PRC 1971 09 07
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
~ September 7, 1971 - 8:00 p.m.
Chanhassen, Minnesota, Village Hall
Members Present: Arnold Weimerskirch, Sally deLancey, Gladys
McCary, Dave Wilson and Conrad Fiskness
Absent: Bob Fayfie1d and Denis Stedman
Visitors: Steve Wolf, A1 K1inge1hutz and Adolph Tessness
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Arnold
Weimerskirch.
MINUTES: A motion was made by Gladys McCary and seconded by
Dave Wilson to approve the minutes of the meeting August 17,
1971, with the following amendment:
RICE~SH LAKE: Arnold Weimerskirch reported that
Conrad Fiskness discussed this with Eden Prairie.
Motion carried.
OPEN SPACE CONCEPT: There was discussion on the open space
concept.
Adolph Tessness explained the new revised guide plan.
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The Park and Recreation Commission generally agree with the
park green area on the guide plan and the park corridors.
ORDINANCE 14: The committee to study the revision of Ordinance
#14 will meet on September 14,1971, at 7:00 p.m., in the
Chanhassen Village Hall.
LAKE ANN PARK:
Progress: Adolph Tessness reported that the delay on
blacktopping the road in the park was that they were
waiting for compaction tests.
Brauer has suggested planting areas within the park
with certain types of grass that do not need much mowing
or maintenance, Adolph reported.
Adolph Tessness suggested removing some of the trees on
the west side of the shed because they are right up next
to the shed and it is ruining the roof and foundation.
More sand is needed on the beach and the sod should be
evened out at the edge of the beach.
Tennis Courts: Conrad Fiskness gave a report on
Flintcoat tennis courts.
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Robert Scholer said he might be able to get the tencing
for the court for a nominal fee. ,A,c3,o:J.,phTeSl:meSs will
. gO and :J.,ook at the fencing and report baok.
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LAKE ANN PARK (contd):
Tennis Courts (contd): A motion was made by Gladys McCary
and seconded by Sally deLancey to paint the white lines on
the parking lot and possible use Mr. Scholer's fence.
Motion carried.
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WINTER RECREATION: There was general discussion bh the Winter
Recreation Program and the selection of a director.
Sally deLancy made a motion and Dave Wilson seconded to ask
Ron Mielke to handle the Winter Recreation Program.
Al Klingelhutz suggested Ken pung had expressed a desire to
work with the Park and Recreation Program and the Commission
should ask him about working with the Winter Program.
Dave Wilson withdrew his second and Sally deLancy withdrew her
motion.
Arnold Weimerskirch will contact Ken pung and see if he is
interested.
BUDGET: The Commission made revisions on their proposed budget.
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Gladys McCary moved and Dave Wilson seconded to submit the
revised Budget for Council review. Motion' carried.
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NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS:
Chanhassen Estates: Adolph Tessness talked to Bob Mason
and he plans to get the dirt down their and we will seed
this fall if possible.
Adolph is getting the Engineer's estimate for putting
water down to the Chanhassen Estates Park site.
NATIONAL CONVENTION: A motion was made by Sally deLancey and
seconded by Dave Wilson to ask the Council to approve $350.
in expenses if Conrad Fiskness is willing to go the the
National Convention for Recreation and Parks in Houstan, ~exas.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Dave Wilson and seconded by Gladys McCary
to .adjourn. Motion carried.
TIME: 11 : 15 p. ffi..
Fran Clark
Secretary
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