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CHANHASSEN
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690 COULTER DRIVE. P.O. BOX 147. CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA 55317
(612) 937-1900. FAX (612) 937-5739
MEMORANDUM
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Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Park and Recreation Comnússion
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DATE:
April 22, 1994
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1994 GOALS
PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
Equip North Lotus Lake Park skating rink with electrical service and a light.
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Continue to administer the development of the new Chanhassen Recreation Center and
park.
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Continue in the effort to construct the Highway 101 trail.
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Coordinate the completion of items specified in the 1994 Park Acquisition and
Development Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
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Complete finish grading, seeding, restoration, and initial installation of site amenities at
Power Hill Park and Pheasant Hill Park.
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Ensure that the trail from Lake Susan Community Park to Chanhassen Hills is
programmed for completion.
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Implement an honorary tree planting program.
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Accelerate the planning/acquisition of the Bluff Creek Corridor.
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Represent the interests of the city in Hennepin Park's project of developing the north and
south railroad grade trail corridors.
· Ensure that credit card payment and phone and fax mail registrations are implemented by
April 29, 1994.
· Double recreation and leisure program registration levels.
· Develop, edit and publish a Chanhassen Park and Trail Brochure.
· Construct the trail connection from Pleasant View Road to Trap Line Circle via the
Sumnút at Near Mountain.
· Complete grading and surface water drainage corrections at North Lotus Lake Park.
· Complete the trail connection to Eden Prairie at Rice Marsh Lake.
· Acquire or take necessary steps to guarantee the future acquisition of the remaining
vacant land north of City Center Park.
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Initiate planning for a new covered picnic shelter for the lakeview picnic area at Lake
Ann Park.
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Develop a Pavement Management Plan for present and future bituminous trails and
parking lots found in the City's park and trail system with the direct assistance of the
Engineering department.
· Resolve the issue of a lack of storage for park maintenance equipment and supplies.
· Present a proposal to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority asking them to finance
the installation of ballfield lights at Lake Susan Park.
· Negotiate the acquisition of the 10 acre park which has been identified west of Lake
Minnewashta at the intersection of Minnewashta Parkway and Kings Road.
· Complete the trail connection between Herman Field Park and Minnewashta Regional
Park.
· Complete the amendment to the Recreation Section of the Comprehensive Plan, including
the creation of a Comprehensive Park Plan.
· Oversee the portion of the city's contract with C.S. McCrossan related to the construction
of the tennis courts at South Lotus Lake Park.
· Complete the annual park inventory in April 1993.
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Continue to pursue grant programs and other available sources of funds or matching
grants to augment the Park and Trail Acquisition and Development Fund.
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1994 GOALS
RECREATION SUPERVISOR I
Increase Chanhassen' s annual sponsorship contributions total to $15,500 including cash,
gift certificates, etc.
Complete 1994 time table in early January to assist our department with important dates,
programs, and special events.
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Finalize the 4th of July Celebration schedule of events by the end of March.
4.
Process district facility request applications for the 1994/95 school year by June 1.
5.
Continue working with Districts 112 and 276 staff to accomplish the goals and objectives
of our department and the Chanhassen community.
6.
Continue to work with Recreation Supervisor I/Senior Citizen Coordinator in providing
new and interesting recreational opportunities for the residents of Chanhassen.
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Work with seasonal staff to better understand their job duties and responsibilities.
Continue ongoing training with seasonal staff.
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Search out and implement more volunteers to assist with Chanhassen special events.
9. Work with computer consultant to create software that will track program registrations
specific to different areas of the city. The data collected will assist our department plan
for the future.
10. Use the Leisure Line to update game status for adult softball and basketball programs.
It is anticipated that the Leisure Line will generate over 13,000 calls for these activities
and other recreation programs.
11. Develop and implement a policy that will distribute Chanhassen facilities to local
organizations fair and equally.
12. Obtain feedback through evaluations from softball teams regarding the abolishment of all
non-resident softball players. Data collected will aid in developing a new residency
policy for the 1995 season.
13. Strive to collect at least $5,000 in picnic revenues from reservations.
14. Continue working with MRPA by assisting with Healthy Strides, a fun walk program
associated with the national NRP A Conference in October.
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15. Continue to offer 2-3 teen dances in 1994/95 and look for new ways to improve the
program.
16. Offer 2-3 downhill ski trips again for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, including a trip to Spirit
Mountain in Duluth.
17. Offer a tennis program/league again this summer for adults.
18. Continue to offer Adult Boot Hockey next December and start publicity sooner through
mailings to the softball and basketball programs, articles in the Chanhassen Villager, and
the Chanhassen Brochure. The league will get a big lift and should develop.
19. Continue to assist the Chanhassen Athletic Association, Chanhassen/Chaska Soccer
Association, and other civic organizations in a liaison capacity.
20. Work with Recreation Supervisor I/Senior Citizen Coordinator in developing a
comprehensive internship program.
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Research and explore the possibilities of developing a week long sports camp at Lake
Ann Park during this upcoming summer.
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22. Gather and implement information pertaining to fax and phone program registration.
Program will be complete by February 18.
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1994 GOALS
RECREATION SUPERVISOR IISENIOR CITIZEN COORDINATOR
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Develop additional registration procedures to include fax, credit card, and phone mail.
Pursue additional training on computer to include Desktop Publishing.
Continue to implement seasonal staff training and work towards developing a manual and
a seasonal staff appreciation or recognition program.
4.
Develop an intern manual and potential intern project list.
5.
Help to coordinate the production of the city's quarterly newsletter.
6.
Continue to work with local newspapers on the Park and Recreation column, and work
towards increasing the number of feature stories done each year.
7.
Continue to supervise and coordinate Lake Ann Park Shelter, concession stand, and
equipment rental outpost. Also improve the procedures involved in the boat rental area
and work with park maintenance to design a more efficient tie down system.
8.
Get involved with the National Park and Recreation Association Conference to be held
in Minneapolis.
9. Incorporate a volunteer opportunities portion in the city's quarterly newsletter to include
photographers, gardeners, trip chaperons.
10. Offer a drama/arts workshop during the summer using grant resources and cooperatively
programming with District 112 Community Education.
11. Establish a system and structure for the Senior Center Chorus.
12. Offer a second annual summer concert series using community and school bands as the
warmup bands prior to each Lawn Chair Lyrics Concert. Enlist community organizations
again as co-sponsors. Work with Market Square restaurants to offer a concert night
special.
13. Offer two weeks of Lake Ann Adventure Day Camp immediately after playground ends.
14. Coordinate a Cross-Country Fun Ski in cooperation with the February Festival.
15. Plan and implement special events with Recreation Supervisor I.
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