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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
SUMMARY MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 26, 2005
Chairman Stolar called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Glenn Stolar, Jack Spizale, Paula Atkins, Steve Scharfenberg, Ann Murphy,
and Kevin Dillon
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Kelly
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Joe Witterschein 7150 Harrison Hill Trail
Todd Neils 990 Saddlebrook Curve
John Holcomb 6352 Briarwood Court
Daren Laberee Westwood Professional Services
Dan Cook Pemtom Land Company
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Spizale moved, Atkins seconded to approve the agenda amended as
follows: Commissioner Dillon asked to add item number 6, discussion of the signage, scoreboard
and field lighting request from CAA. Todd Hoffman added 5(b), discussion of the Chanhassen
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Chamber Business Expo for July 3 and 5(c), a letter from the Junior Girl Scout Troop 2334.
Under commission member committee reports, Commissioner Murphy asked to add an item to
discuss a meeting for the dog park. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Todd Hoffman invited the public and commission members to the
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city’s Arbor Day festivities on Saturday, May 7.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Murphy moved, Scharfenberg seconded to approve the verbatim and
summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission dated March 22, 2005, noting that some
of the quotes may be attributed to the wrong people, but the substance of the text is correct. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
DISCUSSION OF REQUEST BY THE CAA FOR ADVERTISING SIGNAGE, SCOREBOARD,
DUGOUTS AND BALLFIELD LIGHTING.
Todd Hoffman provided an update on discussions city staff has had with the Chanhassen Athletic
Association. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked Todd Neils to discuss the proposal that was presented to
them by city staff. Todd Neils thanked Jerry Ruegemer and Todd Hoffman for working closely with the
CAA on this matter but was not prepared to discuss it tonight. Further discussions were planned. Todd
Hoffman asked for commissioner feedback on the idea of putting advertising signs on the outfield fence at
Lake Ann Park. Commissioner Spizale asked about the length of time the signs would be up.
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Commissioner Murphy asked for clarification on the statement that the Park and Recreation Commission
had given approval of signage in 2000.
CURRY FARMS PARK, APPROVE MODIFICATIONS TO PARK MASTER PLAN.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Dillon asked about usage of the
ballfield. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked about concerns with sinkage of the playground equipment.
Commissioner Atkins asked if the trail system would be affected. Chairman Stolar asked if a barrier
needed to be installed between the playground equipment and the pond area of the park.
Murphy moved, Dillon seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend that the
City Council modify the Curry Farms Park master plan to reflect the following changes:
1. Relocate the new playground to high ground near third base.
2. Eliminate the ballfield, remove aggregate infield and backstop.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW, LAKE HARRISON, PEMTOM LAND COMPANY.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item. Daren Laberee with Westwood Professional
Services presented their plan and explained the planning that went into the design. Commissioner Atkins
asked about siting a park on Lake Harrison. Commissioner Dillon suggested blending the park and water
treatment plant site together, and asked about noise issues. John Holcum, Briarwood Court asked that the
city look at locating the water treatment plant as far to the southeast as possible to preserve the views for
the existing neighborhood.
Dillon moved, Spizale seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends to support
staff working with the park designers as well as the water treatment facility designers to come up
with a design for a park/water treatment combination in the Lake Harrison, Pemtom Land
Company development plan taking into consideration blending the two facilities together, and
moving the water treatment plant as close to the road as possible to keep the natural vistas for the
existing neighbors. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
EASTER EGG CANDY HUNT EVALUATION.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the report on this item. Chair Stolar asked staff to explain why an admission is
not charged for this event. Commissioner Spizale suggested including the Park and Rec Commission
members in a thank you to the Key Club members who volunteer for events such as this one.
Commissioner Atkins stated that if there was more entertainment involved with this event it might be
worth charging for.
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2005 4 OF JULY CELEBRATION.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff report on this item.
2005 MIRACLES OF MITCH TRIATHLON.
Jerry Ruegemer presented an update on date, times and route for the triathlon.
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2005 DATE HUFFMAN MEMORIAL 5K RUN.
Jerry Ruegemer noted that due to construction of the new water treatment plant the course for the 5K race
will have to change. He outlined the date, times and proposed route.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PLAYGROUND SELECTIONS.
Todd Hoffman presented boards showing the playground equipment selected for Curry Farms Park,
Chanhassen Hills Park, Rice Marsh Lake and North Lotus Lake Park. He invited commission members
to participate in the neighborhood installations and will provide time and dates.
The Park and Recreation Commission asked to have a booth at the Chamber of Commerce Business Fair
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on July 3. Todd Hoffman read a letter from Junior Girl Scout Troop 2334 requesting that the Park and
Rec Commission place recycling containers at city parks. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked staff to look
into the issue and prepare a report on costs and the feasibility of implementing a recycling program in the
city parks. Chairman Stolar suggested the Park and Recreation Commission work together with the
Environmental Commission on this item.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Commissioner Murphy updated the commission on the off leash dog park discussions. The commission
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decided to meet at Lake Ann Park prior to the May 24 meeting to look at a possible site for the off leash
dog park and discussion.
Scharfenberg moved, Murphy seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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