PRC SUM 2006 10 24
CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
OCTOBER 24, 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 Paula Atkins
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Kelly
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; and Jerry Ruegemer,
Recreation Superintendent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:Murphy moved, Spizale seconded to approve the
agenda as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a
vote of 6 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Todd Hoffman reminded the commission of the
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Halloween Party on Saturday, October 28. Chairman Stolar clarified the date and time
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for the Eagle Scout project at Carver Beach Park on November 4.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Scharfenberg moved, Murphy seconded to approve
the verbatim and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission
meeting dated September 26, 2006 as presented.
REVIEW DRAFT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN,
CITY OF SHOREWOOD, SHOREWOOD PARK FOUNDATION AND CARVER
COUNTY FOR AN OFF LEASH DOG AREA AT LAKE MINNEWASHTA
REGIONAL PARK.
Todd Hoffman reviewed the one change recommended by the City's legal counsel to
include a statement that states under indemnification, the City of Chanhassen's duty to
indemnify and hold harmless is subject to the limitations and immunities in Minnesota
State Statute Chapter 466 which are not waived. Commissioner Murphy asked about
signage. Commissioner Spizale asked for clarification of where the open areas would be
located. Commissioner Scharfenberg asked about the City's input on future decisions.
Chair Stolar suggested and discussion was held regarding forming an advisory
committee, consisting of one Chanhassen Park and Rec commissioner. No motion was
needed on this item.
Park and Rec Commission Summary - October 24, 2006
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS:
2006 PICNIC SITE EVALUATION.
Jerry Ruegemer reviewed the 2006 picnic site
evaluation numbers and asked the commission to begin thinking about implementing a
fee for businesses to use picnic shelters over the lunch hour rather than renting the space
for the entire day. In talking about the bathroom facilities at Lake Ann and Lake Susan,
Commissioner Daniel suggested and discussion was held regarding installing
programmable automatic locks.
2006 TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY REPORT.
Jerry Ruegemer provided an
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update on the tree lighting ceremony scheduled for Saturday, December 2 at 5:00 p.m.
at City Center Park.
COMMISSION MEMBER COMMITTEE REPORTS.
COMMISSION MEMBER PRESENTATIONS.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
Staff and the commission discussed the items
contained in the administrative packet. Commissioner Atkins asked for an update on the
stage planned for City Center Park and Commissioner Scharfenberg asked for an update
on the success and future plans of an attendant at the skate park.
Scharfenberg 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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