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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 3, 1968, 8:00 P.M.
The following members were present: Richard Lyman, Err Seim,
Harvey Will, and Sally deLancey. Rev. Paul Flucke, Berk Rodgers,
and Merv Eisel were absent.
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HINUTES: On a motion made by Ed Seim and seconded by Harvey
Will to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Motion carried.
DUTCH'S RESORT: It was reported that Dutch's Resort submitted
a bill for the use of its facilities this summer. This will
be paid immediately.
SEATTLE: Ed Seim reported his arrangements to attend the Congress
for Recreation and Parks in Seattle have been completed and he
will leave on October 12.
SOUTHSHORE COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Mr. Jim Lewis was unable to attend
this meeting because of illness. Another meeting with Mr. Lewis
was set up for October 17th.
It was also decided to contact Mr. Richard Wrase who has expressed
an interest in giving guitar lessons.
SENIOR CITIZENS: Marietta Littfin gave a presentation of the
Senior Citizens Program. There are twenty paid up members, of
which more than half usually attend the Thursday afternoon meetings.
Many pieces of furniture and other articles have been donated
to make the Center more home-like. The kitchen has been furnished
with a sink, cupboards, refrigerator, and a donated stove.
Many ideas have been tried to make the afternoons interesting
apparently with much Success. The monthly Birthday Party luncheons
at the Legion Club which gives the members an opportunity to
prepare special receipes and entertain is especially enjoyable.
The Park and Recreation Commission suggested pricing a grow light
and possibly donating it to the Senior Citizens.'
Richard Lyman suggested setting up a historical library by getting
t~pe recordings of stories from some of the older members of our
community. It was suggested 'that the Park and Recreation Commission
look into the possibility of setting up a historical committee
to pursue this.
VILLAGE SIGNS: Merv Eisel will inquire about rustic signs to be
used in the Village. Mr. Eisel will possibly have a sample sign
with an estimate on cost and number of signs needed.
PHOTO CONTEST AND ART SHOW: Rosemary Will offered to form a
committee to organize a Photo Contest and Art Show in Chanhassen
for this spring. The contest would be open to all residents of
Chanhassen. Photos would be in black and white or color and
must be taken within the boundaries of the Village. Entries
would be broken down into different categories. All entries in
the Photo Contest will become the property of Park and Recreation.
The Art Show will be held separate from the Photo Contest. Winning
photos wi J J IK' di:3playcd aL tlw Art ~;flow.
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Park and Recreation Minutes, October 3, 1968
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The committee will make final plans for the Photo Contast and
Art Show and present their plans to Park and Recreation for
approval.
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HOCKEY RINK: It is questionable whether or not sufficient help
will be available to construct the hockey rink. Rich Lyman will
look into cost of material and possibly labor.
It was reported that Vern Zetah offered the use of several lots
across from the Village Hall for skating purposes. Berk Rodgers
is to make arrangements for grading and necessary proper drainage.
SCHOOL BOARD: Sally deLancey suggested that members of Park and
Recreation make an effort to attend the next School Board meeting
on October 10 to emphasize the importance of playground facilities
at the Chanhassen Elementary School. Sally deLancey and Rosemary
Will offered to contact some mothers to remind them of the meeting.
PARK PLAN: The members of Park and Recreation discussed the five
objectives laid down by Mr. Brauer for park planning.
The percentages of the over-all park plan for each of the objectives
was estimated as follows:
Ornamentation 7%
Conservation 35%
Recreation 40%
Culture 3%
Reserve 15% """"
The flood plain and private open spaces are not included in the
above percentages. The ultimate Park and Recreation area was
estimated at 1200 acres with a purchasing value of three million
dollars.
Our next meeting with Mr. Brauer will be October 24.
Meeting adjourned 11:30 p.m.
Rosemary Will
Secretary
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