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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 7, 2013C I T Y O F NDOVE 801k 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US Regular Park & Recreation Commission Meeting February 7, 2013 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Oath of Office /Newly Appointed Commissioners 3. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2013 4. Resident Forum 5. Approval of Minutes (1/17/13) 6. Update of Green Acres Park Improvements 7. Update of Northwoods East Park Improvements 8. Update of Crooked Lake School /Playground Equipment 9. Discuss Crooked Lake School Hockey Rink 10. Update on the Evos Equipment 11. Update of Master Plan of Sports Complex/12 -31, Cont. 12. Outstanding Items 13. 14. Chair's Report 15. Adjournment A C I T Y Q F NDOVE 0 Lk& 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.AN DOVER. MN. US To: Park and Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer v%*J From: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director Subject: 6. Update of Green Acres Park Improvements Date: February 7, 2013 INTRODUCTION The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to continue discussing possible improvements to Green Acres Park. DISCUSSION Up to this point the Park Commission's recommendation is to relocate the existing ball field further west closer to the existing playground equipment. As far as the existing playground equipment, the recommendation is to replace the equipment but not to relocate the structure from its current location. Staff recommends replacing the existing equipment with a playground structure that is designed for 2 -12 year olds. Based on the improvements that need to be made, Public Works Park Maintenance Department recommends the remaining $32,000 of the $56,000 (total available for improvements for both Green Acres and Northwoods East Parks) for park improvements be allocated to Green Acres Park. The improvements that would be planned include a new playground structure, concrete border edging for around equipment and fall zone area, wood fiber for fall zones, and new ball field fencing with concrete mow strips. Note: The Public Works Maintenance staff would like to reiterate that the ball field should be eliminated at this point for the following reasons: Parking is one issue as there is not a designated parking lot. Vehicles are currently parking in the street. The park is not large enough to accommodate the older individuals that have used the field in the past for fun ball. With the relocation baseballs and softballs would still end up on Ivywood Street and Heather Street and possibly even in the neighbor' s yards across the street. ACTION REQUESTED The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to continue discussing possible improvements to Green Acres Park. Respectfully submitted, Todd J. Haas Cc: Kylie Sand, Resident (copy sent by e -mail) Dennis & Becky Hager, Resident (copy sent by e -mail) Shawn Levens (copy sent by e -mail) Judy Reardon, (copy sent by e -mail) Attachment: Photo of park with proposed ball field location +.. ON 1 � � of 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US To: Park and Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer From: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director Subject: 7. Update of Northwoods East Park Improvements Date: February 7, 2013 INTRODUCTION The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to continue discussing the replacement of the playground equipment at Northwoods East Park. DISCUSSION At this point the only improvement that will be made at the park is to replace the existing playground equipment. Recommendation from City staff is to replace the equipment with a playground structure that is designed for 2 -12 year olds. Based on the improvements that need to be made, Public Works Park Maintenance Department recommends that $24,000 be allocated for the improvements. This will include playground equipment, concrete border edging for around equipment and fall zone area, wood fiber for fall zones and reconstruction of the access trail to the playground area. Currently $56,000 total is available for improvements for both Green Acres and Northwoods East Parks. ACTION REQUESTED The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to recommend to the City Council approval to replacement of the existing playground equipment with a new 2 -12 year old play structure. Respectfully submitted, Todd J. aas Cc: Jeannette Dewandeler (copy sent by e -mail) Attachment: Photo of park's ., .,� � �� 99t���'� �x��a`����s�g ",���. �� '� - �� ''� r ,; �. .� .�„ ��� , -� �'� �< �. �� �< r . �� �'- ��, � �- 7 ' .. i't � A ~� � � � � � �Y� � �,.. r� � !