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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 24, 2018
Chairman Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Scharfenberg, Cole Kelly, Rick Echternacht, Jim Boettcher,
Meredith Petouvis, Karl Tsuchiya, and Joe Scanlon
MEMBERS ABSENT: Grant Schaeferle
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; and Katie Matthews, Recreation Supervisor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman Scharfenberg added two items under New Business.
NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR.
Petouvis moved, Tsuchiya seconded to nominate Steve Scharfenberg for Chairman of the
Park and Recreation Commission. Boettcher moved, Echternacht seconded to nominate
Cole Kelly for Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission. With a show of hands
Steve Scharfenberg was appointed as Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission
with a vote of 4 to 3.
Echternacht moved, Kelly seconded to appoint Jim Boettcher as Vice Chairman of the
Park and Recreation Commission. Petouvis nominated Karl Tsuchiya as Vice Chairman of
the Park and Recreation Commission. There was no second. With a show of hands Jim
Boettcher was appointed as Vice Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. Jerry Ruegemer noted the Walk Fur Education sponsored by
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the Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, April 28 at Lake Ann
Park.
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
March 27, 2018 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with
a vote of 7 to 0.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary – April 24, 2018
DISCUSSION BY COMMISSION FOLLOWING UP ON THE APRIL 8, 2018 JOINT
MEETING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL.
Commissioner Boettcher discussed the need to work on funding for the projects laid out in the 20
year plan. Commissioner Petouvis suggested visiting the parks that are high on the list for
playground replacement. Chairman Scharfenberg asked staff to prepare an Excel spreadsheet
outlining information related to the park replacement plan, how to finance finishing off
development of Bandimere Park, and scheduling a walking tour of Prince’s property around
Lake Ann.
RECOGNIZE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT AND RE-APPOINTMENTS TO THE
COMMISSION.
Chairman Scharfenberg recognized Jim Boettcher on his reappointment and Joe Scanlon on his
appointment to the Park and Recreation Commission.
TRAIL CONNECTOR ON POWERS BOULEVARD. Chairman Scharfenberg asked Todd
Hoffman to give an update on when the trail connection on Powers Boulevard will occur.
LRT TRAIL UPDATE. Todd Hoffman explained that FEMA has approved a parcel fix
reimbursement for a max total of $450,000 and how that process will proceed with Hennepin
County and Carver County.
2018 EASTER EGG CANDY HUNT REVIEW. Katie Matthews presented the report on the
Easter Egg Candy Hunt.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. Todd Hoffman informed commission members that Sue Bill
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will be retiring from the Senior Center on June 29 with an open house being held on Thursday,
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June 28 from 1:00 to 3:00.
Boettcher moved, Petouvis seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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