PRC SUM 2018 09 25CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Chairman Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Scharfenberg, Rick Echternacht, Jim Boettcher, Meredith
Petouvis, Karl Tsuchiya, Joe Scanlon, and Grant Schaeferle
MEMBERS ABSENT: Cole Kelly
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; Katie Matthews, Recreation Supervisor; Adam Beer, Park Superintendent; Jodi
Sarles, Recreation Center Manager; and Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman Scharfenberg approved the agenda as presented.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Todd Hoffman announced that he and Adam Beer will
represent the City of Chanhassen in Rochester to receive the Award of Excellence in Community
Engagement for the Park System Master Plan. Jerry Ruegemer announced that the Chanhassen
High School homecoming parade will be in downtown Chanhassen on Friday, October 5th.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Echternacht moved, Boettcher seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated August 28, 2018
as presented.
2018-19 ICE SKATING RINK LOCATION RECOMMENDATIONS. Katie Matthews
presented the staff report on this item.
Boettcher moved, Echternacht seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends that the following ice skating rink locations and warming houses be
maintained for the 2018-19 season:
Chanhassen Rec Center
1-Pleasure Rink
2-Hockey Rinks
North Lotus Lake Park
1-Pleasure Rink
1-Hockey Rink
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City Center Park
1-Pleasure Rink
1-Hockey Rink
Bandimere Park
1-Pleasure Rink
1–Hockey Rink
Roundhouse Park
1-Pleasure Rink
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
2018 LAKE ANN PARK CONCESSION/BOAT RENTAL EVALUATION. Jerry
Ruegemer presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Tsuchiya asked for clarification
of $1,500 lower expenses. Chair Scharfenberg stated he liked the idea of the punch card reward
system but thought 10 rentals might be a little excessive and noted frustration expressed by
people not being able to rent watercraft. He suggested having a sign up sheet for watercraft
rentals.
PARK MAINTENANCE QUARTERLY UPDATE. Adam Beer presented updates on
projects completed by the Park Maintenance department over the summer and into the fall.
RECREATION CENTER UPDATE. Jodi Sarles presented the update on activities and
programs being offered at the Rec Center.
SENIOR CENTER QUARTERLY UPDATE. Mary Blazanin introduced herself to the
commission before presenting updates on activities and program being offered at the Senior
Center.
2018 HALLOWEEN PARTY PREVIEW. Katie Matthews provided highlights of the
upcoming annual Halloween Party which will be held on Saturday, October 27th.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. Todd Hoffman discussed a request by a resident who lives
near Carver Beach for kayak storage. After discussion by commission members it was the
consensus to continue the policy currently in place regarding watercraft storage at city parks.
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Echternacht moved, Boettcher 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
was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim