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Park and Recreation Commission
Chanhassen City Hall
May 19, lq76 '-
The re~lJlar meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission was called
to order by Chairman Joe Betz on May 18, 1976 ~t 7:)0. The following
members were present: Joe Betz, Margaret Thompson, Shirley Chellis,
Phyllis Pone, and Denis Stedman. Tom Follrath from the Fish and Wild
life service was also present. Pat Boyle was absent.
Park Site Mrs. Loveth came before the commission with a suggestion
for 8 nark site which she feels would make a beautiful natural Park.
The area consists of approximately ten (10) acres which is located
on Lotus Lake. The Park and Recreation Commission is invited to take
a tour of the land.
Quest The Chanhassen Elementary Quest program came before the
commission on the matter of Bike Trails. The Quest representitives
elaborated on the following points:
1. Is there a need?
2. Advantages of bike trails
J. Disadvantages of bike trails
4. Problems now
5. Suggested routes for bike trails.
Fish and Wi1_q}lJ.?_~~ Tom Follrath was present along with a
slide and tape presentation which he played for the commission.
Tom Follrath is a representitive from the Fish and Wildlife service.
The fish and wildlife service has formed a hooklet describing the
plans which will be carried on. The booklet is entitled "The Min-
nesota Valley National Wildlife Refupee~ The slide presentation pre-
sented by Tom Follrath included the, Proposed iV1innesot~1 Valley National
WilcJl~fe Recreation Area. It was mentioned th~t the bill was intro-
duced to the Senate, the Senate Congress 6mmittee passed it on to the
Senate, which will pass it on to the house which will pass it on to
the President.
Land It was mentioned that most of the land which will be used is
privately owned, and will have to be purchased by the National Fish
and Wildlife services.
Eden Prairie Master Plan Chairman Joe Betz will skim through the
eden Prairie Master Plan copying certain main parts and sections
for the Commission to review. It was suggested to the Commission
to have someone from Eden Prairie to come before the Commission to
review and inform them briefly about the Master Plan.
Newsletter Joe Betz refered to the newsletter from last year to
form this years newsletter. Certain topics remained the same and
a few changes were made. Changes made to the newsletter are as fol-
lows: Added-Park ordinance, Park use permitt required, Tennis lessons
available, Two (2) addittional tennis courts, Sign up for reserved
courts. A change in the reading of the ball fields read, fields
generally are not available for use out of Chanhassen. Tonics left
as they were are aQ follows: Park Stickers, Ball fields, Tennis courts,
and the Beach reminders.
? Park and Recreation Commission
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May 18, 1976
Don Ashworth A proposed Park Acquisition Ordinance was presented to
the Commission by Don Ashworth. The ordinance would take the place
of the existing ordinance. After reviewing the ordinance which
Don Ashworth presented the commission was in agreement that the
Commission should get as much input on the different topics as pos-
sible. The commission will review the general policies of each
ordinance and get back to Don Ashworth at a later date. Discussion
of the ordinc:mces wi 11 be 'continued at' a later time.
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Baseball Diamonds A suggestion was made by the commission to check
into the land by the Waterpump on highway 101 for the possible use
of little league baseball diamonds.
A motion was made by Denis Stedman and seconded by Shirley Chellis
to adjourn the May 19, 1976 meeting of the Park and Recreation Com-
mission. Motion carried.
Time 10:15
Secretary
Jayne Cavins
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