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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
DECEMBER 12, 2017
Chairman Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Scharfenberg, Cole Kelly, Rick Echternacht, Jim Boettcher,
Jennifer Hougham, Karl Tsuchiya, Meredith Petouvis, and Grant Schaeferle
MEMBERS ABSENT: Lauren Dale
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; Katie Matthews, Recreation Supervisor; Jodi Sarles, Recreation Center
Manager; Adam Beers, Park Superintendent; and Susan Bill, Senior Center Coordinator
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman Scharfenberg approved the agenda with the addition
of an update from Todd Hoffman concerning City Council action regarding the CIP.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Boettcher moved, Echternacht seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
November 28, 2017 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 8 to 0.
UPDATE ON CITY COUNCIL ACTION ON THE PARK AND RECREATION
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP).
Todd Hoffman presented an update on action taken by the City Council at their December 11,
2017 meeting.
RECREATION CENTER UPDATE. Jodi Sarles reviewed programs being offered through
the Chanhassen Recreation Center.
PARK AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS REPORT. Adam Beers provided
updates on park and trail maintenance projects.
SENIOR CENTER UPDATE. Sue Bill provided updates on programming through the Senior
Center.
Park and Recreation Commission – December 12, 2017
RECREATION PROGRAMS: TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY EVALUATION. Katie
Matthews provided highlights from the Tree Lighting ceremony that was held at City Center
Park.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. Todd Hoffman discussed the Cathcart Park Maintenance
Agreement and the possible annexation of Cathcart Park to the City of Shorewood.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL FOR RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT TH 5
REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN, CARVER COUNTY PARKS.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Kelly asked for
clarification on the route chosen for a trail through the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. After
discussion regarding funding and design, the following motion was made.
Kelly moved, Boettcher seconded that the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission
recommends that the City Council approves a resolution supporting the TH 5 Regional
Trail Master Plan prepared by Carver County. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0.
Todd Hoffman explained that city staff has been meeting with a variety of potential buyers for
the Prince property on Lake Ann and the need to update the City’s Comprehensive Plan as it
pertains to the proposed expansion of Lake Ann Park.
Boettcher moved, Echternacht seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission
meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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