PRC SUM 2018 02 27CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
At 6:30 p.m. the commission interviewed applicants for the Park and Recreation
Commission. Chairman Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Scharfenberg, Cole Kelly, Rick Echternacht, Jennifer
Hougham, Karl Tsuchiya, Meredith Petouvis, Lauren Dale and Grant Schaeferle. Jim Boettcher
arrived late for the meeting.
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; and Katie Matthews, Recreation Supervisor
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Scott Wosje 7125 Northwood Court
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was approved with the addition of a recommendation
to the City Council concerning candidate interviews under New Business.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. None.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Scott Wosje, 7125 Northwood Court discussed the need for
mountain bike trails in Chanhassen. Chairman Scharfenberg asked where current courses are
located. Commissioner Tsuchiya asked about desired terrain. Commissioner Kelly asked if Mr.
Wosje had been in conversation with Carver County Parks. Commissioner Tsuchiya asked about
the competition season and environmental impact.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Echternacht moved, Hougham seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
January 23, 2018 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 8 to 0.
DETERMINE DISCUSSION TOPICS FOR APRIL 9, 2018 JOINT MEETING WITH
CITY COUNCIL.
Todd Hoffman reviewed this item. Commissioner Kelly suggested discussing Lake Susan
ballfield lighting, the potential development of a Lake Ann trail system, and funding for the 20
year park replacement plan. Chairman Scharfenberg suggested discussing finishing the
development of Bandimere Park.
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RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL FOR COMMISSIONERS.
Chairman Scharfenberg reviewed ranking of applicants for the Park and Recreation Commission.
Kelly moved, Echternacht seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends that the City Council use their ranking for the following commission
applicants:
1. Jim Boettcher
2. Bethany Collins
3. Adam Smith
4. Joseph Scanlon
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0.
REPORTS: 2018 FEBRUARY FESTIVAL EVALUATION. Katie Matthews presented the
report on this item. Chairman Scharfenberg asked about feedback for ice golfing and Chick-fil-
A’s involvement in the event. Commissioner Hougham suggested asking Michael Cycles to
partner with the City with their fat tire bikes.
2018 DADDY/DAUGHTER SWEETHEART DANCE EVALUATION. Katie Matthews
presented the report on this item. Commissioner Echternacht mentioned that one of the
applicants for the Park and Recreation Commission suggested hosting a Mother/Son event in the
future.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. None.
Boettcher moved, Echternacht 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 8:15 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim