PRC SUM 2006 07 25
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
JULY 25, 2006
Acting Chair Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m..
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jack Spizale, Jeff Daniel, Anne Murphy and Steve Scharfenberg
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Kelly, Glenn Stolar and Paula Atkins
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 on bike trail markings under commission member
presentations. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Staff reviewed upcoming events, i.e. Thursday night Concert
in the Park series, Miracles for Mitch Triathlon, and Dave Huffman Race.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Murphy moved, Daniel seconded to approve the verbatim and
summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated June 27, 2006 as
presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
DISCUSS POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT 112 AS THEY SEEK TO BUILD A NEW HIGH SCHOOL IN
CHANHASSEN.
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item. Commissioner Murphy stated she’s heard
demand for a swimming pool to host a competitive swim club and a football stadium. Regarding
locating a town baseball stadium at the high school, Commissioner Daniel has heard concerns
from 3 or 4 people about not being able to sell alcohol on school premises. The people
Commissioner Scharfenberg talked with brought up the need for a hockey facility and
encouraged the council to explore all possibilities of a partnership with the school district.
Daniel moved, Murphy seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission direct staff to
continue discussions with School District 112 on further investigation regarding possible
partnership for a ballpark, hockey arena, and pool. All voted in favor and the motion
carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
Park and Rec Summary – July 25, 2006
2007 PARK AND TRAIL ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP).
Todd Hoffman presented the staff report on this item and asked the commissioners for additions
or changes to the list provided by staff. Pat Niles, speaking for the Little League program, asked
that the commission consider the addition of a concession stand in conjunction with the pavilion
at Lake Ann Park, noting that the Little League would partner with the City to make that happen.
Commissioner Scharfenberg asked staff to bring back the 5 year CIP to discuss that issue at the
Park and Rec meeting in August.
Scharfenberg moved, Daniel seconded to table discussion on the 2007 Park and Trail
Acquisition and Development Capital Improvement Program (CIP). All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 4 to 0.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
2006 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the evaluation on the
2006 Fourth of July celebration. Commissioner Daniel suggested having more children and
toddler sized t-shirts. Commissioner Spizale suggested having an information booth where
people can ask questions or get directions.
FALL SOFTBALL LEAGUE REPORT.
Jerry Ruegemer provided an update on the fall
softball league.
CARVER BEACH PARK NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING.
Todd Hoffman reported on the
neighborhood meeting that was held at Carver Beach Park to discuss tree planting and provided a
potential job list for the park.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Jack Spizale asked about the
possibility of marking the city’s bike trail system. Todd Hoffman commented on the time and
money involved in implementing such a program.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
The commission discussed the skate park attendant and asked
staff to check the ordinance regarding smoking at Lake Ann Park beach.
Murphy moved, Spizale seconded to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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