PRC SUM 2018 05 22
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MAY 22, 2018
Vice Chair Boettcher called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Cole Kelly, Rick Echternacht, Jim Boettcher, Meredith Petouvis, Karl
Tsuchiya, Joe Scanlon, and Grant Schaeferle
MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Scharfenberg
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; Katie Matthews, Recreation Supervisor; and Adam Beer, Park Superintendent
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Kaili Palattao 8209 Narcissus Street
Maggie Rothstein 8610 Apple Tree Lane
Caden Pottebaum 2379 Jennifer Lane
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was approved with an information piece by Todd
Hoffman regarding Control Concepts purchasing the lot next to Mamac System and will be
completing the final phase of the trail segment connected with Chanhassen Nature Preserve.
Therefore the CIP will have to be amended to move $90,000 from 2021 to 2018.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jerry Ruegemer noted that the Memorial Day Ceremony will
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be held on Monday, May 28 at the Veteran’s Memorial.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
KEY FINANCIAL STRATEGY: PROPOSED PARKS REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE
2019-2023.
Adam Beer presented the staff report on this item outlining a 5 year schedule for park amenities
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replacements. Vice Chair Boettcher asked for clarification of the tour on Tuesday, June 12.
Commissioner Petouvis asked about moving the Lake Ann Park project up ahead of a
neighborhood park. Commissioner Echternacht pointed out an inconsistency in pricing.
Commissioner Tsuchiya asked how the life expectancy of playground equipment being installed
today compares to the equipment installed in the 1990’s.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary – May 22, 2018
Kelly moved, Echternacht seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends the City Council establish a park replacement fund and approve the 2019 to
2023 parks replacement schedule. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 7 to 0.
INTRODUCTION OF 2018 KLEINBANK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. Katie
Matthews provided an overview of the Summer Concert Series sponsored by KleinBank. Vice
Chair Boettcher asked for clarification on how the bands are selected.
REPORTS:
2018 LAKE ANN PARK SUMMER PROGRAMS. Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff report
on this item.
2018 ADULT SOFTBALL. Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff report on this item.
2018 SUMMER PROGRAMS. Katie Matthews presented the staff report on this item.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. Vice Chairman Boettcher pointed out highlights from the
items included in the administrative packet. Jerry Ruegemer presented a power point
presentation of the lighting ceremony held at Lake Susan Park ballfield.
Echternacht moved, Petouvis 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 8:10 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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