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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREA TION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
FEBRUARY 28, 2006
Chairman Stolar called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Glenn Stolar, Paula Atkins, Ann Murphy, Steve Scharfenberg and
Jack Spizale
MEMBERS ABSENT: Tom Kelly and Kevin Dillon
STAFF PRESENT: Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; and Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Todd Neils
Shawn Siders
Kevin Clark
990 Saddlebrook Curve
Town & Country Homes
7615 Smetana Lane, Suite 180, Eden Prairie
401-8950
253-0462
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Murphy moved, Scharfenberg seconded to approve the
agenda amended to move items 6 and 7 before new business. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to O.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS: None.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Scharfenberg moved, Murphy seconded to approve the
verbatim & summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
January 24, 2006 as presented.
LIBERTY AT CREEKSIDE. TOWN & COUNTRY HOMES: RECOMMENDATION
CONCERNING PARK AND TRAIL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED EAST OF AUDUBON ROAD. NORTH OF PIONEER TRAIL AND
NORTHWEST OF FUTURE HIGHWAY 312 (1500 PIONEER TRAIL).
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item. Shawn Siders with Town and Country
Homes presented their configuration for trails on the site. Commissioner Murphy asked for an
explanation of how the process will work for approving the trail configuration. Chairman Stolar
asked for clarification on cost implications, long term maintenance costs and environmental
impacts. Commissioner Spizale asked for clarification of the contours along the creek bed.
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Murphy moved, Atkins seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends
that the City Council require the following conditions of approval concerning parks and
trails for Liberty at Creekside subdivision.
1. The payment of full park dedication fees at the rate in force upon final plat approval in lieu
of parkland dedication.
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 for approval prior to the initiation of each phase of
construction. The trail shall be ten 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.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to o.
Todd Hoffman noted that staff will work with the applicant and all interested parties to provide a
resolution regarding trails to the Park and Recreation Commission at their March meeting.
RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING 2006 BALLFIELD IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS.
Todd Hoffman reviewed the findings and recommendations for the 2006 ballfield improvement
projects. Todd Neils, President ofChanhassen Little League asked for clarification on the
dugout construction. Chairman Stolar suggested seeking community support to help complete
some of the improvements, i.e. field lighting, and shelter construction. The commission
prioritized projects starting with netting at Bandimere, dugouts and trail connections. There was
no action taken on this item.
RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING REACH FOR RESOURCES ADAPTIVE
RECREATION CONTRACT.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff report on this item as an informational item only.
RILEY-PURGATORY-BLUFF CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT: REVIEW
REQUEST FOR A WETLAND AL TERA TION PERMIT FOR EXCA VA TION AND
MAINTENANCE OF FIVE (5) STORM WATER PONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
IMPROVING WATER QUALITY IN RICE MARSH LAKE AND LAKE RILEY
WATERSHEDS. (THREE OF THE FIVE PONDS ARE LOCATED WITHIN RICE
MARSH LAKE PARK.)
Todd Hoffman reviewed the proposed storm water pond projects as an informational item only.
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PETERSON PROPERTY. D.R. HORTON: RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING
PARK AND TRAIL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
NORTH OF PIONEER TRAIL (1600 PIONEER TRAIL). AT FUTURE HIGHWAY 312.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Spizale asked for
clarification of what's included in the conceptual drawing for the park. Commissioner
Scharfenberg asked about trail connections to the park. Chair Stolar asked to see what the actual
density per real parkland is given all the plats in the 2005 MUSA area.
Scharfenberg moved, Murphy seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommend that the City Council require the following conditions of approval concerning
parks and trails for the Peterson subdivision:
1. The designation of a 4.72 acre neighborhood park site, including Outlot H and Lot 1,
Block 4. This property shall be transferred to the City by Warranty Deed with 3.79 acres
of the site being dedicated/donated by the applicant/owner and the remaining 0.93 acres
being purchased by the City of Chanhassen. The City shall compensate the owner/
applicant $218,550 in total compensation for said 0.93 acres.
2. That the applicant rough grade and cover seed the park site and construct a 20 stall parking
lot for an additional not to exceed payment of $50,000 from the City. The parking lot shall
include insurmountable curb. Construction plans for all improvements within the borders
of the park shall be submitted to the Park and Recreation Director for approval prior to
initiating construction of these improvements. All material and labor costs are
reimbursable. Design, engineering and testing services associated with these
improvements shall be provided by the applicant.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to o.
BOULDER COVE: RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING PARK AND TRAIL
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON NORTH OF
HIGHWAY 7. EAST OF CHURCH ROAD AND SOUTH OF WEST 62ND STREET.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item.
Murphy moved, Spizale seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend
that the City Council approve that full park fees in lieu of parkland dedication and/or trail
construction be collected as a condition of approval for Boulder Cove. The park fees shall
be collected in full at the rate in force upon final plat submission and approval. All voted
in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to O.
RECREA TION PROGRAM REPORTS:
2006 EASTER EGG CANDY HUNT. Jerry Ruegemer presented the report on the Easter Egg
Candy Hunt and asked for volunteers.
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DADDY DAUGHTER DATE NIGHT EVALUATION. Jerry Ruegemer reviewed the Daddy
Daughter Date Night events.
FEBRUARY FESTIVAL EVALUATION. Jerry Ruegemer reviewed the February Festival
activities. Chairman Stolar suggested adding another runner sheet to the prize board, and asked
for clarification on some of the different prizes. Commissioner Atkins asked about the fee to the
Minnesota Gambling Control Board.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS. Chair Stolar reported on the final
meetings of the Surface Water Management Task Force.
Spizale moved, Murphy 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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