PRC SUM 2006 05 23
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
MAY 23, 2006
Chairman Stolar called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Glenn Stolar, Jack Spizale, Jeff Daniel, Anne Murphy, Steve
Scharfenberg, Paula Atkins, and Tom Kelly
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; and Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Dick Mingo 7601 Great Plains Boulevard 952-934-7236
Harold Lund 20 Kelly Road 952-448-2381
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Mike Poppitz 630 West 1 Street, Chaska 952-451-9360
Adam Dittrich 1960 Trillium Court 952-230-9714
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Bob Meuwissen 201 West 77 Street 952-934-7433
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Spizale moved, Murphy seconded to approve the agenda as
presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Todd Hoffman announced the opening of the Lake Susan
Park playground.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Harold Lund, as a member of the Chanhassen Legion,
requested the addition of a new ballpark for an amateur baseball team and legion team over by
Lake Susan Park. Dick Mingo provided a historical view of baseball in Chanhassen and
surrounding areas over the past 50 plus years. Mike Poppitz, who currently coaches a Class B
team in Victoria, presented information on the current state of baseball in the area. Adam
Dittrich provided a player’s perspective of what town ball could bring to the community.
Commissioner Daniel asked for an explanation of why the team was moving out of Victoria, if
there is money in the budget and a timeframe for construction. Commissioner Spizale asked
about the availability of Lake Susan Park for such a ballpark. Chairman Stolar directed staff to
put this item on the next agenda for discussion.
Daniel moved, Atkins seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission direct staff to
put discussion of the town team ballpark on the next agenda. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
Park and Rec Commission Summary – May 23, 2006
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Spizale moved, Murphy seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated April 25,
2006 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7
to 0.
SKATE PARK ATTENDANT PROGRAM.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff report on
this item and reviewed the application process the City is undertaking to hire an attendant for the
skate park. The commission asked for clarification on funding for the new position, possible
duties, time commitment and enforcement. This was an informational item only. No action was
needed.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
LAKE ANN PARK SUMMER SCHEDULE.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the update on
activities at Lake Ann Park.
2006 SUMMER PROGRAMS.
Jerry Ruegemer provided an update on what’s planned for
summer programs in 2006.
SELF SUPPORTING PROGRAMS: 2006 ADULT SOFTBALL UPDATE.
Jerry
Ruegemer presented the update on the adult softball league.
ADMINISTRATIVE: PRESENTATION OF THE 2006 PARK AND TRAIL MAP, CO-
SPONSORED BY BOKOO BIKES.
Todd Hoffman reviewed the process of designing and
printing the maps, and presented the 2006 park and trail map for the City of Chanhassen.
Chairman Stolar asked about putting golf courses and the Chanhassen Rec Center on the map.
Todd Hoffman thanked the commission for their work on the playground equipment replacement
program in the city’s parks.
Scharfenberg moved, Spizale seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried with a vote of 7 to 0.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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