01-28-20-prc-sumCHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JANUARY 28, 2020
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, Haley Pemrick, and Zoe Erpelding
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; and Priya Tandon, Recreation Supervisor
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Cathy Erpelding 9061 Springfield Drive
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Tsuchiya moved, Pemrick 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. None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Tsuchiya moved, Petouvis seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission Meeting dated December
10, 2018 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote
of 7 to 0.
MOVE FEBRUARY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING DATE.
Tsuchiya moved, Pemrick seconded to approve changing the February Park and
Recreation Commission meeting date from Tuesday, February 25th to Wednesday,
February 26th. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
APPOINT ZOE ERPELDING AS YOUTH COMMISSIONER.
Todd Hoffman introduced Zoe Erpelding as the new youth Park and Recreation Commissioner.
Pemrick moved, Tsuchiya seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission appoints
Zoe Erpelding as the Park and Recreation Youth Commissioner with a term of one year
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term from 1/28/20 to 4/28/21. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with
a vote of 7 to 0.
OLD BUSINESS. Todd Hoffman discussed key financial strategies concerning potential park
improvements.
REPORTS: 2019 TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY REVIEW.
Priya Tandon reviewed events that took place at the Tree Lighting Ceremony held on Saturday,
December 7th at City Center Park and plans for next year.
2020 FEBRUARY FESTIVAL PREVIEW.
Priya Tandon previewed activities, community sponsors and organizations involved with
February Festival being held on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Lake Ann Park. Chairman
Boettcher asked about the origin of Feb Fest.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. Todd Hoffman provided information on his
upcoming retirement from the City of Chanhassen. Commissioner Tsuchiya asked for an update
on the status of the Arboretum trail.
Tsuchiya 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 8:10 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim