Agenda and PacketAGENDA
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2018
CHANHASSEN CITY HALL, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD
A.6:30 P.M. MANCHESTER PARK PLAYGROUND SELECTION WORKSHOP
CHANHASSEN SENIOR CENTER
B.7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBERS
C.ROLL CALL
D.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioners may add or delete items at this time.
E.PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
F.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.
1.Russ Raske Mountain Bike Trail Proposal
G.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.Approval of Minutes dated February 27, 2018
H.NEW BUSINESS
1.Recommend Award Low Quotes, Picnic Shelter Concrete and Manchester Park
Concrete
2.Recommend Manchester Park Playground Equipment Selection
3.Receive 2017 Park and Recreation Department Annual Report
I.REPORTS
1.2017/2018 Ice Rink Season Evaluation
2.2018 Easter Egg Candy Hunt Preview
3.Rec Center Quarterly Update
4.Senior Center Quarterly Update
AGENDAPARK AND RECREATION COMMISSIONTUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2018CHANHASSEN CITY HALL, 7700 MARKET BOULEVARDA.6:30 P.M. MANCHESTER PARK PLAYGROUND SELECTION WORKSHOP CHANHASSEN SENIOR CENTERB.7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBERSC.ROLL CALLD.APPROVAL OF AGENDACommissioners may add or delete items at this time.E.PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTSF.VISITOR PRESENTATIONSCommission Procedures allow for presentations from the audience at this time. If a motion isrequired, the item will be forwarded to the next available agenda to allow for publication and reviewprior to consideration.1.Russ Raske Mountain Bike Trail ProposalG.APPROVAL OF MINUTES1.Approval of Minutes dated February 27, 2018H.NEW BUSINESS1.Recommend Award Low Quotes, Picnic Shelter Concrete and Manchester ParkConcrete2.Recommend Manchester Park Playground Equipment Selection3.Receive 2017 Park and Recreation Department Annual ReportI.REPORTS1.2017/2018 Ice Rink Season Evaluation2.2018 Easter Egg Candy Hunt Preview
3.Rec Center Quarterly Update
4.Senior Center Quarterly Update
5.Park Maintenance Quarterly Update
J.COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS
K.COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS
L.ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET
M.ADJOURNMENT
1.Russ Raske Mountain Bike Trail Proposal
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Subject Approval of Minutes dated February 27, 2018
Section APPROVAL OF MINUTES Item No: F.1.
Prepared By Nann Opheim, City Recorder File No:
PROPOSED MOTION
"The Park and Recreation Commission approves minutes dated February 27, 2018."
Approval requires a simple majority vote of members present
ATTACHMENTS:
Summary
Verbatim
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
At 6:30 p.m. the commission interviewed applicants for the Park and Recreation
Commission. Chairman Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Scharfenberg, Cole Kelly, Rick Echternacht, Jennifer
Hougham, Karl Tsuchiya, Meredith Petouvis, Lauren Dale and Grant Schaeferle. Jim Boettcher
arrived late for the meeting.
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; and Katie Matthews, Recreation Supervisor
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Scott Wosje 7125 Northwood Court
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was approved with the addition of a recommendation
to the City Council concerning candidate interviews under New Business.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS. None.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS. Scott Wosje, 7125 Northwood Court discussed the need for
mountain bike trails in Chanhassen. Chairman Scharfenberg asked where current courses are
located. Commissioner Tsuchiya asked about desired terrain. Commissioner Kelly asked if Mr.
Wosje had been in conversation with Carver County Parks. Commissioner Tsuchiya asked about
the competition season and environmental impact.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Echternacht moved, Hougham seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
January 23, 2018 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 8 to 0.
DETERMINE DISCUSSION TOPICS FOR APRIL 9, 2018 JOINT MEETING WITH
CITY COUNCIL.
Todd Hoffman reviewed this item. Commissioner Kelly suggested discussing Lake Susan
ballfield lighting, the potential development of a Lake Ann trail system, and funding for the 20
year park replacement plan. Chairman Scharfenberg suggested discussing finishing the
development of Bandimere Park.
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RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL FOR COMMISSIONERS.
Chairman Scharfenberg reviewed ranking of applicants for the Park and Recreation Commission.
Kelly moved, Echternacht seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends that the City Council use their ranking for the following commission
applicants:
1. Jim Boettcher
2. Bethany Collins
3. Adam Smith
4. Joseph Scanlon
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0.
REPORTS: 2018 FEBRUARY FESTIVAL EVALUATION. Katie Matthews presented the
report on this item. Chairman Scharfenberg asked about feedback for ice golfing and Chick-fil-
A’s involvement in the event. Commissioner Hougham suggested asking Michael Cycles to
partner with the City with their fat tire bikes.
2018 DADDY/DAUGHTER SWEETHEART DANCE EVALUATION. Katie Matthews
presented the report on this item. Commissioner Echternacht mentioned that one of the
applicants for the Park and Recreation Commission suggested hosting a Mother/Son event in the
future.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET. None.
Boettcher moved, Echternacht seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 9 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission
meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 27, 2018
At 6:30 p.m. the commission interviewed applicants for the Park and Recreation
Commission. Chairman Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Scharfenberg, Cole Kelly, Rick Echternacht, Jennifer
Hougham, Karl Tsuchiya, Meredith Petouvis, Lauren Dale and Grant Schaeferle. Jim Boettcher
arrived late for the meeting.
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; and Katie Matthews, Recreation Supervisor
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Scott Wosje 7125 Northwood Court
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Scharfenberg: So we have any changes to the agenda?
Hoffman: Chair Scharfenberg I recommend we add a recommendation to the City Council
concerning your candidate interviews.
Scharfenberg: Okay so we’ll put that as number 2 under new business. Any other changes to the
agenda? Okay.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Scharfenberg: Okay, no public announcements tonight.
Hoffman: Other than the ice rinks are borrowed time so skate the next couple of days.
VISITOR PRSENTATIONS.
Scharfenberg: Do we have any visitor presentations tonight?
Scott Wosje: I do.
Scharfenberg: Step up. State your name and your address please.
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Scott Wosje: Good evening. Thank you for the opportunity. Scott Wosje. Last name’s W-o-s-
j-e. 7125 Northwood Court, Chanhassen. Here tonight to put on the radar, not that it’s not
already on the radar, mountain bike trails within Chanhassen. I live in the Longacres
neighborhood. There’s a number of dads and moms too that are passionate about mountain
biking and they do Mammoth. Some trails back there are private. To my knowledge there’s
nothing in Chanhassen that would allow us to do mountain biking so we’re always having to put
our bikes on our car racks and go somewhere so I’m also, so myself, I’m also President of the
Association which means I’m just the sucker that says no I won’t volunteer. I always do so the
Longacres Association throw their name in the hat as far as being interested. Also have a son on
the Chanhassen Mountain Bike Team that, the Mountain Bike Team is also looking for a place
and I feel probably the most, in addition to wanting a place for myself and my family to go
mountain biking, I probably feel most passionately about the kids because it’s a club sport so I
get struck between going to the Superintendent Clint who is doing a marvelous job and saying
help us with this but it’s a club sport. It’s not technically an official sport so they have to raise
their own money and it’s, the school gives them the opportunity to do it but it’s not like one of
those official sanctioned sports like football or something that they get money for and is a higher
level. The thing that’s important about mountain biking is, at least in the high school level is
nobody gets cut so you can have the most unathletic kid out there that has no friends and he’s out
there on a mountain bike and they’re part of the team so mountain biking is really important for
the kids as well so it’s been proven and I’m happy to do a presentation. I’m happy to throw it to
the commission on what can I do that it generates revenue if you do have a mountain bike place
for people to come to. Spend some money. Mountain bike so tying it into some type of revenue
generation for local businesses so I would ask that you consider it. There’s, I’ve talked to
MnDOT about limited public use over off 212. They’ve got some turn back land there and not
that the City has any money to buy land. I understand that and I wouldn’t ask that but they are
open if we found the right area or the park commission was open to identifying the right area off
of 212 where they have excess right-of-way land and they have done it in Mankato for a
mountain bike trail. I met with them a couple weeks ago to discuss it so want to present it. Not
present it but present the concept. Ask the council, the commission excuse me, to take it under
consideration and maybe bubble it up in any way we can for the residents of Chanhassen.
Scharfenberg: So Scott where does the current club go to to train mainly around here?
Scott Wosje: They go to various places. Eagan, what is the mountain bike. Thank you.
Lebanon Hills in Eagan. The Minnesota River Valley trails. They do go behind Mammoth a
little bit but they’re cautious because so much of that land back there is private land so they’re
trying to be careful with the trails. They don’t want to use it and get in trouble. They have used
it a little bit and then the park that’s over behind Mammoth that’s actually on Chaska property
they’ve used as well so they did have one practice on the school, high school land but it didn’t
work out very well. It was just flat and just didn’t do anything for them so they tend to travel
quite a bit quite honestly. We’re not the only ones that are struggling with it. Shakopee is
saying can you get something between us and Shakopee so they can use it too so it’s other people
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are asking. The challenge with, over behind Mammoth is they’re also going on streets at times
so it’s not probably the most safest thing quite honestly.
Tsuchiya: What kind of terrain are you looking for and I guess you’re probably looking at a
circuit too so length of circuit.
Scott Wosje: You know ideally 3 miles is a nice length if we can get it. It’s what’s called single
track ideally so it’s single file. In fact I thought about bringing pictures because so many people
think of mountain biking as X Games and things like that where you’re doing BMX type stuff
when the reality is you’re going through a trail and sometimes the trails are 12 inches wide and
it’s a dirt path and sometimes it’s a little more open but typically it’s a 3 mile trail that’s through
different types of terrain. It’s nice to go through a wooded area a little bit and then come out and
have more of a field or almost, not marsh but rougher setting if you will. And then their races
typically will be like that. They’ll come out and do a big field where all the spectators can see
them and then they’ll go back into the woods and towards different terrain. They go down to
Mankato quite a bit and do the Mount Kato ski. There’s a trail set up there as well.
Tsuchiya: So it doesn’t sound too dissimilar from cross country running in a certain way.
Scott Wosje: It’s not. I mean cross country running probably wouldn’t go through the woods as
much.
Tsuchiya: True, yeah.
Scott Wosje: But you’re right, it would be somewhat similar and very natural. I mean the trails,
we’ve got enough volunteers to be able to help build the trail. It’s just we have to find the land
for it.
Tsuchiya: Okay, thank you.
Scharfenberg: Anybody else have any other questions for Scott?
Kelly: Yes, Scott I do. I thought I read somewhere where the Carver County parks was looking
into doing something for this. Have you approached them and what is their response been?
Scott Wosje: Well Mr. Walsh, and Mr. Kelly. I’ve talked to Mr. Walsh and I’m hopeful of that.
My perspective of that is they believe, they as a county believes that it’s important and part of
their future but it’s not part of their near term future. I think it could be baked into their master
plan at some point. I think Minnewashta would be a possible consideration and maybe you can
Mr. Hoffman, maybe you can echo. I’ve only talked to him a couple times so I do know that it’s
on their radar and they meet with other agencies to discuss it but the specifics behind it or how
far along it is, I’m happy to research it but I can’t tell you factually.
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Kelly: Well I can call Marty and ask him about it.
Scott Wosje: Yeah that would be awesome.
Hoffman: It’s currently not in the master plan for Lake Minnewashta but they’re in their 2040
master plan process, just as the City is and so this is the time to start the conversation and see if
there’s a space in the alignment for it. The terrain that’s being discussed is present at Lake
Minnewashta but it’s also being utilized for other trail systems also at the present time so does it
fit and then will it go into the master plan and then after that who funds it.
Scott Wosje: We have looked at other opportunities. Crown College, we approached them.
They have a lot of land and they have cross country skiing and running but they did want us
touching with mountain biking there more coveted cross country trails.
Echternacht: Scott is the club both Chaska and Chan combined or is it?
Scott Wosje: Right now it is. You have to have 10 or more teammates to have your own. We
see at some point they will be separate as Chaska gets to have a few more students on their team
and then they will have to separate and be separate teams but as of now because Chaska doesn’t
have enough the Chan/Chaska has one combined team.
Echternacht: Okay.
Tsuchiya: What season is the club operating in? Fall and spring?
Scott Wosje: They start practicing, they probably get a little serious about practicing after July
4th.
Tsuchiya: Oh, okay.
Scott Wosje: And their last race, it’s pretty chilly, is at the end of October. Maybe end of
October for sure.
Tsuchiya: It’s only cold for the spectators right?
Scott Wosje: That’s the biggest problem, yeah you are correct. You’re bundling up pretty good
but yeah, so it’s the, like a September-October as far as school year time. It’s those couple
months but they do practice as a team yeah usually after July 4th.
Tsuchiya: Okay. What kind of, probably minimal but the environmental impact or I guess
erosion impact does mountain biking typically have on terrain?
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Scott Wosje: The biggest erosion impact that I see is actually at the bottom and actually at the
top. You’ll have trails, if you have the trail come right up to the top you’ll see that erosion will
start at the top and come so a lot of times you’ll not come quite to the top. You’ll come to the
sides so you’re not eroding from the top down and it stays much more stable. And then on the
bottom if it’s too wet we tend to put in rock or some type of bridging to go across to eliminate
erosion on the bottom because that’s where you get all the runoff.
Kelly: Scott once there’s two teams for each high school is the vision that they’d share the same
place to practice and have meets?
Scott Wosje: I would think that would be the case. I’m not going to speak for matter of factly
but.
Kelly: Right.
Scott Wosje: But I can’t see why it wouldn’t be the case unless somehow Chanhassen High
School could get Chaska to put something in possibly.
Kelly: Okay, thank you Scott.
Scott Wosje: Yeah.
Scharfenberg: Any other questions for Scott? Scott thanks for coming to the commission and
we’ve I think had one presentation in the past.
Scott Wosje: Oh okay.
Scharfenberg: Regarding mountain biking so.
Scott Wosje: Can I ask how recent that was?
Scharfenberg: I think within the last 2 years. They were interested at the time at the property
down, that’s being developed now south of Lyman. Between Lyman and 212, the new
development down there.
Scott Wosje: Okay.
Scharfenberg: They were talking about wanting potential, the potential of putting something in
that wooded area back there. That was kind of peaked their interest when that was being
developed.
Scott Wosje: But that kind of faded off.
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Scharfenberg: Yeah.
Scott Wosje: Yeah.
Kelly: I think we had a couple coaches come in and talk to us.
Scott Wosje: Okay.
Kelly: It’d be right about 2 years ago yeah.
Scott Wosje: Okay. Thank you. Appreciate the time.
Scharfenberg: Thank you. Alright, next item of business is approval of the minutes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Echternacht moved, Hougham seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary Minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
January 23, 2018 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 8 to 0.
DETERMINE DISCUSSION TOPICS FOR APRIL 9, 2018 JOINT MEETING WITH
CITY COUNCIL.
Hoffman: Thank you Chair Scharfenberg, members of the commission. So annually you meet
with the City Council on one occasion. Typically in a joint session. That will occur on Monday,
April 9th starting at 6:00 p.m. That’s the current schedule so to facilitate that conversation it’s
always best to at least forward some conversation topics that you know will be brought up by the
commission that evening so that council can have some forewarning of what the conversation
will be like and so that’s our task this evening as a commission to identify what those topics
would be. I’ll format those into a memorandum form and then send those off to the City
Manager.
Scharfenberg: Thank you Todd. So we’ll open that up to discussion. Todd did send around or
attached to our packet was the memo from last year in terms of the discussion. What items
would the commission like to bring forth for that meeting in April?
Kelly: Well you know I think we some of the things we’ve accomplished we’d talk about first
and then move on quickly to what we see going forward and of course we’re going to get the
Lake Ann, Lake Susan excuse me, lights which both we and the City Council were very involved
in and they know that but I think we need to show them what we’ve done for the year. And then
you know we can mention Lake Ann but until a developer really brings anything, I mean we
know it’s out there and we’re ready to you know have fun with that and figure out where to go
with it but until somebody steps forward with a plan and tries to buy it I don’t think there’s a
whole lot to talk about other than you know we’d love to have a trail around there. People want
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open space but there’s going to be a lot of debate going on so I mean we can mention Lake Ann.
And then I think we need to talk about how we’re going to fund the older parks and that’s kind of
what I think one of the next steps is, you know we have at least 2 parks that should be
completely refurbished right now and city staff has put together a plan for refurbishing the parks
over what, the next 20 years Todd?
Hoffman: Correct.
Kelly: And have they seen that yet or should we bring that to the joint meeting? The plan.
Hoffman: Yeah they’ve seen it. I think it’s a good conversation because it’s being talked about
as a key financial strategy this year for the council to actually identify the funding source for the
park replacement schedule.
Kelly: Okay, and then we’ll be able to have a copy of it on our computer at the same time. And
then kind of look at, you know I don’t think we have a whole lot going on in our CIP right now
so we have to look at what developments are, you know and this is maybe city staff and Todd tell
us what developments are going on and what kind of monies we’re expecting to see coming in
this year to know where can we move forward. I think a sport court was put in. I can’t
remember if that’s 2019 or 2020. We juggled some stuff around and I haven’t looked at the CIP
that closely recently but I think those are kind of the big issues that we need to talk to, have a
joint meeting with them.
Scharfenberg: Okay, anybody else? I would like to put forward at least some discussion points
with them on Bandimere just about finishing Bandimere. I know we’ve had those discussions
with them in the past and you know there’s been a couple of items, at least the sport court and a
shelter, and even if it’s not a large shelter, talk to them a little bit about that because I think there
needs to be. I mean it’s the only park now that doesn’t have a shelter and so you know on some
level if you want a shelter in a larger park it’s going to cost money. We don’t necessarily have
the money in the CIP to do that and do you wrap that into something with the sport court and do
a referendum to finish off Bandimere or finish off Bandimere and something else. I mean I think
you could build some interest around that to complete Bandimere and that so I’d like to talk to
them about their thoughts about that. That doesn’t mean necessarily lighting Bandimere as part
of that. I don’t think there’s going to be a push necessarily to do that in light of Lake Susan you
know at least for ballfield purposes to light those other ballfields out there. I’m assuming soccer
would probably like us to do that to some extent to increase capacity with respect to soccer. But
I would like to include a discussion at least about Bandimere as part of that.
Kelly: Yeah, now’s the time. Here’s kind of my thoughts is the big push this year is going to be
trying to get funding for the parks. The old parks and then I was thinking we’re not going to get
a referendum out of them this year but next year is when we make the push but to plant the seed
is probably a good thing. Because it’s either a referendum or they bond and until we get the
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funding sorted out for what we need I don’t see them bonding or doing a referendum but to put
the seed in is probably a good idea.
Scharfenberg: Todd can you share with us at least as a commission you know so everyone’s
kind of maybe on the same board regarding, and the same level playing field in terms of this
funding issue for the parks because they’ve had some discussions about options. Could you
share with us kind of what those discussions have been to date?
Hoffman: I sure can. So the goal is implement park replacement schedule and the action is
initiate funding of an annual park equipment replacement schedule to efficiently address aged
and deteriorated park equipment and infrastructure. You can see it ranked 1.6 so it’s fairly high
on their key financial strategies and what they want to do is find cash on an annual basis. Right
now the conversation has been around a quarter of a million on an annual basis and then set a
schedule which we currently have. We have the overall schedule. Now once it turns into a
financing tool that will be refined and actually identified because the 250 you know may not
equate to two playgrounds or three playgrounds. You’re going to have to decide on a number
and that 250 may go up or down depending on which particular projects are being financed on an
annual basis. So the funding options are a variety. Primarily right now I think what they’re
looking at is that, potentially that excess cash that was utilized for the park shelters and so that
project, park shelters are done in 2018. This is the last year of the park shelter initiative and
what that was funded with was the excess cash at the end of the year so you know you have $12
million dollar budget. $11 ½ million dollar budget. There’s a little extra cash left over at the end
of the year and they financed those shelters with that cash. They’re also taking a look at a
franchise fee for roads and if you take franchise money instead of levied money you’d have some
additional cash that you could utilize there and so that’s an option as well. So that’s a discussion
that the council will be having with staff and our finance group will be involved in that. Our
administrative group and so they haven’t scheduled that conversation yet but it’s going to be
taking place here sometime I would say around mid-year.
Scharfenberg: So just to kind of, you know just kind of talking this through a little bit. What
would you know, what would be our discussion point with them? I mean obviously we would
like to see something done along those lines that we do have parks that are in need to repair and
updating. Don’t we have to necessarily wait for them to decide what the funding source is before
we can really tackle that?
Hoffman: Yeah. I would offer to the council that you understand it’s on their key financial
strategy. You support it and then let them know that you’re available if they want assistance. So
sometimes when they’re developing these programs they may say okay well let’s see, let’s have
the park commission develop the first 5 year plan. Let’s send it back to them so we want to see
what they would finance and so just offer some assistance. Something that then they could say
you know park commission you’re familiar with all the different projects that we have slated.
What do you feel would be the first ones to go? Where would you want to schedule them on a
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yearly basis? And then perhaps just offer up any other assistance that they may have and so I
think it’s scheduled and you just want to offer your support.
Scharfenberg: Okay, thank you. Anybody else have any other discussions that they want to
have regarding that meeting? Todd, would you send around to us that memo once it’s done so
that if anybody has any changes or they want to put something in.
Hoffman: I will.
Scharfenberg: Okay, thank you.
Hoffman: Be happy to. Thank you.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL FOR COMMISSIONERS.
Scharfenberg: Earlier this evening we had 3 individuals come in and interview with the
commission for the 2 openings that we have. That are present. After our meeting with those
individuals we ranked the individuals that we would like to recommend going forward to City
Council and the recommendation from the commission was to rank as follows: Number one
would be Jim Boettcher. Number two would be Bethany Collins. Number three was Adam
Smith and number four was Joseph Scanlon. So we would make that recommendation to
council.
Hoffman: Can we ask for a motion and a second please in an approval.
Scharfenberg: Can I get a motion for recommendations to council for new commissioners?
Kelly: I’ll make a motion that we recommend as in the following order as Steve already said. I
won’t repeat it. That we forward it to the City Council for their appointment making.
Scharfenberg: Okay we have a motion. Do I have a second?
Echternacht: I’ll second it.
Scharfenberg: We have a motion and a second.
Kelly moved, Echternacht seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends that the City Council use their ranking for the following commission
applicants:
1. Jim Boettcher
2. Bethany Collins
3. Adam Smith
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4. Joseph Scanlon
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0.
REPORTS: 2018 FEBRUARY FESTIVAL EVALUATION.
Scharfenberg: Katie is going to report to us on Feb Fest.
Matthews: Thank you Chair Scharfenberg and commission. I just want to say that the 25th
Annual February Festival was held on the first Saturday in February which was the 3rd from noon
to 3:00 at Lake Ann and it estimated over 1,000 people were there. Overall I think it was a great
event. We had a good turnout. The snow made it interesting and fun and had a lot of really cool
pictures with it and I just want to thank you know everybody who’s involved in this. This is a
big event for the community and a lot of people put forward through it. The Rotary is a huge
event sponsor. The Boy Scouts are a sponsor and then we have lots of volunteers that come. I
know some of you guys made it out there so I just really appreciate that and it wouldn’t kind of
turn out the way it does if we didn’t have everybody helping. So the Rotary Club of Chanhassen,
they coordinated the food and the beverage sale again so Culver’s was there and then they had a
concession inside the large tent with just some snacks and some beverages, both adult and non-
adult beverages. We had the bonfires so it seemed to be a huge hit. People like using them
especially when it was colder winter days and they have S’mores kits that they can buy from the
Boy Scouts which are always fun. The Boy Scouts also sell bait on site. Live bait so that’s good
for fishermen and fisherwomen who are coming. We also have the skating rink which is a
popular free event. This year we had the skating rink and the loop and then for the past 2 years
Carver County has brought their kick sleds which go right onto the skating rinks which are
another really fun event that we could have on so the kick sled is like the back side of a dog sled
so either one person can, you can kind of step on it and scoot along or one person can sit and you
can kind of scoot that person so those are always really fun and we’ve enjoyed having Carver
County there. We had the wagon rides again. Those are always another free fun event that
everybody looks forward to. The wagon rides go down by Greenwood Shores and then they
come back. For the second year we’ve had the fat tire bike demonstrations by Michael Cycles so
those are kind of right when you come in and those are really fun winter activity that is picking
up in popularity so it’s great to go there and try them out and ride them out on the lake. Ride
them out on the land and just see how they work in the snow. We also had the medallion hunt
this year and I think this was as far as a medallion hunt has ever gone. Definitely have learned
more about medallion hunting this year than anything before so we’re just kind of taking
everything we’ve learned this year and definitely going to kind of just implement it and we’re
always looking to improve everything so that is one thing we are going to work on for next year.
The ice fishing contest. So there were 662 fishing tickets sold and this was probably, if you were
there or you saw any pictures of them the biggest fish we’ve ever caught. The top 11 were all
northerns and then there were some really good size crappies and sun fish and I don’t think any
perch landed on the board which is really unusual but you know that’s what kind of keeps us
going is all the big fish and the excitement going. Let’s see here. So we had door prizes again
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which are always a hit because you don’t have to have a fishing ticket to win a door prize. You
can just come and hang out and they’re free and everybody gets one. And once again if you
have, oh. New this year, I don’t think we had it on there, we had a field goal kick and a
touchdown toss as our Super Bowl was in Minnesota so we had some beams and a lot of people
really enjoyed that. We teamed up with the Rotary for that event. Kari White helped put that on.
And I think I also missed the hole drillers. The Rotary is always a huge part of the hole drilling.
They come out in the morning and they drill over 1,000 holes and this year the ice was 24 inches
deep in some areas so they definitely got a workout so you know we just really appreciate them
because that is a huge task and with lots of people it makes it slightly easier. The 24 inches
though did not help. Was good for everything else though.
Hoffman: Last year was 11. It was real easy.
Matthews: Yeah that is a lot of work. I went over this kind of fast so if you have any questions
or need me to go over anything let me know but I just want to say it was a great event again. We
had lots of help and we really appreciate it and we’re always looking you know onto the 26th
year. Looking forward to it.
Hoffman: And we want your ideas.
Scharfenberg: Any comments for Katie?
Kelly: So Katie I got a question for you. What did you salt the water with to get all the fish to
bite like that?
Matthews: I don’t know but we’re doing it exactly the same next year.
Kelly: With the…Jerry and I didn’t have any chance to breathe practically. There were lines up
in front of us to weigh the fish. It was really kind of exciting.
Matthews: It was.
Kelly: And then the boy scouts got involved and said we’ll get rid of the fish for you so that boy
was having a lot of fun.
Matthews: That’s true and we really, we’ve had the same 3 people. We have like a headquarters
and so that’s where all the fish results. Jerry was writing them. Commissioner Kelly was
recording them and weighing them and so all those fish results go back into the main
headquarters and we’ve had the same 3 people there last year. We’ve been updating the top 10
fish just to help kind of keep people interested in, or you know kind of guessing where they’re
going to be and seeing those. It’s a lot easier to do that more efficiently than it is to do all 50,
especially with the giant fish we got this year coming in at all different times but they, so we’ve
had the same 3 people and they’ve really got it down to a system so they were just tremendous
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help and with keeping things updated to try to help keep the lines down so you know what the
bottom fish was so we knew if it was you know under a certain size we weren’t even going to
weigh it just to try to get people through faster.
Echternacht: Katie this year compared to last year do you know the number of tickets sold last
year versus this year and then the same how many fish we caught last year versus this year?
Matthews: So last year we had in the 700’s. I want to say 750 tickets sold. Fishing tickets sold.
And last year the fish were a lot smaller. I don’t know the exact number of them but I want to
say they were roughly the same. They were busy last year it’s just this year we were bigger and
last year, I don’t know for those of you who were there, it was about 40 degrees last year and so
we were, I think sometimes that has to do with the weather too. Sometimes not so much. It
really was a nice day. It was just snowing so but from 40 to what it was this year it’s a little bit
of a difference.
Kelly: Yeah I don’t know if it was 3, 4 or 5 years ago but I remember when only 49 fish were
caught and we had to do the raffle thing so watching, I think we had well over 200 fish brought
in. It was really fun to see.
Matthews: Yeah.
Kelly: It was another great event by the way.
Matthews: Thank you, yeah. It is a fun event.
Scharfenberg: Karl or Meredith for first timers any comments or anything?
Petouvis: Sell socks.
Hoffman: Warm socks.
Petouvis: Yes. I had on lots of socks but not enough socks. No it was very fun. Samantha and I
both had a really good time and Karl and I were hopping. It was fun.
Tsuchiya: We were. It was very busy.
Petouvis: We’ll have a system for next year.
Tsuchiya: We got it down. We know how to pull tickets right down the middle but it was very
good. It was a wonderful event. The weather was, I think it was great. It’s Minnesota so I had
no complaints.
Petouvis: Right.
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Tsuchiya: You know as you’re pointing here you know, make sure people know how to dress
appropriately.
Matthews: Yeah we get some, we send, you know we ask for a lot of different volunteers and I
send it out to a lot of the high schools and I never exactly know how to tell people like, we had
some volunteers that were a little chilly so I’m like, you’re going to be on the snow. You’re
going to be on the ice you know. Make sure you dress appropriate so it’s always we try to get
that message out. Sometimes it’s received. Sometimes it’s not.
Tsuchiya: Yeah, absolutely.
Matthews: But I don’t have high schoolers so that just might be the way it goes.
Scharfenberg: Well I’d say again to staff, Todd, Katie, Jerry, Adam and his crew, just again a
wonderful job. Thank you for all of that work. I know it’s a big time commitment that you guys
put in. Todd if you’ll express our appreciation to Rotary at your next meeting for all of the work
that they do to put on that event. Again it’s just one of those kind of showpieces that we get to
showcase our parks and our city and you guys do a wonderful job of doing that and it really
shows so thank you again for all that you do in putting that together. I would just ask Katie with
the newer items, with the high school with the golf event and with Chick-fil-A. Did they express
that they had a positive experience and that they would maybe come back and do it again?
Matthews: Yeah so the ice golf event was a DECCA project from one of the high schools. In
talking with them they had over 200 people stop by and try to, they had the little ice golf course
and then they were taking just free will donations towards, that went towards PROP and they
raised $203 in just that event so they were, they were very happy with it and in continuing
forward, so this was one of their specific DECCA projects. They were looking for community
involvement. They’ve done a few pop up things around for PROP so we’re going to, we’re
trying to work on how can we incorporate that again next year because it will be a new group of
people if they decide to go on. To go on with this event.
Scharfenberg: Okay.
Matthews: And then Chick-fil-A I believe they were happy. They worked a lot with the Rotary
and Kari White. Just working with Chick-fil-A and some other things are a community event
sponsor. They seem to be really eager and willing to help out in the community so I see them
being a partner again on some things.
Scharfenberg: Good to hear. Thank you.
Boettcher: I did notice one thing. This is the first one I’ve missed in 5 or 6 years. Contestant
that came in 55th place, I hope that’s not a Brent Carron that we used to know.
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Hoffman: It is.
Boettcher: Because I don’t think he’s, I don’t know who baited the hook for him.
Hoffman: It is.
Boettcher: You might want to check the logistics there. I think there was like one dip and then
one pull.
Matthews: I know we try to vet them as they come in but he slipped through the cracks.
Boettcher: He’s that type of person but glad everybody had fun. I was in Antarctica and I think
it was actually warmer there than here so and I couldn’t go fishing down there.
Hougham: And Katie I’ve got a few comments.
Matthews: Yeah.
Hougham: It’s been a few years since I have volunteered at that event and I just felt like
something was a little bit different this year. It felt really good. I liked the, I mean the snow
helped. That was just really a neat environment to be out in. There just seemed more activity,
like more involvement. Like before I feel like people come and they fish and they do their thing
and that’s what they do and that’s what it is but this year like with the, with the football stuff
going on and the kick sleds, like people were just interacting more and it just felt really neat this
year. I tried the fat tire bikes for the first time. They are so awesome. They are so easy to use.
It’s just, you get on it and you’re like oh this is going to be so hard because you’re thinking it’s
going to be like a regular bike and you sit on there and you just go. Have you talked to that
group about partnering at any other kind of event or just in our parks as an option to get people
out there?
Matthews: No I have not talked to them. They’ve come back the last 2 years with the fat tire
bikes because this is our big winter event but I know they do some, they do some rides out of
Michael Cycles in Chaska but it would definitely be worth having a conversation to see you
know if they’ve done any partnerships anywhere else because I think people, you know once
you, you’re more willing to try a fat tire bike than just kind of go buy one so it’s a nice
opportunity to get people out on different sizes. Different varieties so.
Hougham: Yeah so I mean I really like that they’re there and you can try it out because it’s such
a new thing but I just think it would be neat if we could try another event or partner with them to
get it in our parks.
Matthews: Yeah.
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Hougham: Kind of like our paddleboards seem to be doing well. And also when I’m not on the
commission in the future I plan to find the medallion so watch for my name in the future.
Matthews: Good.
Scharfenberg: The only other suggestion I would have with the, was it Gabe was the DJ?
Matthews: Yep.
Scharfenberg: Is that if we could, because the snow was coming in on his equipment, set it up
somehow if there could be a flap that maybe he could put down or somehow we could change. I
know the snow was you know, who knew it was going to start snowing that afternoon and
blowing into his equipment. We did the, we pulled the equipment back and that kind of worked
but if we could kind of do something for him, just for his equipment so that you know they’ve
got a money investment there.
Matthews: I actually talked to them because, and just about because this event and something
we might be looking forward, or talking about in the future is they actually have a van that they
DJ out of so that might solve that problem and it’s new. This year I think they got it for the
Super Bowl so it’s like a big, like a van that they can pull up and then pull speakers out of but it
was, right. I was like that’s pretty smart so they can just pull right out so that might make an
appearance next year.
Scharfenberg: Just like Scooby Doo. Alright Katie, Daddy/Daughter Sweetheart Dance.
2018 DADDY/DAUGHTER SWEETHEART DANCE EVALUATION.
Matthews: Okay so the Daddy/Daughter Sweetheart Dance was the Friday after Feb Fest which
was February 9th and that is at the Chanhassen Rec Center and we had a total of 80 dads and 80
daughters this year and each year we get lots of compliments about this event. Something so fun
for the dads and their daughters to come to. New to this year we had Davanni’s of Chanhassen
cater it so we had some noodles, lasagna. We also had some applesauce and then we provide the
cupcakes and the beverages and that seems to go over well. It’s that fine line of trying to find
something that little kids will eat but yet will also fill dads up and Davanni’s worked out great.
They were very easy to work with and I definitely recommend them next year. DJ Paul was, he
was our DJ for the event and he works out wonderful. He actually comes in a tux and so he is
ready to go and he matches right along and he plays great age appropriate music for all the kids
and he provides some background music through the dinner time. So we had a few different
activities that were offered through the night. We have a candy guess and a heart guess which
are fun little games for the girls to play and then we’ve got a raffle for the dads. We also have
usually a Valentine themed craft. We have a face painter. We have a photo booth which is
really fun. It’s inflatable and then she prints out the pictures right there so you get a cute little
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photo strip and we also, I think games. Face painter. Photo booth. Dancing. Games. It’s a
great night. And that is, you know we just continue to hear great things about it and people, we
keep feeding people that come back year after year and we get people that are new every year
that really look forward to it so, so it’s a great, fun event.
Echternacht: Katie one of the things that came out of the applicant’s for our commission was a
mother son event and she was, had noticed the father daughter and thought that would be
something that maybe we should look at.
Matthews: Yeah absolutely. We can definitely look into that.
Scharfenberg: Any other questions for Katie? Thank you Katie.
Matthews: Thank you.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
Scharfenberg: Todd anything you want to hit on the administrative packet?
Hoffman: Not specifically.
Scharfenberg: Okay. Alright do I have a motion to adjourn?
Boettcher moved, Echternacht seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 9 to 0. The Park and Recreation Commission
meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Subject Recommend Award Low Quotes, Picnic Shelter Concrete and Manchester Park Concrete
Section NEW BUSINESS Item No: G.1.
Prepared By Adam Beers, Park Superintendent File No: RA299 Prairie Knoll Park, RA298
Sunset Ridge Park, RA665 Manchester Park
PROPOSED MOTION
“The Park and Recreation Commission recommends the City Council award the low quote to Theis Construction in
the amount of $61,392, for concrete work at Prairie Knoll Park, Sunset Ridge Park, and Manchester Park.”
Approval requires a simple majority vote of members present
BACKGROUND
This year’s park and trail capital improvement budget contains $80,000 for the Neighborhood Park Picnic Shelter
Project and $120,000 for the Manchester Park Playground and Picnic Shelter Project. These budgets will include the
purchase of the shelters, installation, concrete foundations/sidewalks and playground equipment for Manchester Park.
The structures will serve as central gathering locations for organized activities and events and provide shelter from
inclement weather. The addition of these shelters will fill a void in the city’s park and recreation infrastructure to help
ensure that our park system remains a strong element in our mission to provide for today while planning for the future.
These improvements are scheduled to be completed by early summer.
The following quotes were received and are within the anticipated capital improvement budget.
Bidder Total Cost
Theis Construction $61,392
Dayco Concrete $122,100
RECOMMENDATION
The Park and Recreation Commission recommends that the City Council award the low quote to Theis Construction
in the amount of $61,392. Funds for the project are included in the 2018 Capital Improvement Program.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORTTuesday, March 27, 2018SubjectRecommend Award Low Quotes, Picnic Shelter Concrete and Manchester Park ConcreteSectionNEW BUSINESS Item No: G.1.Prepared By Adam Beers, Park Superintendent File No: RA299 Prairie Knoll Park, RA298Sunset Ridge Park, RA665 Manchester ParkPROPOSED MOTION“The Park and Recreation Commission recommends the City Council award the low quote to Theis Construction inthe amount of $61,392, for concrete work at Prairie Knoll Park, Sunset Ridge Park, and Manchester Park.”Approval requires a simple majority vote of members presentBACKGROUNDThis year’s park and trail capital improvement budget contains $80,000 for the Neighborhood Park Picnic ShelterProject and $120,000 for the Manchester Park Playground and Picnic Shelter Project. These budgets will include thepurchase of the shelters, installation, concrete foundations/sidewalks and playground equipment for Manchester Park.The structures will serve as central gathering locations for organized activities and events and provide shelter frominclement weather. The addition of these shelters will fill a void in the city’s park and recreation infrastructure to helpensure that our park system remains a strong element in our mission to provide for today while planning for the future.These improvements are scheduled to be completed by early summer.The following quotes were received and are within the anticipated capital improvement budget. Bidder Total CostTheis Construction $61,392Dayco Concrete $122,100RECOMMENDATION
The Park and Recreation Commission recommends that the City Council award the low quote to Theis Construction
in the amount of $61,392. Funds for the project are included in the 2018 Capital Improvement Program.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Quotes
2. Location Plan Sheets
3. Manchester Park Master Plan
4. PK &T 120
5. PK & T 135
701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Tel: (763) 541-4800
Fax: (763) 541-1700
Project # 01694-830
January 9, 2018
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3,800 sf PLAY AREA
Master Plan
STAIRS TO TRAIL
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PORTABLE TOILET PAD
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Capital Improvement Program
City of Chanhassen, MN Contact Todd Hoffman
2018 2022
thru Department Park & Trail Improvements
Description
Installation of covered park shelters in parks to serve as central gathering locations, provide shelter from inclement weather and provide a meeting
location for activities and events.
2018 - Sunset Ridge Park and Prairie Knoll Park
Project #PK&T-120
Priority n/a
Justification
This initiative will fill a current void in the City's park and recreation infrastructure system helping to ensure that our park system remains a strong
element in our mission of providing for today while planning for the future.
Budget Impact/Other
This will add minimal annual operations impact.
Useful LifeProject Name Neighborhood Park Picnic Shelter Initiative Category Park
Type Improvement
Account #2
Account #1 400-4008-4706
Total Project Cost:$500,000
Account #4
Account #3
Total2018 2019 2020 2021 2022Expenditures
80,00080,000Construction
80,000 80,000Total
Prior
420,000
Total
Total2018 2019 2020 2021 2022Funding Sources
80,00080,000General Fund Surplus
80,000 80,000Total
Prior
420,000
Total
Capital Improvement Program
City of Chanhassen, MN Contact Todd Hoffman
2018 2022
thru Department Park & Trail Improvements
Description
Purchase and installation of the parks first playground structure, playground border and wood fiber resilient surfacing and a picnic shelter.
Project #PK&T-135
Priority n/a
Justification
The property for Manchester Park was purchased in 2005 to accommodate both a municipal water treatment plant and small neighborhood park.
Budget Impact/Other
Additional park maintenance duties will be added to the weekly park maintenance department schedule.
Useful Life 25 years
Project Name Manchester Park Playground and Picnic Shelter Category Park
Type Improvement
Account #2
Account #1 410-0000-4706
Total Project Cost:$125,000
Account #4
Account #3
Total2018 2019 2020 2021 2022Expenditures
125,000125,000Construction
125,000 125,000Total
Total2018 2019 2020 2021 2022Funding Sources
125,000125,000Park Dedication Fund
125,000 125,000Total
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Subject Recommend Manchester Park Playground Equipment Selection
Section NEW BUSINESS Item No: G.2.
Prepared By Adam Beers, Park Superintendent File No: RA 665 Manchester Park
PROPOSED MOTION
Upon selection of a preferred playground design, the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission shall make a
purchasing recommendation to the Chanhassen City Council.
Approval requires a simple majority vote of members present
SUMMARY
This year’s park and trail capital improvement budget contains $125,000 for the purchase and installation of the park's
first playground structure, playground border, engineered wood fiber resilient surfacing, and a picnic shelter for
Manchester Park. Three playground companies were invited to participate in the RFP process and submit an overall
design totaling $45,000. Companies are selected based on past performance and equipment quality. A selection
workshop is scheduled for March 27, prior to the regular scheduled meeting for the Park and Recreation Commission
and staff to view playground designs. The Commission will then discuss and formulate a purchasing recommendation
during your regular meeting for delivery to the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
Upon selection of a preferred playground design, the Chanhassen Park and Recreation Commission shall make a
purchasing recommendation to the Chanhassen City Council.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Playground Equipment Quotes
2. Manchester Park CIP Sheet
3. Northland Recreation Design
4. Minnesota Wisconsin Playground
5. Midwest Playscapes Design
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Subject Receive 2017 Park and Recreation Department Annual Report
Section NEW BUSINESS Item No: G.3.
Prepared By Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent
File No: RA285 (Report to City Council, Annual)
SUMMARY
Staff completed the 2017 Park & Recreation Annual Report. The report identifies accomplishments and information
relating to all divisions within our department. The information is used to evaluate performance in order to deliver
quality programs, facilities, and customer service to the Chanhassen community.
2017 highlights are listed below:
Chanhassen Senior Center
5,567 people attended the weekly & monthly activities & clubs
2,626 people participated in the 92 offered trips, programs, and special events
Passport to the World program began in 2009 and is now up to 22 countries visited and 1,100+ attending
Chanhassen Recreation Center
Total Rec Center NonBillable Hours: 4,371
Value of NonBillable Hours: $80,077.50
Total Rec Center Sports Participants: 1,130
Total Dance for Fun Participants: 818
Chanhassen Rec Center Sports
Offered 65 sessions of Rec Center Sports with 1,130 children participating.
Youth Programs
Offered over 250 programs with over 3,000 participants ranging from birth to age 17.
The Summer Discovery Playground Program featured 30 sessions with 503 participants.
Teen Volunteer Program
In its fifth year, youth between the ages of 1316 provided over 280 hours of volunteer service. They
volunteered for youth programs, senior activities, community events, and service projects.
Adaptive Recreation
Program offerings include social clubs, special events, holiday parties, and dances.
REACH for Resources helped train playground seasonal staff to identify and help children with disabilities in our
programs.
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORTTuesday, March 27, 2018SubjectReceive 2017 Park and Recreation Department Annual ReportSectionNEW BUSINESS Item No: G.3.Prepared By Jerry Ruegemer, RecreationSuperintendent File No: RA285 (Report to City Council, Annual)SUMMARYStaff completed the 2017 Park & Recreation Annual Report. The report identifies accomplishments and informationrelating to all divisions within our department. The information is used to evaluate performance in order to deliverquality programs, facilities, and customer service to the Chanhassen community.2017 highlights are listed below:Chanhassen Senior Center5,567 people attended the weekly & monthly activities & clubs2,626 people participated in the 92 offered trips, programs, and special eventsPassport to the World program began in 2009 and is now up to 22 countries visited and 1,100+ attendingChanhassen Recreation CenterTotal Rec Center NonBillable Hours: 4,371Value of NonBillable Hours: $80,077.50Total Rec Center Sports Participants: 1,130Total Dance for Fun Participants: 818Chanhassen Rec Center SportsOffered 65 sessions of Rec Center Sports with 1,130 children participating.Youth ProgramsOffered over 250 programs with over 3,000 participants ranging from birth to age 17.The Summer Discovery Playground Program featured 30 sessions with 503 participants.Teen Volunteer ProgramIn its fifth year, youth between the ages of 1316 provided over 280 hours of volunteer service. Theyvolunteered for youth programs, senior activities, community events, and service projects. Adaptive RecreationProgram offerings include social clubs, special events, holiday parties, and dances.
REACH for Resources helped train playground seasonal staff to identify and help children with disabilities in our
programs.
REACH for Resources hosted their annual picnic at Lake Susan Park.
Served 37 participants with a total of 206.75 hours.
Adult Athletics
We had 30 softball teams with over 450 individuals participating.
Softball revenues totaled $19,210.
Community Events
Four major events hosted annually with over 10 organization partnerships.
An estimated 72,000 people attend community events.
Over 200 volunteer hours go into planning, organizing and executing community events.
Facilities
Over 51,600 people use Chanhassen’s outdoor facilities, including swimming beaches, skating rinks, the skate
park, & picnic areas.
19 seasonal employees are hired to monitor the safety and overall wellbeing of the skate park & skating rinks.
Park Maintenance
Maintained 104 miles of pedestrian trails and sidewalks.
Maintained 503 acres of natural preserve land and 401 acres of developed parkland.
Maintained downtown and all greenscapes.
Park Improvements
Neighborhood shelters were added at Greenwood Shores Park and Carver Beach Playground.
Dugouts were added to the Lake Susan Park baseball field.
1 tennis court and 4 pickleball courts were added at Roundhouse Park.
Partnerships
Maintained more than 83 partnerships that involved all divisions of our department.
Capital Improvements Projects
Six project items ranging in cost from $10,000 to $600,000; totaling $1,061,000.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2017 Park and Recreation Department Annual Report
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2017 ANNUAL REPORT
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Park & Recreation Commission
Fast Facts
Senior Center
Recreation Center
Rec Center Sports
Youth Programs
Teen Volunteer Program
Adaptive Recreation
Adult Athletics
Community Events
Facilities
Park Maintenance
Park Improvements
Capital Improvement Program
Partnerships
Contents
The quality and number
of recreational facilities
in a community directly
contributes to its quality of
life. For this reason, the City
of Chanhassen places strong
emphasis on parks, open
space, trails, and recreation.
Mayor and City Council
Denny Laufenburger .............. Mayor
Dan Campion ......................... Councilman
Jerry McDonald ..................... Councilman
Elise Ryan ............................. Councilwoman
Bethany Tjornhom ................. Councilwoman
Park & Recreation Administration
Todd Gerhardt ....................... City Manager
Chelsea Peterson ................. Assistant City Manager
Todd Hoffman ....................... Park & Recreation Director
Jerry Ruegemer .................... Recreation Superintendent
Katie Mathews ...................... Recreation Supervisor
Jodi Sarles ............................ Recreation Center Manager
Sue Bill ................................. Senior Center Coordinator
Park & Recreation Maintenance
Adam Beers .......................... Park Superintendent
Dean Schmieg ...................... Park Foreman
Brad Morse (Jan - Feb) ......... Park Keeper/Light Equipment Operator -
Downtown
Dustin Koskela ...................... Park Keeper/Light Equipment Operator -
Downtown
Jim Theis .............................. Heavy Equipment Operator
Rob Heinen ........................... Park Laborer/Light Equipment Operator
Gary Berg ............................. Park Laborer/Light Equipment Operator
Adam Farrell (Apr - Dec) ....... Park Laborer/Light Equipment Operator 02
Park & Recreation Commission
Cole Kelly .............................. Jan - Dec
Chair ................................. Jan - Mar
Brent Carron, Vice Chair ...... Jan - Mar
Steve Scharfenberg .............. Jan - Dec Chair ................................. Apr - Dec
Jim Boettcher ........................ Jan - Dec
Rick Echternacht .................. Jan - Dec
Jennifer Hougham ................ Jan - Dec
Vice Chair ......................... Apr - Dec
Luke Thunberg ..................... Jan - Mar
Karl Tsuchiya ........................ Apr - Dec
Meredith Petouvis ................. Apr - Dec
Lauren Dale, Youth Rep ....... Jan - Dec
Grant Schaeferle, Youth Rep.. Apr - Dec
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The Senior Center and its programs are marketed through
the City of Chanhassen website and social media sites,
Chanhassen Connection (quarterly), Senior Connection (bi-
yearly), e-blasts, and the weekly Senior News column in the
Chanhassen Villager. Program information is also sent to area
churches, Chanhassen Library, area senior housing buildings,
the Sun-Sailor newspaper, Schools of Eastern Carver County
Community Education office, and most importantly, by word of
mouth.
