PRC SUM 2006 08 22
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
AUGUST 22, 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, Tom Kelly and Paula Atkins
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; and Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:Daniel moved, Kelly seconded to approve the agenda,
amended to add discussion of the joint meeting with City Council. All voted in favor and
the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Daniel moved, Murphy seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission as presented. All voted in
favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
2007 PARK AND TRAIL ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP).
Todd Neils, President of Chanhassen Little League thanked the commission for the
improvements made at Lake Ann Park this year, and asked the commission to seek additional
land in the community for additional large park spaces such as Lake Ann and Bandimere to
accommodate the anticipated growth. Ann Voliss showed a picture of her softball team which
won the state tournament held at Lake Ann Park and thanked the council and previous councils
for the great facility. She echoed the request for more field space in the city and suggested the
installation of fences at Bluff Creek fields, additional batting cages, enhanced fan seating and
asked about the possibility of a sign congratulating the Chanhassen 2006 Little League Softball
State Champions. Todd Hoffman reviewed the proposed items for the 2007 CIP, along with the
proposed 5 year CIP. The commission discussed future expansion of trails and parks, and the
possibility of installing ballfield lights for the 2008 season.
Kelly moved, Murphy seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommend
approval of the following items for the 2007 Park and Trail Acquisition and Development
Capital Improvement Program:
Park and Rec Commission Summary - August 22, 2006
Lighting of 2 Athletic Fields $150,000
Lake Ann Park Parkview Picnic Shelter $95,000
Power Hill Park Trail $75,000
Tennis Court Repair $45,000
Minnetonka Middle School West Tennis
Court Project Contribution $30,000
Picnic Tables/Park Benches (Annual) $6,000
Trees (Annual) $5,000
Total $406,000
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
RECREATION PROGRAMS:
DAVE HUFFMAN 5K MEMORIAL RUN.
Jerry Ruegemer presented an update on the
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upcoming event set for Saturday, September 9. It was suggested that coaching be provided to
the people giving off times mid race or the installation of a clock mid race.
FALL PROGRAM UPDATE.
Jerry Ruegemer noted this was an informational item.
DISCUSSION OF JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL.
The commission
discussed the topics of parkland acquisition, trail acquisition, finishing the master plans for the
city parks, construction of an amateur baseball stadium, and joint projects with District 112, i.e.
ice arena and pool.
Spizale moved, Atkins 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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