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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 7, 20141685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 . WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV Regular Park & Recreation Commission Meeting August 7, 2014 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum 3. Approval of Minutes (7/17/14) 4. Consider Application for Scheduled Use of Recreational Facilities Application /Andover Area Lacrosse Association 5. Update on Langseth Park/13 -43 6. Anoka County Sheriffs Department 2nd Quarterly Report 7. Park Dedication Improvement Fund 2nd Quarterly Report/Finance Department 8. Outstanding Items 9. 10. Chair's Report 11.Adjoumment 7:15 P.M. Or Shortly Thereafter Workshop Session A. Update of Concessions /Andover Community Center Facilities Manager B. Update on Field Rehabilitation and Seeding Requirements /John Hopko C. Adjournment 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer FROM: Todd J. Haas, Asst. Public Works Director SUBJECT: 4. Consider Application for Scheduled Use of Recreational Facilities /Andover Area Lacrosse Association DATE: August 7, 2014 INTRODUCTION This item is in regard to considering approving the attached Application for Scheduled Use of Recreational Facilities for use of Timber Rivers Park lacrosse /football field as requested by the Andover Area Lacrosse Association. DISCUSSION This request has been coordinated with the Andover Football Association (AFA) for the use of the field. The first scheduled use of the field is August 15, 2014. * Information submitted as part of the spring/summer application. Note: Copies of the By -Laws for AALA (submitted as part of the application for the spring - summer season -no changes from 2013 season) are available from City staff if you would like to review them. Also as a reminder, a detail practice and game schedule are required to be submitted to Todd Haas, Parks Coordinator, before the start of the season so the Andover Public Works Parks Department is aware of when fields need to be mowed. % of Democratic Certificate Established Name of Group Participants Procedures & 501C3 of Grievance from Andover Elections (State) Insurance Procedures based on 2013 season Andover Area 0% Yes* Yes* Yes Yes* Lacrosse Assoc. (Did not use (AALA) fields for fall of 2013 * Information submitted as part of the spring/summer application. Note: Copies of the By -Laws for AALA (submitted as part of the application for the spring - summer season -no changes from 2013 season) are available from City staff if you would like to review them. Also as a reminder, a detail practice and game schedule are required to be submitted to Todd Haas, Parks Coordinator, before the start of the season so the Andover Public Works Parks Department is aware of when fields need to be mowed. ACTION REQUIRED This item is in regard to considering approving the attached Application for Scheduled Use of Recreational Facilities for use of Timber Rivers Park lacrosse /football field as requested by the Andover Area Lacrosse Association. Respectfully submitted, 00 Todd J. Haas Cc: Brad Geiss, Andover Area Lacrosse Association (copy sent by e -mail) Mike Johnson, Andover Football Association (copy sent by e -mail) Attachment: Application for Scheduled Use of Recreational Facilities, Revised 2014 Soccer/Football Schedule that now includes AALA Todd Haas From: Twila Hauck <twila.andoverfootball @yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 1:33 PM To: Todd Haas; Brad Giess Subject: Fall Lacrosse Field Request Attachments: 2014 FIELDUSE Fall.doc; AALA Insurance Cert 2014.pdf Hello Todd, I have worked with lacrosse to make allow that organization the use of Timber Rivers for fall Lacrosse. You may officially remove it from the field use schedule for Andover Football. Attached please find a copy of the field request. There have been not changes to our policies and procedures or bylaws since the last field request made by Lacrosse. We have no official numbers from last season to certify as we did not use city fields last fall. I have also attached an insurance certificate. I will have Brad drop off a signed copy of the attached application. Thank you and let me know if any further info is needed. Twila Hauck Andover Football Association Page 1 ANDOVER FALL 2014 SOCCER/FOOTBALL SCHEDULE ATTENTION -PETS MUST BE LEASHED AT ALL CITY PARK AND FACILITIES —dawn-dusk dawn -dusk_ MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN City Hall #1 – - NMSA - 5:00 to dark _ NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA Next to S side of water tower (U -8 70 yds x 50 ds Sunshine #2 Soccer Field (Lighted) ICLOSED DUE TO REPAIRS OF THE FIELD 5:00 - dark Note: Field lights are to be shut off at 9:00 p.m. from Sept. 2nd till end of season. Next to 148th Ave NW_ Full size 225'x360' Sunshine #3 Soccer Field (Lighted) AFA AFA AFA – AFA AFA AFA AFA 5:00 - dark -- - Field SE of complex Full size 225'x360') Sunshine #4 (Lighted) Soccer Field NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA 5:00 - dark Field directly E of complex (U -10 80 yds x 50 ds Hawkridge -East Fie_ Id 5:00 - dark NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA (U -12 size 150'x 300' Hawkridge - Middle Field 5:00 - dark NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA U -12 size 150'x 300' Hawkridge - West Field 5:00 - dark NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA Full size 225' x 360' Hidden Creek North 5:00 to dark NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA U -10 80 yds x 50 ds Forest Meadows 5:00 to dark U -10 80 yds x 50 ds Fox Meadows 5:00 to dark Full size 225'x 360' Page 1 Page 2 awn us dawn-dusk MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN Oak Bluff 5:00 to dark CLOSED DUE TO RESEEDING OF THE FIELD (U -10 80 ycls x 50 ds) Timber Trails 5:00 - dark NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA U -10 80 ds x 50 ds Timber Rivers 5:00 - dark AALA AALA AALA AALA AALA AALA AALA Full size 225'x 360') Hidden Creek East 5:00 - dark (U -6 50 ycls x 30 ds Red Oaks West Park 5:00 - dark AFA4 AFA AFA AFA AFA AFA AFA U-6 50 ycis x 30 ds Northwoods West 5:00 - dark AFA AFA AFA AFA AFA AFA AFA (U -6 60 ycls x 40 ds Rose Park 5:00 - dark CLOSED DUE TO RECONSTRUCTION U-6 50 ycls x 30 ds Prairie Knoll 5:00 to dark AFA AFA AFA AFA AFA AFA AFA Southeast field (Lighted) Full size 225'x 360') Prairie Knoll 5:00 to dark AFA AFA AFA AFA AFA AFA AFA North field U -10 80 yds x 50 ds Page 2 Page 3 dawn -dusk dawn -dusk MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN Prairie Knoll 5:00 to dark AFA AFA AFA AFA AFA AFA AFA Southwest field (Lighted) (Full size 225'x 360') Pine Hills North 5:00 to dark Grow West Field NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA (Northwest field (Lighted)) Full size 225'x 360' Pine Hills North 5:00 to dark Grow East Field NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA NMSA (Northeast field (Lighted)) Full size 225'x 360' Pine Hills North 5:00 to dark Bennett Field AFA AFA AFA AFA AFA AFA AFA (South field (Lighted)) Full size 225x 360' Note: In regards to use of Pine Hills North see attached e-mail dated 6/20/14 sent to NMSA and AFA NMSA - NORTH METRO SOCCER ASSOCIATION- Season starts on August 1st and ends on October 19th AFA - ANDOVER FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION- Season starts on August 1st and ends on November 16th AALA - ANDOVER AREA LACROSSE ASSOCIATION- Season starts on August 15th and ends on October 30th TOURNAMENTS OR EVENTS Minnesota United Camp/ North Metro Soccer Association /September 24- 26 /Hawkridge Park (all fields) Andover Football Association Preview /August 23 -24 /Prairie Knoll Park (all fields), Sunshine Park Soccer Field #3, Su nshine Park Balll Fields 1-4 APPROVED: 7/17/2014 REVISED 8/7/14 Date Parks Coordinator cc: Kevin Starr, AFA, Biz Brouse, NMSA, Front Desk Page 3 F k 'k W, , C IT Y OF ^ 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer.Db?!' FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director SUBJECT: 5. Update on Langseth Park/13 -43 DATE: August 7, 2014 INTRODUCTION This is an update in regards to the possible trail connection that the Park and Recreation Commission has been considering from the north to allow for residents to have an easier access to Langseth Park. DISCUSSION The preliminary estimate for constructing the trail, removing and trimming trees, installing a split rail fence and to acquire an easement is estimated at $20,000. As far as obtaining an easement, it is premature to determine or identify the value since the easement acquisition will be negotiated. The Commission will need to make a decision to move forward or not on acquiring the easement. Just as a reminder, at this point the homeowner's is interested in allowing the trail on the property so the residents north of Langseth Park have access. BUDGETIMPACT As of right now, this acquisition of the trail easement and the cost to construct the trail is not included in the 2015 -2019 CIP. ACTION REQUIRED The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to consider if staff should continue to pursue the easement for the construction of the trail. Respectfully submitted, "mil �44T Todd J. Haas Attachments: Location Map DATE: July 9, 2014 TO: City of Andover, Parks Department FROM: Laura Landes Anoka County Sheriffs Office SUBJECT: Andover Park Activity Quarterly Report April 2014 — June 2014 The following is a list of reports generated by the Anoka County Sheriffs Office regarding city park activity for the 2nd quarter. Date: Time: Location: Case Number: 04.01 12:25 Pine Hills 14065400 A city employee reported some damage at the park and provided some information about a possible suspect. The deputy followed up on that information and made contact with a possible suspect and his parents. The suspect denied causing the damage but admitted to going to the park. This city will have to follow up with the cost of the damages. 