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Agenda and PacketAGENDA PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2021, 7:00 P.M. CHANHASSEN CITY HALL, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD A.7:00 P.M. ­ CALL TO ORDER B.ROLL CALL C.APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioners may add or delete items at this time. D.PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS E.VISITOR PRESENTATIONS Commission Procedures allow for presentations from the audience at this time.  If a motion is required, the item will be forwarded to the next available agenda to allow for publication and review prior to consideration. F.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Approve Park & Recreation Commission Minutes dated April 27, 2021 G.NEW BUSINESS H.OLD BUSINESS I.REPORTS 1.2021 4th of July Celebration Preview 2.Chanhassen Recreation Center Quarterly Update 3.Senior Center Quarterly Report 4.Park Maintenance Quarterly Update J.COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS K.COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS L.ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET M.ADJOURNMENT PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Subject Approve Park & Recreation Commission Minutes dated April 27, 2021 Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item No: F.1. Prepared By Kim Meuwissen, Office Manager File No:  PROPOSED MOTION The Park and Recreation Commission recommends the City Council approve the minutes from the April 27, 2021 Park & Recreation Commission meeting. Approval requires a simple majority vote of members present ATTACHMENTS: Summary Minutes CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES April 27, 2021 Park and Recreation Director Jerry Ruegemer called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. via Zoom. MEMBERS PRESENT: Karl Tsuchiya, Sandy Sweetser, Matt Kutz, Jim Peck, Heather Markert, Don Vasatka, and Scott Fischer MEMBERS ABSENT: Youth Commissioner Chaehyun Lee STAFF PRESENT: Jerry Ruegemer, Park and Recreation Director, Priya Tandon, Recreation Supervisor, Mitchell Czech, Recreation Supervisor, and Adam Beers, Park Superintendent PUBLIC PRESENT: None. ROLL CALL NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF 2021/22 CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR Mr. Ruegemer asked for nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair. Commissioner Kutz moved, Commissioner Sweetser seconded to appoint Karl Tsuchiya as Chair of the Park and Recreation Committee. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0. Commissioner Peck had technical difficulties. Commissioner Tsuchiya abstained. Chairman Tsuchiya moved, Commissioner Kutz seconded to appoint Sandy Sweetser as Vice-Chair of the Park and Recreation Committee. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. Commissioner Peck had technical difficulties. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. The agenda was approved by general consensus of the Commission. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. Mr. Ruegemer introduced Recreation Supervisor Mitchell Czech who filled the position vacant since July 2020. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – April 27, 2021 2 Mr. Czech gave a summary of his background. As a Recreation Supervisor, he will oversee scheduling, work with athletic associations, and assist with special events. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. APPROVE PARK & RECREATION MINUTES DATED MARCH 23, 2021 Commissioner Kutz moved, Commissioner Vasatka seconded to approve the Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission Meeting dated March 23, 2021 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. Commissioner Peck had technical difficulties. NEW BUSINESS. AWARD LOW QUOTE, PHEASANT HILLS PARK AND CARVER BEACH PARK CONCRETE BORDER AND LAKE SUSAN BASKETBALL COURT IMPROVEMENTS Park Superintendent Adam Beers gave an overview of the equipment replacement process. In 2018, the Park and Recreation Commission and Council worked on a Park Master Plan. Until that time, there was no funding allocated to replace park infrastructures. The Council approved $250,000 a year for replacing equipment. Three parks were replaced in 2019 and another three in 2020. Replacements could include playground equipment, basketball courts, or other types of infrastructure. The 2021 budget includes $245,000 for a variety of items including concrete, engineered wood fiber, base material, playground equipment for Pheasant Hills Park and Carver Beach Park, and reconstruction of the basketball court at Lake Susan. Mr. Beers added that the City has been providing funding from excess general fund revenue. As of 2022, there will no longer be a dedicated source of funding. Mr. Ruegemer is working with the finance department to find a source of revenue for future infrastructure improvements. Commissioner Vasatka asked about the discrepancy in pricing between the bids for concrete borders. Mr. Beers stated he was surprised by the amount as well; however, Curb Masters has done great work for the City in the past. Commissioner Vasatka asked if the City publishes the RFP or asks specific contractors. Mr. Beers stated that, since the project was under $100,000 it did not need to be published; therefore, he sent the RFP directly to 3-5 companies that have done work for the City in the past. