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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
Acting Chair Hougham called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:Rick Echternacht, Jennifer Hougham, Karl Tsuchiya, Meredith
Petouvis, Lauren Dale and Grant Schaeferle. Cole Kelly arrived during approval of Minutes.
Jim Boettcher arrived during reports.
MEMBERS ABSENT:Steve Scharfenberg
STAFF PRESENT:Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; Katie Matthews, Recreation Supervisor;Adam Beers, Park Superintendent; and
SusanBill, Senior Center Coordinator
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Todd Neils990 Saddlebrook Curve
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:Echternacht moved, Tsuchiya seconded to approve the
agenda as published. Allvoted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of
6 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS.None.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS.None.
2017-18 ICE SKATING RINK LOCATION RECOMMENDATIONS.
Katie Matthews presented the staff report on this item.
Kelly moved, Echternacht seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends that the following ice skating rink locations and warming house hours be
maintained for the 2017-18 season:
Locations
Rec Center North Lotus City Center BandimereRoundhouse
1–Pleasure Rink 1 –Pleasure Rink 1 –Pleasure Rink 1 –Pleasure Rink 1 –Pleasure
Rink
Park and Recreation Commission Summary –September 26, 2017
2–Hockey Rinks 1 –Hockey Rink 1 –Hockey Rink 1 –Hockey Rink
Warming House Hours
Bandimere Park,
Rec Center, North Lotus Park, City Center Park* Roundhouse Park (limited hours)
Weekdays4 pm –9 pmWeekdaysClosed
Saturdays10 am –9 pmSaturdays12 pm –6 pm
Sundays1 pm –7 pmSundays1 pm –7 pm
December 2410 am –3 pmDecember 2410 am –3 pm
December 25ClosedDecember 25Closed
December 26-3010 am –9 pmDecember 26-3012 pm –6 pm
December 3110 am –4 pmDecember 3110 am –4 pm
January 110 am –9 pmJanuary 112 pm –6 pm
No School Days10 am –9 pm
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
LAKE SUSAN PARK BALLFIELD LIGHTING PROPOSAL.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this itemnoting staff’s recommendation that the
lighting at Lake Susan Park happen after a total of $55,000 is received from the Chanhassen
Athletic Association. Todd Neils, 990 Saddlebrook Curve, speaking on behalf of the
Chanhassen Athletic Association and Dugout Club, discussed his conversations with Muska
Lighting in terms of costs and timeline for construction. After discussion the following motion
was made.
Kelly moved, Echternacht seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends that the City Council approve a 2018 capital improvement program, Lake
Susan Ballfield Lighting in the amount of $245,000. Furthermore that a donation of
$55,000 from the Chanhassen Athletic Association be accepted on a payment plan as
discussed. $19,000 in December of 2017,$19,000 first quarter of 2018 and $17,000 first
quarter of 2019bringing the City’s share of the project down to $190,000. On this basis the
City will order the lighting upon receipt of the first check from the Chanhassen Athletic
Association.All voted in favor, except for Petouvis and Tsuchiya who opposed. The
motion carried with a vote of 5 to 2.
CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF PARKS AND RECREATION SYSTEM PLAN.
Todd Hoffman presented an update on the City Council’s review of the Parks and Recreation
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System Plan noting the City Council will review this item again at their October 23work
session.
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Park and Recreation Commission Summary –September 26, 2017
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
2017 HALLOWEEN PARTY PREVIEW.Katie Matthews presented the staff report on this
item.
2017 LAKE ANN PARK CONCESSION/BOAT RENTAL EVALUATION.Jerry
Ruegemer presented the staff report on this item.
RECREATION CENTER UPDATE.Todd Hoffman presented the update on the Recreation
Center for Jodi Sarles who was not present.Commissioner Hougham asked what improvements
will not be made if therecommended $50,000is not funded in 2018 and 2019. Commissioner
Kelly asked about the personal trainers.
PARK MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS UPDATE.Adam Beers provided an update on
activities performed by the park maintenance staff.
SENIOR CENTER UPDATE.SusanBill presented the update on activities at the Senior
Center.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS.None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS.Commissioner Kelly noted a correction in the park
inventory system regarding basketball courts at the Recreation Center.Todd Hoffman noted the
graph regarding pickleball use and picnic reservation evaluations.
Boettcher moved, Kelly seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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