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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES
December 7, 1971 - 8:00 p.m.
Chanhassen Village Hall
Members Present: Conrad Fiskness, Gladys McCary, Sally deLancey,
Dave Wilson, Bob Fayfield, Arnold Weimerskirqh
Absent: Denis Stedman
Visitors: Jan Hill, Ron Saunders, Charles Hirts, Ken pung, Fritz
Coulter, Bill Hellendrung, Richard Beckstrom (prospective Park and
Recreation Commission members); Mrs. Paul O'Dell, Mark O'Dell,
Ricky Ricklefs, Steve Wolf, Patty Ryan
Conrad Fiskness called the meeting to order and presided until
the arrival of Arnold Weimerskirch, Chairman.
MINUTES: Bob Fayfield moved that the minutes of the "meeting of
November 16, 1971, be approved. Dave Wilson seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
NEW MEMBERS: Prospective members were given the opportunity to
ask questions about the scope of the Park and Recreation Commission's
work. Questions were asked after the prospective members received
outlines of the Commission's goals and duties. Discussion followed.
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SPECIAL MEETING: There will be a special meeting on December 14, 1971,
at 8:00 p.m. to interview those who would like to serve on the
Commission. Members agreed to contact prospects.
WINTER RECREATION:
BASKETBALL: Chuck Hirts reported poor attendance at the Wednesday
night sessions. The commission discussed changes in the program
and fees necessary.
Sally deLancey moved that the winter basketball program be continued
starting January 5, 1972, for 8 weeks, at a cost of $2.00. Gladys
McCary seconded the motion. Motion carried.
SATURDAY PROG~: Attendance Saturday morning was reported to be
very good. Sally deLancey moved that the Saturday morning program
be continued for 8 weeks, starting January 8, 1972, through
February 26, 1972. Gladys McCary seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
GUITAR LESSONS: Gladys McCary reported that Pat Jenson would be
available to give lessons (guitar only) at two classes on Monday's
(3:15 to 5:15), at a cost of $12.00 for 8 weeks, if the Chanhassen
Elementary School is available.
Gladys McCary moved that guitar lessons start on January 3, 1972,
contingent on availability of school, and ending February 21, 1972.
Arnold Weimerskirch seconded the motion. Motion carried.
I~ CERAMICS: The instructor is willing to run another class.
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SKATING PROGRAM: Dave Wilson made a motion that Patty Ryan conduct ~
the beginners figure skating class beginning December 28, 1971,
on Tuesdays, from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 to
10:30 a.m. at $1.00 per session at the hockey' rink. Conrad Fiskness
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Gladys McCary will contact the newspapers, Mr. MacMillan, Mr. Austin
and st. Hubert's School. (Patty Ryan's phone number is 941-2852).
HOCKEY: Bill Hellendrung reported that over 100 children are
involved.
GladyaMcCary moved that the hockey rink be reserved for organized
hockey on Monday through Friday from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday
from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m., and that
a sign reading as follows be posted as the rink.
RESERVED FOR HOCKEY
Monday through Friday 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
NO HOCKEY ON RECREATIONAL RINK
Another sign should be attached to the bottom of this sig~ reading:
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RESERVED SKATING
Beginner's Figure Skating
Tuesday .
Saturday
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4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.
Dave Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Upgrading of the rink was discussed. Bill Hellendrung offered to
put up light. He reported that the Mrs. Jaycee's will donate some
money toward light. Fritz Coulter suggested placing a barrel
outside the warming house to contain hockey sticks.
PUMP: Dave Wilson reported that the Village may have one. Mrs. Jan
Hill will ask about use of her husbands truck.
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LAKE COMMITTEE REPORT: Bob Fayfield met with Lt. Francis Klein and
the Committee on November 30, 1971, and reported a summary of their
findings. They consider boat safety to be the most severe lake
problem and recommend the formation of a Boat Safety Committee to
investigate the feasibility of a volunteer citizens water patrol.
This patrol is envisioned not as an enforcement patrol, but more as
a long term, perpetual boat safety patrol. Francis Klein suggested
that the police might hold training sessions in the spring and help
with equipment. The new committee might investigate feasibility,
personnel, coordinator, man-days required, lakes, etc.
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LAKE COMMITTEE REPORT (contd): Gladys McCary made a motion that
the Boat Study Committee be disbanded, with a letter of thanks.
Bob Fayfield seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Arnold Weimerskirch will write a letter of thanks to the members
and suggest that the members contact him if they are interested in
further work on safety patrol. Allen Gebhardt, limnologist, has
offered lake information.
MISCELLANEOUS: Arnold Weimerskirch called the member's attention
to the following articles of interest:
QUOTE FROM CLEAN-FLO CORPORATION ADVERTISEMENT: "Clean-Flo
Corp. has developed a harmless non-poisonous process for
removing algae, reducing pH level and reducing odor from
lakes and ponds. Algae is virtually eliminated by natural,
healthy means, thereby breaking the algae-weed growth cycle.
This process is proprietary and can only be performed by
Clean-Flo Corp. Weed growth is often greatly reduced."
OUOTE FROM MINNEAPOLIS STAR, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1971:
"ECOLOGY EFFECTS STUDIED - SNOWMOBILE TESTS INCONCLUSlVE"
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"Dr. Wallas Wanek of Bemediji State College outlined the results
of the first years research under a $13,000 funding by the
Department of Natural Resources to study the effects of the
machines on the ecology."
liThe data still is too scanty to be conclusive, he said, and
under questioning by members of a Senate-House subcommittee
on snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles said another five
years of research probably would be required to come up with
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liThe subsurface froze much deeper in the areas used by
snowmobiles, but strangely even moderate use in heavy snow
appeared to result in freezing as deep as in heavy use.
Microbes under heavily compacted snow were 100 times fewer
than under unpacked snow."
"He said that some damage was done to 47 percent of the small
trees in area of heavy travel. He also said that one snow-
mobile would impact snow as much as travel by 50 men on snow-
shoes over the same trail."
"..... the proposed changes in snowmobile regulations which
were to be presented at a public hearing today."
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"These include limits on engine noise, use of reflector
material, registration of machines by deputy registrars,
reporting of accidents, and reduction in the age at which
youngsters may participate in the safety program."
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TREES: Conrad Fiskness reported that he changed the order for trees,
increasing the number of white spruce and decreasing the number of
blue spruce.
Gladys McCary moved that the meeting be adjourned. Bob Fayfie1d
seconded the motion. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned
at 11:50 p.m.
Barbara Montgomery
Acting Secretary
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