PRC SUM 2019 05 29
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
SUMMARY MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
The Park and Recreation Commission met at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the request to sponsor a
Gratitude Tree, and then departed at 5:40 p.m. for a tour of the Lake Ann Park expansion
property with Mayor Ryan and Councilwoman Coleman.
Chairman Boettcher called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Boettcher, Karl Tsuchiya, Meredith Petouvis, Joe Scanlon, Matt
Kutz, Sandy Sweetser, and Haley Pemrick
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; and Audrey Swantz, Recreation Supervisor
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Ashley & Joe Heuer 295 Preserve Court
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Scanlon moved, Petouvis seconded to approve the agenda as
presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Joe and Ashley Heuer introduced themselves as high school
students from Holy Family School.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Tsuchiya moves, Pemrick seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated April 23,
2019. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
INTRODUCTION OF 2019 OLD NATIONAL BANK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES.
Audrey Swantz reviewed the line up of entertainment for the 2019 Old National Bank Summer
Concert Series.
2019 EASTER EGG CANDY HUNT REVIEW. Audrey Swantz reviewed highlights of the
2019 Easter Egg Candy Hunt. Commissioner Kutz asked where the remaining revenue goes.
Staff explained it goes back into the general fund.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary – May 29, 2019
2019 LAKE ANN PARK SUMMER PROGRAMS. Jerry Ruegemer reviewed the Lake Ann
Park summer programs related to picnics, watercraft rentals and concession stand. Chair
Boettcher asked about staffing of the concession stand.
2019 SUMMER PROGRAMS. Audrey Swantz reviewed the list of programs being offered for
3 to 16 year olds.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. Chair Boettcher noted that he,
Commissioner Petouvis and her daughter planted a tree for the Arbor Day event. Commissioner
Sweetser had a question on the Park and Recreation Commission By-laws regarding the location
of the City’s official bulletin board and review of the By-laws every 5 years.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. Chair Boettcher noted the Pickleball Classic being held June
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4 through the 6. Todd Hoffman explained that the Mill Street Trail feasibility study is being
done by Hennepin County for extension of the trail along Powers Boulevard to Excelsior before
suggesting the commission discuss the meeting with the Sunshine Gang.
REQUEST TO SPONSOR GRATITUDE TREE IN CITY CENTER PARK. After
discussion between the commission and staff regarding locating a gratitude tree in City Center
Park the following motion was made.
Kutz moved, Pemrick seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission approves
allowing the Sunshine Gang to use one of the trees in City Center Park for the summer as a
Gratitude Tree and to review the issue at the next commission meeting. All voted in favor
except Commissioner Sweetser who opposed and the motion carried with a vote of 6 to 1.
After discussion of the Lake Ann Park expansion tour the following motion was made.
Scanlon moved, Petouvis 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.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Recreation Commission
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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