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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MARCH 24, 2015
Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Cole Kelly, Steve Scharfenberg, Jim Boettcher, Rick Echternacht,
Luke Thunberg, and Tyler Kobilarcsik. Jacob Stolar arrived later in the meeting.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Brent Carron
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Katie Favro, Program Specialist;
Adam Beers, Park Superintendent; Jodi Sarles, Rec Center Manager, and Susan Bill, Senior
Center Coordinator
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Dennis Cruikshank 8320 Allegheny Grove, Victoria
Geraint Powell 548 Greenview
Angie Quinn 7762 Madelyn Creek, Victoria
Ted Ellefson 7609 Walnut Curve
Todd Neils 990 Saddlebrook
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Todd Hoffman asked commission members and guests in the
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audience to save the date Saturday, May 2, 9:00 a.m. at Chanhassen Hills Park for Arbor Day
tree plantings, and discussed topics for the joint meeting with City Council scheduled for
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Monday, April 27 before introducing Katie Favro, the City’s new program specialist.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
None.
CHANHASSEN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION PROPOSED DONATION OF BALL
FIELD ENHANCEMENT.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Boettcher asked about cost
associated with fence pegs at Lake Ann Park. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked about the
number of sprinkler heads that would have to be moved. Chairman Kelly asked about the
timeline for construction of these projects. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked about challenges
with running power to the scoreboards and asked for feedback from Todd Neils and the
Chanhassen Athletic Association in regards to the conditions outlined by the City. Chair Kelly
asked about the City’s insurance coverage. After discussion and comments from commission
members, the following motion was made.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary – March 24, 2015
Scharfenberg moved, Thunberg seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends that the City Council accept the donation of Lake Susan Park ball field
scoreboard, Lake Ann Park ball field scoreboards Fields #2 and #3, dugout concrete for
Lake Ann Park Fields #1, #2, and #3, and labor to assist with infield improvements at the
Chanhassen Recreation Center/Bluff Creek Elementary School with the conditions noted.
All voted in favor, except Chair Kelly who opposed, and the motion carried with a vote of 6
to 1.
PARK & TRAIL MAINTENANCE REPORT.
Adam Beers reported on work that’s been
done to date and upcoming spring projects. Commissioner Boettcher commented on the park
shelter at Sugarbush Park. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked if there were any big projects
scheduled for this summer. Adam Beers stated that completion of the park shelters will keep
them busy.
SENIOR CENTER REPORT.
Sue Bill reported on activities and programs being offered at
the Senior Center.
RECREATION CENTER REPORT.
Jodi Sarles provided an update on activities and
programs being offered at the Recreation Center.
RECREATION PROGRAMS:
2014/15 ICE SKATING/HOCKEY RINK EVALUATION.
Todd Hoffman reviewed the ice
skating season and thanked Adam Beers and his staff for their work maintaining the rinks.
Chairman Kelly asked about the low numbers at Roundhouse Park. Todd Hoffman suggested
meeting with the neighborhood to discuss the master park plan for Roundhouse Park to see if it’s
still relevant.
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2015 EASTER EGG CANDY HUNT.
Kate Favro provided information on the 32 Annual
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Easter Egg Candy Hunt that will be held on Saturday, April 4 at City Center Park.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS.
Chair Kelly thanked Tyler Kobilarcsik and
Jacob Stolar for their time on the Park and Recreation Commission.
ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION.
Todd Hoffman asked for feedback on the upcoming joint
meeting with the City Council. Steve Scharfenberg announced that the Chanhassen Red Birds
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Rally will be held on Saturday, April 11 at the America Legion.
Stolar moved, Kobilarcsik seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission
meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director Prepared by Nann Opheim
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