04.08 15:41 Hawk Ridge 14070860 Extra patrol was requested at the park overnight due to equipment being left on site; the information was passed to all deputies. 04.29 08:52 Pine Hills 14086847 A deputy was doing extra patrol in the park due to recent vandalism and observed an occupied vehicle in the lot. The deputy made contact with the driver who stated he was just there to "pray in peace." Nothing suspicious was observed. 05.07 08:05 City Hall 14092857 A caller reported a suspicious bag at the location. A deputy arrived and opened the bag which contained magazines; nothing suspicious. 05.07 19:25 Hawk Ridge A deputy responded to a medical call at the park. She arrived and the parent was going to transport the child to urgent care herself. 05.09 23:21 North Woods East 14095034 A caller reported juveniles in the park loitering and loud. The deputy arrived and did not locate anyone in the park. 05.12 11:59 Timber Trails 14096705 A caller reported a vehicle parked in the lot for multiple days. The deputy arrived and observed the vehicle parked in the grass with two people in it. He made contact with the occupants who stated they were homeless. Both were run for warrants and they were clear. They were advised how to contact the county to get living assistance and informed about park rules. 05.13 16:02 Station North 14097651 A caller reported a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot. A deputy responded and made contact with the driver who stated he was waiting for a friend to get home from work that lives nearby; nothing suspicious. 05.16 19:14 Kelsey Round Lake 14100224 A CSO responded to unlock a vehicle at the location. 05.16 19:24 Sunshine Park 14100231 A juvenile at the location reported that he smoked marijuana and now is not feeling well. The deputy ordered an ambulance after contacting his parents. 05.20 13:17 Station North 14103096 A deputy responded to an alarm covering the hallway. When he arrived he spoke with the fire protection contractors working on the fire suppression system. There was no problem. 05.20 18:57 Fox Meadows 14103462 A caller reported a vehicle doing donuts in the parking lot. The CSO arrived and there was no one in the parking lot. 05.20 20:28 Hidden Creek South 14103544 A caller reported he observed three males looking into cars. The caller sounded his horn as they were looking in to his vehicle and they fled the area. The deputy arrived and got a description of the vehicle but he was unable to locate it. Nothing was stolen and the males did not enter any of the vehicles. 05.23 13:37 City Hall 14106038 A caller reported a reckless driver. The deputy located the driver and identified him. He admitted to driving a little too fast and he was warned by the deputy to slow down. 05.25 17:17 Crooked Lake 14107904 A caller complained of cars with no trailers parking in boat spots, and vehicles parked in the grass. The deputy arrived and spoke with the caller; one citation was issued. 05.27 14:27 Crooked Lake 14109340 A caller reported that his vehicle was struck by a boat trailer that was being pulled by a vehicle. The deputy arrived and collected information from both parties and they will sort out the details with their insurance companies. 05.29 02:11 Crooked Lake 14110872 A caller wanted a deputy to contact him regarding some fishing questions he had about Crooked Lake. The deputy answered his questions and referred him to the DNR site. 05.31 12:22 Crooked Lake 14112953 On routine patrol a deputy observed illegal parking at the location and issued the vehicle owner a citation. 05.31 12:23 Crooked Lake 14112961 On routine patrol a deputy observed illegal parking at the location and issued the vehicle owner a citation. 06.02 08:10 Round Lake 14114409 On routine patrol a deputy found an abandoned boat and trailer at the location. The boat was in poor condition and appeared to have been abandoned. The deputy tried to contact the registered owner but the phone number was no longer in service. The boat was towed. 06.03 12:27 Red Oaks West 14115447 A resident reported a suspicious vehicle that sits in the parking lot regularly. The deputy took the vehicle information and was able to pull up the registered owner information. The deputies will be conducting extra patrol at the park to try to make contact with the driver to see why he is in the area. 06.06 22:50 Crooked Lake 14118465 A caller reported that while parked at Crooked Lake his rear license plate was stolen. The deputy arrived and took the report. 06.08 17:54 Crooked Lake 14119867 A deputy was called to parking complaints at the location. One citation was issued. 06.10 11:31 City Hall 14121153 A CSO responded to a contained dog at the location. The dog was picked up and held until animal control could retrieve it. 06.11 11:47 Crooked Lake 14122014 A caller complained about an illegally parked vehicle. The CSO arrived and issued a citation. 