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PARK & RECREATION CO!~~ISSION MINUTES
July 16, 1974
Chanhassen City Hall
The regular Park and Recreation Comraission meeting was called to order
by Chairman Vivian Beaugrand on July 16, 1974 at 8:00 p.m. in the City
Hall. The following members were present : Vivian Beaugrand, Chuck
Hirt, Dwight Leatham, Denis Stedmanq r1argaret Thompson, Bill Engebret-
son & Rich Lyman.
Minutes
A motion was made by Rich Lyman and seconded by Chuck IIirt to approve
the June 18, 1974 Park and Recreation minutes. !1otion carried.
City Staff
Dale Gregory reported the swing/slide set has been repaired and the
new one installed at Lake Ann. The new grills are also in. Dale re-
ported the Sno Snoopers did an excellent job of cleaning up after the
Frontier Days Softball Tournament. A letter will be sent thanking
them.
Ben Hoffman reported on the progress of the beach program. 109 people
registered for lessons the firt session and 86 for second session. 33
passed the Red Cross cleasses out of a possible 68. The percentage is
(,.... greater than the 1973 program. .
There have been no major injuries at the beach.
A suggestion was made by Denis stedman to better identify the life
guards on duty.
A motion was made by Dwight Leatham and seconden by Rich Lyman that the
$15 maximum charge per family is for each session. ~!otion carried~
Kay Klingelhutz went over the 6 month budget with members. Kay pointed
out two areas of concern, codes 431 and 432.
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$2,329 has been collected for entrance fees up to July 14. Rich Lyman
made a motion seconded by Chuck Hirt that money from Park fees be
ear-marked for return to Park Systau. riotinn carried.
Plan
opment..
The Park and Recreation Commission has several concerns:
I Public will be required to provide play area unless something is
provided in the development.
2 Refer water outlet to watershed district for comments.. Note: The
Commission requests a report from watershed Districtc
3 Specifically, what will be proposed for use of open space(marina,
boat landing, docks, etc.)
4 Detailed design of trailway systenl so maintenance cost can be studied.
5 Specific usage of parking area.
6 Concern over number of entrances on Highway 101.
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Ken Beierdorf's prO~Sed Development Plan
Bruce Pankonin of Ur an Planning and Design explained land usage of..""
property south of Highway 5 and east of Chanhassen Estates.
He mentioned the possibility of dedicating the open Greenway space
on the southwest corner of the property adjacent to Chanhassen Estates.
The commission asked the Administrator to review with Eden Prairie the
possible linkage of this Greenway system with their plans for Rice
Marsh Lake and Lake Riley. .
Carver Beach
Leslee Nelson, Dave Wilson and Jim Cranston, representing the Carver
Beach OWners Association, requested the Park and Recreation Commission
help and advise them with problems at beach and park areas.
The Commission feels that most of the problems are covered in the new
ordinance. .
There is $122 left in the Carver Beach Park budget for signs to help
enforce ordinances. The money can also be used for railroad ties
requested by them.
A motion was made by Rich Lyman and, seconded by Chuck Hirt to support
a system of regulating Carver Beach boat landing. Motion carried.
Harold Hesse PUO-l
A . mot.1ol) was made by Rich Lyman and seconded by Margaret Thompson
asking for professional assistance to help us maintain the preserva-
tion of the Bluff Creek Area for the Greenway System.
Chaska Park and Recreation commission will be invited to the next
meeting to discuss connecting the Greenway System with theirs.
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LAWCON ~;>lication
The CommJ.ss1on was advised of the application that was sent in July
12, 1974.
Miscellaneous
The ordinance was passed out and will be reViel'led at the next meeting.
Denis Stedman reported on the progress of the warming house.
A motion was made by Margaret Thompson and seconded by Rich Lyman
requesting a letter be sent to the Watershed District aSking for a
July or August reading of Lake Minnewashta. lfotion carried.
Adjourn
A motion was made by Denis Stedman and seconded by Uargaret Thompson
to adjourn 'the meetinq. Motion carried.
Time: 12:00
Chuck Hirt/Vivian Beauq~and
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