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – April 27, 2021 3 Commissioner Sweetser moved, Commissioner Markert seconded the Park and Recreation Commission recommendation that the City Council award low quotes to Bituminous Roadways for $32,509 for Lake Susan Park basketball court improvements, and Curb Master, Inc. for $15,804.15 for concrete playground border at Pheasant Hills Park and Carver Beach Park. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. Commissioner Peck had technical difficulties. APPROVE PURCHASE, PARK EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE FOR PHEASANT HILLS PARK AND CARVER BEACH PARK Mr. Beers gave information on the type of playground equipment scheduled for replacement at Pheasant Hills Park and Carver Beach Park. In the past, the City has set a dollar amount and sent out an RFP for park designs asking companies to be as creative as possible within the amount allocated. After submissions were received the City would hold an open house where residents could vote for their favorite design. Due to COVID-19, the City posted the design options online for residents to vote on. After RFPs were sent out, the cost of materials increased but staff recommends moving forward with the current prices since the amount was within the budget. Chairman Tsuchiya asked about the response to online voting. Mr. Beers stated there were more than 250 resident votes on the playground designs. Commissioner Vasatka asked how the response compared to in-person open house meetings. Mr. Beers stated that past open houses have drawn around 75 people. Mr. Vasatka asked if there could be a discount if the City went with the same vendor for both parks. Mr. Beers stated that was not in keeping with residents choosing their favorite design. The City has worked with both playground equipment companies in the past. Mr. Beers will send the selected parks to the Commissioners following the meeting. Commissioner Markert asked if the City may continue to use an online voting method since there was a higher response rate. Mr. Beers would like to see a combination of open house and online voting in the future depending on COVID-19 restrictions. He added that he sends two mailers within a radius of Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – April 27, 2021 4 homeowners near the park as well as posting information on social media to encourage as many people as possible to be involved in the process. Chairman Tsuchiya asked if there was any verification that online voters were Chanhassen residents. Mr. Beers added that voters were required to fill in a Chanhassen address to vote for their preferred playground design. Commissioner Markert asked about the timeline of installation. Mr. Beers stated the item would be put on the May 10, 2021 Council meeting agenda. If approved, it will take six weeks to order the equipment. Once the equipment is received, park maintenance staff will assemble the playground with supervision of the playground company. The installation would likely take a month with good weather including restoration and clean up. Commissioner Vasatka moved, Commissioner Sweetser seconded the Park and Recreation Commission recommendation that the City Council award quotes to Midwest Playscapes for $75,801 and Minnesota Wisconsin Playground for $21,232.71 for playground equipment at Pheasant Hills Park and Carver Beach Park. Funds for the project are included in the 2021 Capital Improvement Program. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. RECOGNIZE CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMISSION Mr. Ruegemer welcomed new Commissioners Heather Markert, Don Vasatka, and Scott Fischer and asked them to give a brief introduction. Park and Recreation Department staff members Recreation Supervisor Priya Tandon, Park Superintendent Adam Beers, and Park and Recreation Director Jerry Ruegemer introduced themselves. RECEIVE 2020 PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT Ms. Tandon gave the 2020 Park and Recreation Department annual report. Revenue, expense, program offering, and participation is down, in part because the Senior Center and Rec Center were closed during parts of 2020 due to COVID-19. In 2020, the Senior Center served 2,000 residents who attended weekly clubs, field trips, and listened to virtual speakers. In addition, over 3,000 Meals on Wheels were delivered to Chanhassen residents. