PRC 1978 03 07
Park and Recreation Commission
March 7, 1978
Ci ty Hall
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A regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was called to
order by Chairman Joe Betz on March 7, 1978, at 7:50 p.m. at City Hall.
The following members were present: Joe Betz, Shirley Chellis, Mary
Muehlhausen, Walter Coudron, Denis Stedman arrived late. Hud Hollenback
from the Planning Commission was also present.
A motion was made by Shirley Chellis and seconded by Mary Muehlhausen
to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Motion carried.
Hud Hollenback from the Planning Commission elaborated on the function
and operation of the Planning Commission. He also reviewed Carvers
pointe, Lake Susan Industrial Park and voiced some concern about the
regional park at Lake Minnewashta. The Park and Recreation Commission
expressed concern that developers were not aware of Ord. l4-A and suggestE
that it be placed on the check list of requirements the developers must
fulfill. It was also suggested that when a developer comes in with a
plan, the Community Services Director should be informed and this
information then be passed onto the Park and Recreation Commission.
Shirley Chellis requested that the minutes of the Park and Recreation
Commission be sent to Hud Hollenback.
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A motion was made by Shirley Chellis and seconded by Mary Muehlhausen
requesting the city council to approve the 25% matching funds for the
State Department of Transportation Grant to provide a bike trail from
Highway 5 and 101 to Lake Ann. The funds are available in the Park Bond
fund. Motion carried.
Joe Betz reviewed the legal opinion regarding Hansen and Klingelhutz
developers and Western Hills Park.
A motion was made by Shirley Chellis and seconded by Walter Coudron
that the Park and Recreation Commission has reviewed the John Higgen
property and the commission has no interest in acquiring it for park
purposes. Motion carried.
The Commission reviewed the verbal request of Miles Lord to acquire
a parcel of land owned by the City of Chanhassen for beautification
purposes. A motion was made by Mary Muehlhausen and seconded by Shirley
Chellis to have the city reply to Mr. Lord and thank him for his civic
pride. The Commission would also ask the city to explore the possibility
of having Mr. Lord reforest the area while the city should retain
ownership of the parcel. Motion carried.
Chairman Betz reviewed the Picnic in the Park.
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The Commission reviewed the Lake Ann gate closing in the spring. It
was decided to leave the gate open until the park maintenance people
recommend closing it.
A motion was made by Walter Coudron and seconded by Shirley Chellis to
adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Francis Callahan, Community Services Director