Senior Center Programs
Leisure & Educational Classes and Programs
Details: Offered regularly to provide current information, meet
the interests of older adults, and fulfill their desire for lifelong
learning.
Participants: 727 people in 33 classes and programs
Examples: AARP Drivers Safety, British History Series, Senior
Learning Network, Computer and Technology
Weekly & Monthly Activities
Details: Offered throughout the year
Participants: 5,567 people
Examples: Bridge, Bingo, Recycled Greeting Card Program,
Chan-o-laires Chorus, Cribbage, Details with the Deputies,
Foot Care Clinic, Cards (500, Hand & Foot), Health Insurance
Assistance, Woodcarving, and Women’s Club
Special Events
Details: Offered throughout the year
Participants: 959 people attended 22 programs
Examples: An Evening with the Mayor, Chanhassen’s Lion’s
Club Lake Ann Picnic, December Holiday Party, Ladies Tea
Lunch & Fashion Show, Passport to the Word, Grandparent &
Me programs, and history-themed events
Senior Center
• 5,567 people attended the weekly & monthly activities & clubs
• 2,626 people participated in the 92 offered trips, programs,
and special events
• Passport to the World program began in 2009 with 22
countries visited and 1,100+ attending
Location:
Lower Level of City Hall
7700 Market Blvd | Chanhassen, MN 55317
Mission
Establish a setting that is inviting and improves the quality of life
and use of leisure time for older adults.
What We Do:
Offer programs, activities, and services for people 55+ within
Chanhassen and the surrounding communities.
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday | 9am - 4pm
Special programs are offered in the evening and some weekends.
Total Program Revenue: $48,260.90 | Total Program
Expenses: $38,181.82
Full Time Wage (Est.): $63,400 | Total Expenses $101,581.82
The Chanhassen Senior Center has been providing service to
seniors since July 4, 1992. It is staffed by a full-time coordinator
and several volunteers that provide office assistance and
support programs and events.
No annual membership fee is required. A program/activity fee
is charged to cover associated costs and materials. Additional
revenue is generated by the coffee fund, recycled greeting card
program, memorial gifts, and sponsorship donations. 04
Senior Center
Health & Wellness
Details: Senior-specific health and wellness programs and
services that are offered throughout the year
Participants: 476 people
Examples: Alzheimer’s Awareness, Heart Health & Nutrition,
Memory Screening, Nordic Walking, Foot Care Clinic, Health
Insurance Assistance, and Open Swim at the AmericInn
Nutrition Programs
Details: The CAP Agency Senior Nutrition Program offers Meals
on Wheels, which offers hot, nutritious, home delivered meals
to Chanhassen seniors in need, as well as Congregate Dining,
which provides these same meals Monday - Friday at the Senior
Center for persons age 60+. They request a $4 contribution, but
no one is denied if they can’t pay.
Participants: 214 Congregate Dining meals were served and
3,251 Meals on Wheels were delivered through 444 volunteer
hours and 3,987 miles driven
Trips
Details: Occur on a monthly basis. One-day trips are offered
jointly with the Chaska Lodge and Eden Prairie Senior Center.
An overnight trip is done annually with the Chaska Lodge.
Participants: 437 people traveled on 18 day trips. 42 people
attended the Discover Austin overnight trip.
Senior Center Clubs & Activities
Women’s Club
When: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 9:30-11am.
Details: Enjoys interesting speakers, crafts, special group
outings, and help with special events. This past year, the club
donated personal care items and money to local community
organizations.
Participants: 20 members
Book Club
When: 4th Monday of the month from 1-2:30pm.
Details: Lively discussions of new and classic books. Local
authors are also invited to share their books.
Participants: 14 members
BINGO
When: Every Wednesday from 12:30-3pm
Details: A variety of different games are played. Several of the
regular players serve as BINGO callers.
Participants: 38 regular attendees
Bridge Club
When: Every Monday from 12:30-3:30pm
Details: 24 hands of party bridge are played. All levels of players
are welcome.
Participants: 60 members
Card Club
When: Every Thursday from 1-4pm
Details: 500 and Hand & Foot are played. All levels of players
are welcome.
Participants: 20 members
Cribbage
When: 1st & 3rd Friday from 1-3pm
Details: Six games are played with prizes awarded to the top
three point holders.
Participants: 38 members, an average of 24 players regularly
Chan-o-laires Chorus
When: Every Tuesday (September-May) from 12:30-2:15pm
Details: The groups sings at various retirement facilities, special
events, nursing/assisted living homes, and community events
throughout the year.
Participants: 38 members
Woodcarving
When: Every Wednesday & Friday from 9-11:30am
Details: Novice and experienced carvers practice their skills,
learn new techniques, and socialize with others. Youth are often
invited. A woodcarving workshop is located in the lower level of
City Hall.
Participants: 13 members
Chanhassen Senior Center Advisory Board
When: monthly
Details: Advises and makes recommendations to the coordinator
on matters relating to social, recreation, and educational events
at the Senior Center.
Participants: 8 members serve 2 year terms
Intergenerational Programs
Details: The Grand Times Together offers special holiday themed
programs for grandparents and grandchildren.05
Rec Center Personal Training
Details: Contracted certified personal trainers offer high quality
training.
Participants: 232 training sessions purchased.
Recreation Center Rental Usage
Details: The Rec Center facilities (four meeting rooms, conference
room, gymnasium, and fitness center) are available to the public
to rent during regular business hours.
Rec Center Community Events
Artisan Fair
When: Saturday, November 4
Details: The artisan fair features art work from area artists.
Entrance is free though food donations are encouraged
Participants: 30 exhibitors, 500+ visitors
Holiday Boutique
When: Saturday, December 2
Details: The holiday boutique features a variety of commercial
and hand-crafted arts and crafts from area vendors. Entrance is
free though food donations are encouraged
Participants: 40 exhibitors, 450+ visitors
Rec Center Capital Investments
Window Treatments: $4,232
2 Precor Upright Bikes: $4,046
2 Octane XTOne Elliptical Machines: $10,476
1 Octane Seated Elliptical: $3,708
5 Pacer Tables: $2,810
Total Investments: $25,382
Recreation Center
• Total Rec Center Non-Billable Hours: 4,371
• Value of Non-Billable Hours: $80,077.50
• Total Rec Center Sports Participants: 1,130
• Total Dance for Fun Participants: 818
Location
East Side of Bluff Creek Elementary School
2310 Coulter Blvd. | Chanhassen, MN 55317
Mission
Offer quality, affordable fitness, and recreational opportunities
that meet the needs and interests of the Chanhassen community.
What We Do:
The Chanhassen Recreation Center is a multi-purpose facility
that allows for a wide range of sports and fitness activities,
tournaments, leisure programs, meetings, and party rooms. It
also serves as a key information and registration site for the city’s
parks and recreation programs.
Rec Center Fitness Operations
Details: The Chanhassen Recreation Center operates the fitness
and open gym on a drop-in basis. No membership is required.
Participants: Thousands of visits are recorded yearly.
Recreation Center Adult Activities
Details: The Chanhassen Recreation Center offered 69 programs
for adults in 2017.
Participants: over 486 people
Examples: Fitness Center Orientations, Zumba, and Pickleball
Lessons.
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Recreation Center
2017 Special Events Hosted
at the Rec Center
Chan Rec Center Artisan Fair
Barnyard Boogie
Bluff Creek Elementary Beach Party
Penny Carnival
Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Dance
Bluff Creek Elementary Kindness Retreat
Minnetonka Middle
School Friendship Retreat
MnSNAP Spay/Neuter Clinic
Halloween Party
Dance for Fun Winter Showcase
Capstone Projects, Chanhassen
& Minnetonka High Schools
Chanhassen Rec Center Holiday Boutique
Community Pickleball Clinics
Bluff Creek Color Run
Primary & General Election
American Red Cross Blood Drives
Choice Inc. Artist Open House
2017 Chanhassen Recreation Center Expenses
$312,840.68
2017 Chanhassen Recreation Center Revenues
$217,684.53
2016 Value of Chanhassen Recreation Center Non-Billable Hours
$83,135.00
Community Gym Use - $2,150 Warming House Tourney Use - $2,865
District 112 Gym Use - $1,480 District 112 Room Use - $4,845
Community Room Use - $2,032.50 City of Chanhassen Gym Use - $21,590
City of Chanhassen Room Use - $48,172.50
2017 Value of Chan Rec Center Non-Billable Hours
$80,077.50
2017 Chan Rec Center Non-Billable Hours
4,371.00Value of 2017 Non-Billable Hours -$ 80,077.50
City of Chanhassen Room Use - $ 45,228.75 City of Chanhassen Gym Use - $ 20,840.00
District 112 Room Use - $ 5,467.50 Warming House Tourney Use - $ 3,015.00
Community Room Use - $ 2,197.50 Government Agency Room Use - $ 558.75
Community Gym Use - $ 1,330.00 District 112 Gym Use - $ 1080.00
District 276 Room Use - $ 360.00
2017 Non-Billable Hours -4,371 Total Hours
City of Chanhassen Room Use - 3,015.25 City of Chanhassen Gym Use - 521.75
District 112 Room Use - 364.5 Warming House Tourney Use - 201
Community Room Use - 146.5 Government Agency Room Use - 37.25
Community Gym Use - 33.25 District 112 Gym Use - 27
District 276 Room Use - 24 07
2017 Non-Billable Hours -4,371 Total Hours
City of Chanhassen Room Use - 3,015.25 City of Chanhassen Gym Use - 521.75
District 112 Room Use - 364.5 Warming House Tourney Use - 201
Community Room Use - 146.5 Government Agency Room Use - 37.25
Community Gym Use - 33.25 District 112 Gym Use - 27
District 276 Room Use - 24
2017 Chanhassen Recreation Center Revenues
$217,6843.53
Food Concessions, $607.43 Room Rental, $36,263.11
Fitness Operations, $55,171.98 Personal Training, $8,772.07
Dance, $53,538.06 Dance Costumes, $21,074.87
Preschool Activities, $2,880.62 Youth Activities, $14,352.81
Adult Activities, $25,023.58
2017 Chanhassen Recreation Center Expenses
$312,840.68
Personal Services, $205,078.86 Materials & Services, $15,510.34
Contractual Services, $92,251.48
Rec Center Sports & Youth Programs
After School Sports
Details: Designed for ages 7-11. Participants are instructed in
exercise and play each day.
Participants: 72 participants in 8 sessions
Total Revenue Rec Center Sports: $44,384.38
Total Expenses Rec Center Sports: $35,220.60
Dance for Fun
Details: Dance for Fun completed its 20th year at the Chanhassen
Rec Center. Classes offer dance instruction in a supportive
environment with a focus on the students’ self-esteem and
personal development for ages 3 to adult. The dance season
culminates in an annual spring recital.
Classes offered include: Parent/Tot, Ballet/Creative Movement,
Ballet/Tap, Jazz, Jazz/Lyrical, Pre-Pointe/Pointe, Hip Hop,
Competitive Teams, and a variety of summer camps and clinics.
Staff consists of one Dance Coordinator and one Dance Instructor.
Participants: There were 100 classes offered with 818 participants
in four sessions.
The Rec Center offers additional programs and activities for youth.
They are divided into two categories: preschool activities and
youth activities. Preschool activities include: Barnyard Boogie,
Grand Times Together, Science Explorers, Pint Sized Picassos,
Lil’ Sprouts Garden Starters, and Little Tigers Self Defense. A total
of 50 activities were offered with over 460 children participating.
Youth programs range from physical activities like Tae Kwon Do,
to safety certification programs like Babysitting Training and Safe
Kids 101. A total of 122 children received their Babysitter and
Safe Kids certifications.
Total Revenue of Rec Center Youth Programs: $14,352.81
Total Expenses of Rec Center Youth Programs: $8,749
Full Time Wage (Est.): $3,200 | Total Expenses: $11,949
• In addition to the Rec Center, the city offers youth
programing at 13 different park locations
• Over 3,000 youth ages birth - 17 participate in
city-offered programs
• The Rec Center Manager, Recreation Supervisor, &
Senior Center Coordinator all assist with the
organization of youth programs
Mission
Provide year-round recreation programming that reflects a variety
of interests in the community and develops a social, physical,
cultural and aesthetic quality of life for our citizens.
What We Do:
Coordinate traditional playground programs, sports and social
events to enhance the lives of Chanhassen residents.
Rec Center Sports
The Chanhassen Rec Center Sports program provides fun and
affordable recreational youth sports programs that teaches
children the basic fundamentals of various sports in a positive
and stress-free environment. 2017 marked the 8th full year of
programing.
Small Fry Sports
Details: Three-week programs designed to provide 3 and 4-year-
olds the opportunity to develop large motor skills and learn about
sports.
Participants: 535 participants in 39 sessions
Lil’ Star Sports
Details: Six-week programs designed for 5 and 6-year-olds that
focus on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Participants: 523 participants in 18 sessions
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Rec Center Sports & Youth Programs
Youth Programs
With over 250 programs offered, there were over 3,000 participants
ranging in age from birth to 17. Programs are grouped into one of
six categories: Summer Discovery Playground, Special Events,
Preschool Sports, Preschool Activities, Youth Sports, and Youth
Activities. These programs are under the supervision of the
Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Center Manager as well
as the Senior Center Coordinator when partnered with the Senior
Center.
Programs are marketed through the city website, social media
platforms, e-blasts, Chanhassen Connection, inserts and press
releases in the Chanhassen Villager, flyers, and electronic sign.
Total Youth Program Revenue: $57,998.73 | Total Youth Program Expenses: $57,378.17Full Time Wage (Est.): $11,475 | Total Expenses: $66,853.17
• Programs not listed are Sky Hawk sports, art classes, and
programs partnered with Carver County Parks Department. The
listed programs make up the difference of $3,705.51 in revenue
and $1,565.78 in expenses.
Summer Discovery Playground
When: June 12 – August 4
Details: 30 sessions over 8 weeks at 12 park locations
Participants: 503
Revenue: $31,544.61 | Expenses: $48,767.27
• Expenses include seasonal wages for Summer Discovery
Playground, Penny Carnival, 4th of July Celebration and Lake
Ann Adventure Camp.
Penny Carnival
When: July 12
Details: A day of carnival- style games with friends, led by
playground leaders.
Participants: 250
Volunteers: Teen Volunteers
Revenue: $178.61 | Expenses: $1,025.68
Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Dance
When: February 10
Details: A day of dinner, dancing and games for fathers and
daughters.
Participants: 51 Couples
Revenue: $2,170 | Expenses: $1,785.32
Lake Ann Camp
When: August 7- 18
Details: Two one week camp sessions that include fishing,
swimming, boating, big group games and activities and crafts, led
by seasonal playground leaders.
Participants: 160
Volunteers: Teen Volunteers
Revenue: $20,400 | Expenses: $2,668.34
Teen Volunteer Program
• 14 teens volunteered over 280 hours in programs throughout
the summer.
Mission
Give teens skills that they can transfer into future job opportunities.
What We Do:
Provide teens the opportunity to volunteer within their community
at a variety of summer programs and events.
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The teen volunteer program is in its fifth year for the City
of Chanhassen. This program offers youth ages 13-16 the
opportunity to get involved in the community. The variety of
opportunities include community events, youth programs, senior
activities and service projects with park maintenance crews.
• A total of 26 adult softball teams with 400 participants
played in the summer and fall leagues.
Mission
Offer programs to enhance the overall physical and recreational
needs of our community.
What We Do:
The city’s goal is to create a healthy lifestyle while promoting
positive competition and social interaction with older adults in a
variety of adult athletic activities. Great pride is taken in providing
quality athletic facilities that ensures safe outdoor playing
conditions.
Total Softball Revenue: $17,403.53 | Total Softball Expenses:
$12,783.69 | Full Time Wage (Est.): $8,000
Total Expenses: $20,783.69
Adult Athletics
Adaptive Recreation
• Reach for Resources coordinates adapative recreation
contact, which total a combined contact hours of 206.75.
Mission
Offer a variety of recreation opportunities that specifically meet
the needs and enhances the lives of people with developmental
disabilites in our community
What We Do:
The Adaptive Recreation Program is a cooperative effort between
the cities of Chanahssen, Chaska, Hopkins, Minnetonka, St. Louis
Park, and REACH for Resources. REACH is an agency serving
individuals ages 7 to adult with developmental disabilities in the
west and northwest metro area. Programs include social clubs,
athletic leagues, special events, and holiday parties and dances.
Chanhassen served 37 participants. with a total of 206.75 hours.
The annual contract amount fluctuates based on the number of
participants.