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – April 27, 2021 5 The Rec Center facilitated over 250 sports participants and 300 Dance for Fun participants, which is lower attendance than in the past. The City contracts with Reach for Resources to provide adaptive recreation. They were able to serve 10 participants in 2020. Youth programming was down from 250 programs in a typical year to 140 programs in 2020. Adult athletics included eight softball teams with 130 individuals. In 2019 there were 20 teams. Typically, Chanhassen hosts over 16 community events but in 2020 they were able to host four modified events with over 6,000 participants. The Community Event sponsorship program includes donations from local businesses, organizations, and individuals. There were 52 donations amounting to more than $45,000 in cash and merchandise. Residents enjoyed the swimming beaches, skating rinks, skate park, picnic areas, over 66 miles of pedestrian trails and sidewalks, 28 parks, and 14 preserves. The playground at Lake Ann Park swimming beach and Power Hill Park were replaced. Mr. Ruegemer gave information about Park and Recreation staff members Senior Coordinator Mary Blazanin and Recreation Center Manager Jodi Sarles to the new Commissioners. Commissioner Markert moved, Commissioner Sweetser seconded to recommend that the 2020 Park and Recreation Department annual report is received and approved. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0. Commissioner Peck had technical difficulties. OLD BUSINESS. None. REPORTS. 2021 EASTER EGG CANDY HUNT EVALUATION Ms. Tandon gave a review of the 2021 Easter Egg Candy Hunt event. Participants were required to pre-register for the event. The event was held in three waves with 1,000 people attending and 461 kids registered. 75% of attendees were pre-registered and walk- in participation was not permitted. The cost was increased by $1 per child to cover the software needed to register online. Kiddywampus in Chanhassen donated prizes and the Chanhassen Fire Department, Chanhassen, Chaska and Eden Prairie Key Clubs, and other volunteer organizations assisted in the event. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes – April 27, 2021 6 The coloring contest had 166 submissions and was judged in 10 age categories. Staff recommendations for future Easter Egg Hunt events include continuing a relationship with the Chanhassen Fire Department, continuing to offer the coloring contest online, hiding more golden eggs, continuing to off online pre-registration and consider continuing to hold the event in waves. Ms. Tandon also noted that all online postings for the event were changed to “event full” as soon as possible which helped reduce confusion. Commissioner Sweetser agreed that pre-registration was a good idea to help with preparation and planning. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. None. COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. Commissioner Vasatka asked if the next agenda could include introductions of current commissioners. ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. None. ADJOURNMENT. Commissioner Kutz moved, Commissioner Sweetser seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m. Submitted by Jerry Ruegemer Park and Rec Director Prepared by Kim Meuwissen PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Subject 2021 4th of July Celebration Preview Section REPORTS Item No: I.1. Prepared By Priya Tandon, Recreation Supervisor File No:  SUBJECT 2021 4th of July Celebration Preview SUMMARY The City of Chanhassen's annual 4th of July Celebration will be held on July 2, 3, and 4 in downtown Chanhassen. Participation levels can reach up to 70,000 over the course of the three­day celebration. BACKGROUND With the release of Executive Order 21­21 on May 6, 2021 and Executive Order 21­23 on May 14, 2021 from Minnesota Governor Walz's office, the City of Chanhassen's annual 4th of July Celebration can proceed at full scale as in pre­pandemic years. DISCUSSION The 38th annual 4th of July Celebration will be held Friday, July 2 through Sunday, July 4. All activities on July 2nd and 3rd will take place at City Center Park and Chanhassen High School, with July 4th activities taking place at City Center Park and Lake Ann Park.  July 2 Family Fun Night at the carnival will take place on July 2 from 3­10pm at City Center Park. All rides from 3­8pm will be $2. The Family Fun Night gives families the opportunity to enjoy the carnival without the noise and crowds of the street dance and beer garden.  July 3 Activities, games, and events for people of all ages will be available on July 3; most held at City Center Park from 3­ 11pm. These include carnival rides, kiddie games and kiddie parade, the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, Taste of Chanhassen and Beer Garden (presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen), live music, and more. The annual street dance will be held from 5:30­11pm, with Stone Daisy Band opening for a brand new headlining band, PopROCKS. A full schedule of July 3 events can be found on the attached event flyer.  