PRC SUM 2017 08 22
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
AUGUST 22, 2017
Chairman Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:Steve Scharfenberg, Cole Kelly, Rick Echternacht, Jim Boettcher,
Jennifer Hougham, Karl Tsuchiya, Meredith Petouvis, Lauren Dale and Grant Schaeferle
STAFF PRESENT:Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent;and Katie Favro, Recreation Supervisor
PUBLIC PRESENT:
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Gabrielle Grinde123 No. 3Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis, 55406
Todd Neils990 Saddlebrook Curve
Chairman Scharfenberg provided an update on the condition of the tennis courts at Chanhassen
Elementary School where a person had slipped on weeds in the court while playing tennis.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:Commissioner Boettcher moved, Commissioner Tsuchiya
seconded to approve the agenda as presented.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:Chairman Scharfenberg announced the Chanhassen Red
Birds the Class B State Tournament schedule.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.Todd Neils, 990 Saddlebrook Curve discussed revised
numbers from Muska Lighting for Lake Susan Park baseball field and the CAA’s participation in
funding.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Boettcher moved, Petouvis seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated July 25,
2017 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 9
to 0.
APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL, ADOPT PARKS AND
RECREATION SYSTEM PLAN.
Gabrielle Grinde with Hoisington-Koegler Group discussed updates from the last advisory board
meeting. Commissioner Kelly questioned whether or not to keep the cost estimate of $25 to $50
million dollars in connection with the Chanhassen Rec Center. Chairman Scharfenberg
explained that that item was included due to public response.Commissioner Petouvisquestioned
the fact that there was money included for the study of the Lake Ann Park expansion but not
money for the implementation of that expansion.
Petouvis moved, Kelly seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends
that the City Counciladopt the Parks and Recreation System Plan with the addition in the
Priorities Section, long term capital investment initiative of a place holder without dollar
value for Lake Ann potential expansion. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimouslywith a vote of 9 to 0.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL, 2018-2022 PARK AND TRAIL
ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP).
Todd Hoffmanreviewed the projects outlined in the 2018-2022 Park and Trail Acquisition and
Development Capital Improvement Program. Commission members discussed adding $165,000
in 2018 for lighting of the ballfields at Lake Susan Park contingent on receiving $55,000 from
the Chanhassen Athletic Association and moving $245,000 for Bandimere Park Sport Court from
2019 to 2020.
Kelly moved, Boettcher seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends
that the City Council approve a 2018 to 2022 Park and Trail Acquisition and Development
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) totaling $1,570,000 to complete the following
projects:
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 9 to 0.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS.None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.Todd Hoffman discussed items included in the
Administrative Packet.
Hougham moved, Tsuchiya seconded 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 8:40 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim