1 Approval of MinutesSUMMARY MINUTES
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
MARCH 28, 2000
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Members present: Chairman Lash, Commissioners Franks, Howe, Manders,
Moes & Karlovich. Member absent: Commissioner Berg. Staff present: Todd Hoffman, Park
& Recreation Director.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Park & Recreation Director Hoffman added a discussion
regarding advertising signs at Bandimere Park to Administrative Presentations to the agenda.
The agenda was approved as amended.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: Tim Hughes, 1780 Lake Lucy Lane spoke to the commission
concerning his desire to see the Skate Park expanded. He also presented the commission with a
packet of information concerning a second vendor for Skate Park equipment.
Frank Scott, Administrator of CAA, made a presentation on his proposal to provide advertising
signage at Bandimere Community Park. He brought the commission up to date on the events
that occurred at the previous night's City Council meeting concerning this topic. He had
considered rescinding his offer to coordinate the advertising sign program, but had made a
decision to move forward if a decision could be made in a timely manner. The commission
responded by electing to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, April 4, with a recommendation
being forwarded to the City Council on Monday, April 10, 2000.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commissioner Howe moved that the minutes be approved as
presented. Commissioner Karlovich seconded. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND 2000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN, CITY
CENTER PARK: Commissioners agreed with the findings that the Skate Park is a very popular
destination for area youth and has been well worth the investment. The commission is in favor
of purchasing additional equipment for the Skate Park and, as such, Commissioner Howe moved
that the City Council amend the 2000-2004 Five Year Capital Improvement Plan, deleting
$30,000 from Year 2000 for the construction of a second set of hockey boards at City Center
Park. Further, that the City Council utilize this $30,000 allocation to purchase the second phase
of the Chanhassen Skate Park, designating the park's current location as a permanent and year-
round facility. Motion seconded by Moes and all voted in favor and the motion carried.
MEMORIAL PROGRAM: The commission discussed the merits of a Memorial Program
sponsored by the city. Items discussed included the suggested tree arboretum, a rose garden, and
an option to select from a designated list of park improvements such as benches, playground
equipment, grills, etc. The commission concluded their discussion by agreeing that the
establishment of a small committee to iron out the details of this proposal is the best approach.
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The commission selected Jan Lash and Fred Berg as their designated appointees. Commissioner
Karlovich moved to recommend that the City Council, in cooperation with the Environmental
Commission and the Park & Recreation Commission, establish a Chanhassen Memorial Tree
Arboretum Program. The specifics of said program to be established by a committee of six--
two from each council/commission with staff support from the Environmental Resources
Coordinator, Park & Recreation Director, and City Manager's office. Commissioner Franks
seconded the motion and all voted in favor and the motion carried.
STAFF REPORTS: Staff presented reports on recreation programs including: a) February
Festival Evaluation; and b) Update on the Easter Egg Candy Hunt. No report was given on Self-
Supporting Programs. The Recreation Center and Senior Center reports were given. The Park &
Trail Maintenance report was received. Administrative Presentations were made including: a) a
report on the upcoming Park & Recreation Commission interviews scheduled for April 3rd, and
b) a discussion concerning the development of a policy for the advertising signs at Bandimere
Park.
Commission members Howe & Franks gave a report on the Dave Huffman Memorial 5K Run
scheduled for September 16, 2000.
No Commissioner Presentations were made.
The Administrative Packet was received.
A motion was made by Commissioner Howe and seconded by Commissioner Moes to adjourn
the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Todd Hoffman
Park & Recreation Director