H-2. Park and Trail Maintenance Operations UpdateCITY OF CHANHASSEN
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
FROM: Adam Beers, Park Superintendent
DATE: December 13, 2016
SUBJ: Park and Trail Maintenance Report
Facility Shutdown
All rental facilities at Lake Ann and Lake Susan Park have been closed for the
season.
The water has been shut off and drained, all seasonal drinking fountains have
been
removed, and the buildings have been cleaned. Park staff will beaintin areas in the
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concession building over the next few weeks in preparation for next season.
Outdoor recreation services are finished for the year. Maintenance of docks, piers,
and paddleboats are now in the shop for annual maintenance.
Skating Rinks
- As the weather continues to improve for flooding conditions staff is ready to start
making ice. Flooding will occur on a 24-hour rotatingschedule until sufficient ice ce has
been made and rinks are ready for use. Temporary warming houses are scheduled for
delivery on December 16.
Trail Maintenance
- All trails were flail mowed one last time in preparation for the winterlowin
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- All of the high priority tree work has been completed along trails to ensure safe
travel
with plowing equipment. Staff will continue to move through trail areas pruning back
sections that are becoming overgrown.
Project Update
Construction projects at Bandimere and Roundhouse Park arero essin nicely.
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Final completion is expected by May 30, 2017.
Updates were completed at Old village Hall.
Train depot paver renovation project is complete.
Park shelters at Greenwood Shores Park and Carver Beach Playground have been
completed and have been open for use.
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The 2016 Tree Lighting Ceremony was a great success! Our maintenance division will
now
begin preparing for the upcoming Febfest ice fishing contest. This is another great event —
we
look forward to seeing everyone there!
The park maintenance staff would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Ha
� Y Happy New
Year.