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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 28, 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; and Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; Corey Hoen, Recreation Supervisor; Susan Marek, Recreation Center Manager;
Susan Bill, Senior Center Coordinator; and Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Scharfenberg moved, Murphy seconded to approve the agenda, amended to add the
following items:
2.5 Appointment to the Surface Water Management Task Force.
7. Highway 41 pedestrian underpass grant application.
8. Results of the 2005 Citizen Survey.
9. Status report of the CAA scoreboard and advertising banner proposals.
10. Concept plans on two proposed park locations for the west water treatment plant and the
2005 MUSA area.
11. Update on the Off Leash Dog Park.
12. Update on the Skate Park.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Chairman Stolar mentioned the upcoming 4 of July
celebration. Todd Hoffman passed out photographs and provided updates on the playground
installations at Curry Farms Park and North Lotus Lake Park.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Murphy moved, Spizale seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated May 24,
Park and Rec Commission Summary – June 28, 2005
2005 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6
to 0.
2006 PARK AND TRAIL ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP).
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Spizale asked about the
status of the $20,000 earmarked for the off leash dog park. Commissioner Scharfenberg
suggested including money for ballfield lights in 2010. Commissioner Atkins asked for
clarification on the money earmarked for the Chanhassen Community Gardens and the status of
the Lake Ann Park parking lot. Commissioner Murphy asked for clarification that the $20,000
for the off leash dog park is earmarked for Carver County. Chairman Stolar highlighted items he
had submitted to Todd Hoffman for review, i.e. ice rink at Bandimere Park, City Center Park
shelter warming house, phasing in improvements at City Center Park, and increasing park
dedication fees to keep up with increasing land prices. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked about
the old village hall courtyard improvements. Todd Hoffman stated this item would be back on
the next agenda for further discussion.
APPOINTMENT TO THE SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT TASK FORCE.
Chairman Stolar volunteered to be a member of the Surface Water Management Task Force from
the Park and Recreation Commission.
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2005 4 OF JULY CELEBRATION REPORT.
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Corey Hoen presented the report on the 4 of July celebration. Commissioner Atkins asked
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about the food vendors and suggested selling extra t-shirts at the Taste of Chanhassen on July 4.
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2005 4 OF JULY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS FAIR REPORT.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the report on this item. Chairman Stolar suggested showing current
playground installations and plans for future installations. Commissioner Murphy suggested
showing options for the off leash dog park to get public feedback.
RECREATION CENTER REPORT.
Susan Marek presented the staff report on the Recreation Center.
SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES UPDATE.
Susan Bill presented the update on the Senior Center activities.
PARK AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE REPORT.
Dale Gregory presented the report on the park and trail maintenance.
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Park and Rec Commission Summary – June 28, 2005
Todd Hoffman commended all of the management staff for the wonderful job they do for the
city.
HIGHWAY 41 UNDERPASS GRANT APPLICATION.
Todd Hoffman presented an update on this item.
2005 CITIZENS SURVEY.
Todd Hoffman reviewed the results from the citizens survey which was presented to the City
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Council at their June 27 work session. Chairman Stolar asked for suggestions on how the
commission could use the survey results in connection with the Park and Recreation
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Commission’s booth at the Trade Fair on July 3.
CAA SCOREBOARD AND ADVERTISING PROPOSAL UPDATE.
Todd Hoffman updated the commission on Todd Neils’ proposal that was brought before the
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City Council at their work session on June 13.
SKATE PARK UPDATE.
Todd Hoffman provided an update on the status of the skate park.
CONCEPT PARK PLANS FOR 2005 MUSA AREA AND WEST WATER TREATMENT
PLANT.
Todd Hoffman showed concept plans prepared by Brauer and Associates for the two potential
park sites.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Commissioner Murphy updated the commission on the work she and Commissioner Spizale are
doing to finish up on the off leash dog area. Chairman Stolar asked that the off leash dog area
discussion be placed under old business on the July agenda. He also asked that commission
members start attending City Council meetings and reporting back under this item.
Dillon moved, Murphy seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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