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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 25, 2014
Prior to the regularly scheduled meeting the Park and Recreation Commission held a
round table discussion with soccer associations.
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Bobbi Hoebelheinrich 18328 Minnetonka Boulevard
Jesse Hawke 1735 Apron Drive
Denny Wollan 5301 Holiday Road
Matt Lindberg 5160 Greenwood Circle
Jonathan Tudor 1704 Prescott Court, Chaska
David Keenan 1800 Valley Ridge Trail South
Jonathan Schema 2670 Regent Avenue North
Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Cole Kelly, Steve Scharfenberg, Elise Ryan, Brent Carron, Rick
Echternacht, Luke Thunberg, Jacob Stolar, and Tyler Kobilarcsik
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Jim Boettcher
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; and Meghan Gess, Recreation Supervisor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The agenda was approved as published.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Chairman Kelly congratulated Elise Ryan and Jim Boettcher
on their run for City Council and congratulated Elise Ryan for winning a spot on the City
Council.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Echternacht moved, Thunberg seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
October 28, 2014 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with
a vote of 8 to 0.
STATUS OF 2014 PARK AND TRAIL ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary – November 25, 2014
Todd Hoffman provided updates on 2014 park and trail capital improvement projects.
Commissioner Scharfenberg requested that the City Forester, Jill Sinclair come to a future
meeting to discuss her tree plan.
ESTABLISH 2015 PICNIC RESERVATION FEES.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff
report recommending that fees remain the same in 2015 as 2014.
Carron moved, Echternacht seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends the City Council establish 2015 group picnic reservation fees at the same level
as 2014. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0.
APPROVAL OF WELL 15 SITE PLAN, PHEASANT HILLS PARK.
Todd Hoffman
presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked for clarification on the
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trail location. Chair Kelly asked about feedback from the November 13 neighborhood meeting.
Commissioner Ryan asked if there was a way to connect the park trail to the Lake Lucy trail so
bikers don’t have to go onto Lake Lucy Road.
Ryan moved, Scharfenberg seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends the City Council approve the well number 15 site plan for Pheasant Hills Park
including the well, an underground electrical service vault, a temporary chemical feed
building, the addition of three parking stalls for the park and landscaping, with the
addition of adding the trail to feed into the new trail. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0.
Chairman Kelly asked Jerry Ruegemer to look into the cost of turf to be added into the CIP
before the Park and Recreation Commission’s March meeting.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS: 2014 HALLOWEEN PARTY EVALUATION.
Meghan Gess presented the report on the 2014 Halloween Party. Chairman Kelly commented on
the magic act and thanked Meghan Gess for a great event.
2014 TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY.
Meghan Gess reminded commissioners of the annual
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tree lighting ceremony being held on Saturday, December 6 at City Center Park.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS.
Chairman Kelly reminded commissioners of
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the farewell party for Council Elect Elise Ryan being held on December 9. Commissioner
Ryan thanked staff and commission members for their guidance and support over her last 6 years
on the Park and Recreation Commission.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
None.
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Park and Recreation Commission Summary – November 25, 2014
Ryan moved, Carron seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting
was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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