July 4 Many family­friendly activities will run on the 4th of July as well, at both Lake Ann Park and City Center Park. These PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORTTuesday, June 22, 2021Subject2021 4th of July Celebration PreviewSectionREPORTS Item No: I.1.Prepared By Priya Tandon, Recreation Supervisor File No: SUBJECT2021 4th of July Celebration PreviewSUMMARYThe City of Chanhassen's annual 4th of July Celebration will be held on July 2, 3, and 4 in downtown Chanhassen.Participation levels can reach up to 70,000 over the course of the three­day celebration.BACKGROUNDWith the release of Executive Order 21­21 on May 6, 2021 and Executive Order 21­23 on May 14, 2021 fromMinnesota Governor Walz's office, the City of Chanhassen's annual 4th of July Celebration can proceed at full scale asin pre­pandemic years.DISCUSSIONThe 38th annual 4th of July Celebration will be held Friday, July 2 through Sunday, July 4. All activities on July 2ndand 3rd will take place at City Center Park and Chanhassen High School, with July 4th activities taking place at CityCenter Park and Lake Ann Park. July 2Family Fun Night at the carnival will take place on July 2 from 3­10pm at City Center Park. All rides from 3­8pm willbe $2. The Family Fun Night gives families the opportunity to enjoy the carnival without the noise and crowds of thestreet dance and beer garden. July 3Activities, games, and events for people of all ages will be available on July 3; most held at City Center Park from 3­11pm. These include carnival rides, kiddie games and kiddie parade, the SouthWest Metro Chamber of CommerceBusiness Expo, Taste of Chanhassen and Beer Garden (presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen), live music, andmore. The annual street dance will be held from 5:30­11pm, with Stone Daisy Band opening for a brand newheadlining band, PopROCKS. A full schedule of July 3 events can be found on the attached event flyer.  July 4 Many family­friendly activities will run on the 4th of July as well, at both Lake Ann Park and City Center Park. These include two fishing contests, a medallion hunt, sand sculpture contest, live music, and more. The Rotary Club of Chanhassen will present the Taste of Chanhassen, Beer Garden, Classic Car Show, beer sales at Lake Ann Park, and 4th of July Parade. The celebration will end with the annual fireworks display at Lake Ann Park, at 10pm.  The 4th of July parade, produced by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen, will be held on Sunday, July 4 at 2:30pm. The parade route is identical to previous years, beginning at Chapel Hill Academy and running through downtown Chanhassen. The parade will kick off with historic planes flying over downtown Chanhassen, produced by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen.  The City of Chanhassen is partnering with many organizations and departments to create a family­friendly festival. The Carver County Department of Public Health will provide Responsible Beverage Server Training to those involved in the selling and serving of beer and wine during the celebration. The City will provide a nursing tent and diaper changing tent on the evening of July 3. Deputies from the Carver County Sheriff's Department will be present throughout the festival, as well as representatives from Chanhassen Fire, who will provide general first aid response and a first aid tent on July 3. The City's Park Maintenance department will provide overall event support and create a safe and welcoming event space.  In addition, the City has partnered with several other organizations, including the Rotary Club of Chanhassen, SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce, Carver County Parks, and Minnesota Twins to offer activities during the celebration.  Due to timeline constraints, a promotional brochure was not produced for the 2021 celebration. Instead, a double­ sided event flyer was produced, and additional focus was placed on marketing the event through digital avenues such as social media and the City website. Additional print marketing was used via flyer insert and print ads in the Chanhassen Villager and Chaska Herald newspapers.  Due to timeline constraints, t­shirts were not developed for the 2021 celebration. We look forward to producing t­ shirts for the 2022 4th of July celebration.  The 4th of July Celebration is the most anticipated Chanhassen community event of the year, and is presented by the City of Chanhassen, Rotary Club of Chanhassen, and sponsored by the 2021 Community Event Sponsors.  COVID­19 The 4th of July Celebration will remain compliant with all MDH mandates and guidelines surrounding COVID­19. Hand­washing stations and hand sanitizer will be available at the event. People who are sick or exhibiting symptoms of COVID­19 will be encouraged to stay home from the event.  ATTACHMENTS: 4th of July 2021 Flyer 4th of July Parade Route Friday, July 2nd July 2nd Happenings - FREE! Chanhassen American Legion Post 580 3-9:30pm Free, outdoors, and open to the public! MIW wrestling event, live music, food and beverages, and a bean bag tournament. The American Legion will be accepting donations for the Minnesota Military Family Foundation. Midwest Carnival Rides & Concessions:Family Night at the Carnival City Center Park ...........................3 - 10pm Carnival Rides: 3-8pm all rides $2; 8-10pm rides; $3-$5 each. Concessions available. Saturday, July 3rd Minnesota Twins YouthBaseball Clinic - FREE! Chanhassen High School ...................9AM – 12NOON Session I: 9-10:30am/Session 2: 10:30am-12noon Learn the fundamentals of hitting, fielding, & throwing! Both sessions are open to any kids ages 6-12. Sign-up at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/july4th Chanhassen Farmers’ Market City Center Park South Parking Lot .........9am - 1pm Visit the weekly Chanhassen Farmers’ Market! The market features local fresh produce, flowers, eggs, jams, sauces, breads and sweets, handmade goods, crafts, and more. www.chanhassenfarmersmarket.org Water Wars City Center Park .............................................3 - 10pm $4 Small Bucket; $5 Large Bucket Midwest Carnival Rides & Concessions City Center Park ..............................................3 - 11pm Carnival Rides: 3-5pm rides $3-$5 each, 5-11pm UNLIMITED ride wristbands for $25. SouthWest Metro Chamber ofCommerce: Business Expo - FREE! City Center Park ............................4 - 6pm Businesses showcase products and services. The Medicine Show Vaudeville - FREE! City Center Park ...................................4:30 - 6:30pm Face Painting, Wacky Hair, & Tattoos City Center Park ........................................4:30 - 8pm Brought to you by Maund Entertainment; $3-$15 Kiddie Games City Center Park ........4:30 - 8:30pm 25¢ per game Rotary Club of Chanhassen presents:Taste of Chanhassen & Beer Garden City Center Park; FEE VARIES ...................4:30 - 11pm Participants: Med Box Grill, Chuck Wagon Charlie’s, Café Thyme, Grill Star Catering, Kona Ice, Pizzaioli, Dog Park Gourmet Hot Dogs, and more! NOTICE: NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED Live Music Featuring: Stone Daisy Band FREE! City Center Park, Large Tent .........5:30 - 7pm The best of modern country, with a little classic rock and vintage country added. This band will get you dancing and the good times rolling. Kiddie Parade - FREE! Chanhassen Elem. East Parking Lot ......5:30 - 6pm Decorate your wagons, bikes, or strollers. ROUTE: West 76th Street, Iroquois, and Chan View to Market Blvd. Traffic control provided. Parents must accompany children. Chan Rec Center’s Tae Kwon Do Demo FREE! City Center Park ..........................................6pm Chalk It Up Drawing Contest - FREE! City Center Park, Hockey Rink .......................6 - 8pm Weather Permitting. Compete as individuals or groups in 3 age groups. Prizes at 8pm for most difficult & most creative. 3rd Lair Summer Skateboard Series - FREE! Chanhassen Skate Park ......................................7pm All ages & abilities. Limited to 75 skaters. Registration at 6pm. Street Dance featuring: City Center Park, Large Tent ...............7:30 - 11pm NOTICE: NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED Sunday, July 4th Adult Fishing Contest Lake Ann .............7 - 10am $20 Catch & Release. Limited to 50 participants. Prizes for the top 3 longest Northern, top 3 longest Bass, and door prizes. Pre-registration required. Register at: www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/july4th Rotary Club of Chanhassen presents:Classic Car Show - FREE! City Center Park, West Parking Lots .............10am - 1pm Rotary Club of Chanhassen presents:Taste of Chanhassen & Beer Garden City Center Park; FEE VARIES .................10am - 5pm Participants: Med Box Grill, Chuck Wagon Charlie’s, Café Thyme, Grill Star Catering, Kona Ice, Pizzaioli, Dog Park Gourmet Hot Dogs, and more! NOTICE: NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ALLOWED Face Painting & Wacky Hair City Center Park .......................................10am - 4pm Brought to you by Maund Entertainment, $3-$15 Midwest Carnival Rides& Concessions City Center Park ..........10am - 6pm 10am-3:30pm Rides $3-5 each; 3:30-6pm; All rides $2 Kids Fishing Contest - FREE! Lake Ann Fishing Pier ........................10:30 - 11:30am Trophies and prizes awarded for largest, longest, and smallest fish. Categories: Ages 5-9 and Ages 10-15. Pre-registration encouraged. Register at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/july4th Medallion Hunt - FREE! Lake Ann Park ..................................11am until found Clues posted every 20 minutes at the beach concession stand. $200 prize package for the winner. Carver County Parks presents:Log Rolling - FREE! Lake Ann Beach ..............................10:30am - 1:30pm Try log rolling in Lake Ann with Carver County Parks staff. Come prepared to get wet! Sand Sculpture Contest - FREE! Lake Ann Beach .....................................11am - 12noon Prizes awarded for most creative and most difficult. Age categories: 10 & under, 11-15, and 16+ Live Music Featuring: American Bootleg FREE! City Center Park ....................11:45am - 1:45pm A can’t miss musical performance of classic songs. Rotary Club of Chanhassen presents:Beer Sales at Lake Ann Park Lake Ann Park; FEE VARIES ............................2 - 9pmALLNEW! FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOURTH OFJULY PARADE Produced by: Rotary Club of Chanhassen Downtown Chanhassen - 2:30pm FIREWORKSCHAN-TAC-ULAR! Lake Ann Park at 10pm Presented by the City of Chanhassen and Community Event Sponsors, the fireworks display will be presented at Lake Ann Park. The trail between Lake Ann Park & Greenwood Shores Park will be closed from 12pm-11pm on July 4th.FREEFREE www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/july4th Member FDIC PURPLE LEAF SPONSORS CORPORATE: Retail Tech Inc. & Chanhassen Dinner Theatres BUSINESS: Charter Bank; Eden Trace Corp; Chanhassen American Legion Post 580; The Garden By The Woods; The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center; Merlin’s Ace Hardware; kiddywampus; Pizzaioli; Bluff Creek Dental; J&R Complete Auto Repair; Kwik Trip, Café Thyme; Country Inn & Suites Chanhassen; Culver’s Chanhassen; TGK Automotive Specialists; Wink Family Eye Care; Automotive Unlimited; Chick-fil-A Chanhassen; PMT Corporation; Park Dental Eden Prairie; SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce & Tweet Pediatric Dentistry INDIVIDUAL: American Family Insurance - Debra Michels Agency; Tom Papas - Farmers Insurance; V. Clayton & Associates; & Dan Revsbech - RE/MAX Results SILVER LEAF SPONSORS CORPORATE: T-Mobile; Emerson; and Old National Bank BUSINESS: EPS Inc. GREEN LEAF SPONSORS CORPORATE: Ridgeview Medical Center and Clinics BUSINESS: Waytek; Power Systems; Roberts Automatic Products; Xcel Energy; Seedlings Gifts & Books; Chanhassen Dental; and Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS CORPORATE: Lunds & Byerlys Chanhassen and IWCO Direct BUSINESS: Chuck & Don’s; Turbo Nails; Metropolitan Supply, Storm Boosters; Brown’s Tire & Auto; Brian Reister - State Farm; Pilgrim Dry Cleaners; Dunsmore Asphalt; and Peak Heating & Cooling, Inc. INDIVIDUAL: In honor of John and Lisa Drevlow Interested in sponsorship? Visit www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/sponsorship SPECIALTHANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY SPONSORS Logos pictured below indicatecommunity sponsor contributions of $1,000+ JULY 2NDFamily Nightat the Carnival CITY CENTER PARK H 3 - 10PM JULY 3RD Rotary Club of Chanhassen Presents:Taste of Chanhassen& Beer Garden CITY CENTER PARK H 4:30 - 11PM JULY 4THFourth ofJuly Parade Produced by: Rotary Club of Chanhassen DOWNTOWN CHAN H 2:30PM JULY 4THFireworks Chan-tac-ular! LAKE ANN PARK H 10PM See back for full event schedule Scan barcode for website www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/july4th JULY 3RDStreet Dance Featuring: CITY CENTER PARK, LARGE TENT H 7:30 - 11PMFREE FREEFREEParadeLineup PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Subject Chanhassen Recreation Center Quarterly Update Section REPORTS Item No: I.2. Prepared By Jodi Sarles, Recreation Center Manager File No:  SUBJECT Chanhassen Recreation Center Quarterly Update SUMMARY Facility Improvements Replacement of the Rec Center moveable meeting room walls is scheduled for summer 2021. The existing walls will be removed and the track will be replaced starting June 17. The new moveable walls are custom built for the space. The project timeline is 10­12 weeks. Hufcor was awarded the bid. The project is CIP funded with a project total of $80,000. There will be limited availability for meeting room rentals throughout the construction.  COVID­19 Restrictions Lifted As of Friday, May 28, Rec Center participants are no longer required to wear masks or physically distance in the facility. Non­vaccinated individuals are encouraged to wear a mask indoors. There has been an increase in participants in the facility with this change. Great Start to Summer Pack the Bus Donation Drive With the help of SouthWest Transit, Lunds & Byerlys, Cub Foods, Local Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, Eastern Carver County Schools, and Minnetonka Schools Key Clubs and student volunteers, we hosted a donation drive for Bountiful Basket Food Shelf in Chaska. Nearly 1,000 pounds of food and personal care items was packed in the buses as well as cash donations totaling $306. Thank you to the Chanhassen community and our partners for your generosity.  Program Information Dance for Fun: On May 8, the Dance for Fun year­end recital was hosted at the Chan Rec Center. Sixty­three dancers participated in two performances. Each show had a capacity of 80 friends and families attending. Each dancer was given two tickets and the classes were divided between the shows. Performances were also available via Zoom. There was an appreciation from our families that there was no charge for the recital this year. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORTTuesday, June 22, 2021SubjectChanhassen Recreation Center Quarterly UpdateSectionREPORTSItem No: I.2.Prepared By Jodi Sarles, Recreation Center Manager File No: SUBJECTChanhassen Recreation Center Quarterly UpdateSUMMARYFacility ImprovementsReplacement of the Rec Center moveable meeting room walls is scheduled for summer 2021. The existing walls willbe removed and the track will be replaced starting June 17. The new moveable walls are custom built for the space.The project timeline is 10­12 weeks. Hufcor was awarded the bid. The project is CIP funded with a project total of$80,000.There will be limited availability for meeting room rentals throughout the construction. COVID­19 Restrictions LiftedAs of Friday, May 28, Rec Center participants are no longer required to wear masks or physically distance in thefacility. Non­vaccinated individuals are encouraged to wear a mask indoors. There has been an increase in participantsin the facility with this change.Great Start to Summer Pack the Bus Donation DriveWith the help of SouthWest Transit, Lunds & Byerlys, Cub Foods, Local Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, Eastern CarverCounty Schools, and Minnetonka Schools Key Clubs and student volunteers, we hosted a donation drive for BountifulBasket Food Shelf in Chaska. Nearly 1,000 pounds of food and personal care items was packed in the buses as