildlife Refuge System is the world' s
largest collection of lands and waters specifically
managed for fish and wildlife.
The National Wildlife Refuge System was born in 1903
when President Theodore Roosevelt established the
first National Wildlife Refuge at Pelican Island, Florida.
The area was set aside to protect the island' s pelicans
from poachers and plume hunters.
Today, the National Wildlife Refuge System has grown
to over 500 national wildlife refuges, at least one in
every state, encompassing over 92 million acres of
land. Most national wildlife refuges are strategically
located along the major bird migration corridors,
ensuring ducks, geese, and songbirds have rest-stops
on their long annual migrations. Hundreds are home to
endangered species, while others host big game like
caribou, buffalo, deer, and elk.
The mission for the National wildlife Refuge System
continues to reflect the idea President Roosevelt had
when he established the Pelican Island Bird
Reservation:
Administer a national network of
lands and waters for the conservation,
management, and where appropriate,
restoration offish, wildlife, and plant resources
and their habitats within the United States
for the benefit of present and future generations.
' Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Act, Public Law
"WiM beasts and birds are by right
not the property merely of the people ahve today,
but the property of the unborn generations,
whose belongings we hm,e no right to squander."
- Theodore Roosevelt
HOCKEY PLAYERS use one of the Eden Prairie Community Center's
lwo rinks. The idea of building a third sheet of ice is expected to get
study and debate over the next few months.
(Photo by R. ebecca Jeske)
City loolfing closer at
.third h door 'ice rink
~' The Eden Prairie Hockey
AssOCiation says a third
indoor rink is needed, but
it's possible the local mall
and not the citYwill fill the
need°
By M.ark A. Weber
Eden Prairie city officials are
beginning the debate about, build-
. lng a third sheet of indoor ice after
getting a formal request by the
youth hockey association.
The city operates two indoor
rinks at the Eden Prairie Commu-
nity Center, but hockey officials and
city staff are conceding that's prob-
ably not enough.
The growth of girls hockey has
'boosted play, while ice time has
grown scarce: More than 30 percent
of the indoor ice purchased by the
Eden Prairie ltockey Association
last year was outside of Eden Prai-
rie, its officers say. Using Minneso-
ta Amateur' Hockey Association
data, the organization said ils play
translates to 24 % teams per EP rink,
about twice the ratio that youth
hockey associations experience in
Apple Valley, Chaska, Edina and
Bloomington.
Now numbering 768 players,
the hockey group last year pur-
chased 1,370 hours of indoor ice
from the community center and the
Eden Pi'airie Figure Skating Club
bought another 811 hours of ice
time.
. Hockey officials have suggested
that the city finance the construc-
tion of a third indoor rink by sell-
ing revenue bonds, .as was done
with the community center's sec-
ond rink, which opened in 1993,
11 years after the first sheet. The
bonds are tTpically repaid with the
revenue generated by renting the
rink to organizations such as tile
hockey association.
But Eden Prairie Parks Director
Bob Lambert said this week that
there's a lot of study that needs to
be done before tile city council de-
RINK to back page
Rink: Much depends on shopping malli
Continued from front we need. We'd welcome them," he two-year lease agreement for it> '
cities whether a third indoor rink
should he built.
Although tile city's parks com-
mission -- which advises the city
council -- directed city staff on
Monday to begin investigating the
third-rink idea, Lambert later said:
"It's t~lr from a done deal. It's jUSt
the first step in the process."
Can mall deliver?
In I~ct, it's possible tile nc~d for
a third indoor ink will be filled hy
the private sector. Plans for thc
long-awaited renovation, of Eden
Prairie Shopping Center call for a
regulation ice-hockey rink inside
the mall, and Bill Moston,. develop-
merit director of General Growth
Propcrtic~, Inc., ownci of the M~op-
ping mall, say~ that plan is intact.
"Our plans do still include a ri~,"
Moston said Tuesday "We are in the
serious design phase right now."
General Growth recently built
a hockey rink ct)replete with team
and coaches rooms and a party
room at its m'w shopping mall in
Coralvitle, Iowa, according to Mos-
ton. The company hired a prol~s-
sional itc management company to
run it.
M~)Mon said the pent-up de-
mand fl~r icc time by hockey play-
ers and figure skaters would bode
well for a local project. "That's what
said.
But timing is an issue. Moston
says he'll meet with city officials lat-
er this week to discuss the mall
project. The latest timetable has
General Growth starting on its
movie theater/big-box retail addi-
tion this si)ring so that it could be
open spring 2000. The company
hopes to get the remainder of the
mall project, including the rink,
underway later this year and open
in fall 21100, according to Moston.
Still, the mall project was ex-
pectcd to get ~tarted hist year, and
Dayton's has already pulled out of
the project. So the city will proba-
bly have to decide how reliable
General Growth's follow-through
actually is. "That will be a question
for iht cot,nell," said I.afi~bei-t.
Timely decision needed
' Thc hockey association has in-
dicated there is some urgency to
the decision, in order to take ad-
vantage of the state's Mighty Ducks
grant program. It's likely that this
is the last year of tile program
sponsihle fo,' fuuding many ice :Ire-
na projects in Minnesota. l.ambert
says thc program awards grants as
high :ts $250.000, aud that aq ad-
ditional $ 503}00 to $100,000 might
be available it' the fitcility were to
include lockcr rooms for girls.
Pins, the hockey group has a
do--land training facility in tile city's
warehot, se district. It would like
so:hr: d~T-land training space in the
new lacility, and might contribute
close to $250,000 for the rink's
construction, according to l.am-
bert.
Another question is: What
should the third rink include? If any
substantial seating were included,
the city xvould probably ask thc
Eden Prairie School District for a
Iin:mcial contribution. Othe~vise:
Lambert estimated that a practice-
only fi~cility would cost in thc neigh-
borhood of $2.5 million.
Whatever is built will hkely re-
quire a city subsidy for ope~tional
costs. Thc scrcond sheet oficffarthe
community center'has ge~erate{t
enough income to pay for construc-
tion and about 60 percent of oper-
ational costs, but it still requires :~
subsidy of al)out $40,000 per year.
A third rink "would be something
in the same neighborhood," l.am-
bert speculated.
The parks director said ci~' stall
will likely bc compiling informatitm
for the city cotlncil to consider on
March 16. iiowcvcr, he said thc
council w tl pet bably weigh the
project ag:tinst a varieD' of capital
needs.
'110pelully by March we'll have
some of these answers," Lambert
said.
CIT¥OF
690 Ci~, Cemer D~qre, 20 Box' 147
Chanhasse,, Mim~esota 553I 7
Phone 612937.1900
GeueraIFax 612.937.5739
£~gb~'eri~g £ax 612 932 9152
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March 2, 1999
Ms. Anne Graupmann
4091 Lake Ridge Road
Excelsior, MN 55331
Dear Anne:
No, your group has not been disbanded. Yes, we will be meeting within the next
few months to review the improvements made using the 1997 Park, Open Space and
Trail Referendum Funds. As the snow continues to melt, I will be documenting
each of these projects through digital imagery. Upon completing the assembly of a
presentation packet, I will notify the members of a meeting date. If there are nights
of the week which absolutely do not work for you, please contact me.
Please accept my apology for my error in initiating your committee's activity
prematurely. The past 18 months have been focused on completing the 28
individual projects identified in the referendum. Now that the majority of the work
is completed, your committee can complete the task of ensuring that bond proceeds
xvere invested as specified.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Director
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Todd Gerhardt, Acting City Manager
Mayor and City Council
~'ark and Recreation Commission
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CITYOF
690 CiO, Cemcr Drive, PO Box 147
Ct,a,hasse,, Mi,~mot~ 55317
Pt~o~e 612.937.1900 '
Ge,eraI Fax' 612 937.5739
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March 2, 1999
Mr. Bruce Tripper
1895 Partridge Circle
Excelsior, MN 55331
Dear Bruce:
No, your group has not been disbanded. Yes, we will be meeting within the next
few months to review the improvements made using the 1997 Park, Open Space and
Trail Referendmn Funds. As the snow continues to melt, I will be documenting
each of these projects through digital imagery. Upon completing the assembly of a
presentation packet, I will notify the members of a meeting date. If there are nights
of the week which absolutely do not work for you, please contact me.
Please accept my apology for my error in initiating your committee's activity
prematurely. The past 18 months have been focused on completing the 28
individual projects identified in the referendum. Now that the majority of the work
is completed, your committee can complete the task of ensuring that bond proceeds
were invested as specified.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Director
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Todd Gerhardt, Acting City Manager
Mayor and City Council
Park and Recreation Commission
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690 CiO, Cemtr D~fz.e, PO Box 147
Chanhassen, Mi,,esota 55317
?ho,e 612.937.1900
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Eufi,eeri,g Fair 612 937. 9152
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March 2, 1999
Mr. Michael Zumwinkle
7250 Hillsdale Court
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Michael:
No, your group has not been disbanded. Yes, we will be meeting within the next
fexv months to review the improvements made using the 1997 Park, Open Space and
Trail Referendum Funds. As the snow continues to melt, I will be documenting
each of these projects through digital imagery. Upon completing the assembly of a
presentation packet, I will notify the members ora meeting date. If there are nights
of the week which absolutely do not work for you, please contact me.
Please accept my apology for my error in initiating your committee's activity
prematurely. The past 18 months have been focused on completing the 28
individual projects identified in the referendum. Now that the majority of the work
is completed, your committee can complete the task of ensuring that bond proceeds
xvere invested as specified.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Director
TH:grab
pc:
Todd Gerhardt, Acting City Manager
Mayor and City Council
Park and Recreation Commission
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CITYOF
CHANHASSEN
690 OO, Ce,ter Dfiz,e, PO Box I47
C/~a,hassen, Min,esota 55317
Pho,e 612. 937.1900
General Fax 612 93Z 5739
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March 2, 1999
Mr. Scott Rogneby
661 Sierra Trail
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Scott:
No, your group has not been disbanded. Yes, we will be meeting within the next
few mor~ths to review the improvements made using the 1997 Park, Open Space and
Trail Referendum Funds. As the snow continues to melt, I will be documenting
each of these projects through digital imagery. Upon completing the assembly ora
presentation packet, I will notify the members ora meeting date. If there are nights
of the week which absolutely do not work for you, please contact me.
Please accept my apology for my error in initiating your committee's activity
prematurely. The past 18 months have been focused on completing the 28
individual projects identified in the referendum. Now that the majority of the work
is completed, your committee can complete the task of ensuring that bond proceeds
were invested as specified.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Director
TH:grnb
pc~
Todd Gerhardt, Acting City Manager
Mayor and City Council
Park and Recreation Commission
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CITYOF
690 Cig Center Drive, PO Box' 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
]~ho ne 612937.1900
Gemral tax' 612. 937. 5739
£,gi, eeri,g £~v 612.937.9152
h~blic 5~feO, £ax 6t2. 934.2524
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March 2, 1999
Mr. Tony Misslin
8231 West Lake Court
Chanhassen, MN' 55317
Dear Tony:
No, your group has not been disbanded. Yes, we will be meeting within the next
few months to review the improvements made using the 1997 Park, Open Space and
Trail Referendum Funds. As the snow continues to melt, I will be documenting
each of these projects through digital imagery. Upon completing the assembly of a
presentation packet, I will notify the members ora meeting date. If there are nights
of the week which absolutely do not work for you, please contact me.
Please accept my apology for my error in initiating your committee's activity
prematurely. The past 18 months have been focused on completing the 28
individual projects identified in the referendum. Now that the majority of the work
is completed, your committee can complete the task of ensuring that bond proceeds
were invested as specified.
Sincerely,
Todd Hoffinan
Park and Recreation Director
TH:grab
pc:
Todd Gerhardt, Acting City Manager
Mayor and City Council
Park and Recreation Commission
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CHASKA ARTS COUNCIL
"Supporting The Arts~
Chanhassen Park and Recreation
690 Coulter Drive
ehanhassen, MN 55317-9741
P.O. Box 255
Chaska, MN 55318
February l0th, 1999
On April l0th, 1999 the Chaska Arts Council presents "A Night of Wine and Roses," at the Minnesota
Landscape Arboretum. This is an exciting Spring Gala celebration of the arts for enthusiasts and supporters. The
p:mp~e is to raise, f,:nds t,) s,~pport and promote the errs in ou~ communitie.% end help defray cnsts fnr the Arts
Wing of the Chaska Community Center.
Our goal is to raise $20,000 at this event. We need your help to reach this goal.
This community effort involves many people and a variety of tasks. You and your organization can provide
valuable service to the community by volunteering for a few hours to help with the 1999 Spring Gala, with
preparations before the event or during the evening of April l0th.
A silent auction is one highlight of our Gala, and a very important part of our success. Your donation of a
product, service, or gift certificate will 9o a long way toward the success of this event.
Cash donations help tremendously to meet our goal. Any contribution, however small, will be gratefully
appreciated.
Supporting arts in your community is an investment in the future of our community health and spirit, and
provides opportunities for sharing cultural and artistic endeavors. All contributors will be recognized in the Gala
program. Donors will receive documentation of their gifts for tax purposes.
Enclosed with this letter is a volunteer/donation form, and o return envelope for your convenience; we would
appreciate your response before March 15th. :if you have any questions, please call me at 368-3175 or 361-5343.
Thank you in advance for your help and cooperation.
Please, let us count on your help to "pull out all the stops" and have the most successful Gala Night in Chaska
history.
Sincerely, ~
Kathryn Linofelter
Chaska Arts Council
"We make a living by ~vhat we get, but we ntake a life by what we give." - Winston Churchill
999 SPRING G A L A F 0 R A R TS DONA TION FORM
Our goal is to raise $20,000.
will help.
Our donation of cash is enclosed.
$1ooo $5oo $250
$50 $25 Other
$100
Your donation for the Silent Auction will help to meet our goal.
We will donate the followin9 to help fill fha Silent Aucfion fab/es.
5EEVZCE:
~FT CErTiFiCATE for':
We need your Volunteer Assistance in the following areas:
Vie would enjoy helpin9 with.
~ Greeting Hosts and Hostesses
~ Tickets and Name Tags
Help Solicit and Collect Donations
5et up Auction Tables
Auction Cashiers
~ Entertainment Assistants
(check any or ali that interest you)
_~ ]~nvitations and N~ailings
Decorations
__ Flower Arranging
__ Totaling Auction Bids
__ Assist Guests with Bidding
Other
Please, write your name(s) and the best way to contact you on the lines below.
Please duplicate this form as needed/ Thank you/.
Chanhassen Elementary School
Independent School District 112
7600 Laredo Drive
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
612/934-5246 Fax 612/975-0818
March 2, i999
Patty Dexter
Chanhassen Recreational Center
690 Coulter Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Patty:
We at Chanhassen Elementary School are looking forward to spring when our annual Fun Fair, one of our
major fundraising events, will take place. As you know, we set up our main gymnasium with games and
prizes and throughout the school we have face painting, a magic show, bingo, a cookie walk and many
other entertaining events for the families of our school to enjoy.
Last year, thanks to your most generous donation of three 10 punch cards, along with that of others local
merchants, we were able to profit over $2,600 from the raffle portion of the event. This amount was
added to the PTO Capital Fund and was used to purchase 10 new Gateway computers. Two computers
will be shared by each grade level and are now up and running. Our goal is to have at least one computer
in each classroom giving them access to exciting up to date software and, of course, the Internet. Not
only did you assist in raising money for this most important endeavor with your donation, it also helped
make memories that will last a lifetime for the students and their families at Chanhassen Elementary
School.
This year, the Fun Fair will take place on Friday, April 16 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. In order to make
this another successful fundraising event, your donation once again will be greatly appreciated. I will be
contacting you the week of March 8 to confirm your donation with you.
Thank you in advance for your interest in the future of our students. If you have any questions, please
contact me at 403-9397. I look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Debra Raymond
Co-Chairman
1999 Fun Fair
MAR 0 8 1999
CITYOF
C HASSE
690 City Center Drive, PO Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
?tJone 612.932 I900
Gen~ral tax 612.937.5739
Engineering Fax 612.937.9152
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March 8, 1999
Chanhassen Elementary School
Attn: Debra Raymond
7600 Laredo Drive
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Debra:
The City of Chanhassen would be pleased to participate with your annual Fun Fair
April 16. Please find enclosed three 10-punch cards for the Chanhassen
Recreation Center.
Good luck with your Fun Fair. I hope it's a great success~
Sincerely, ~f,,) ,
Jerry Ruegemer
Recreation Superintendent
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Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
Susan Marek, Facility Supervisor - Lead Person
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Tom,
RECEIVED
MAR 1 7 1999
CITY OF CH^NH^SSEN
Your letter is a perfect example why we need a priority policy for
space. During the last 2 years we have lost space due to various
reasons and were not able to replace it.
Referring to the space spread sheet from 96-97;
-CCYB had lost its space in the High School on Tues, Wed and Thurs.
-lost space at CMSE on Mon, Friday and Sat
-Lost space CMSW on Sat.
-lost space to CAA 1-4 BB at Bluff Creek on Mon and Sat.
-Lost the Community Center on Sat. (we had planned on moving this
league to the middle school but lost that space at mid-season)
During this time our program has increased 10% per year, (CAA has
had larger growth) In these situations we had no option to move a
sport with a "lower priority",
There are various reasons for the time lost;
-Intramurals
-Gymnastics center
-double bookings of facilities (2 groups have permits for same space)
Intramurals are great for the kids and the gymnastic team needs a
place. We believe that high school activities should have top priority~
But if we get moved because of a. higher priority then there must be
a pecking order rather than just losing the space. Space for a facilities
should be reviewed every year due to numbers and schedule
changes.
I understand the scheduling problems were not the fault of your
department, but if we would of had a priority policy in place
everybody would of known where they stood.
I don't want to have user groups fighting each other over space. We
can work within the space that is allocated to us by limiting our
program if necessary. But what we want to avoid is assuming we
have certain space, programming it and then losing it. This issue is
very important to our program because of the numbers involved.
(over 1300) We want to be able to provide a program for all ages
and all levels.
I still feel the long term solution is a multi-purpose facility. I hope
that the facility planning committee takes some time and visits the
new schools and activity centers that are being built. (Cottage Grove,
Elk River, Hopkins, Eden Prairie, etc.)
Finally, this will be my last letter on this issue. If the priority space
issue would of been addressed years ago when it was first suggested
we still wouldn't be discussing this. Please forward all future dialog
to Carla.
Mark Theis
CCYB Board
Dan Pelowski
Bob Downs
Dave Pokorney
Bob Roepke