07-28-20-prc-sumCHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 28, 2020
The Park and Recreation Commission met prior to the regular meeting to tour Power Hill
Park, Chanhassen Recreation Center and Pickleball/Tennis courts. Chairman Boettcher
called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Boettcher, Joe Scanlon, Karl Tsuchiya, Matt Kutz, Haley
Schubert, Sandy Sweetser, Jim Peck and Youth Commissioner Zoe Erpelding
STAFF PRESENT: Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Superintendent; Priya Tandon, Recreation
Supervisor; and Jodi Sarles, Rec Center Manager
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Chairman Boettcher approved the agenda as published.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jerry Ruegemer thanked commission members who attended
Todd Hoffman’s retirement celebration and recapped speakers and accomplishments of Todd
over his 33 plus year career with the City of Chanhassen.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Tsuchiya moved, Schubert seconded to approve the verbatim and summary Minutes of the
May 27, 2020 Park and Recreation Commission meeting as presented. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0.
Tsuchiya moved, Sweetser seconded to approve the verbatim and summary Minutes of the
June 23, 2020 Park and Recreation Commission meeting as presented. All voted in favor
and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0.
ARBORETUM TRAIL UPDATE. Jerry Ruegemer provided an update on the status of the
Arboretum trail project.
REPORTS: 2020 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION EVALUATION. Priya Tandon presented
highlights from the 2020 4th of July celebration.
FISHING ACADEMY TO GO EVALUATION. Priya Tandon presented highlights from the
Fishing Academy To Go program which partnered with Chaska’s Fishing with Friends program.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. None.
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COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. Karl Tsuchiya discussed activities
happening at Bandimere Park.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. Commissioner Tsuchiya asked for an update on the Highway
101 road project.
Tsuchiya moved, Kutz seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting
was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Submitted by Jerry Ruegemer
Recreation Superintendent
Prepared by Nann Opheim