wellas cash donations totaling $306. Thank you to the Chanhassen community and our partners for your generosity. Program InformationDance for Fun:On May 8, the Dance for Fun year­end recital was hosted at the Chan Rec Center. Sixty­three dancers participated intwo performances. Each show had a capacity of 80 friends and families attending. Each dancer was given two tickets and the classes were divided between the shows. Performances were also available via Zoom. There was an appreciation from our families that there was no charge for the recital this year. We are offering 10 dance camps over the summer months. Youth Safety Trainings:   There were 28 youth that received their Babysitting Training Certificates this spring and 27 children participated in our Safe Kids 101 Training. There will be another session of each program offered later this summer.  Fit for Life: This continues to be a popular fitness program for seniors. Participants receive a great workout that includes cardio, stretching, flexibility, balance and strength training and plenty of socializing. Kaye Benson is a great instructor and keeps everyone coming back. We have had an average of eight participants regularly registered for the program with additional drop­ins each class date.  Rec Center Sports: Small Fry Sports (ages 3­4): T­ball is back this summer. We are offering a 5­week Small Fry T­Ball format. There are 66 three­ and four­year­olds are enrolled in the May/June sessions. Lil’ Star Sports (ages 5­6): The T­Ball program is underway with 62 children participating in the first session. There will be a second session in July. Rec Center Sports Camps: We are offering two Lil' Star Sports Sampler Camps and one Small Fry Sports Sampler Camp this summer. There are 24 children registered to date. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Subject Senior Center Quarterly Report Section REPORTS Item No: I.3. Prepared By Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator File No:  SUBJECT Senior Center Quarterly Report SUMMARY The Senior Center continued to run through the months of April and May at restricted capacity under the Governor’s Covid mandates. Those capacity and distancing guidelines, along with the mask mandate, ended in May, allowing the Senior Center to reopen fully on June 1. During April and May we utilized a variety of resources and hybrid tools. We also welcomed back many of our games and activity groups in smaller numbers as a way to ease back into full programming. April and May programs included: 55 Alive Driver Safety classes with the MN Safety Council. Both Zoom and in person options. 73 participants received their safety certificate. Mah Jongg for Beginners.A popular 6­week class. Another class begins June 23. Aging with Gusto in a Covid World. Moderated as hybrid (both Zoom and in person) by the Vital Aging Network, a grant­funded program through the Carver County SHIP program. Two more sessions are planned for fall. An Earth Day Celebration. Jill Sinclair presented Earth Day facts, and a meal was served.  Mayed for Memories, Soup, Salad and Song Event. Over 30 people participated. Additionally, Bingo players used the larger space at the Rec Center for weekly games; Woodcarvers returned to their carving space, along with the home­schooled junior high kids they are mentoring. June events continue to unfold, and include: Coffee and Rolls on the Plaza. Every Wednesday this summer. Homemade rolls and coffee. $5 suggested donation. Proceeds to senior meal programs starting in the Fall. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORTTuesday, June 22, 2021SubjectSenior Center Quarterly ReportSectionREPORTS Item No: I.3.Prepared By Mary Blazanin, Senior CenterCoordinator File No: SUBJECTSenior Center Quarterly ReportSUMMARYThe Senior Center continued to run through the months of April and May at restricted capacity under the Governor’sCovid mandates. Those capacity and distancing guidelines, along with the mask mandate, ended in May, allowing theSenior Center to reopen fully on June 1.During April and May we utilized a variety of resources and hybrid tools. We also welcomed back many of our gamesand activity groups in smaller numbers as a way to ease back into full programming.April and May programs included:55 Alive Driver Safety classes with the MN Safety Council. Both Zoom and in person options. 73 participantsreceived their safety certificate.Mah Jongg for Beginners.A popular 6­week class. Another class begins June 23.Aging with Gusto in a Covid World. Moderated as hybrid (both Zoom and in person) by the Vital AgingNetwork, a grant­funded program through the Carver County SHIP program. Two more sessions are planned forfall.An Earth Day Celebration. Jill Sinclair presented Earth Day facts, and a meal was served. Mayed for Memories, Soup, Salad and Song Event. Over 30 people participated.Additionally, Bingo players used the larger space at the Rec Center for weekly games; Woodcarvers returnedto their carving space, along with the home­schooled junior high kids they are mentoring.June events continue to unfold, and include: Coffee and Rolls on the Plaza. Every Wednesday this summer. Homemade rolls and coffee. $5 suggested donation. Proceeds to senior meal programs