PRC SUM 2017 01 24
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JANUARY 24, 2017
Acting Chair Carron called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:Steve Scharfenberg, Brent Carron, Luke Thunberg, Jim Boettcher,
Rick Echternacht, and Jennifer Hougham
MEMBERS ABSENT:Cole Kelly, and Lauren Dale
STAFF PRESENT:Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; and Katie Favro, Recreation Supervisor
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Lisa & Mick Mekkelsen9640 Independence Circle #5
Dan BerveMinnetonka Aquatics
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:Acting Chair Carron approved the agenda as presented.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:None.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Boettcher moved, Thunberg seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
December 13, 2016 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 6 to 0.
CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL: 2017/18 LAKE ANN PARK
BEACH LIFEGUARD CONTRACT.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff report on this item. Commission members asked for
clarification on the number of days in the contract. Dan Berve with Minnetonka Aquatics
explained the increase in wages to stay competitive in the marketplaceand details of the contract.
Scharfenberg moved, Echternacht seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends that the City Council approve a two year contract with Minnetonka Public
Schools for Lake Ann Beach Lifeguard Services in the amount of $32,402 per year.All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary –January 24, 2017
2017FEBRUARY FESTIVAL PREVIEW REPORT.Katie Favro gave a power point
presentation reviewing activities associated with the 2017 February Festival.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.Todd Hoffman mentioned the report from Carver County
regarding the Aquatic Invasive Species program and the $500 donation from the Liga Latina
League.
Lisa Mekkelsen, 9640 Independence Circle #5 asked about the possibility ofexpanding the
Chanhassen Rec Center. Staff discussed the study that is currently underway addressing the 25
year vision forthe City’s park and recreation needs.
Boettcher moved, Echternacht seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 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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