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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 26, 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, and Haley Pemrick
MEMBERS ABSENT: Sandy Sweetser
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; and Priya Tandon, Recreation Supervisor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Pemrick moved, Kutz seconded to approve the agenda with
the addition of a City Council update under Old Business. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. None.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Tsuchiya moved, Petouvis seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated October 22,
2019 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6
to 0.
ESTABLISH 2020 PICNIC RESERVATION FEES. Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff
report on this item recommending that picnic fees increase $25 for resident and non-resident.
Chairman Boettcher asked how the new rates compare to surrounding communities.
Tsuchiya moved, Petouvis seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends that the City Council approve the 2020 Picnic Reservation Fees for group
picnics with the following adjustments: Residents Monday through Thursday $125, Friday
through Sunday $150; Non-Residents Monday through Thursday $225, Friday through
Sunday $275. All other reservation fees will remain the same as 2019. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
OLD BUSINESS: UPDATE FROM CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Chairman Boettcher
provided an update on the Lake Ann Park discussion held at the City Council work session.
Park and Recreation Commission Summary – November 26, 2019
REPORTS:
2019 HALLOWEEN PARTY EVALUATION. Priya Tandon presented the staff report on this
item and suggested possible changes for the 2020 Halloween party. Commissioner Pemrick
suggested looking into paid marketing through Facebook for advertising next year.
Commissioner Kutz asked about maximum capacity for the event.
2019 TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. Priya Tandon outlined the schedule of events for the
2019 Tree Lighting ceremony.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. Chairman Boettcher noted the Senior Center Christmas Party
and Holiday Boutique.
Tsuchiya moved, Petouvis 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 8:00 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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