PRC SUM 2015 10 27
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 27, 2015
Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Cole Kelly, Steve Scharfenberg, Brent Carron, Luke Thunberg, Jim
Boettcher, Rick Echternacht, Jennifer Hougham, and Lauren Dale
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; and Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
The agenda was approved as presented.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Carron moved, Hougham seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated September
22, 2015 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote
of 8 to 0.
2015 RESERVATION PICNIC SITE EVALUATION.
Jerry Ruegemer reviewed comments
from 2015 reserved picnic site evaluations. Commissioner Hougham asked for clarification on
how reservations can be made. Commissioner Echternacht asked about the comment regarding
the need for better signage. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked about electrical issues.
Chairman Kelly asked about comments regarding a water fountain at Lake Susan and issues with
bees.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS.
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
Todd Hoffman explained that the City of Shorewood would
like to revisit the joint agreement between the City of Chanhassen and Shorewood for Cathcart
Park.
Carron moved, Echternacht 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 7:45 p.m.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary – October 27, 2015
The Park and Recreation Commission met in a work session after the regular meeting to discuss
park, recreation and trail projects to be included with a possible future park and recreation
referendum.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
2