PRC SUM 2018 01 23CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JANUARY 23, 2018
Chairman Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Scharfenberg, Cole Kelly, Rick Echternacht, Jim Boettcher,
Jennifer Hougham, Meredith Petouvis, and Lauren Dale
MEMBERS ABSENT: Karl Tsuchiya, and Grant Schaeferle
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; Adam Beers, Park Superintendent; and Katie Matthews, Recreation Supervisor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman Scharfenberg approved the agenda with the addition of
an update on ice rinks under Reports.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Todd Hoffman reminded commission members that
applications to serve on commissions are due Friday, February 2, 2018 and that the terms are
expiring for Jim Boettcher, Jennifer Hougham and Grant Schaeferle.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Boettcher moved, Echternacht seconded to approve the
verbatim Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission dated December 12, 2017 as
presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
RECOMMEND AWARD OF QUOTE, PURCHASE OF PICNIC SHELTERS FOR
PRAIRIE KNOLL PARK, SUNSET RIDGE PARK AND MANCHESTER PARK.
Adam Beers presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Scharfenberg asked about the
placement of the picnic shelter in Sunset Ridge Park.
Kelly moved, Boettcher seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends
that the City Council award the quote from Northland Recreation in the amount of $56,522
for the purchase of park shelters at Prairie Knoll Park, Sunset Ridge Park and Manchester
Park. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
2018 FEBRUARY FESTIVAL PREVIEW. Katie Matthews presented the staff report on this
item.
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SKATING RINK UPDATE. Katie Matthews provided on update on the conditions of the
city’s ice skating rinks.
Kelly moved, Echternacht seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission
meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim