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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 23, 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, Joe Scanlon, and Grant Schaeferle
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; and Jodi Sarles, Rec Center Manager
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman Scharfenberg approved the agenda with the addition of
discussing skating rinks under Old Business.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jerry Ruegemer reminded commission members of the
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Halloween Party on Saturday, October 27 and asked for volunteers. Todd Hoffman noted an
article in the Chanhassen Villager regarding memorial benches.
VISITOR PRESENTATION. None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Echternacht moved, Boettcher seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
September 25, 2018 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 8 to 0.
2018 PICNIC SEASON EVALUATION. Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff report on this
item. Chairman Scharfenberg asked for clarification on the registration system and if there are
any issues associated with it.
CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER OUTDOOR COURT IMPROVEMENTS.
Jodi Sarles and Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff report on this item. After questions regarding
bidding and time line for construction the following motion was made.
Boettcher moved, Echternacht seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends to City Council that the Chan Rec Center courts be resurfaced, reconstructed
to preserve 2 tennis courts. This project is included in the 2019 CIP tennis court
refurbishment budget. All voted in favor, except for Commissioner Kelly who abstained.
The motion carried with a vote of 7 in favor and 1 abstention.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary – October 23, 2018
DISCUSSION OF ICE SKATING RINK LOCATIONS. Chairman Scharfenberg added this
item to the agenda to discuss an email received from Councilwoman Ryan who had been
contacted by several families living in the Pioneer Pass neighborhood inquiring about the
possibility of having a pleasure rink placed at Pioneer Pass Park. Since approval of skating rink
locations had already been addressed at the September Park and Recreation Commission
meeting, it was the consensus not to add that location at this time but Chairman Scharfenberg
stated he would let Councilwoman Ryan know that neighbors are welcomed to come to a future
Park and Recreation Commission meeting to discuss their interests.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. Chairman Scharfenberg asked Todd Hoffman to give an
update on the award for community engagement from the Association of Planners at their
regional conference in Rochester regarding the Park and Recreation System Master Plan process.
Chairman Scharfenberg asked if staff has received neighborhood feedback from the completion
of Manchester Park. Commissioner Boettcher asked about the status of a motorhome parked at
Lake Ann Park.
Boettcher moved, Echternacht seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission
meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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