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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MARCH 27, 2018
The Park and Recreation Commission met at 6:30 p.m. in the Chanhassen Senior Center
for a Manchester Park Playground Selection Workshop. Chairman Scharfenberg called
the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Scharfenberg, Jim Boettcher, Jennifer Hougham, Karl
Tsuchiya, and Meredith Petouvis
MEMBERS ABSENT: Cole Kelly, Rick Echternacht, Lauren Dale and Grant Schaeferle
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; Katie Matthews, Recreation Supervisor; Adam Beers, Park Superintendent;
Jodie Sarles, Rec Center Manager; and Susan Bill, Senior Center Coordinator
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Tim Vossberg 3380 Lake Shore Drive, Chaska
Russ & Sonja Raschke 7402 Frontier Trail
Chris Przybylski 5580 Dahlgren Road, Chaska
Steve & Chas Kolbow 5580 Dahlgren Road, Chaska
Carl & Billy Cripe 911 Saddlebrook Pass
Reed Conrad 1114 Symphony Lane, Chaska
Kira Anderson 290 Greenleaf Court
Clarence Holmstadt 364 Highwood Drive Circle, Chaska
Ladd & Susan Conrad 6625 Horseshoe Curve
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was approved with the clarification that the approval
of Minutes is for the February 27, 2018 meeting and Chairman Scharfenberg added discussion
for the joint meeting with the City Council on April 9, 2018.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. Katie Matthews provided an update on the Easter Egg Candy
Hunt being held on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Chairman Scharfenberg announced that on
Saturday, April 21, 2018 the Chanhassen Red Birds will be having a silent auction and kick off
event at the American Legion.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Russ Raschke, 7402 Frontier Trail, representing the high
school mountain bike team, discussed the growth of the sport and the need for multiple use trails.
After research had been done a piece of land owned by MnDOT at Highway 212 and Pioneer
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Trail was identified as a possible site. Commissioner Hougham asked for clarification on who
else besides the City of Chanhassen and MnDOT has the mountain biking group been in
discussions with. Tim Vossberg, 3380 Lakeshore Drive, Chaska explained discussions that have
been held to date with Chanhassen, Chaska, and MnDOT. Chairman Scharfenberg asked about
the County’s response with this request.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Boettcher moved, Petouvis seconded to approve the Minutes
of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated February 27, 2018 as presented. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
RECOMMEND AWARD OF LOW QUOTES, PICNIC SHELTER CONCRETE AND
MANCHESTER PARK CONCRETE.
Adam Beers presented the staff report on this item.
Petouvis moved, Boettcher seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends the City Council award the low quote to Theis Construction in the amount of
$61,392 for concrete work at Prairie Knoll Park, Sunset Ridge Park and Manchester Park.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
RECOMMEND MANCHESTER PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT SELECTION.
Hougham moved, Petouvis seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends the City Council award the Manchester Park playground structure to
Northland Recreation. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote
of 5 to 0.
RECEIVE 2017 PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT.
Jerry Ruegemer reviewed highlights of the 2017 Park and Recreation Department Annual
Report.
Boettcher moved, Petouvis seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission approve
the 2017 Park and Recreation Department Annual Report and send it to City Council. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
REPORTS:
2017/18 ICE RINK SEASON EVALUATION. Katie Matthews presented the evaluation of
the 2017/18 ice rink season. Todd Hoffman commented that the new facility at Bandimere Park
was the second highest used rink in the city.
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2018 EASTER EGG CANDY HUNT PREVIEW. Katie Matthews gave a preview of the 2018
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Easter Egg Candy Hunt which will be held on Saturday, March 31 at City Center Park.
REC CENTER QUARTERLY UPDATE. Jodi Sarles presented the quarterly update for the
Rec Center.
SENIOR CENTER QUARTERLY UPDATE. Susan Bill presented the quarterly update for
Senior Center programs.
PARK MAINTENANCE QUARTERLY UPDATE. Adam Beers provided the quarterly
update on park maintenance activities.
DISCUSSION POINTS FOR JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL. Chairman
Scharfenberg asked that this item be added to the agenda.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. Chairman Scharfenberg thanked
Commissioner Jennifer Hougham and Lauren Dale for their time on the Park and Recreation
Commission.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. None.
Boettcher moved, Hougham seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission
meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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