Adaptive Recreation Contract Amount (Expense): $4,825
Full Time Wage (Est.): $1,000 | Total Expenses: $5,825
Community Events
• Four major events are hosted annually through
partnerships with over 10 organizations
• Over 76,500 people attend the community events,
ages birth - 90+
• Over 200 volunteer hours goes into planning, organizing,
and executing of the community events
Mission
Provide events throughout the year, for community members of
all ages, to join together and enjoy the people and the spaces the
city has to offer.
What We Do:
Continue the deep traditions of hosting and planning special
events and recreational opportunities for our residents. 10
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The City of Chanhassen takes great pride in promoting
‘community’ through major events and continuing longstanding
traditions. With generous support of local business, they city
hosts four community events annually; February Festival, Easter
Egg and Candy Hunt, 4th of July Celebration, and the Halloween
Party. In additions to these events, the City hosts the KleinBank
Summer Concert Series and the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Total Community Event Revenue: $33,275.82 | Total
Community Event Expenses: $104,479.39 | Full Time Wage
(Est.): $27,000 | Total Expenses: $131,479.39
24th Annual February Festival
When: Saturday, February 4
Details: Celebrate a good old-fashioned Minnesota winter with
the ice skating, s’mores cookout, medallion hunt, door prize
drawings, wagon rides and ice fishing contest.
Participants: 779 tickets were sold to the 1,000 participants and
spectators.
Volunteers: The Rotary Club of Chanhassen drilled over 1,000
fishing holes, and along with Culver’s also sold concessions. Boy
Scout Troop #330 sold bait and s’mores kits. The Key Club from
Chanhassen High School. Chaska High School and Minnetonka
High School also volunteered their time.
Revenue: $7,790 | Expenses: $7,629.48
34th Annual Easter Egg Candy Hunt
When: Saturday, April 15
Details: Activities include candy hunt, coloring contest, and door
prize giveaways.
Participants: Over 500 children and parents
Volunteers: The Chanhassen High School and Chaska High
School Key Club and the Chanhassen Fire Department help
with setup, cleanup, candy distribution, and wearing the bunny
costume.
Revenue: $1,235 | Expenses: $1,649.89
34th Annual 4th of July Celebration
When: Sunday, July 2- Tuesday, July 4
Details: The cornerstone of our events, the 4th of July embodies
small town living at its best. This three-day event begins at 3pm
on July 2 with Family Fun Night and concludes on July 4 with
fireworks at 10pm. Other scheduled events include: SouthWest
Metro Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, The Taste of
Chanhassen, carnival rides, live music, pony rides, skateboard
competition, family games and contests, kiddie parade, Tae Kwon
Do demonstrations, adult and kids fishing contests, Minnesota
Twins Youth Baseball Clinic, medallion hunt, classic car show,
street dance featuring Casa Blanca Orchestra (CBO), and the
parade.
Fireworks: Contracted through Pyrotechnic Display, the fireworks
were set off over Lake Ann and lasted about 20 minutes with
35,000 spectators.
Parade: The Rotary Club of Chanhassen was the lead sponsor
and organizer with in-kind services and administrative help from
the city. The parade theme was “Neighborhood” and had about
70 entries that included bands, floats, fire trucks, classic cars,
and local celebrities. Barbara Nevin was the grand marshal.
Taste of Chanhassen: The Rotary Club of Chanhassen brought
in a total of 10 local vendors.
Participants: An estimated 70,000 people enjoyed at least one
aspect of the celebration.
Revenue: $19,566.67 | Expenses: $85,560.75
33rd Annual Halloween Party
When: Saturday, October 28
Details: During this two-hour event, activities include live
entertainment from Will hale and the Tadpole Parade, trick-or-
treating, spooky rooms, carnival games, photo opportunity, face
painting from Maund Entertainment, Hayrides from Ken Theirs
and refreshments.
Participants: 700 children and parents
Volunteers: Chanhassen and Chaska High School Key Clubs
help with candy distribution and carnival games.
Revenue: $1,770 | Expenses: $3,748.13
28th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
When: Saturday, December 2
Details: This event features a bonfire, carolers, refreshments,
love reindeer, official lighting of the park and a visit from Santa
Claus.
Participants: 500 Children and families
Partners: BuyChanhassen, the Mustard Seed Landscaping and
Garden Center, Lunds & Byerlys, Cub Foods, Caribou Coffee and
the Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce.
Volunteers: Living Christ Lutheran Church provided the carolers.
Expenses: $1,143.73
13th Annual KleinBank Summer Concert Series
When: Thursday evenings early June – mid August
Details: Nine bands from a variety of genres including rock, blues,
classics, tribute bands, big bands, childrens, bluegrass and
variety perform for one hour in City Center Park Plaza. Concerts
are free of charge.
Participants: 250 people per concert
Sponsor: KleinBank $2,500 sponsorship reduced expenditures
by half.
Revenue: $2,914.15 (concessions/sponsorships)
Expenses: $4,747.41
Community Events
Community Events
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Community Event Sponsorship Program
Details: The City of Chanhassen is very pleased with the annual
support from the local business community in sponsoring
community events. This program reaches out seeking financial
donations, merchandise gifts, labor or other personal resources.
Participants: 55 local business
Facilities
• Over 43,619 people use Chanhassen’s outdoor facilities,
including swimming beaches, skating rinks, skate
park, & picnic areas
• 25 seasonal employees are hired to monitor the safety
and overall well-being of the skate park & skating rinks
Mission
Enrich the lives of our citizens by offering quality active and
passive recreation opportunities.
What We Do:
Provide a variety of recreational spaces for people of all ages to
enjoy in every season.
Total Facility Revenue: $43,126.23 | Total Facility Expenses:
$68,837.14 | Full Time Wage (Est.): $58,000 | Total Expenses:
$126,837.14
Outdoor Ice Rinks and Warming Houses
Season: December 20, 2016 - February 12, 2017
Attendants: 23
Warming Houses: Open 47 days and closed eight days due to
weather or poor surface conditions. Roundhouse warming house
hours were reduced on weekends and select holidays.
Warming House Location and Use by Participant Number:
City Center Park (1 pleasure, 1 hockey): 1,269
Recreation Center (1 pleasure, 2 hockey): 2,693
North Lotus Lake Park (1 pleasure, 1 hockey): 1,364
Roundhouse Park (1 pleasure): 246
Bandimere Park: 632
Total Usage: 6,204
Daily Expenses: $647.49
Temporary & Seasonal Wages: $11,624.50
Equipment Rental (warming houses): $5,358
Rink Maintenance: $13,449.58
Total: $30,432.08
Skate Park at City Center Park
Season: From snow melt in spring through late fall
Attendants: 2 attendants supervised approximately 30 hours
each week, May 30-August 31. The attendant was responsible
for educating users about rules, reporting issues within the park,
daily attendance, and general supervision. Wages for attendants
totaled $3,821.38 with 402 hours recorded.
Details: Provides a variety of permanent obstacles no larger than
48 inches for skateboards, scooters, bicycles, and in-line skates.
Users are mostly under the age of 18.
Users: 7,015 people recorded while attendant was on duty.
It is believed the skate park serves even more people with an
attendant is not working.
Revenue: $37,731.80
• $21,825 in cash
• $10,206.80 in gift certificates
• $5,700 in in-kind services
Facilities
Beaches
Season: June 3 - August 13
Lifeguards: Chanhassen contracts for lifeguard
services at Lake Ann Beach through Minnetonka
Aquatics (Minnetonka School District) and has
been doing so since the 1970s.
Users: 17,400 swimmers
Graphs to the right indicate the average number
of swimmers in the water by month and time.
2017 Lifeguard Contract Total: $31,561.95
Average High Temperatures
June: 78°
July: 82°
August: 80°
June 2013 - 2017
Lake Ann Park Beach Swimmers
July 2013 - 2017
Lake Ann Park Beach Swimmers
August 2013 - 2017
Lake Ann Park Beach Swimmers
City of Chanhassen Beaches
Lake Ann Park
Lake Ann
1456 W 78th Street
Roundhouse Park
Lake Minnewashta
3950 Kings Road
Carver Beach Park
Lotus Lake
6891 Lotus Trail
Greenwood Shores Park
Lake Ann
7110 Utica Lane
Minnewashta Regional Park
(Carver County Parks)
Lake Minnewashta
HW 41 between HWY 5 & 7
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Facilities
Lake Ann Watercraft Rental and Concessions
Total Boat Rentals
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Paddleboats 270 366 426 389 376
Paddle Boards 363 553 617 661
Canoes 159 132 154 139 145
Kayak 136 117 177 148 174
Row Boats with Trolling Motor 135 93 106 63 76
Row Boats 22 8 9 17 11
Concession Hours and Wages
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Concession Hours 840 871 922.25 908 798.50
Concession Wages $7,299.00 $7,728.50 $9,290.50 $9,109.75 $8,163.75
Total Vendor Supplies $8,349.47 $8,472.77 $8,132.09 $8,211.90 $8,307.56
Total Expenditures $15,648.47 $16,201.27 $17,422.59 $17,321.65 $16,471.31
Revenue/Expenditures
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Revenue $18,113.82 $20,753.92 $27,779.21 $26,415.24 $25,621.29
Expenditures $15,648.47 $16,201.27 $17,422.59 $17,321.65 $16,471.31
Total Profit $2,465.35 $4,552.65 $10,365.62 $9,093.59 $9,149.98
Canoe Rental Racks
Location: Lake Ann and Lotus Lake
Season: 24 racks available April - October
Revenue: $904.94, 24 racks rented
Picnic Shelters
Shelters: Lakeside Pavillion at Lake Ann Park, Klingelhutz Shelter
at Lake Ann Park, Lake Susan Shelter at Lake Susan Park
Users: 125 rentals with an estimated 13,000 users
Revenue: $16,600
Number of Picnics
Per Location
14
42
33%
46
37%
37
30%
Chart Title
Lakeside Pavilion Klingelhutz Shelter Lake Susan Shelter
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City of Chanhassen
Tennis Court/Pickleball Locations
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
PH 952-227-1100
FAX 952-227-1110
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
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Total number of tennis courts in Chanhassen:
Existing ..... 31
Total number of pickleball courts in Chanhassen:
Existing ..... 10
City of Chanhassen
Total Other Courts 16
City of Shorewood
Cathcart Park 1 (tennis)
3821 W 62nd Street
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Minnetonka School District
Minnetonka Middle School West 7 (tennis)
6421 Hazeltine Boulevard
Eastern Carver County Schools
Chanhassen High School 8 (tennis)
2200 Lyman Boulevard
Updated March 7, 2018
Chanhassen Parks and Recreation
Total City Tennis Courts 16 (6 lighted)
Total City Pickleball Courts 10 (6 lighted)
!1 Chanhassen Recreation Center 2 (lighted tennis)
2310 Coulter Boulevard 6 (lighted pickleball)
!2 City Center Park 4 (2 lighted tennis)
7700 Market Boulevard
!3 Lake Ann Park 1 (tennis)
1456 West 78th St
!4 Lake Susan Park 2 (tennis)
903 Lake Drive
!5 Meadow Green Park 2 (tennis)
921 Pontiac Lane
!6 North Lotus Lake Park 2 (tennis)
295 Pleasant View Rd
!7 Roundhouse Park 1 (tennis)
3995 Kings Road 4 (pickleball)
!8 South Lotus Lake Park 2 (lighted tennis)
7610 South Shore Dr
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Outdoor Basketball Court Locations
Updated March 7, 2018
Chanhassen Parks and Recreation 7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
PH 952-227-1100
FAX 952-227-1110
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us
Outdoor BasketballCourts
!10 9290 Kiowa Trail
!20 900 Carver Beach Road
!30 55 Lake Drive E
!40 8579 Chanhassen Hills Dr
!50 2310 Coulter Boulevard
!60 7700 Market Boulevard
!70 1300 Stratten Court
!80 2591 Forest Avenue
!90 903 Lake Drive East
!01 921 Pontiac Lane
!11 6220 Dogwood Avenue
!21 295 Pleasant View Road
!31 9630 Bluff Creek Drive
!41 1720 Lake Lucy Lane
!51 8702 Flamingo Drive
!61 1124 Dove Court
!71 8119 Erie Circle
!81 8959 Reflections Road
!91 3950 Kings Road
!02 7610 South Shore Drive
!12 2250 Creek Lane East
!22 7200 Galpin Avenue
!32 1364 Lake Susan Hills Dr
Bandimere Heights Park
Carver Beach Playground
Chanhassen Estates Park
Chanhassen Hills Park
Chanhassen Rec Center**
City Center Park***
Curry Farm Park
Lake Susan Park*
Herman Field Park
Meadow Green Park
Minnewashta Heights
North Lotus Park^
Pioneer Pass Park*
Pheasant Hills Park
Power Hill Park*
Prairie Knoll Park
Rice Marsh Lake Park
Riley Ridge Park
Roundhouse Park
South Lotus Lake Park^
Stone Creek Park
Sugarbush Park
Sunset Ridge Park
NOTE: Most outdoor basketball courts
are 50'x50' asphalt courts with a single hoop.
* Full Court
** 2 Full Courts
*** 3 Full Courts
^ Hoops on Tennis Court
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City of Chanhassen
Facilities
Facilities
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Acres of Park
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# of Picnic Shelters
# of Playgrounds
# of Swimming Beaches
# of Tennis Courts
# of Pickleball Courts
Comparison of Facilities and Amenities
Park Maintenance
• Maintenance & operation of:
- Downtown greenscapes
- 29 parks & 14 preserves
- 70 miles of pedestrian trails & sidewalks
- 503 acres of natural preserve land & 405 acres
of developed park land
Mission
Enhance health and well-being and promote economic vitality for
long-term community sustainability.
What We Do:
The Park Maintenance department will provide safe, clean,
and beautiful parks and facilities along with high-quality leisure
activities for all residents and visitors to the city park system.
The Chanhassen Park Department maintains: 29 parks, 14
preserves, 70 miles of pedestrian trails & sidewalks, downtown
green spaces & boulevards, 503 acres of natural preserve land,
405 acres of developed park land, 19 soccer fields, 20 youth
baseball/softball fields, 4 youth/adult baseball fields, 3 adult
softball fields, 16 tennis courts, 10 pickleball courts, 4 park shelter
buildings, 17 picnic shelters, 10 fishing piers, 5 public beaches, 3
rental picnic areas, 4 sand volleyball courts, 26 basketball courts,
1 skate park, 5 sledding hills, 4 hockey rinks, 4 family rinks, 3
boat launches, 28 playgrounds, community garden, and Pioneer
Cemetery
Winter Maintenance Schedule
Snowplowing Trails/Sidewalks
Details: Snow is cleared from 58 miles of public trails, 12 miles
of downtown sidewalks, sidewalks and stairways at 10 public
buildings, 6 public parking lots, and 15 parking lots located within
parks.
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Park Maintenance
Skating Rinks
Details: Flooding begins as soon as the weather stays cold
and frost is in the ground. Two trucks going 24 hours a day for
approximately 10 days flood when weather allows. Once open,
rinks are swept and flooded Monday through Saturday.
Tree and Brush Removal
Details: Regular tree and brush trimming takes place when
access to the trails is easier and less damage is done after frost
is in the ground.
Summer Maintenance Schedule
Turf Mowing Schedule
Details: All parks are mowed once a week. Ballfields and soccer
fields are mowed twice a week.
Fertilizing
Details: Takes place 3 times a year on athletic fields only (May,
September, & October).
Ball Field Grooming
Details: Begins a week prior to baseball and softball season. Lake
Ann, Bandimere, Lake Susan, City Center, and Bluff Creek fields
are done daily. All neighborhood fields are done weekly.
Trail Sweeping
Details: Begins in early spring after snow and ice are clear. All
trails are swept 3 times and all trails going through wooded areas
are swept 2 additional times.
Garbage Pick-Up
Details: Picked up daily (Saturday-Sunday) at Lake Ann, Lake
Susan, Library area, and Skate Park.
Picked up 5 days per week (Monday-Friday) at Bandimere
Community Park, Rec Center, Greenwood Shores, Carver Beach
(both main and mini beach), Roundhouse Park & Beach, North
Lotus, Meadow Green, City Center Park, and South Lotus Lake
Boat Landing.
Picked up twice a week (Monday-Friday) at Bandimere Heights
Park, Bluff Creek Park, Carver Beach Playground, Chanhassen
Estates Park, Chanhassen Hills Park, Curry Farms, Herman
Field, Kerber Pond Park, Minnewashta Heights Park, Public
Works Truck Storage, Pheasant Hill Park, Power Hill Park, Prairie
Knoll Park, Rice Marsh Lake Park, South Lotus Lake Park &
Tennis Courts, Stone Creek Park, Sugarbush Park, Sunset Ridge
Park, and Public Works gas pumps.