� � ,--� -- � �# - �C4 ,� . � s ,,� �� �� �� � w �, .;" � �� R IFyci �ji�l�r''�� ,. tcFy�� �,�T; s y JF�Rry^I'�� 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director SUBJECT: 8. Update of Crooked Lake School /Playground Equipment DATE: February 7, 2013 INTRODUCTION The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to discuss the Crooked Lake School playground equipment and the Joint Powers Agreement that is currently in place. DISCUSSION City staff recently met with Cheryl Kortuem, Crooked Lake Elementary School Principal, and Tom Redmann, Anoka Hennepin School District Sites /Grounds Supervisor, to discuss the Joint Power Agreement (see attachment) that many of the Commission members are not aware of in regards to the ownership and maintenance responsibility of the playground equipment at the school. This agreement (which has been in place since 1989) is recommend by staff to be terminated. These types of agreements were popular back in 1980's with the thoughts of the Cities and the school district working together to make improvements more economically feasible for projects such as ball fields and playgrounds on school property. By working together Cities would not have to go out and buy land in the same area where a school may exist. Since those days Cities and the school district have changed philosophies. The City of Coon Rapids was involved in a number of Joint Powers Agreement with the school district but has over time terminated the agreements. The reason this came up is that City staff was doing some research on the hockey rink and this agreement was found in one of the Crooked Lake School files. Talking with the Crooked Lake Elementary School Principal, the school did replace the equipment within the last couple of years. Since they were not aware of the agreement and the cost sharing of the new equipment, the school did move ahead to replace the equipment as it was outdated and did not meet ADA requirements. School district staff is also recommending that this agreement be terminated. ACTION REQUIRED The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to review and recommend to the City Council to request the City Attorney to prepare an agreement with the Anoka Hennepin School District No. 11 to terminate the Joint Powers Agreement for Crooked Lake Elementary School Playground Development. Respectfully submitted, tTodd .Haas Attachments: Copy of Joint Powers Agreement's Cc: Cheryl Kortuem, Principal at Crooked Lake Elementary School (copy sent by e -mail) Tom Redmann, Anoka Hennepin School District Sites /Grounds Supervisor (copy sent by e -mail) JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR CROOKED LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PLAYGROUND DEVELOPMENT This agreement made and entered into as of the day of 19 by and between the City of Andover, hereinafter referred to as "City" and Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11, hereinafter referred to as "School District." WITN ESSETH: Whereas, the parties have previously determined that a sound educational, recreational, and park system for its citizens requires the joint efforts of both parties so as to provide the highest quality system at the lowest cost possible to the citizens; and Whereas, to implement this decision the parties desire to enter into an agreement for the joint construction and operation of facilities and programs; and Whereas, the parties desire to share in the funding of the construction and maintenance of the proposed improvements for playground equipment; and Whereas, Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59 permits the parties hereto to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement to plan, build, and maintain the proposed improvements. NOW, TH ER E F 0 R E, pursuant to the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59 the parties doe agree as follows: 1. Purpose. The purpose of this agreement is to enable the City and the School District, through their joint and cooperative effort to expand the recreational, park and educational facilities available to the parties through the joint financing, construction, maintenance, and supervision of playground facilities at the Crooked Lake Elementary School located in the City. 2. Scope of the Project. The project shall include the construction of a playground at the north end of the school. Iof4 3. Construction Plans and Specifications. Plans and specifications shall be prepared by the Anoka- Hennepin School District and shall be approved by the City and the School District prior to construction. 4. Project Funding. The estimated cost of the project is $42,000. Funds are available from the Crooked Lake Parent - Teacher Community Organization in the amount of $14,000. The remaining costs of $28,000 shall be shared by the City and School District with the School District contributing $14,000 thereof and the City a maximum of $14,000. Change orders or additional costs must be approved in advance by both parties. 5. IT IS SPECIFICALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES THAT THE "ACTUAL DIVISION OF THE COSTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE BASED UPON ACTUAL COSTS. 6. Contracting Agency. The School District shall act as the contracting agency for purposes of constructing the project. Contracts shall be awarded on the basis of competitive bids in accordance with applicable state statutes. 7. Accounting. The School District shall account to each contributing party of the funds spent on the project. In the event of excess costs, the School District shall be liable for such costs, although they may negotiate with other contractors for more monies. The School District will bill the Crooked Lake Parent - Teacher Community Organization at the completion of the project. The School District will bill the City in January, 1990, for their contribution of one -third of the actual project costs not to exceed $140000. B. Ownership. In this project, the City and School District each own one-half of the, playground equipment. 