PRC SUM 2019 04 23
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 23, 2019
Acting Chair Boettcher called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Boettcher, Meredith Petouvis, Joe Scanlon, Karl Tsuchiya, Matt
Kutz, Sandy Sweetser, and Haley Pemrick
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; and Audrey Swantz, Recreation Supervisor
NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF 2019/20 CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR.
Scanlon moved, Kutz seconded to nominate Jim Boettcher as Chair for the 2019/20 term.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
Tsuchiya moved, Pemrick seconded to appoint Meredith Petouvis as Vice-Chair for the
2019/20 term. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Tsuchiya moved, Petouvis seconded to approve the agenda
with the addition of addressing the request by Nikki Hill about the Sunshine Gang Tree
under Commission Member Presentations. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jerry Ruegemer made the commission aware of the Red Bird
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Rally on May 4 at the Chanhassen Legion from 6:00 to 9:00 which is the annual kick off to the
Chanhassen Red Birds baseball season.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Petouvis moved, Scanlon seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated March 26,
2019 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7
to 0.
RECOGNIZE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMISSION.
Commission members introduced themselves and provided background information.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary – April 23 2019
DISCUSSION BY COMMISSION FOLLOWING UP ON APRIL 8, 2019 JOINT
MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL.
Chairman Boettcher stated his take away from the meeting was the challenge by Mayor Ryan to
come up with unique ideas. Commissioner Petouvis asked that the commissioners tour the park
property on Lake Ann and asked for ideas on how to fill the two vacancies from the youth
commissioners. Commissioner Tsuchiya pointed out that Councilman McDonald asked the
commission to not forget Bandimere Park and discussed items on the master plan for that park.
Commissioner Sweetser discussed the council’s request to come up with ideas for new events.
REPORTS: 2019 ADULT SOFTBALL. Jerry Ruegemer presented the update on the
upcoming adult softball league set for Thursday nights at Lake Ann Park.
COMMISSSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. Commission members discussed the
request from Nikki Hill about the Sunshine Gang Tree and asked staff to reach out to the City of
Edina for feedback on their gratitude tree in Centennial Lakes and bring the item back before the
commission in May.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. Todd Hoffman pointed out the Arbor Day activities and tree
plantings at Rice Marsh Lake Park.
Petouvis moved, Kutz seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting
was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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