PRC SUM 2018 08 28CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
AUGUST 28, 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, and Joe Scanlon,
MEMBERS ABSENT: Karl Tsuchiya, and Grant Schaeferle
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; and Adam Beer, Park Superintendent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman Scharfenberg approved the agenda as presented.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chairman Scharfenberg announced that the Chanhassen Red
Birds will be playing in the Class B State Championship Tournament.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Echternacht moved, Boettcher seconded to approve the
Summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated July 24, 2018 as
presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL 2019-2023 PARK AND TRAIL
ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP).
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Kelly asked about 2018
park revenues and the status of the tennis courts at the Rec Center being converting it into
pickleball courts. Chairman Scharfenberg asked about potential future trails associated with road
projects.
Kelly moved, Echternacht seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends that the City Council approve a 2019-2023 Park and Trail Acquisition and
Development CIP totaling $1,215,000 to complete the projects listed in Attachment #2. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary – August 28, 2018
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REPORTS: MANCHESTER NEIGHBORHOOD PARK CONSTRUCTION AND
HIGHWAY 101 TRAIL CONSTRUCTION AT FOXWOOD.
Adam Beer gave a power point presentation on the construction of the Manchester neighborhood
park and Highway 101 trail construction at Foxwood.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. Commissioner Kelly asked for clarification on the land that
was transferred to the City of Shorewood.
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 8:10 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim