1-22-19-prc-sumCHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JANUARY 22, 2019
Chairman Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Scharfenberg, Cole Kelly, Rick Echternacht, Jim Boettcher,
Meredith Petouvis, Joe Scanlon, and Karl Tsuchiya.
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; Audrey Swantz, Recreation Supervisor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was approved as presented.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Newly hired Recreation Supervisor Audrey Swantz was
introduced to the Park and Recreation Commission.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Boettcher moved, Echternacht seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated December 11,
2018 as presented.
PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW GALPIN SITE/LENNAR. Todd Hoffman gave a
presentation reviewing the preliminary plat of the Galpin/Lennar site. Following the
presentation, there was a 60-minute discussion with staff and Lennar’s Joe Jablonski.
Kelly moved, Echternacht seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend
the City Council apply the following conditions of approval concerning parks and trails for
the proposed 191-lot Galpin site Preliminary Plat and PUD by Lennar dated December 5,
2018:
1. Dedication of 100-plus-or-minus-acres of wooded open spaces and wetlands in the
eastern half of the property to the City of Chanhassen for parkland in exchange for
a housing density transfer and fulfillment of a 9-plus-or-minus-acre parkland
dedication requirement.
2. Acknowledgement that the dedicated land may be developed at the city's discretion
as parkland for public use and may include, but is not limited to, trails, boardwalks,
bridges, structures, and signage.
3. The planning, engineering and construction of a 10-foot wide bituminous east/west
trail connection between Galpin Boulevard and a location east of Street D, and a 10-
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foot wide bituminous trail adjacent to Galpin Boulevard between Street E and
Street A.
4. All trails shall meet all city standards for trail construction.
5. The east/west trail shall maintain a minimum 10-foot setback from outside edges of
trail to private property and be designed to minimize encroachment of wetland
buffers.
6. The east/west trail crossing of Street A shall be relocated from a midblock crossing
as shown to the intersection of Street A and Street D
7. The east/west trail be designed and constructed so as not to require retaining walls.
8. The entirety of the east/west trail and associated buffers shall be constructed within
dedicated public outlots.
9. The entirety of the Galpin Boulevard trail between Street E and Street A shall be
constructed in dedicated public right of way.
10. The planning, engineering and construction of 10-foot wide bituminous trails
connecting both Street Z and Lucy Ridge Lane to the planned trail at the western
edge of Lake Lucy including trail easements.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL: 2019/2020 LAKE ANN PARK
BEACH LIFEGUARD CONTRACT. Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff report reviewing the
proposed two-year contract with Minnetonka Public Schools, ISD 276. Dan Berve, Director of
Minnetonka Aquatics, provided additional information for the Park and Recreation Commission
regarding specifics of the 2019/2020 contract.
Echternacht moved, Boettcher seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommend the City Council approve a two-year contract, (2019/2020) with Minnetonka
Public Schools ISD 276 for Lake Ann Park Beach Lifeguard Services in the amount of
$33,670 per year. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to
0.
OLD BUSINESS. None.
REPORTS:
2019 FEBRUARY FESTIVAL. Jerry Ruegemer presented a PowerPoint presentation for the
February 2, 2019 event.
COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS. None.