2 of 4 9. Scheduling and Supervision. The school district shall be responsible for all scheduling during school hours. During nonschool hours, scheduling for activities outside of school buildings shall be the responsibility of the Community Services Department in coordination with the building principal. Supervision shall be the responsibility of the group or groups using the facility. In the event of a conflict in the use of a site by the City or school, the Superintendent or his representative and the City Administrator or his representative will govern its use. 10. Insurance. The owner of the land upon which the facilities are constructed shall provide fire and extended insurance coverage for such facilities, but shall be reimbursed by the other party for coverage extended to jointly owned facilities as their interests may appear. Each party shall be solely responsible for any loss, damage, or injury to any person or property arising out of the use of these facilities by any person or persons under its authorization; and each party shall hold the other harmless from and defend it against any claim, demand or cause of action initiated to recover the amount of any such loss, damage, or claim for which it is responsible. Each party shall carry at its own expense comprehensive liability insurance covering its potential liability under this Section with personal injury limits of not less than $100,000 per person and $250,000 per occurrence, and property damage limits of $25,000 per occurrence and $50,000 aggregate. A certificate from the insurance carrier stating the limits of liability and specifically referring to this contract and Section shall be furnished by each party to the other before operation is begun. 11. Maintenance of Facilities. Maintenance of property wholly owned by one party shall be the responsibility of that party. Each party agrees to maintain their properties used in the program in a safe, sanitary, and operable condition. Repair costs in excess of $100 for an individual piece of jointly owned equipment, building or facility provided under this agreement shall be shared on the basis of 50 percent City and 50 percent School District, subject to prior approval by both parties. 3 of 4 5 MAINTENANCE TO BE DONE BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT Mowing of grass Playground equipment - Maintenance of the minimum playground equipment is the responsibility of -the School District. Maintenance of the playground main structure shall be the responsibility of the School District with the City sharing In the repair costs as indicated in paragraph 11 above. 12. Revocation of Agreement. This agreement may be terminated by either party by written notice given not less than one year from the proposed date of termination. On termination, either party shall have the option to acquire the playground equipment or structures acquired under this agreement at a negotiated price. In the event that the parties cannot agree on a price, then the playground equipment shall be sold and the proceeds divided equally between the parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement as of the day and year first above written. CITY OF NDOVER By: 'I:% Cit Administrator ANOKA - HENNEPIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTn.rr'r ?rn >> By: By: D N /ax /I -68 NBI 4 of 4 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.AN DOVER. MN. US TO: CC: FROM: Park & Recreation Commission '0 David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer SUBJECT: DATE: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director 9. Discuss Crooked Lake School Hockey Rink February 7, 2013 INTRODUCTION The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to discuss the possibility of removing the Crooked Lake School Hockey Rink due to the challenges that have been raised by the Parks Maintenance Department. DISCUSSION As been mentioned to the Park and Recreation Commission in the past, there have been some challenges with the rink at Crooked Lake Elementary School. The challenges that have been raised are as follows: • The location of the rink is secluded and located very far back from the county road (Bunker Lake Boulevard). So it has been hard to know when it is open or not. • Although the rink is located on school district property, the rink is pushed right up against residential property which is private. • When the Parks Department Maintenance Crew plows the snow from the rink, much of the snow removal ends up onto private property since there is really nowhere to put the snow. • When the school district plows the adjacent parking lots, some the snow ends up on the ice. • Having issues with the trees growing into the rink areas. • Having issues with salt and debris from the parking lot ending up on the free skate rink due to the slope of the parking which drains towards the free skate rink. • The free skate rink is very small and narrow. • Towards the end of the skating season, the melting of the snow from the parking lot flows onto the free skating rink. • Melting snow from the hockey rink does flow onto Eidelweiss Street NW which can cause issues for that street. • It is difficult for hockey players to get to the hockey rink because of the downslope from the warming to the hockey rink. Once you get past the downslope, it is also very hazardous getting to the entry gate of the hockey rink. • Access to the hockey rink for maintenance is quite difficult from either around and through the playground or through the dead end street. • Parking our equipment at the site is very often difficult. The Parks Maintenance Crew always seems to be someone's way. • Getting out of the school parking lot is a challenge at certain times of the day. • Small kids are present