Equipment required garbage pick-up includes a truck or workman,
push broom, scoop shovel, 2 garbage can liners, steel garbage
can for ash, steel dust pan for emptying grills, and a garbage can
liner or 5-gallon bucket for aluminum.
Beach Maintenance
Details: Checked daily. Dragged daily at peak times and twice a
week during slower times.
Picnic Pavilions
May 15-August 15, the pavilions at Lake Ann, Lake Susan, and
Bluff Creek are cleaned daily. Neighborhood shelters are cleaned
twice a week, or as needed, after August 15.
Outdoor Facility Operation Guideline Dates
Facility Installation Removal
Aeration System (Lake Susan) February 1 March 20
Baseball/Softball Bases April 1 October 15
Portable Toilets April 1 October 26
Volleyball Nets April 15 October 15
Tennis Nets April 1 November 15
Pickleball Nets April 1 November 15
Soccer Goals/Nets April 1 November 1
Fishing Piers April 15 November 1
Docks April 15 November 1
Picnic Shelters April 15 October 15
Lake Ann Ball Field Concession April 15 October 15
Irrigation Systems April 15 October 15
Swimming Buoys May 1 September 20
Holiday Lights 1st Saturday in December January 15
Capital Improvement Projects
The 2017 Park & Trail Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
included six items ranging in cost from $10,000 to $805,320 and
totaling $1,075,350. Below is the status of each project:
Trees - $15,000
This allocation of dollars is invested in an annual tree planting
program developed each summer and typically completed in
the fall. Parks and public spaces experiences tree loss due to
damage or disease, or areas that simply would benefit from
having additional trees are selected. This program also plants
trees in areas with a high concentration of ash trees to mitigate
the damages resulting from their impending loss due to emerald
ash borer. Lastly, trees donated through the city’s Memorial
Giving Program are purchased from this fund.
Picnic Tables/Park Benches - $10,000
These dollars were utilized to purchase new picnic tables and
benches for areas within our parks and public spaces that currently
do not offer seating opportunities or have limited seating. These
dollars are also used to acquire benches purchased through the
city’s Memorial Giving Program.
Bandimere Park and Lake Susan Park Entry Signs - $60,000
Stone monument signs including illuminated letters were installed
at Bandimere and Lake Susan Community Parks. The signs
provide consistent identification for the entry ways to the city’s
community parks. Design and material are consistent with the
new sign at Lake Ann Park.
Fox Woods Preserve Phase 1 Nature Trails - $35,000
These dollars were used to build and install a small pedestrian
bridge, wood fiber for trail surfacing, signage, and other materials
needed to construct the first phase of nature trails within the Fox
Woods Preserve. With the development of the adjacent Foxwood
housing subdivision, this project created the first publicly
accessible walking trails in the preserve.
Foxwood Addition Hwy 101 Trail Reimbursement - $805,350
per the development contract, Providence 55 LLC is responsible
for planning and construction of a Highway 101 trail connection
between the current trail terminus at the Bandimere Park
pedestrail underpass and the northern terminus of the Foxwood
plat adjacent to and along Highway 101. These dollars will
reimburse the developer for the city share of expenses.
Reconstruct Cty Rd 61 from TH 101 to Charlson Rd - $150,000
This section of Flying Cloud Drive (CSAH 61) was a turn back
from the State of Minnesota in 2009 and was previously known
as TH 212. The city’s contribution to the project will be for trail
improvements in Chanhassen to connect to the Eden Prairie trail
system.
General Fund Surplus
The 2017 General Fund Surplus Fund included one park and
recreation-related item:
Neighborhood Park Picnic Shelter Initiative - $120,000
The construction of three new neighborhood park picnic shelters
has been completed at Minnewashta Heights Park, Herman Field
Park, and South Lotus Lake Park.
Capital Replacement Equipment Fund
The 2017 Capital Replacement Equipment Fund includes the
Rec Center/Bluff Creek Elementary roof reconstruction.
Rec Center/Bluff Creek Elem Roof Reconstruction - $120,000
Reconstruction of the roof on the Rec Center/Bluff Creek
Elementary School. The City of Chanhassen is responsible for
24% of this cost per our lease agreement with Eastern Carver
County Schools. The project was split between fiscal years 2016
and 2017. The original roof constructed in 1995 was built using
the cheapest construction methods available. Having reached 20
years of age, the roof developed dozens of leaks which required
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Park Improvements
Neighborhood Park Picnic Shelters: Shelters were added to
Minnewashta Heights Park, Herman Field Park, and South Lotus
Lake Park.
Swimming Beaches: Aquatic vegetation control is utilized at the
following parks: Greenwood Shores, Carver Beach, Roundhouse,
and Lake Ann, including the picnic and boat rental areas.
Aquatic Vegetation: Treatments to Lake Ann, Lotus Lake, and
Lake Minnewashta were completed to control vegetation in
swimming areas.
Trail Tree Trimming: Selective pruning along trails was completed
for safety and aesthetics.
Downtown Beautification: Over 2,000 annual flowers were
planted in the downtown area.
Capital Improvement Projects
extensive patching efforts to minimize damage to the interior of
the Recreation Center and School. The new roof was constructed
using improved construction materials and design.
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Partnerships
• The city partners with 83 different organizations &
clubs on various activities & events
• Partners provide volunteers, promotional material,
financial support, programming, facilities, & assistance
Mission
Strengthen the relationship with our citizens and make the city
stronger and more effective while serving all residents through
continued support of local partnerships.
What We Do:
Develop and sustain partnerships between the city and volunteer
groups, civic organizations, and individuals, which are vital to
community success. The Park and Recreation Department has
developed partnerships with the following organizations:
Senior Center
BMO Harris Bank: Provides financial sponsorship for the Lifelong
Learning Programs and financial educational seminars.
Charter Bank Chanhassen: Provides financial sponsorship and
is a co-sponsor of the annual December Holiday Party.
Chanhassen Lion’s Club: Sponsors and hosts the annual Lake
Ann picnic.
BeeHive: Provides financial sponsorship of the Oktoberfest
Celebration program.
Howard’s Jewelers: Provides financial sponsorship for the
entertainment at the Ladies Tea Lunch.
Powers Ridge Senior Living: Provides financial sponsorship for
Historic Churches of Minnesota program.
Home Instead Senior Care: Provides financial sponsorship for
the Statue of Liberty program.
AARP: (The American Association for Retired Persons) provides
instructors for the monthly Driver Safety classes (8 Hour & 4 Hour
programs offered).
AmericInn: Provides the pool for the Senior Open Swim program.
Augustana Emerald Crest: Provides financial sponsorship for
the Cruise the World of Senior Housing and staff for 1:1 National
Memory Screening Day.
Alzheimer’s Association: Provides a speaker on effective
communication strategies
Bluff Creek School: Invited senior participants to Project Impact.
Carver County Library System: Provides annual tax assistance
for seniors & technology classes on iPad & tablets.
Carver County Parks Department: Outdoor programming
partner.
Carver County Sheriff’s Office: Provides speakers for Details
from the Deputies.
Carver County Social Services and Public Health, Office
on Aging: Provides information on community services and
programs.
Chanhassen Cinema: Provides free movie and admission for Alzheimer’s Awareness month movie.
Care Patrol: Provides a program on Navigating Housing Options
for seniors.
Chanhassen Library: Provides joint programming opportunities
such as Senior Surf Day. A library staff member is a liaison to the
Chanhassen Senior Center Advisory Board.
Chanhassen Villager: Provides the free weekly column, The
Senior News.
Chaska Park and Recreation Department: Meets quarterly and
plans and coordinates monthly day trips and overnight trips.
Eden Prairie Senior Center: Coordinates quarterly casino trips
and joint program opportunities.
Victoria Parks & Recreation: Senior day trip partner
Ridgeview Medical Center: Provides speakers on heart health
and Alzheimer’s education.
Park Nicollet: Provides a speaker on Eye Care for Aging Eyes.
Luke Igel and his “Advice for your Device” support team:
Provides one-on-one tech support.
MAAA (Minnesota Area on Aging): Provides the monthly health
insurance counseling program. A state certified counselor provides
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one-on-one counseling services to Medicare beneficiaries at no
cost and an instructor for Senior Surf Days. Provides instructor
on Medicare and Medicare Part D Program.
Normandale Center for Healing and Wellness: Provides a
speaker for Living with Chronic Conditions presentation.
Pickleball Association of Minnesota: Provides instruction and
assistance for pickleball in Chanhassen.
Senior Commission Board Member: Provides a speaker on
Alzheimer’s disease.
SmartLink: Provides information on Carver County transportation
services.
Southwest Transit: Provides transportation & education on
transport services for seniors.
Recreation Programs
3rd Lair Skate Park: Provides the summer skateboard series on
July 3.
SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce: Helps with
coordination of the annual Business Expo at the 4th of July
Celebration and hosts an annual picnic at Lake Ann Park for its
members. City Council and city staff assist by preparing the picnic
lunch and providing activities and games. Provides s’mores at the
Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Buy Chanhassen: Assists with the annual Tree Lighting
Ceremony by providing food and beverages at the event.
Carver County Parks Department: Outdoor programming
partner.
Living Christ Lutheran Church: Volunteers sing at the annual
Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Rotary Club of Chanhassen: Sponsors and coordinates the
refreshment sales for the Taste of Chanhassen, Parade, &
Classic Car Show at the 4th of July Celebration. Coordinated
food & beverage sales and drilled ice fishing contest holes at
February Festival.
Chanhassen Interact Club: Assists with February Festival ticket
sales.
Chanhassen High School Key Club: Volunteers for February
Festival, Easter Egg Candy Hunt, and Halloween Party.
Chaska High School Key Club: Volunteers for the Halloween
Party.
Skyhawks: Provided a variety of youth sports camps.
KleinBank: Title sponsor of the Summer Concert Series.
Southwest Publishing: Develops a professional promotional
brochure for the 4th of July Celebration. Coordinates selling ads,
writing feature articles, and advertising for brochure.
Minnesota Twins: Hosts a free baseball clinic at the Chanhassen
High School stadium with 150 participants.
Minnetonka Community Education & Services: Provides
lifeguard services and swimming lessons at Lake Ann Beach.
This partnership dates back to the 1970’s.
Scouting Groups: Numerous scouting groups cleaned up our
park system.
Pinky Swear Kids Triathlon: The department assists with
coordination of the triathlon by providing a safe facility.
REACH for Resources: Annually, the city contracts with REACH
for Resources to provide recreational opportunities for residents
with special needs.
Twin City Paddle Boards: Provide paddle boards for Lake Ann
Park watercraft rentals.
Chanhassen High School: Provides athletic facilities, schedule
facilities, and assist with the Homecoming parade and other
events.
Park Dental: Provides volunteers and supplies at community
events.
Chanhassen American Legion: Provides assistance and
support for the Memorial Day Ceremony.
Berne Scale: Donates the use of two digital scales for weighing
fish at the Feb Fest ice fishing tournament.
Boy Scout Troop #330: Sold bait and s‘more kits at Feb Fest.
Chanhassen Fire Department: Year-round support of all events
and programs
Baha’i’ Faith: Coordinates diaper changing facility for families at
the 4th of July Celebration.
The Mustard Seed Landscape and Garden Center: Provides
Santa Claus and reindeer at the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Carver County: Provides a breastfeeding tent at the 4th of July
Celebration.
City of Victoria: Co-sponsors recreation programs.
Carver County Parks and Recreation Department: Provides
kick sleds for February Festival and co-sponsors recreation
programs.
Michael’s Cycles: Provides fat-tire bike demonstrations at
February Festival
KleinBank: Provides financial support for Summer Concert
Series
Partnerships
Carver County Sheriff’s Office: Provides safety input and
presence at community events year-round.
Children’s Learning Center: Provided staff and a craft at the
Halloween Party
Recreation Center
Schools of Eastern Carver County: Increased ability to have a
more flexible program schedule, provided additional space during
summer shutdown at no cost, increased visibility of the Rec
Center to community members who attend the events hosted at
the facility, and provided student artwork that is displayed in the
lobby and halls.
Bluff Creek Elementary: Utilizes space to suppliment school
day activities.
Chaska and Chanhassen High School: Showcase location for
high school student’s Capstone Projects.
Work Experience Program: Utilized Rec Center as a job
experience work site for high school students. Students assisted
staff with cleaning and room set-up functions.
Community Ed: Utilizes and schedules program space for district
meetings, trainings, and events.
Athletics & Extracurricular Activities: Serves as a host site for
the Eastern Carver County School Debate Team and school board
elections as well as other community youth athlete activities.
Minnetonka Schools: Utilizes space for Middle School symposiums and sports banquets, which increased visibility to
District 276 community members.
Carver County: Utilizes space to host for a variety of Public
Health community meetings and trainings.
SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce: Utilizes space for
meetings which has lead to an increased visibility.
SouthWest Metro Pickleball Club: Coordinates community
training clinics and learn-to-play opportunities at no cost. The club
plays weekly at the Rec Center.
Rotary Club of Chanhassen: Utilizes space to host parade
meetings and long-range planning meetings.
University of Minnesota: Utilizes space for soil and erosion
control meetings.
Victoria Park & Recreation: Co-sponsors the Barnyard Boogie.
Provides additional community programs and shares expenses
for unique preschool and family activities.
Ridgeview Clinics: Physical Therapists are allowed to train
clients in our Fitness Center using a punch pass. Clients continue
to exercise at the Rec Center paying the daily rate.
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon: Utilizes space to host meetings.
Park Maintenance
Sentence to Serve (Adults): This Carver County program allows
adult inmates to work off part of their sentence by performing work
in the community. Examples of jobs they have completed include:
building picnic tables, blowing and cleaning sand from downtown
main street, raking and blowing leaves around city buildings, and
picking up garbage and wood chipped trees where needed.
SouthWest Christian High School: A group of senior high
students volunteer their time to wood chip trees and bushes at
City Hall and the Library.
Dugout Club/CAA: This group helps maintain and upgrade
baseball facilities in the community. This year, they coordinated
volunteer labor adding additional infield mix at Lake Ann Park and
Lake Susan Park. New astroturf was installed in the batting cages
at Bandimere Community Park. This project was complete by the
Dugout Club and local team volunteers.
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Subject 2017/2018 Ice Rink Season Evaluation
Section REPORTS Item No: H.1.
Prepared By Katie Mathews, Recreation Supervisor File No:
SUMMARY
This year's ice skating rink season ran from December 22, 2017 to March 1, 2018. During the season, the warming
houses were open 61 days and closed 9 days due to high and low temperatures. Roughly 5,928 participants were
recorded during supervised hours.
Warming houses were available at City Center Park, North Lotus Park, Chanhassen Recreation Center, Roundhouse
Park, and Bandimere Park. The warming house at Roundhouse Park was staffed with reduced hours on weekends
and selected holidays.
Warming house trailers were rented from ModSpace for North Lotus Park, City Center Park, and Bandimere Park.
The inside has a large open space and a smaller office space. The smaller space is accessible through a door, which
remains open when a rink attendant is on duty. This allows for visual contact between the rink attendant and
participants, which contributes to greater overall safety and customer service.
20172018 Recorded Participants
December January February March TOTAL
City Center 365 487 216 1,068
Rec Center 438 1,411 714 2,563
North Lotus 208 549 238 2 997
Roundhouse 52 52 41 145
Bandimere 312 644 199 1,155
Total Usage 1,375 2,499 1,408 2 5,928
A total of 23 rink attendants were hired on a parttime/seasonal basis to staff the warming houses. Rink attendant
wages totaled $ 17,900.13 with a total of 1,741 hours worked.
Expenses:Amount:
Temporary and Seasonal Wages: $ 17,904.88
Warming House Rentals: $ 6,019.45
Rink Maintenance: $ 19,118.00
TOTAL:$ 43,042.33
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORTTuesday, March 27, 2018Subject2017/2018 Ice Rink Season EvaluationSectionREPORTS Item No: H.1.Prepared By Katie Mathews, Recreation Supervisor File No: SUMMARYThis year's ice skating rink season ran from December 22, 2017 to March 1, 2018. During the season, the warminghouses were open 61 days and closed 9 days due to high and low temperatures. Roughly 5,928 participants wererecorded during supervised hours.Warming houses were available at City Center Park, North Lotus Park, Chanhassen Recreation Center, RoundhousePark, and Bandimere Park. The warming house at Roundhouse Park was staffed with reduced hours on weekendsand selected holidays.Warming house trailers were rented from ModSpace for North Lotus Park, City Center Park, and Bandimere Park.The inside has a large open space and a smaller office space. The smaller space is accessible through a door, whichremains open when a rink attendant is on duty. This allows for visual contact between the rink attendant andparticipants, which contributes to greater overall safety and customer service.20172018 Recorded ParticipantsDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarch TOTALCity Center 365 487 216 1,068Rec Center 438 1,411 714 2,563North Lotus 208 549 238 2 997Roundhouse525241145Bandimere3126441991,155Total Usage 1,375 2,499 1,408 2 5,928A total of 23 rink attendants were hired on a parttime/seasonal basis to staff the warming houses. Rink attendantwages totaled $ 17,900.13 with a total of 1,741 hours worked.Expenses:Amount:Temporary and Seasonal Wages: $ 17,904.88Warming House Rentals: $ 6,019.45 Rink Maintenance: $ 19,118.00
TOTAL:$ 43,042.33
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 20172018 User Total
2. 5Year Use Total
3. Ice Skating Rink History
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Subject 2018 Easter Egg Candy Hunt Preview
Section REPORTS Item No: H.2.
