PRC SUM 2006 09 26
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 26, 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, and Tom Kelly
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Paula Atkins
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent; Susan Bill, Senior Center Coordinator; Nate Rosa, Recreation
Supervisor; Tom Knowles, Recreation Center Manager; and Dale Gregory, Park
Superintendent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Spizale moved, Murphy seconded to approve the
agenda, amended by Chairman Stolar who asked to discuss the joint City Council
and Park and Recreation Commission meeting, provide an update from the City
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Council meeting he attended on September 25 and to allow Susan Bill to provide
the Senior Center update at the beginning of the meeting. All voted in favor and the
motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
SENIOR CENTER REPORT.
Susan Bill presented the quarterly report highlighting
the events and programs in the senior center.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
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 August 22, 2006 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
2006 LAKE ANN CONCESSION/BOAT RENTAL EVALUATION.
Jerry
Ruegemer presented the report on the 2006 Lake Ann concession and boat rental season.
Commissioner Spizale asked about kayak rentals. Commissioner Daniel suggested
selling bagged ice.
RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING FIVE YEAR PARK AND TRAIL
ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT CIP.
Todd Hoffman presented background
information and reviewed staff's recommendations for the 2007 through 2011 CIP.
Park and Rec Commission Summary - September 26, 2006
Daniel moved, Scharfenberg seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommend approval of the Park and Trail Capital Improvement plan for the years
2007 through 2011 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried
unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING 2006-2007 ICE SKATING RINK
LOCATIONS.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff report on this item. The commission
discussion the need for locating an ice rink in southern Chanhassen.
Murphy moved, Daniel seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission
recommend to the City Council to approve the following ice skating rink locations
for the 2006/07 season:
Chanhassen Rec Center-Warming House North Lotus Park-Warming House
1 - Family Rink 1 - Family Rink
1 - Family Rink 1 - Hockey Rink
1 - Hockey Rink
City Center Park - Warming House Roundhouse Park-Warming House
1 - Family Rink 1 - Family Rink
1 - Hockey Rink
Chanhassen Hills Park
1 - Family Rink
All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 6 to 0.
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
2006 DAVE HUFFMAN 5K RACE.
Jerry Ruegemer reported on the seventh annual
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Dave Huffman 5K Race held September 9.
2006 HALLOWEEN PARTY PREVIEW.
Nate Rosa presented the report on the 2006
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Halloween Party which will be held Saturday, October 28 and passed around a sign up
sheet for volunteers.
RECREATION CENTER REPORT.
Tom Knowles presented the quarterly report on
the Chanhassen Recreation Center.
PARK & TRAIL MAINTENANCE REPORT.
Dale Gregory presented the quarterly
report on park and trail maintenance.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT: 2006 PARK AND TRAIL CIP.
Todd Hoffman
presented the report on the 2006 park and trail projects.
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Park and Rec Commission Summary - September 26, 2006
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS:
Commissioner Scharfenberg
summarized what was discussed at the joint Park and Recreation Commission and City
Council meeting held on September 18th where park dedication fees, partnering
opportunities with District 112, and the desire for a competitive swimming pool and town
baseball in Chanhassen. Chairman Stolar discussed the City Council meeting held on
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September 25 where the Eagle Scout project for Carver Beach was presented.
Scharfenberg moved, Murphy seconded to adjourn the Park and Recreation
Commission meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously.
Submitted by Todd Hoffman
Park and Rec Director
Prepared by Nann Opheim
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