starting in the Fall. Nordic Walking for 55+ Health,taught in partnership with Carver County Parks. Kayaking for Beginners, with Carver County Parks. History in the Making, with speaker Lee Newcomb. Lunch was served to over 20 participants. Seated Chair Yoga, sponsored by Big Brothers for the Elderly, will run weekly through July at the Senior Center via Zoom on our big screen. All game and card groups, including Bingo, are now meeting back at the Senior Center. Since the Senior Center opened in full on June 1, we are averaging over 125 participants per week in our various programs and classes. Additional Programming for late Summer and Fall: The Chanhassen Lions Club hosts its Annual Senior Picnic at Lake Ann Park, 11:30am, July 27. Chan­o­laires will also perform. Park an Recreation Commissioners are invited to join us! RSVP with Mary. Day trips are back on schedule starting in August. Our first planned outing is to the Twins game at Target Field on August 11. SouthWest Transit is providing transportation. We continue to partner with the Chaska Lodge on these trips. The Senior Center is busy planning for Fall/Winter classes and events, including larger holiday events such as the Annual Ladies Tea, Octoberfest, Veteran’s Day Breakfast, and the Annual Holiday Party. ATTACHMENTS: Aging with Gusto ­ April class flyer Coffee & Rolls on the Plaza flyer Chan­o­laires Summer Concerts in the Park GUSTO Aging with in the Time of COVID An interactive Zoom series to expand our positive view of aging during the challenges of COVID and determine for ourselves which values and key contributors we want to emphasize to continue leading meaningful and satisfying lives. Join us for these enlivening conversations on Tuesdays, April 13, 20, and 27, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sessions will explore these questions: • What contributes to Aging with Gusto for Me? • How can I Recognize and Respond to Ageism? • How Can My Values and Goals Shape My Future? Questions? Contact Mary Blazanin City of Chanhassen mblazanin@ci.chanhassen.mn.us or 952-227-1124 Sponsored by Chanhassen Senior Center in partnership with Carver County Health and Human Services. Register by contacting Mary Blazanin Chanhassen Senior Center 952-227-1124 mblazanin@ci.chanhassen.mn.us Registration is free deadline: April 6 Enrollment limited to 25 Aging with Gusto is a program of the Vital Aging Network vital-aging-network.org Coffee & Rolls On the Plaza ! Cost: $5 for 1 homemade roll & unlimited coffee All proceeds benefit our Senior Meals Program Registration recommended, but not required. Location: City Hall Plaza by the Senior Ctr Sponsored by: Chanhassen Senior Center & Luv’s Kitchen * * Summer Concerts Tuesday in the Park with The Chan-o-laires Senior Choir ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Lake Ann Klingelhutz Pavilion June 22, 1:30pm July 27, 11:30am (note time) August 24, 1:30pm September 28, 1:30pm ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Concerts are free and open to the public ! Bring your own chair or blanket. Some pavilion seating may be available A freewill donation will be accepted For more information, call 952-227-1124 or mblazanin@ci.chanhassen.mn.us In the event of heavy rain, concert is cancelled PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Subject Park Maintenance Quarterly Update Section REPORTS Item No: I.4. Prepared By Adam Beers, Park Superintendent File No:  SUBJECT Park Maintenance Quarterly Update SUMMARY With summer now in full swing, here is a brief update of what Park Maintenance has been working on and what's coming up! This year 25 seniors from Southwest Christian High School participated in their senior service day project.  Maintenance crews assisted the kids in working at the Chanhassen Recreation Center pulling weeds and mulching landscaping beds.   The new "City of Chanhassen" sign is now installed and landscaped.  You can see the new sign as you exit Highway 5 on West 78th street across from the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. Maintenance crews did a great job designing the new sign and completing the work in­house. All facilities are up and running and the parks have been getting a lot of use!  First applications of fertilizer and broadleaf weed control have been applied to the sports fields.  Additional applications to surrounding areas will be completed as weather allows.   The Lake Susan Park basketball court rehabilitation project is underway.  Bituminous Roadways removed and repaved the basketball court.  New hoops, poles and striping will take place once the court surface has cured.   New playgrounds have been ordered for Pheasant Hills Park and Carver Beach Park as a part of this year's capital improvement project.  Removals of the existing playgrounds will start after the July 4th celebration.   Seasonal staff have been hired and we are fortunate to have a great group.  Seasonal staff are responsible for the daily maintenance tasks that are completed throughout the city which includes all the mowing, weed whipping, field maintenance, shelter cleaning, event setup and trash/recycling collection. Seasonal maintenance crews are an integral part of the success of our division and do a tremendous job!