PRC SUM 2019 09 24
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Chairman 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; Adam Beers, Park Superintendent; Jodi Sarles, Recreation Center Manager; and
Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator
PUBLIC PRESENT: Ann Miller
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Tsuchiya moved, Petouvis seconded to approve the agenda as
proposed. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Tsuchiya moved, Pemrick seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated August 27,
2019 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7
to 0.
2019 LAKE ANN PARK CONCESSION/BOAT RENTAL EVALUATION. Jerry
Ruegemer presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Tsuchiya asked about food
trends and who typically uses the concession stand.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Ann Miller, 6561 Fox Path requested that the City provide a
public boat access to Silver Lake off of Pleasant View Road and include bike and walking paths
with the reconstruction of Pleasant View Road.
OLD BUSINESS: Commissioner Petouvis asked for an update on the status of the Arboretum
trail.
REPORT: PARK MAINTENANCE QUARTERLY UPDATE. Adam Beers provided the
update on work being done by the park maintenance staff.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary – September 24, 2019
2019 HALLOWEEN PARTY PREVIEW. Jerry Ruegemer previewed the activities involved
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with the upcoming 35 Annual Halloween Party being held on Saturday, October 26.
RECREATION CENTER QUARTERLY UPDATE. Jodi Sarles provided the quarterly
update on activities and programs at the Recreation Center.
SENIOR CENTER QUARTERLY REPORT. Mary Blazanin provided the quarterly update
on activities and programs at the Senior Center.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS: DISCUSSION ON POSSIBLE FUTURE
PARK AND RECREATION IMPROVEMENT BOND REFERENDUM.
Todd Hoffman provided background information on referendums held in the past and asked for
commission feedback on how to proceed with this item in the future. After discussion from
commission members staff was directed to bring this item back for further discussion once the
referendum questions are completed for the citizen survey.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Todd Hoffman provided updates on the Highway
101 trail project and shelter surveys.
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 meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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