PRC SUM 2005 10 25
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 25, 2005
Chairman Stolar called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m..
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Glenn Stolar, Steve Scharfenberg, Ann Murphy, and Jack Spizale
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Kelly, Paula Atkins, and Kevin Dillon
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent, and Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:Scharfenberg moved, Murphy seconded to approve the
agenda amended to include an update on the skate park under old business. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Todd Hoffman reminded the commission of the Halloween
Party being held on Saturday from 5:30 to 7:30.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Murphy moved, Scharfenberg seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
September 27, 2005 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously
with a vote of 4 to 0.
RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING 2005 ICE SKATING RINK LOCATIONS.
Todd
Hoffman presented background information on this item. Jim Laurent, 8115 Erie Circle thanked
Mr. Hoffman for recommending to open an ice skating rink at Rice Marsh Lake Park and
thanked the commission for their consideration. Commissioner Scharfenberg suggested setting a
time limit when flooding begins if warm weather patterns continue through the second week of
January. Todd Hoffman explained the city’s current flooding policy.
Murphy moved, Spizale seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend
that a family rink be flooded at Chanhassen Hills Park, Rice Marsh Lake Park and
Pheasant Hills Park. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of
4 to 0.
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT AND APPLICATION POLICY.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the
staff report on this item and Todd Hoffman clarified what the city’s current practice is related to
public gatherings. Chairman Stolar asked for clarification on when a permit would be required.
Park and Rec Commission Summary – October 25, 2005
Spizale moved, Murphy seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend
that the City Council review and ultimately adopt the attached race/parade permit
application information and application forms specific to race/parade and other
events/special uses. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4
to 0.
REVIEW CONCEPT FOR LAKE ANN PARK OFF-LEASH DOG AREA.
Todd Hoffman
presented the staff report on this item and recommended that the area at Lake Ann Park was not a
viable option for an off leash dog area. Chairman Stolar suggested that the commission continue
to look at the option of having off leash allowable times in certain areas of certain parks. He also
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suggested another option would be the open field between West 78 Street and the parking lot.
There was no action taken on this item.
SKATE PARK UPDATE.
Todd Hoffman provided an update that the skate park has been
running smoothly since the last closure.
RECREATION PROGRAMS:
2005 PICNIC SITE EVALUATION.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the evaluation of the 2005
picnic sites, noting that the new tiered fee system is working out fine.
2005 HALLOWEEN PARTY.
Jerry Ruegemer updated the commission on the Halloween
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Party which will be held on October 29.
2005 TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY.
Jerry Ruegemer provided an update on the tree
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lighting ceremony scheduled for Saturday, December 3 at City Center Park.
PRESENTATION OF MEMORIAL GIVING POLICY BROCHURE.
Todd Hoffman
presented the Memorial Giving Policy brochure.
Scharfenberg moved, Murphy seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting was adjourned at 8:35
p.m..
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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