Prepared By Katie Mathews, Recreation Supervisor File No:
SUMMARY
The 35th Annual Easter Egg Candy Hunt will be held Saturday, March 31st at City Center Park. This is the second of
four community events held throughout the year and is open to children ages 12 & under. In addition to the Easter Egg
Candy Hunt, each participant will receive a special bag with a few small goodies and a door prize ticket that enters
them into a prize drawing. The drawing will include several prizes provided by local businesses through the Community
Event Sponsorship program.
The coloring contest will continue to be a part of the event this year. Interested participants will be able to download a
contest sheet online, and can submit them to City Hall, the Chanhassen Recreation Center, or bring them the day of the
event.
City staff has designed an event flyer that will be inserted in the March 22nd edition of the Chanhassen Villager.
Flyers are also available on the city’s website, City Hall, and the Chanhassen Rec Center.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Easter Egg Candy Hunt Flyer
Easter Egg Candy Hunt Details
Children will hunt for candy and special eggs, including
a golden egg that can be redeemed for a great prize!
Each participant will also be eligible for door prize drawings
(must be present to win)
Bring your camera for an eggstra-special
photo with the Easter Bunny!
The Candy Hunt is held rain or shine at City Center Park,
North of Chanhassen City Hall at 7700 Market Blvd.
Easter Coloring Contest Rules
Easter Contest coloring pages are available at City Hall,
the Chanhassen Recreation Center, and at
www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/easter
Completed coloring entries may be dropped off at
City Hall or the Chanhassen Recreation Center by
3pm, Friday, March 30, or brought to the event.
Easter EGGCity of Chanhassen’s 35th Annual
CANDY
HUNT !
A Very Special Thank You To Our Egg-Cellent Sponsors!
Logos pictured below indicate community sponsor contributions of $1,000+
Saturday, March 31st
9am, City Center Park
AGES 12 & UNDER $5 PER CHILD
To register for the Easter Egg Candy Hunt, stop by the Chan Rec Center or City Hall. Pre-registration
is encouraged. Cash or Checks ONLY please. Info at www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/easter
Coloring
CONTESTTOO!
Gold Sponsors CORPORATE: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres BUSINESS: Best Cleaners, Bluff Creek Dental, Bokoo Bikes, Chanhassen American Legion-Post #580, Charter Bank, Chick-fil-A Chanhassen
Chanhassen ESSE Driving School, Culver’s Chanhassen, Eden Trace Corporation, J&R Complete Auto Repair, Kwik Trip, Merlin’s Ace Hardware, Papa John’s Pizza, Park Dental-Eden Prairie, Pizzaioli, PMT Corporation,
The Mustard Seed-Landscaping & Garden Center and Tweet Pediatric Dentistry INDIVIDUAL: American Family Insurance - Debra Michels Agency, Lakeside Promotions, LLC, Turbo Nails and V. Clayton & Associates
Silver Sponsors CORPORATE: KleinBank-Chanhassen BUSINESS: ABC & Toy Zone, E.P.S. (Electrical Production Services, Inc.), and McDonalds of Chanhassen
Bronze Sponsors CORPORATE: IWCO Direct, Lunds & Byerlys-Chanhassen and Ridgeview Medical Center & Clinics BUSINESS: Americana Community Bank, Chanhassen Dental PA,
Houlihan’s Resturant & Bar, Park Nicollet, Power System, LLC, Roberts Automatic Products, Sign Source, Inc., Travel Advisors International, and Waytek, Inc. INDIVIDUAL: Brian Reister - State Farm
Contributing Sponsors CORPORATE: Chanhassen Lions Club, Rotary Club of Chanhassen, and SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce
BUSINESS: Berne Scale Company, Brown’s Tire & Auto, Cabin Fever Sporting Goods, C.H.I. Companies, Pilgrim Dry Cleaners, Scott & Associates, Inc., Seedlings Gifts and Books,
Spectrum Screen Printing and Storm Chasers Booster Club
Prizes awarded in separate age categories. Pictures are judged on originality and neatness. Artists may use crayons, pencils, ink, markers, glitter, etc. Completed coloring entries
may be dropped off at City Hall or the Rec Center by 3pm, FRIDAY, MARCH 30 or brought to the Easter Egg Candy Hunt.
Chanhassen City Hall » 7700 Market Blvd. » 952.227.1100 » Chan Rec Center » 2310 Coulter Blvd. » 952.227.1400
First Name: Phone Number: Age:
Chanhassen Easter Egg Candy Hunt Coloring Contest
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Subject Rec Center Quarterly Update
Section REPORTS Item No: H.3.
Prepared By Jodi Sarles, Recreation Center Manager File No:
SUMMARY
Facility Usage
Our 2018 community gym hours are being used by the West Metro Warriors (a Special Olympics program). The
Warriors are using a total of 63 hours on Friday nights.
The Rec Center Gymnasium will be closed July 23September 3.A full sanding of the floor, repainting of lines
(including pickleball) and new finish will be applied during this time.
Program Registration
Super Hero Party:
The Chanhassen and Victoria Recreation Centers cosponsored a Super Hero Party for ages 2+ on Friday, March 2
in Victoria.Our party included games, an obstacle course, crafts, snacks and a bounce house.The youth came in
costume and a total of 140 people attended the party.
Dance for Fun:
The dance season is coming to an end and dancers are gearing up for the May 12 spring recital at Chanhassen High
School. In addition to the 25 classes already being offered, we have added a Mother/Father/Dancer Class.
Fit for Life:
This 55+ fitness program is extremely popular and continues to grow. Our instructor, Kaye Benson, is great at keeping
participants active and laughing the entire class. We have 12 registrations for the current session with additional drop
ins each week.
Grandparent & Me Eggstravaganza:
This is a shared program between the Senior Center and Rec Center.Eleven youngsters are registered to attend with
their grandparents.We dye eggs, frost cookies and work on a craft together.
Rec Center Sports:
·Small Fry Sports (ages 34): Year to date, we have held 8 sessions of this program with 85 participants.
Sessions of Floor Hockey, Basketball, and Soccer have been held with upcoming sessions of Super Heroes in
Training, Soccer and Tball
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORTTuesday, March 27, 2018SubjectRec Center Quarterly UpdateSectionREPORTS Item No: H.3.Prepared By Jodi Sarles, Recreation Center Manager File No: SUMMARYFacility UsageOur 2018 community gym hours are being used by the West Metro Warriors (a Special Olympics program). TheWarriors are using a total of 63 hours on Friday nights.The Rec Center Gymnasium will be closed July 23September 3.A full sanding of the floor, repainting of lines(including pickleball) and new finish will be applied during this time.Program RegistrationSuper Hero Party:The Chanhassen and Victoria Recreation Centers cosponsored a Super Hero Party for ages 2+ on Friday, March 2in Victoria.Our party included games, an obstacle course, crafts, snacks and a bounce house.The youth came incostume and a total of 140 people attended the party.Dance for Fun:The dance season is coming to an end and dancers are gearing up for the May 12 spring recital at Chanhassen HighSchool. In addition to the 25 classes already being offered, we have added a Mother/Father/Dancer Class.Fit for Life:This 55+ fitness program is extremely popular and continues to grow. Our instructor, Kaye Benson, is great at keepingparticipants active and laughing the entire class. We have 12 registrations for the current session with additional dropins each week.Grandparent & Me Eggstravaganza:This is a shared program between the Senior Center and Rec Center.Eleven youngsters are registered to attend withtheir grandparents.We dye eggs, frost cookies and work on a craft together.Rec Center Sports:·Small Fry Sports (ages 34): Year to date, we have held 8 sessions of this program with 85 participants.Sessions of Floor Hockey, Basketball, and Soccer have been held with upcoming sessions of Super Heroes in
Training, Soccer and Tball
·Lil’ Star Sports (ages 46): Thirtyfour children participated in the floor hockey session. Another 58 are
participating in the basketball program. We are currently registering for spring soccer and summer tball.
·After School Sports (ages 711): We have offered two sessions of Volleyball and one session of Workout
Warriors.We have had thirty–three youth participate.
Upcoming Events
Fit for Life FREE Trial Class:
Tuesday, April 10, 10:3011:30am
Zumba FREE Trial Clinic
May 23, 6:206:50pm
Dance for Fun Spring Recital:
Saturday, May 12 at Chanhassen High School
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Dance for Fun Recital Invite
2. Grandparent & Me Eggstravaganza Flyer
A Night at the Movies
CHANHASSEN HIGH SCHOOL • 2200 LYMAN BOULEVARD • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA
SATURDAY, MAY 12
1:30 PM • 6:00 PM
A Night at the Movies
CHANHASSEN HIGH SCHOOL • 2200 LYMAN BOULEVARD • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA
SATURDAY, MAY 12
1:30 PM • 6:00 PM
A Night at the Movies
CHANHASSEN HIGH SCHOOL • 2200 LYMAN BOULEVARD • CHANHASSEN, MINNESOTA
SATURDAY, MAY 12
1:30 PM • 6:00 PM
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Join us for a morning of Easter fun. We’ll dye and
paint eggs, and have fun creating bunny crafts.
Spend a fun morning with your grandchild.
Ages 3-10 with their grandparents.
Chanhassen Recreation Center | $10 Per Child
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 20 | Code: 2182.105
EGGSTRAVAGANZA | TUESDAY, MARCH 27 | $10/CHILD | 2182.105
TUESDAY, MARCH 27 | 10-10:45AM
For more information, please call the Chanhassen Senior Center at 952.227.1125. Mail or drop off your registration form to Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317. No refunds given after the deadline date unless the event is canceled by the Senior Center.
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Address: City, State, Zip:
Home Phone: Alt. Phone: email: PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORMI, the participant, do hereby agree to participate in the above-mentioned activity and I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless from and against any and all liability for injury which may be suffered by the aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way with, his/her participation in this activity. I do hereby allow the City of Chanhassen to use any photographs taken by the city of the individual(s) named herein in city informational bulletins released to the general public for the period of one year from the date I have signed below. Data Privacy Policy: The information requested on the registration form will be used to verify eligibility and determine staff, facility, and equipment needs. You/your child‘s name, sex, birth date, address, phone number and health information will be provided to city staff, volunteers, the city attorney, insurer, and auditor. Although you are not legally required to disclose this information, failure to do so will prevent you from participating in the program.
Participant Signature Date:
Please make checks payable to the City of Chanhassen. Credit card payments accepted for $10 and over ONLY and must be made in person.
For Office Use Only Date Registered: Amount: Check: Cash: CC: By:
EggstravaganzaGrandparent & Me
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Subject Senior Center Quarterly Update
Section REPORTS Item No: H.4.
Prepared By Susan Bill, Senior Center Coordinator File No:
SUMMARY
BMO Bank is again going to sponsor a portion of the 2018 Lifelong Learning programs with a $400 contribution.
They will offer a financial seminar later in the year.
In the first few months of 2018, we have had several new people attending programs and daily activities. Many are
from the new Powers Ridge Senior Housing building, new residents at Centennial Hills and Summerwood, and others
relocating to Chanhassen.
Education and special event programs continue to “fill the house.” The partnership with Victoria Park & Recreation for
selected day trips will continue in 2018.
The Chanhassen ACT on Alzheimer’s team will be offering three educational programs this spring. The Senior Center
is now hosting the monthly Caregiver Support Group on the first Thursday of the month.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Twins Opener Flyer
2. Patsy Cline Flyer
3. Afternoon Delight: Ole and Lena Flyer
4. ChanoLaires 25th Celebration Flyer
5. Explore Lake Minnetonka Flyer
6. Lunch and Learn Understanding and Responding to DementiaRelated Behaviors Flyer
7. Lunch and Learn MIND Diet for a Healthy Brain Flyer
8. Grandparent and Me Eggstravaganza Flyer
9. Elder Law Flyer
10. Otterly Wonderful Otters Flyer
11. Smart DriverTEK Flyer
Take me out to the ball game... or better yet, come to the
Chanhassen Senior Center and enjoy a ballpark-style
lunch and Twin’s trivia before we watch the 2018 Twins
opener against the Baltimore Orioles on the big screen.
Chanhassen Senior Center | $6
Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 22
TWINS OPENER | THURSDAY, MARCH 29 | $6
THURSDAY, MARCH 29
12:30PM
For more information, please call the Chanhassen Senior Center at 952.227.1125. Mail or drop off your registration form to Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Boulevard P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317. No refunds given after the deadline date unless the event is canceled by the Senior Center.
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Address: City, State, Zip:
Home Phone: Alt. Phone: email: PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORMI, the participant, do hereby agree to participate in the above-mentioned activity and I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless from and against any and all liability for injury which may be suffered by the aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way with, his/her participation in this activity. I do hereby allow the City of Chanhassen to use any photographs taken by the city of the individual(s) named herein in city informational bulletins released to the general public for the period of one year from the date I have signed below. Data Privacy Policy: The information requested on the registration form will be used to verify eligibility and determine staff, facility, and equipment needs. You/your child‘s name, sex, birth date, address, phone number and health information will be provided to city staff, volunteers, the city attorney, insurer, and auditor. Although you are not legally required to disclose this information, failure to do so will prevent you from participating in the program.
Participant Signature Date:
Please make checks payable to the City of Chanhassen. Credit card payments accepted for $10 and over ONLY and must be made in person.
For Office Use Only Date Registered: Amount: Check: Cash: CC: By:
Opener
The one thing I wanted to do more than anything else was sing country music.
– Patsy Cline
Despite a career that only lasted a short six years, Patsy Cline assumed the legendary status of “Queen of Country
Music,” a status that all women of country have been measured against. She helped break down the gender barrier
in her music genre. In the 1960s, Patsy Cline joined the cast of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Despite her Decca
Records hit “I Fall to Pieces,” she was outspoken and had a tough persona. This is the amazing life of Patsy Cline
– Country Queen. Following the program, enjoy a salad luncheon featuring a variety of salads, breads, dessert and
coffee.
Chanhassen Senior Center | $11 Residents / $12 Non-Residents
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 11 | Code: 6182.105
PATSY CLINE AND SALAD LUNCHEON | FRIDAY, APRIL 20 | $11 RES/$12 NON-RES | 6182.105
FRIDAY, APRIL 20 | 11AM
For more information, please call the Chanhassen Senior Center at 952.227.1125. Mail or drop off your registration form to Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Boulevard P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317. No refunds given after the deadline date unless the event is canceled by the Senior Center.
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Address: City, State, Zip:
Home Phone: Alt. Phone: email: PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORMI, the participant, do hereby agree to participate in the above-mentioned activity and I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless from and against any and all liability for injury which may be suffered by the aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way with, his/her participation in this activity. I do hereby allow the City of Chanhassen to use any photographs taken by the city of the individual(s) named herein in city informational bulletins released to the general public for the period of one year from the date I have signed below. Data Privacy Policy: The information requested on the registration form will be used to verify eligibility and determine staff, facility, and equipment needs. You/your child‘s name, sex, birth date, address, phone number and health information will be provided to city staff, volunteers, the city attorney, insurer, and auditor. Although you are not legally required to disclose this information, failure to do so will prevent you from participating in the program.
Participant Signature Date:
Please make checks payable to the City of Chanhassen. Credit card payments accepted for $10 and over ONLY and must be made in person.
For Office Use Only Date Registered: Amount: Check: Cash: CC: By:
Patsy Cline
WITH
SPRING SALAD LUNCHEON
AFTERNOON DELIGHT: OLE & LENA | FRIDAY, APRIL 27
For more information, please call the Chanhassen Senior Center at 952.227.1125. Mail or drop off your registration form to Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317. No refunds given after the deadline date unless the event is canceled by the Senior Center.
