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CHANHASSEN PARK AND
RECEATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
NOVEMBER 28, 2006
Vice Chairman Scharfenberg called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m..
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Steve Scharfenberg, Jack Spizale, Jeff Daniel, Anne Murphy, and
Paula Atkins
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Glenn Stolar and Tom Kelly
STAFF PRESENT:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Rec Director; and Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation
Superintendent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Murphy moved, Daniel seconded to approve the agenda as
presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Todd Hoffman reminded the commission of the tree lighting
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ceremony which will be held on Saturday, December 2. Also on Saturday night is the Shelter
Box camp out at the Recreation Center sponsored by the Rotary and then Sunday morning is
Breakfast with Santa and that is an annual event sponsored by the Rotary in cooperation with the
City of Chanhassen.
VISITOR PRESENTATIONS:
Dick Mingo, 7601 Great Plains Boulevard and Harold Lund,
20 Kelly Road were present to talk about building a baseball stadium at Lake Susan Park for
high school, Legion and Senior Babe Ruth teams in Chanhassen. He showed pictures of similar
ballpark grandstands in the county. Commissioner Daniel asked about support from local
businesses. Commissioner Spizale asked how much time would be available for other activities
to use the grandstand and ballpark facility. Vice Chair Scharfenberg noted the concerns of the
commission that a ballpark might over tax the other park facilities, and funding.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Spizale moved, Murphy seconded to approve the verbatim
and summary minutes of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting dated October 24,
2006 as presented. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5
to 0.
2007 PICNIC RESERVATION FEES.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the staff report on this item.
Atkins moved, Daniel seconded that the Park and Recreation Commission recommends
that the 2007 group picnic reservation fees remain at the same level as 2006, with the
exception of the addition of a new Chanhassen business rate of $90.00 for Monday through
Thursday. All voted in favor and the motion carried unanimously with a vote of 5 to 0.
Park and Rec Commission Summary - November 28, 2006
RECREATION PROGRAM REPORTS: 2006 HALLOWEEN PARTY EVALUATION.
Jerry Ruegemer presented the report on the 2006 Halloween Party.
BLUFF CREEK TRAIL STORM SEWER AND TRAIL RECONSTRUCTION.
Todd
Hoffman updated the commission on the Bluff Creek trail storm sewer and trail reconstruction
project and noted that because of the soft housing market, Pioneer Pass LLC is not finalizing
their plat, and as a part of that a requirement for a 4.72 acre neighborhood park.
ADMINISTRATIVE PACKET.
Todd Hoffman pointed out the article on the importance of
capital projects. Commissioner Murphy asked about what damage had occurred at Lake Ann
Park. Commissioner Atkins informed staff of graffiti on the wall of the Lake Ann pavilion.
Daniel moved, Murphy 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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