PRC SUM 2018 06 26CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 26, 2018
Chairman Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Scharfenberg, Cole Kelly, Rick Echternacht, Meredith
Petouvis, Karl Tsuchiya, and Joe Scanlon
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Boettcher and Grant Schaeferle
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; Katie Matthews, Recreation Supervisor; Adam Beers, Park Superintendent; Jodi
Sarles, Rec Center Manager; and Susan Bill, Senior Center Coordinator
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was approved with the addition by Chairman
Scharfenberg asking Todd Hoffman to give a recap of the capital replacement discussion held by
the City Council at their June 25, 2018 meeting.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Todd Hoffman recognized Sue Bill, Senior Center
Coordinator and Jim Theis from the Park Maintenance Department who will be retiring on
Friday.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Echternacht moved, Petouvis seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary Minutes from the April 24, 2018 and May 22, 2018 Park and
Recreation Commission meetings.
CONCEPT PLAN REVIEW GALPIN BOULEVARD PROPERTY. Todd Hoffman
presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Kelly asked for clarification of scenario 1
and 2 in relation to concept plans 04 and 07. Representing the applicant Lennar, Joe Jablonski
discussed the differences between the two concept options being presented. Commission
members asked for clarification on housing types, access, trails, wetlands, cost estimates, and
funding sources.
Kelly moved, Petouvis seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends
the City Council acknowledge the Lennar Concept Plan 07 dated June 1, 2018 depicting
199 lots clustered to the west, central and north central quadrants of the property and
preserving 50, plus or minus, acres of public park area utilizing a density transfer and park
dedication in the eastern quadrant of the property as the preferred starting point for the
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design of the preliminary plat for the proposed development. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CAPITAL REPLACEMENT DISCUSSION BY THE CITY
COUNCIL.
Todd Hoffman discussed highlights of the discussion held by the City Council regarding the park
replacement plan.
REPORTS:
PARK MAINTENANCE QUARTERLY UPDATE. Adam Beers presented the update on
park maintenance projects. Commissioner Petouvis asked who maintains Eagle scout projects
after they’re installed. Commissioner Tsuchiya asked about ball field maintenance after rain
events. Chairman Scharfenberg asked about garbage at Lake Susan Park dugouts.
REC CENTER QUARTERLY UPDATE. Jodi Sarles presented the update on activities and
programs at the Rec Center.
2018 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION PREVIEW. Katie Matthews presented a preview of
activities involved with the upcoming 4th of July celebration.
SENIOR CENTER QUARTERLY UPDATE. Sue Bill presented the update on activities and
programs at the Senior Center.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. None.
Kelly moved, Echternacht seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 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