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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 22, 2019
Vice Chair Petouvis called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Meredith Petouvis, Joe Scanlon, Karl Tsuchiya, Matt Kutz, Sandy
Sweetser, and Haley Pemrick
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Boettcher
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; and Priya Tandon, Recreation Supervisor
PUBLIC PRESENT: Kevin Clarke
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Vice Chair Petouvis amended the agenda to include an update on
the Arboretum trail project under Old Business.
Tsuchiya moved, Pemrick seconded to approve the agenda as amended. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. Jerry Ruegemer introduced Priya Tandon, the new Recreation
Supervisor who provided her background information before giving an update on planning for
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the Halloween Party which will be held on Saturday, October 26 at the Rec Center.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Tsuchiya moved, Sweetser seconded to approve the verbatim
Minutes with a correction on page 12, and approve the summary Minutes as presented for
the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated September 24, 2019. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
2019 PICNIC SEASON EVALUATION. Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff report on this
item.
PIONEER PASS PARK RECREATIONAL SKATING RINK. Jerry Ruegemer presented
the staff report on this item. Commissioner Tsuchiya asked if this would impact other city
services.
Kutz moved, Pemrick seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends the
City Council approve a recreational ice skating rink at Pioneer Pass Park on a temporary
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basis for the 2019-2020 outdoor ice skating season. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
ESTABLISH CITIZEN SURVEY QUESTION REGARDING POSSIBLE PARK
REFERENDUM.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item. Vice Chair Petouvis asked for clarification
on the terms for funding a referendum. Commissioner Sweetser asked about including the
Chanhassen Rec Center as a part of the referendum. Vice Chair Petouvis suggested wording for
possible questions on the citizen survey regarding support for a possible referendum. After
discussion regarding wording for the questions, the following motion was made.
Kutz moved, Sweetser seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends
including the following two questions on the citizen survey: Would you support the
establishment of a permanent tax levy of $250,000 annually, XX month for a median home
value to provide for the repair and refurbishment of existing city park equipment,
structures and playgrounds? Second question, the last park bond referendum occurred in
1997. Would you support the passage of a $9 million dollar XX month for 20 years for the
median home value bond issue to significantly improve the community parks including
Lake Ann Park, Bandimere Park, Lake Susan Park and the Recreation Center? All voted
in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
UPDATE ON ARBORETUM TRAIL PROJECT. Todd Hoffman provided an update on the
status of the Arboretum Trail project.
UPDATE ON TRAIL CONCEPTS AND NATURAL RESOURCE INVENTORY AT
NEWLY ACQUIRED PARKLAND AT LAKE ANN PARK.
Todd Hoffman introduced Kevin Clarke with Hoisington-Koegler Group who showed highlights
of trail concepts and natural resource inventory at Lake Ann Park’s newly acquired parkland.
Vice Chair Petouvis suggesting including benches at the scenic overlooks in the northern
boardwalk. Commissioner Kutz asked for clarification of the timeline for construction.
Commissioner Tsuchiya asked for clarification of what’s included with the cost estimates.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. None.
Tsuchiya moved, Sweetser 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 9:20 p.m.
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Park and Recreation Commission Summary – October 22, 2019
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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