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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Chairman Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Scharfenberg, Cole Kelly, Rick Echternacht, Jim Boettcher,
Meredith Petouvis, Joe Scanlon, and Grant Schaeferle. Karl Tsuchiya arrived late to the
meeting.
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; Adam Beer, Park Superintendent; and Jodi Sarles, Rec Center Manager
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was approved with the revision to move item I(3) to
the end of the agenda.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jerry Ruegemer provided an update on ice skating rink
openings.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Echternacht moved, Petouvis seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated October 23, 2018
as presented.
ESTABLISH 2019 PICNIC RESERVATION FEES. Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff
report on this item. Chairman Scharfenberg asked about the last time fees were changed.
Kelly moved, Echternacht seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends that the City Council approve the 2019 picnic reservation fees at the same
level as 2018. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
REPORTS:
2018 HALLOWEEN PARTY EVALUATION. Jerry Ruegemer provided an update on the
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34 Annual Halloween Party held on Saturday, October 27. Chairman Scharfenberg asked
about the number of participants.
PARK MAINTENANCE QUARTERLY UPDATE. Adam Beer presented the update for the
Park Maintenance Department. Chairman Scharfenberg asked about Manchester Park and
construction of park shelters.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary – December 11, 2018
SENIOR CENTER QUARTERLY UPDATE. Todd Hoffman presented the update for senior
center activities and programs.
RECREATION CENTER QUARTERLY UPDATE. Jodi Sarles presented the update for
programs being offered at the Recreation Center.
2018 TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY REVIEW. Jerry Ruegemer presented a review of the
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2018 Tree Lighting ceremony held on Saturday, December 1 at City Center Park.
2018 YEAR END REVIEW POWER POINT. A power point slide presentation was presented
at this point in the meeting showing accomplishments made during 2018. Chairman
Scharfenberg asked about sponsorship of the summer concert series by Old National Bank.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS. Chairman Scharfenberg asked for an update on items
scheduled for the early part of 2019.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. Jerry Ruegemer provided an update on the resignation of
Katie Matthews and the schedule for interviewing her replacement. Chairman Scharfenberg
asked for an update on the February Festival plans.
Echternacht moved, Kelly 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 7:15 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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