when we do maintenance very often. They love the snow being blown over them. • Unfortunately once the rink has been cleaned, the school kids enjoy throwing snowballs onto the ice. Staff has discussed this with school representatives in the past but continues to be an ongoing problem for the Park Maintenance Crew. • Currently all wiring for the hockey rink lighting are above ground and do overhang pretty low to the rink and also are not very attractive. • The rink lighting is very out dated and should be replaced. • There is no security fencing to keep vehicles from driving around behind the school and the playground area. • The base of the rink could use some upgrades, clay or more hard pack gravel if it were to stay. • The basic layout and location of these rinks are just not very good for the City of Andover. If the rinks were located closer to an existing neighborhood, the rinks would probably get used more. Based on what staff has seen and heard, the rinks are not getting as much use as the other rinks such City Hall Outdoor Rinks. Note: The overall condition of the rink boards, posts and fencing are in decent shape as is the building. So if the rink relocated to another City park, Parks Maintenance Department will do what they can to salvage the existing rink. The building is currently property of the school district since it was constructed by the Parent Teacher Organization. ACTION REQUIRED The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to discuss the possibility of removing the Crooked Lake School Hockey Rink due to the challenges that have been raised by the Parks Maintenance Department. Respectfully submitted, Todd J. Haas Attachments: Crooked Lake Elementary School aerial photo Cc: Cheryl Kortuem, Principal at Crooked Lake Elementary School (copy sent by e -mail) Tom Redmann, Anoka Hennepin School District Sites /Grounds Supervisor (copy sent by e -mail) 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director SUBJECT: 10. Update on the Evos Equipment DATE: February 7, 2013 INTRODUCTION This is an update in regards to the Evos equipment the Park and Recreation Commission had expressed interest back in the fall of 2012. DISCUSSION It has come to staff's attention by the Anoka Hennepin School District #11 that there is existing Evos playground structure at the Champlin Park Elementary School (school was closed a couple years ago by school district) that is currently available to other elementary schools in the school district. Staff visited the school and the equipment is in very good shape. The structure of this type is more suited for installation at an elementary school. Tom Redmann of the Anoka Hennepin School District has notified the Andover Elementary School about moving the structure from Champlin Park Elementary to Andover Elementary School since they have a playground structure that is need of replacement. To date City staff has not heard back from the school district about this. Note: The school district has indicated to staff that they are not interested in selling the structure to the City of Andover but certainly are interested in having the structure relocated to another elementary school if one of the elementary schools were interested. Crooked Lake Elementary School Principal has indicated they are not interested in the Evos equipment since they just replaced their playground equipment a few years ago. ACTION REQUIRED This is an update in regards to the Evos equipment the Park and Recreation Commission had expressed back in the fall of 2012. Respectfully submitted, Todd 1. flaas Attachments: Crooked Lake Elementary School aerial photo Cc: Tom Redmann, Anoka Hennepin School District Sites /Grounds Supervisor (copy sent by e -mail) 11 "/T' a ' = X � %i9► IL IL r. 1 � � � �`!� sue; _ , `� `r • >� pr r i IOW \E �► � aa� (� l ° ' a _ Z ON go- r * Vii► B'!: y Ile"t Y 11 "/T' a ' = X � %i9► IL IL r. 1 � � � �`!� sue; _ , `� `r • >� pr r i IOW \E �► � aa� (� l ° ' a _ Z ON go- A C I T Y T • NDOVE kjqk& 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: 0* David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director SUBJECT: 11. Update of Master Plan of Sports Complex/12- 31/3535 -161St Avenue NW, Cont. DATE: February 7, 2013 INTRODUCTION This is update in regards to the Master Plan of the Sports Complex, Project 12 -31. DISCUSSION Staff will provide an update of the public open house which is scheduled from 5:30 pm to 7 pm in the City Hall Conference Room prior to the Park Commission meeting. To date staff has received only a couple inquirers from the neighborhood about the Master Plan. The Master Plan will be presented to the City Council at the regular scheduled meeting on February 19, 2013 along with any public comments that are received. Phase 1 of the project is scheduled to be ordered and preparation of the plans and specifications will begin. It will take about 2 -3 months to prepare the plans and secure the necessary permits before the plan can go out for public bid. Construction is scheduled to begin in early July. Note: The Park and Recreation Commission will get an opportunity to review the plans as soon as they become available by WSB. ACTION REQUIRED No action necessary at this time. Respectfully submitted, To�J. as Cc: Mike Johnson/Twila Hauck, Andover Football Association (copy sent by e -mail) Barb Anderson, North Metro Soccer Association (copy sent by e -mail) Glen Schneider /Twila Hauck, Andover Area Lacrosse Association (copy sent by e -mail) Jason Amberg, WSB A C I T Y 0 