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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREA TION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
APRIL 25, 2006
Acting Chair Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jack Spizale, Jeff Daniel, Anne Murphy, Steve Scharfenberg, and
Paula Atkins. Tom Kelly arrived late to the meeting.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Glenn Stolar
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; and Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Murphy moved, Spizale seconded to approve the agenda
amended to include discussion of the skate park under administrative presentations. All
voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to O.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: Todd Hoffman reminded the commission about the upcoming
Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, May ih at City Center Park.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Murphy moved, Atkins seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission dated March 28, 2006 as
presented.
APPOINTMENT OF ANNE MURPHY AND JEFF DANIEL TO THREE YEAR
COMMISSION TERMS. Acting Chair Scharfenberg welcomed returning commission member
Anne Murphy and new commission member Jeff Daniel.
REVIEW PARK & TRAIL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRESERVE. 1630 LYMAN
BOULEVARD. A 155 SINGLE FAMILY SUBDIVISION. APPLICANT THE PEMTOM
LAND COMPANY AND GAYLE AND LOIS DEGLER.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Spizale asked for
clarification between private and public streets. Brian Sullivan with Ryland Homes, speaking on
behalf of the applicant, addressed the planning process involved with the site layout.
Commissioner Daniel asked about the trail along Audubon being extended in the future.
Commissioner Murphy asked for clarification of the trail head and trail connections.
Commissioner Atkins asked staff to point out the location of the new high school in relation to
this development. Commissioner Kelly asked for clarification of which trails will be maintained
by the city. The applicant, Dan Cook with Pemtom Land Company addressed their reasons for
wanting to keep the 5 lots in the northwest corner of the site. Commissioner Kelly asked for
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clarification on the trail location. Commissioner Daniel asked what amenities will be included in
the open space.
Murphy moved, Atkins seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend
the City Council require the following conditions of approval concerning parks and trails
for the Preserve PUD:
1. The payment of full park dedication fees at the rate in force upon final plat approval in
lieu of parkland dedication. Note: A percentage of park fees may be credited as a
portion of any future compensation for the acquisition of developable lands in the area
currently depicted as Lot 1.
2. The applicant shall provide all design, engineering, construction and testing services
required of the "Bluff Creek Trail". All construction documents shall be delivered to the
Park and Recreation Director and City Engineer for approval prior to the initiation of
each phase of construction. The trail shall be 1 0 feet in width, surfaced with bituminous
material and constructed to meet all city specifications. The applicant shall be
reimbursed for the actual cost of construction materials for the Bluff Creek Trail. This
reimbursement payment shall be made upon completion and acceptance of the trail and
receipt of an invoice documenting the actual costs for the construction materials utilized
in it's construction.
3. Outlot H be enlarged through the addition of the land area currently depicted as Lots 1
and 2, Block 11. The resulting property to be utilized as a private association operated
recreational and open space site.
4. Outlots A, B, Land H be conveyed to the city as public property by warranty deed.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to o.
RECREA TION PROGRAM REPORTS:
2006 EASTER EGG CANDY HUNT. Jerry Ruegemer presented an evaluation on the 2006
Easter Egg Candy Hunt. While working at the coloring contest, Commissioner Spizale and
Chair Stolar came up with the idea of possibly selling a city pass that would allow you to attend
all city events.
2006 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION. Jerry Ruegemer presented the update on preparations
for the 4th of July celebration. Commissioner Kelly asked about the number of food vendors.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. None.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS: None.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS: Todd Hoffman presented an update on the skate
park and the discussion that was held at the City Council meeting. Acting Chair Scharfenberg
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asked for clarification on what action the City Council was looking for from the commission.
Commissioner Atkins asked how the bikes were working out in the skate park. Commissioner
Daniel asked what impact closing the skate park had last year and if the commission has done
any type of investigations of other monitoring alternatives.
Atkins moved, Kelly seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion
carried. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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