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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JUNE 27, 2006
Chairman Stolar called the meeting to order.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Glenn Stolar, Jack Spizale, Anne Murphy, Paula Atkins, and Steve
Scharfenberg
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Kelly and Jeff Daniel
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; Nate Rosa, Recreation Supervisor; Dale Gregory, Park Superintendent; and
Susan Bill, Senior Center Manager
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Scharfenberg moved, Spizale seconded to approve the
agenda as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of
5 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Todd Hoffman announced the events associated with the
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City’s annual 4 of July celebration scheduled for Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Bruce Johansson, 6711 Mohawk Drive requested that a
pedestrian trail be built on the Tamarack Road easement down to Lotus Trail as access to the
swimming beach at Carver Beach Park. Todd Hoffman informed the commission and Mr.
Johansson that the City will be holding an informal neighborhood meeting down at Carver Beach
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Park on Thursday, July 6 to discuss a number of issues.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Scharfenberg moved, Murphy seconded to approve the
verbatim and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated
May 23, 2006 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 5 to 0.
DISCUSSION REGARDING BASEBALL FACILITIES.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff
update on this item which was brought up as a visitor presentation at the May 23, 2006 meeting.
Commissioner Atkins stated that her father actually played for the Chanhassen Red Birds at one
point and suggested that the group of men that meet regularly at the American Legion try to
garner as much public support as possible. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked about the
possibility of using the fields at Lake Susan, and what the school district’s thoughts are for
building athletic facilities at the new high school. Chairman Stolar asked for clarification on
how to proceed with discussions with District 112 regarding athletic facilities associated with the
referendum and new high school.
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Scharfenberg moved, Spizale seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommend that the City Council initiate a joint effort with School District 112 and other
interested parties to explore future construction of a baseball stadium within the City of
Chanhassen. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW, LAKESIDE.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report
on this item. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked for clarification of the trail location. Chairman
Stolar clarified the location of Lake Riley Park in relation to this development.
Murphy moved, Scharfenberg seconded that the Park & Recreation Commission
recommend the City Council require the following conditions of approval concerning parks
and trails for the Lakeside PUD.
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 “Lyman Boulevard 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 10 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 Lyman Boulevard
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 its construction.
3.The trail connection at the northeast corner of the site connecting the Lakeside area to the
future Highway 212 trail and underpass, as depicted in the applicant’s plans, is completed.
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND PARK AND TRAIL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP).
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner
Scharfenberg asked for clarification on the proposal to push certain projects ahead of others.
Scharfenberg moved, Atkins seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommends the City Council modify the 2006 Park and Trail Capital Improvement
Program by adding the Lake Ann Park and Curry Farms Park trail improvements at a not
to exceed amount of $49,999 and deleting the Rice Marsh Lake Park trail and South Lotus
Lake Park trail, and a portion of the funding designated for an off-leash dog area to cover
the costs of these new projects. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with
a vote of 5 to 0.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS: 2006 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION.
Nate Rosa updated the commission on the city’s upcoming Fourth of July celebration and
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handed out t-shirts to the commissioners. Commissioner Murphy asked about the status of the
Park and Recreation Commission having a booth at the business expo.
RECREATION CENTER REPORT.
Todd Hoffman updated the commission on Tom
Knowles injury and the status of the work being done to cover his job at the Rec Center.
SENIOR CENTER REPORT.
Susan Bill presented the report on the Senior Center activities
for the month of May with highlights from Senior Awareness Month. Commissioner
Scharfenberg suggested inviting the School District to come in and talk to the seniors about the
upcoming school referendum.
PARK AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE REPORT.
Dale Gregory reviewed the spring projects
that have been completed and provided an update on the current projects.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
Chairman Stolar asked for an update on the status of the
picnic reservations.
Spizale moved, Scharfenberg 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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