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Address: City, State, Zip:
Home Phone: Alt. Phone: email: PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORMI, the participant, do hereby agree to participate in the above-mentioned activity and I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless from and against any and all liability for injury which may be suffered by the aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way with, his/her participation in this activity. I do hereby allow the City of Chanhassen to use any photographs taken by the city of the individual(s) named herein in city informational bulletins released to the general public for the period of one year from the date I have signed below. Data Privacy Policy: The information requested on the registration form will be used to verify eligibility and determine staff, facility, and equipment needs. You/your child‘s name, sex, birth date, address, phone number and health information will be provided to city staff, volunteers, the city attorney, insurer, and auditor. Although you are not legally required to disclose this information, failure to do so will prevent you from participating in the program.
Participant Signature Date:
Please make checks payable to the City of Chanhassen. Credit card payments accepted for $10 and over ONLY and must be made in person.
For Office Use Only Date Registered: Amount: Check: Cash: CC: By:
Afternoon Delight:
Ole &
Lena
FRIDAY, APRIL 27 | 1:30PM
Chaska Lodge | 1661 Park Ridge Road, Chaska
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 20 | $8
Come share a laugh and a dessert with us. David (Ole) and Jeannie (Lena) Johnson, dressed in traditional
Scandinavian outfits, will sing Scandinavian songs, tell wonderful stories and Ole & Lena jokes, and talk about
life in Minne-Snow-ta! You will laugh and tap your feet while enjoying their wonderful performance!
There is no transportation provided for this program.
CHAN-O-LAIRES 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION | TUESDAY, MAY 22 | $15 | 6181.102
For more information, please call the Chanhassen Senior Center at 952.227.1125. Mail or drop off your registration form to Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317. No refunds given after the deadline date unless the event is canceled by the Senior Center.
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Address: City, State, Zip:
Home Phone: Alt. Phone: email: PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORMI, the participant, do hereby agree to participate in the above-mentioned activity and I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless from and against any and all liability for injury which may be suffered by the aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way with, his/her participation in this activity. I do hereby allow the City of Chanhassen to use any photographs taken by the city of the individual(s) named herein in city informational bulletins released to the general public for the period of one year from the date I have signed below. Data Privacy Policy: The information requested on the registration form will be used to verify eligibility and determine staff, facility, and equipment needs. You/your child‘s name, sex, birth date, address, phone number and health information will be provided to city staff, volunteers, the city attorney, insurer, and auditor. Although you are not legally required to disclose this information, failure to do so will prevent you from participating in the program.
Participant Signature Date:
Please make checks payable to the City of Chanhassen. Credit card payments accepted for $10 and over ONLY and must be made in person.
For Office Use Only Date Registered: Amount: Check: Cash: CC: By:
American Legion | 290 Lake Drive East | $15
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 11 | Code: 6181.102
Take a stroll down memory lane as the Chan-O-Laires reminisce and celebrate 25 years of singing. This very special program will be held at the Chanhas-
sen American Legion and all are invited. The program will start with lunch, followed by memories, song, and an old-fashioned sing-along. Lunch choices
include glazed pork loin or boneless chicken breast with a parmesan cream sauce. All meals include potato, vegetable, beverage, and dessert.
TUESDAY, MAY 22 | 11:30AM
Chan-O-Laires 25th
Anniversary
Celebration
Lunch Choice: Pork Chicken
Eric Dregni, who grew up in Minnetonka, sheds light on intriguing, if at times unsettling, aspects of the lake’s history, challenging myths, and
revisiting elements of the past that have been forgotten or glossed over. He also relates, and sometimes pokes fun at, the opulent, glamorous, and
sometimes raucous moments that have made Lake Minnetonka an icon of splendid resort living in Minnesota. Eric Dregni is an Associate Professor
of English and Journalism at Concordia University and an author of many books, including “By the Waters of Lake Minnetonka.” A pizza lunch will
be served after the presentation.
Special thanks to BMO Harris Bank for co-sponsoring this program.
Chanhassen Senior Center | $10 Residents / $11 Non-Residents
Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 26 » Code: 6083.111
HISTORY OF LAKE MINNETONKA» THURSDAY, MAY 3 » 11AM-1PM » $10RES/$11NON-RES » CODE 6083.111
For more information, please call the Chanhassen Senior Center at 952.227.1125. Mail or drop off your registration form to Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market
Boulevard P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317. No refunds given after the deadline date unless the event is canceled by the Senior Center.
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Address: City, State, Zip:
Home Phone: Alt. Phone: Email: PROGRAM REGISTRATIONI, the participant, do hereby agree to participate in the above-mentioned activity and I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless from and against any and all liability for injury which may be suffered by the aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way with, his/her participation in this activity. I do hereby allow the City of Chanhassen to use any photographs taken by the city of the individual(s) named herein in city informational bulletins released to the general public for the period of one year from the date I have signed below. Data Privacy Policy: The information requested on the registration form will be used to verify eligibility and determine staff, facility, and equipment needs. You/your child‘s name, sex, birth date, address, phone number and health information will be provided to city staff, volunteers, the city attorney, insurer, and auditor. Although you are not legally required to disclose this information, failure to do so will prevent you from participating in the program.
Participant Signature Date:
Please make checks payable to the City of Chanhassen. Credit card payments accepted for $10 and over ONLY and must be made in person.
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date Registered: Amount: Check: Cash: CC: By:
THURSDAY, MAY 3 | 11AM - 1PM
Explore the Unruly and
Fascinating History of
Lake
Minnetonka
Bring your own lunch! Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the abiilty to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregiv-ers to manage. Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.
Chanhassen Senior Center | FREE
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 17
LUNCH & LEARN: DEMENTIA-RELATED BEHAVIORS | TUESDAY, APRIL 24 | FREE
TUESDAY, APRIL 24 | 11:45AM - 1PM
For more information, please call the Chanhassen Senior Center at 952.227.1125. Mail or drop off your registration form to Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Boulevard P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317. No refunds given after the deadline date unless the event is canceled by the Senior Center.
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Address: City, State, Zip:
Home Phone: Alt. Phone: email: PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORMI, the participant, do hereby agree to participate in the above-mentioned activity and I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless from and against any and all liability for injury which may be suffered by the aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way with, his/her participation in this activity. I do hereby allow the City of Chanhassen to use any photographs taken by the city of the individual(s) named herein in city informational bulletins released to the general public for the period of one year from the date I have signed below. Data Privacy Policy: The information requested on the registration form will be used to verify eligibility and determine staff, facility, and equipment needs. You/your child‘s name, sex, birth date, address, phone number and health information will be provided to city staff, volunteers, the city attorney, insurer, and auditor. Although you are not legally required to disclose this information, failure to do so will prevent you from participating in the program.
Participant Signature Date:
Please make checks payable to the City of Chanhassen. Credit card payments accepted for $10 and over ONLY and must be made in person.
For Office Use Only Date Registered: Amount: Check: Cash: CC: By:
Lunch & Learn:
Understanding and
Responding to
Dementia-Related
Behaviors
Bring your own lunch! Beverages and MIND diet snacks will be provided as you learn about the MIND
diet. Anne Bechtel, a Ridgeview dietitian, will review the health benefits of the MIND diet. The MIND diet
was developed to prevent dementia and loss of brain function as you age. The MIND diet stands for Med-
iterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Disease. It combines the Mediterreanean diet and
the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet to create a dietary pattern that focuses on brain
health. This diet is beneficial for all ages.
To register, call the Senior Center at 952-227-1125.
Chanhassen Library | Wilder Room | FREE
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 2
LUNCH & LEARN: MIND DIET | WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 | FREE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 | 11:45AM - 1PM
For more information, please call the Chanhassen Senior Center at 952.227.1125. Mail or drop off your registration form to Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Boulevard P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317. No refunds given after the deadline date unless the event is canceled by the Senior Center.
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Address: City, State, Zip:
Home Phone: Alt. Phone: email: PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORMI, the participant, do hereby agree to participate in the above-mentioned activity and I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless from and against any and all liability for injury which may be suffered by the aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way with, his/her participation in this activity. I do hereby allow the City of Chanhassen to use any photographs taken by the city of the individual(s) named herein in city informational bulletins released to the general public for the period of one year from the date I have signed below. Data Privacy Policy: The information requested on the registration form will be used to verify eligibility and determine staff, facility, and equipment needs. You/your child‘s name, sex, birth date, address, phone number and health information will be provided to city staff, volunteers, the city attorney, insurer, and auditor. Although you are not legally required to disclose this information, failure to do so will prevent you from participating in the program.
Participant Signature Date:
Please make checks payable to the City of Chanhassen. Credit card payments accepted for $10 and over ONLY and must be made in person.
For Office Use Only Date Registered: Amount: Check: Cash: CC: By:
Lunch & Learn:
MIND Diet for
a Healthy
Brain
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Join us for a morning of Easter fun. We’ll dye and
paint eggs, and have fun creating bunny crafts.
Spend a fun morning with your grandchild.
Ages 3-10 with their grandparents.
Chanhassen Recreation Center | $10 Per Child
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 20 | Code: 2182.105
EGGSTRAVAGANZA | TUESDAY, MARCH 27 | $10/CHILD | 2182.105
TUESDAY, MARCH 27 | 10-10:45AM
For more information, please call the Chanhassen Senior Center at 952.227.1125. Mail or drop off your registration form to Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317. No refunds given after the deadline date unless the event is canceled by the Senior Center.
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Address: City, State, Zip:
Home Phone: Alt. Phone: email: PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORMI, the participant, do hereby agree to participate in the above-mentioned activity and I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless from and against any and all liability for injury which may be suffered by the aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way with, his/her participation in this activity. I do hereby allow the City of Chanhassen to use any photographs taken by the city of the individual(s) named herein in city informational bulletins released to the general public for the period of one year from the date I have signed below. Data Privacy Policy: The information requested on the registration form will be used to verify eligibility and determine staff, facility, and equipment needs. You/your child‘s name, sex, birth date, address, phone number and health information will be provided to city staff, volunteers, the city attorney, insurer, and auditor. Although you are not legally required to disclose this information, failure to do so will prevent you from participating in the program.
Participant Signature Date:
Please make checks payable to the City of Chanhassen. Credit card payments accepted for $10 and over ONLY and must be made in person.
For Office Use Only Date Registered: Amount: Check: Cash: CC: By:
EggstravaganzaGrandparent & Me
ELDER LAW PRESENTATION | MONDAY, APRIL 9 | FREE
For more information, please call the Chanhassen Senior Center at 952.227.1125. Mail or drop off your registration form to Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Boulevard
P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317. No refunds given after the deadline date unless the event is canceled by the Senior Center.
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Address: City, State, Zip:
Home Phone: Alt. Phone: email: PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORMI, the participant, do hereby agree to participate in the above-mentioned activity and I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless from and against any and all liability for injury which may be suffered by the aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way with, his/her participation in this activity. I do hereby allow the City of Chanhassen to use any photographs taken by the city of the individual(s) named herein in city informational bulletins released to the general public for the period of one year from the date I have signed below. Data Privacy Policy: The information requested on the registration form will be used to verify eligibility and determine staff, facility, and equipment needs. You/your child‘s name, sex, birth date, address, phone number and health information will be provided to city staff, volunteers, the city attorney, insurer, and auditor. Although you are not legally required to disclose this information, failure to do so will prevent you from participating in the program.
Participant Signature Date:
Please make checks payable to the City of Chanhassen. Credit card payments accepted for $10 and over ONLY and must be made in person.
For Office Use Only Date Registered: Amount: Check: Cash: CC: By:
Elder Law
Presentation
Chanhassen Senior Center | FREE
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 2
Elder Law covers many areas of practice, including: estate
planning, Medical Assistance benefits, Veterans’ Benefits, long-term
care, and asset protection.
If you or a loved one have concerns about pre-planning for long-
term care, asset protection, or benefits in general, an elder law
attorney can help! This presentation will provide a brief overview of
elder law as a practice area and go through the basics of long-term
care planning, including benefits.
Call the Senior Center to register to attend at 952.227.1125
MONDAY, APRIL 9 | 10:00 AM
For more information, please call the Chanhassen Senior Center at 952.227.1125. Mail or drop off your registration form to Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Boulevard P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317. No refunds given after the deadline date unless the event is canceled by the Senior Center.
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Address: City, State, Zip:
Home Phone: Alt. Phone: email: PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORMI, the participant, do hereby agree to participate in the above-mentioned activity and I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless from and against any and all liability for injury which may be suffered by the aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way with, his/her participation in this activity. I do hereby allow the City of Chanhassen to use any photographs taken by the city of the individual(s) named herein in city informational bulletins released to the general public for the period of one year from the date I have signed below. Data Privacy Policy: The information requested on the registration form will be used to verify eligibility and determine staff, facility, and equipment needs. You/your child‘s name, sex, birth date, address, phone number and health information will be provided to city staff, volunteers, the city attorney, insurer, and auditor. Although you are not legally required to disclose this information, failure to do so will prevent you from participating in the program.
Participant Signature Date:
Please make checks payable to the City of Chanhassen. Credit card payments accepted for $10 and over ONLY and must be made in person.
For Office Use Only Date Registered: Amount: Check: Cash: CC: By:
Join us for this fun and fascinating program as Traveling Naturalist Melonie brings to life the Otterly
Wonderful Otters. Playful, furry, amusing, and uniquely adapted to their watery home; that’s otters for
you! Learn more about these entertaining and clever furry friends as you play through a program full of
facts and stories about river and sea otter history, anatomy, adaptations, life styles, key role in Alaska
history, and essential role in keeping our oceans and rivers healthy.
OTTERLY WONDERFUL OTTERS | THURSDAY, APRIL 19 | $3
THURSDAY, APRIL 19 | 11AM
Chanhassen Senior Center | $3
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 10
Otterly Wonderful
Otters
For more information, please call the Chanhassen Senior Center at 952.227.1125. Mail or drop off your registration form to Chanhassen City Hall, 7700 Market Boulevard P.O. Box 147, Chanhassen, MN 55317. No refunds given after the deadline date unless the event is canceled by the Senior Center.
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Participant’s Name: DOB:
Address: City, State, Zip:
Home Phone: Alt. Phone: email: PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORMI, the participant, do hereby agree to participate in the above-mentioned activity and I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless from and against any and all liability for injury which may be suffered by the aforementioned individual(s) arising out of, or in any way with, his/her participation in this activity. I do hereby allow the City of Chanhassen to use any photographs taken by the city of the individual(s) named herein in city informational bulletins released to the general public for the period of one year from the date I have signed below. Data Privacy Policy: The information requested on the registration form will be used to verify eligibility and determine staff, facility, and equipment needs. You/your child‘s name, sex, birth date, address, phone number and health information will be provided to city staff, volunteers, the city attorney, insurer, and auditor. Although you are not legally required to disclose this information, failure to do so will prevent you from participating in the program.
Participant Signature Date:
Please make checks payable to the City of Chanhassen. Credit card payments accepted for $10 and over ONLY and must be made in person.
For Office Use Only Date Registered: Amount: Check: Cash: CC: By:
This new program developed by AARP and The Hartford is coming to the Chanhassen Senior Center.
Technology is changing the driving experience and understanding how the newest car technology
works can make driving safer and more enjoyable. This free 90-minute workshop offers information
on the benefit of vehicle safety technology, important information about the smartest safety features in
cars including details on backup cameras, lane-departure warnings, and more. Registration required
one week prior to start of class.
SMART DRIVERTEK | □MON, MAY 21 | □MON, JUN 18 | □THUR, AUG 9 | FREE
Chanhassen Senior Center | FREE
Registration Deadline: One week prior to class
SmartDriverTEK
MONDAY, MAY 211-2:30PM THURSDAY, AUG 94-5:30PMMONDAY, JUNE 181-2:30PM
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Subject Park Maintenance Quarterly Update
Section REPORTS Item No: H.5.
Prepared By Adam Beers, Park Superintedent File No:
SUMMARY
With another winter season coming to an end, here is a brief update of what Park Maintenance has been working on
and what is coming up.
Park staff has completed all routine maintenance on our small equipment, which includes all mowers, weed
whips, backpack blowers and tractors.
Each spring season, the city is able to utilize outside groups to help with routine maintenance tasks. Next month
Sentence To Serve will be assisting with trash collection and spring cleanup throughout the park system.
All of the downtown plant material has been ordered. Each season over 2,000 annuals are planted throughout
the downtown.
The skating season has come to an end, but staff has been working hard to switch gears and prepare for the
installation of outdoor facility operations.
Picnic shelters are scheduled for installation this spring at Prairie Knoll Park, Sunset Ridge Park and
Manchester Park. Construction is set to begin this spring and be completed by early summer.
Installation of new MUSCO LED lighting at Lake Susan Park base ball field is scheduled to begin in early April
and will be completed by May 15th.