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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 25, 2017
Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:Cole Kelly, Steve Scharfenberg, Rick Echternacht, Jennifer
Hougham, Karl Tsuchiya, Meredith Petouvis, Lauren Dale, and Grant Schaeferle
MEMBERS ABSENT:Jim Boettcher arrived at the end of the meeting
STAFF PRESENT:Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent;and Katie Favro, Recreation Supervisor
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Jeff DeitnerWSB & Associates
Lisa Falkum6869 Manchester Drive
Judy Stretar6801 Manchester Drive
Bob Kline2175 Lake Harrison Road
David Peters6845 BriarwoodCourt
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:Chairman Kelly amended the agenda to move item B-1 to item
G-3. Item E-1 was removed from the agenda.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:Todd Hoffman reminded the commission and audience
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members that Saturday, May 6was the ArborDay tree planting at North Lotus Lake Park.
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Jerry Ruegemer noted the 50Anniversary Celebration ceremony that will be held Monday,
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May 8at 5:30 p.m. in City Center Park.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Scharfenberg moved, Echternacht seconded to approve the
verbatim Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated March 28, 2017
with the changes made by Chairman Kelly on Pages 8, 26 and 30; and approve the
summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated March 28, 2017
as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0.
RECOGNIZE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS AND RE-APPOINTMENTS TO THE
COMMISSION.
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Todd Hoffman welcomed new commission members Meredith Petouvis, Karl Tsuchiya, and
Grant Schaeferle. Chair Kelly welcomed the 3 new members as well and congratulated Steve
Scharfenberg and Lauren Dale on their re-appointments.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE PARK
MASTER PLAN FOR MANCHESTER PARK (NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
COMPONENT OF WEST WATER TREATMENT FACILITY).
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report before introducing Jeff Deitner with WSB and
Associates who prepared the Manchester Park Master Plan.Chair Kelly asked about parking on
the cul-de-sac.Commissioner Scharfenberg asked for clarification on the size of the retaining
wall,and the traillocation.Commissioner Hougham asked about signage,and usage of the open
area north of the building. Chair Kelly opened up the meeting for public comments. Lisa
Falkum, 6869 Manchester Drive expressed concernswith the fact that the park is a very secluded
area and the possibility of crime coming into the area, the location of the portable restroom, the
number of parking spaces, and decreasing property values.Speaking on behalf of the Woodridge
Heights Homeowners Association,Judy Stretar, 6801 Manchester Drive stated that the 12
families that attended a meeting were against this proposal and feel the money could be spent
better on Sugarbush Park and/orLake Ann Park. There is also concern with the park being
secluded and issues that might arise after hours. Bob Klein, 2175 Lake Harrison Road,and
being on the Homeowners Association board for Lakeview at Pinehurst,shared people’s
concerns with the park being located on a chlorine gas water treatment facilityand explained that
people would like to see the money spent in another location and let this area be more natural.
He expressed concern with tree loss associated with building the cul-de-sac and a safety concern
with people parking on the cul-de-sac to drink alcohol and do drugs. Chair Kelly asked staff
about the possibility of tabling this item to hold a neighborhood meeting. David Peters, 6845
Briarwood Court stated his main concerns were with the portable restroomand noise. Judy
Stretar asked about the location of the portable restroom and the tree replacement plan which
offers screening.Bob Klein continued the discussion about the need to save as many existing
trees as possible for screening purposes.
Scharfenberg moved, Echternacht seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
table the proposed park master plan for a new neighborhood park to be constructed
adjacent to the West Water Treatment Plant until the next regular meeting and that the
Park and Recreation Commission members meet prior to that meeting at Manchester
Park. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS: 2017 EASTER EGG CANDY HUNT
EVALUATION.
Katie Favro presented the staff report on this item.
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NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF 2017/2018 CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
There were three nominations for Chair for 2017/2018. After hand votes it was determined that
Steve Scharfenberg was appointed as the new Chair.
Hougham moved, Echternacht seconded to appoint herself, Jennifer Hougham as Vice
Chair for 2017/2018. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of
8 to 0.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
RED BIRDS BASEBALL OPENING DAY.Jerry Ruegemer presented the report on this item,
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noting the home opener is scheduled for Sunday21.
CHANHASSEN MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY.Jerry Ruegemer outlined the schedule of
events planned for the Memorial Day Ceremony.
Hougham moved, Echternachtseconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 9 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission
meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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