F ^ 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer FROM: Todd J. Haas, Asst. Public Works Director .pr SUBJECT: 12. Review Outstanding Items DATE: February 7, 2013 Issues list as of 2/5/13 COMPLETED PROJECTS — ON -GOING PROJECTS - • Update of Park Dedication Improvement Fund Ouarterly Report — Next quarterly report is due April. • Update of Quarterly Sheriffs Department Report on Park Patrol & Vandalism — Next quarterly report is due April. • Pleasant Oaks Park Parking Lot — The City Council has approved the removal of the parking lot. The work will be completed in the spring of 2013 by the Park Maintenance Crew. • Sports Complex Master Plan — Item is on the agenda. ON -HOLD PROJECTS — OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST — • Prairie Knoll Park Cell Tower — Nothing new to report. Still waiting for them to indicate when they are planning on starting on the construction. • Dog Park — The Andover City Administrator and City Engineer have met recently with Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Coon Rapids. The next step is to prepare a joint powers agreement. Once the agreement has been prepared, it will be presented to the City Council within the next month or two. To date, $725 in donations has been received by the City. Information about the dog park can be found at (ham: / /andoverdogpark.coni ) • Andover Station North (naming of ball field) — Nothing new to report. The City Council has agreed to name the middle field at Andover Station North Ball Field Facility "Anders Field ". Staff will be working with the Andover Baseball Association on the sign to be installed on the backstop before the 2013 season starts. Note: Andover Baseball did install a sign that states Anders Field on the scoreboard (middle field). • 2013 Events in City Parks or Facilities — Need to start thinking about events the Commission would like to do in 2013. Once the new Park Commissioners members have been appointed for the 3 vacancies, the Commission members will need to determine what the reactivity responsibility will be for 2013. H: \Engineering\Parks\Park & Rec Packet Information \Items\2013 \020713 \item 12.doc • Melberg — 2013 ? • Skate Park Competitions and Camp/Van Vark — 2013 ? • Stenzel — 2013 ? • Organized Trail Bike Ride/Lindahl — Commissioner Lindahl will need to look providing information next spring's May -June newsletter. Information needs to be submitted March 4th' 2013. • Butler — 2013 ? • Lewnau — 2013 ? • Miskowiec — 2013 ? Note: Now that the 3 Commissions have been appointed, it is now time to start thinking about events in City parks or facilities that you would like to do for 2013. If a couple Commission members want to work together on a specific project that is also fine to do so. Update of Pedestrian Trails — At this point this is what has been going on with trails: • A trail will be constructed along the north side of Bunker Lake Blvd between 71h Avenue (CSAH 7) and Underclift Street NW as part of the reconstruction of Bunker Lake Blvd road reconstruction project. For those that are not familiar with this project, the section of the county road will be widened from a 2 -lane facility to a 4 -lane facility. The project will not start until the spring of 2013. • The City Council has approved the 5 year (2013 -2017) Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for trails for the following locations: o A trail is identified in 2014 along the south side of Andover Blvd NW between Bluebird Street NW and Vale Street NW. The City Council back on November 7, 2012 directed staff to apply for a Safe Route to School (SRTS) grant for a trail segment on the west side of Crosstown Boulevard from South Coon Creek Drive to Andover Boulevard. Since the November 7, 2012 meeting, staff has learned more about the requirements to be eligible for the grant. In summary, it is clear that the City does not have a viable option for constructing a trail along this section of road that would meet all of the necessary components of the program. The components that need to be woven into a successful SRTS program include Engineering, Education, Enforcement, Encouragement and Evaluation. This would require a partnership with an elementary school to create a comprehensive program which would serve as a catalyst for teaching bicycling and walking safety skills, along with providing activities promoting physical activity. It appears that in order to develop a program of this caliber, the City would have to dedicate significant staff time to work with representatives of the school to ensure that program goals are met. This involvement would include a formal assessment process to determine the needs of the students as justification for trail construction and the collection of data through formal evaluations upon project completion. Since the City may not meet all of the grant requirements in the application, it is not in the best interest of the City to pursue funding. If you have any questions or comments regarding any of the trail projects or grants that are being considered, feel free to contact Todd Haas or Dave Berkowitz at the City. Staff does recommend the Commission to continue reviewing the City Council meeting minutes that you receive by e -mail as to discussions of various projects the City Council has been working on or is considering. Note: If you have any items that you would like to add to the list, let me know at the meeting. HAEngineering\Parks \Park & Rec Packet Information \Items\2013 \020713 \item 12.doc