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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MARCH 26, 2019
Chairman Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Scharfenberg, Rick Echternacht, Jim Boettcher, Meredith
Petouvis, Karl Tsuchiya, and Joe Scanlon
MEMBERS ABSENT: Cole Kelly, and Grant Schaeferle
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; Audrey Swantz, Recreation Supervisor; Adam Beers, Park Superintendent; and
Jodi Sarles, Rec Center Manager
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman Scharfenberg approved the agenda with the deletion of
item I(1) and added comments from commission members who are leaving under Commission
Member Presentations.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
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
February 26, 2019 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 6 to 0.
RECOMMEND PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR PRAIRIE KNOLL
PARK, SUNSET RIDGE PARK, AND HERMAN FIELD PARK.
Adam Beers presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Tsuchiya asked for
clarification on the cost of the engineered wood fiber and warranties.
Tsuchiya moved, Echternacht seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends the City Council award the quote to Northland Recreation in the amount of
$178,064.00 for the playground equipment at Prairie Knoll Park, Sunset Ridge Park and
Herman Field Park. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of
6 to 0.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary – March 26, 2019
RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD LOW QUOTE, TENNIS COURT
REFURBISHMENT CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER, LAKE SUSAN PARK
AND SOUTH LOTUS LAKE PARK.
Adam Beers presented the staff report on this item. Chairman Scharfenberg asked about timing
for completion of the work.
Petouvis moved, Boettcher seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends the City Council award the low quote to Plehal Blacktopping in the amount of
$149,730 for tennis court refurbishments at the Chanhassen Recreation Center, Lake
Susan Park and South Lotus Lake Park. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
RECEIVE 2018 PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff report on this item.
RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD LOW QUOTE, PRAIRIE KNOLL PARK AND
SUNSET RIDGE PARK PLAYGROUND BORDER CONCRETE.
Adam Beers presented the staff report on this item.
Echternacht moved, Petouvis seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends the City Council award the low quote to Theis Construction in the amount of
$24,314 for concrete work at Prairie Knoll Park and Sunset Ridge Park. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
ESTABLISH DISCUSSION TOPICS FOR APRIL 8, 2019 JOINT MEETING WITH
CITY COUNCIL.
Todd Hoffman reviewed the agenda that was used at last year’s joint meeting with the City
Council and asked commissioners to discuss possible projects and agenda items for this year’s
joint meeting. Commissioner Tsuchiya suggested discussion of projects that were not completed
in the previous year. Commissioner Petouvis asked for clarification on possible timing for a
final plat coming in from Lennar, when construction would begin and highlighted her
appreciation to the City Council for supporting the park replacement program. Commissioner
Boettcher asked about discussions regarding future improvements at Bandimere Park.
Commissioner Tsuchiya suggested getting feedback from council members on how to proceed
with the design of the expansion of Lake Ann Park.
REPORTS: CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER QUARTERLY UPDATE. Jodi
Sarles presented the report on activities at the Chanhassen Rec Center.
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Park and Recreation Commission Summary – March 26, 2019
PARK MAINTENANCE QUARTERLY UPDATE. Adam Beers presented the quarterly
update on park maintenance projects.
SENIOR CENTER QUARTERLY UPDATE. Todd Hoffman suggested commissioners
participate in senior center activities of their choosing.
2019 EASTER EGG CANDY HUNT PREVIEW. Audrey Swantz presented a preview of
activities planned for the 2019 Easter Egg Candy Hunt.
2018/2019 ICE RINK SEASON EVALUATION. Audrey Swantz reviewed the numbers for
the 2018/2019 ice skating season. Chairman Scharfenberg suggested reaching out to residents in
the Pioneer Pass neighborhood next season about their request for a recreational ice skating rink.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. Rick Echternacht and Steve Scharfenberg
expressed thanks for their time on the Park and Recreation Commission.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. Todd Hoffman noted that outgoing commission members
Steve Scharfenberg, Cole Kelly, Rick Echternacht and Grant Schaeferle will be recognized at the
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City Council meeting on April 22.
Echternacht moved, Boettcher 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 8:50 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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