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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Chairman Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Scharfenberg, Cole Kelly, Rick Echternacht, Meredith
Petouvis, Karl Tsuchiya, and Joe Scanlon
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Boettcher and Grant Schaeferle
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; and Audrey Swantz, Recreation Supervisor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman Scharfenberg added Recommendation of
Appointments to Park and Recreation Commission under New Business.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. Todd Hoffman noted that there was a playground selection
meeting for Herman Field Park on Thursday evening.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Echternacht moved, Kelly seconded to approve the Minutes
of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated January 22, 2019 as presented. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
RECOMMENDATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSION. Chair Scharfenberg
explained that there are 3 vacancies on the Park and Recreation Commission as he is stepping
away for his last year of a 3 year term due to the fact that he is relocating to Waconia.
Tsuchiya moved, Petouvis seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend
to the City Council the following appointments: Cole Kelly, Rich Echternacht, Sandy
Sweetser, Haley Pemrick, and Brian Smith. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0. Cole Kelly and Rich Echternacht abstained.
REPORTS: 2019 FEBRUARY FESTIVAL EVALUATION. Jerry Ruegemer presented
highlights from the 2019 February Festival activities.
2019 SWEETHEART DANCE EVALUATION. Audrey Swantz presented highlights from
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the 2019 Sweetheart Dance which was held on Friday, February 8.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS OR PRESENTATIONS. None.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary – February 26, 2019
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. Todd Hoffman noted he was present to answer questions.
Chair Scharfenberg discussed the public comment meeting being held at the Planning
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Commission on March 5 to receive comments on the Galpin Property subdivision.
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 at 7:55 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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