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PRC SUM 2014 10 28 CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SUMMARY MINUTES OCTOBER 28, 2014 Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Cole Kelly, Steve Scharfenberg, Elise Ryan, Brent Carron, Jim Boettcher, Rick Echternacht, Luke Thunberg, Jacob Stolar and Tyler Kobilarcsik STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent; and Adam Beers, Park Superintendent APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was approved unanimously as presented. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Todd Hoffman provided an update on the Bandimere Park expansion project and wished good luck to commissioners Elise Ryan and Jim Boettcher on their run for City Council. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Carron moved, Echternacht seconded to approve the verbatim and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission Minutes dated September 23, 2014 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 9 to 0. OVERVIEW OF WINTER SNOW AND ICE MAINTENANCE: PARKS, TRAILS, CITY SIDEWALKS, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND ICE SKATING/HOCKEY RINKS. Adam Beers reviewed the winter maintenance practices pertaining to parks, trails, city sidewalks, public buildings, ice skating rinks and hockey rinks. Commissioner Echternacht asked if Eden Prairie plows their half of the Rice Marsh Lake trail loop. Commissioner Carron asked how long it takes to clear all the snow after a typical 1 or 2 inch snowfall. Chairman Kelly asked how long it takes in a heavy snow event. Commissioner Ryan asked about sand storage and maintenance of hockey rink boards. 2014 RESERVATION PICNIC SITE EVALUATIONS REPORT. Jerry Ruegemer reviewed the numbers associated with picnic site reservations for 2014, noting an increase over 2013. He discussed issues involved with parking during state and national tournaments at Lake Ann Park and picnic reservations. Commissioner Scharfenberg suggested better signage or communication with the athletic associations on where parking should be during those large events. Due to the fact that reservations and attendance is going up, Chairman Kelly asked if the City is charging enough for those facilities. Staff feels the fees are comparable with surrounding communities. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORT. None. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked staff to comment on the meeting with the Stone Creek neighborhood. ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. Todd Hoffman discussed the City and County aquatic invasive species program. Chairman Kelly suggested installing a water fountain at Lake Susan Park. Park and Recreation Commission – October 28, 2014 Carron moved, Thunberg seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 9 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Submitted by Todd Hoffman Park and Rec Director Prepared by Nann Opheim 2