06.11 11:47 Crooked Lake 14122056 A caller complained about an illegally parked vehicle. The CSO arrived and issued a citation. 06.13 18:32 Crooked Lake On routine patrol, seven citations were issued to vehicles parked illegally at the location. 06.16 16:26 Station North 14126275 A deputy responded to an audible alarm with an adult female on site without the code. While in route he was canceled. 06.17 11:46 Station North 14126803 A deputy responded to an alarm at the concession stand. When he arrived he located an open door. He checked the building and everything appeared fine. The key holder arrived and secured the location. 06.19 15:38 Crooked Lake 14128688 A caller reported her purse was stolen out of her unlocked vehicle while she was out on the lake. 06.20 14:39 City Hall 14129527 A deputy and the fire chief responded to a fire that was set by a group of juveniles in the park. The deputy located one of the juveniles and identified her. A lighter was confiscated and her father was spoken to. 06.22 16:43 Lund's North 14131462 A caller reported a vehicle doing donuts in the parking lot. The deputy arrived and located the vehicle doing donuts at a nearby home. She spoke with the driver and issued a verbal warning. 06.30 16:20 Oak Bluff 14137889 A caller reported juveniles smoking cigarettes at the location. The deputy arrived and located two males — one smoking an a -cig and one a cigarette. The items were confiscated and the parents of both kids were advised of the situation. cc: Commander Halweg . ANLI 5 �6W^ 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.AN DOVE R.MN.US TO: CC: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Park & Recreation Commission Todd Haas, Park Coordinator Lee Brezinka, Assistant Finance Director 2014 Second Quarter Financial Report July 17, 2014 INTRODUCTION Quarterly review of the Park Improvement Fund. DISCUSSION Attached are the Project Commitment Listing Report, Balance Sheet, and Revenue and Expenditure Reports for the Park Improvement Fund as of June 30, 2014. ACTION REQUESTED Informational data provided and no formal action is needed. Respectfully submitted, City of Andover Lee Brezinka Attachments: Park Improvement Fund - Project Commitment Listing Park Improvement Fund - Balance Sheet Park Improvement Fund - Revenues Park Improvement Fund - Expenditures CITY OF ANDOVER Park Improvement Fund Project Commitment Listing June 30, 2014 Fund Balance Additional Revenues Anticipated Anticipated Park Dedication Fee - Residential Anticipated Park Dedication Fee - Commercial Donation Capital Projects Levy for Park Improvements Total Funds Available Projected Commitments Hidden Creek North - Tower Rental 14-13 Rose Park Reconstruction 14 -14 Prairie Knoll Park Parking Lot Paving WWinding Signs t Exercise Stations Irrigation Project - Small 04 -18 Oak Bluff Park Irrigation Annual Miscellaneous Projects Total Dollars Allocated for Park Projects Park Improvement Funds Available For Future Projects: Estimate' Estimate' Estimate Estimate Collected To Date 54, 640.00 30, 206.00 61,500.00 Carryforwardsl Budget Adjustments - 2,729.03 200,000.00 100,000.00 10,000.00 20,000.00 2014 Actual 2,729.03 95.66 7,335.00 13,611.29 15,000.00 $ 345,000.00 $ 2,729.03 $ 23,770.98 ` This is an estimation and may need to be adjusted based on development activity. 7/16/2014 2014 Park Improv 2nd Qtr.xls Actual $ 349,448.27 349,448.27 Reserved Amount 200,000.00 99,904.34 2,665.00 20,000.00 (13,611.29) 15,000.00 323,958.05 $ 25,490.22 CITY OF ANDOVER Park Improvement Fund Balance Sheet June 30, 2014 Assets: Current Assets Cash - Reserved $ 323,958.05 Cash - Unreserved 25,490.22 Total Cash 349,448.27 Interest / Tax Receivable 1,427.80 Due From Other Governments - w Totat Assets �� _ µ S 350,878.117 Liabilities and Fund Balance: Liabilities Accounts Payable $ Deferred Revenue 1,427.80 :`Total Liabilities" ,1,427.80' Fund Balance Fund Balance 12 -31 -13 Excess of Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures 343,151.38 6,296.89 Total Fund Balance 349,448.27 ,, Total Liabilities and Fund Balance 7/16/2014 2014 Park Improv 2nd Qtr.xls CITY OF ANDOVER Park Improvement Fund Revenues June 30, 2014 Revenues: Budget Property Tax / Fiscal Disparities- Current July Tax Settlement $ Dec Settlement Accrual Subtotal $ 61,500.00 54365 - Park Dedication Fees Lot Split - 02/06/14 2,810.00 Lot Split - 03/19/14 2,810.00 Millers Woods 4th Add. 24,588.00 Subtotal $ 54,640.00 30,208.00 56910 - Interest Income 1st Qtr (140.13) 2nd Qtr 3rd & 4th Qtr Subtotal (140.13) 58125 - Contributions /Donations Dog Park Hickory Meadows Subtotal Misc Revenue Subtotal $ Totet Revenues $116,740OOx a $ 30;067.67 7/16/2014 2014 Park Improv 2nd Qtr.xls CITY OF ANDOVER Park Improvement Fund Expenditures June 30, 2014 Expenditures: Budget 61020 - Supplies - Ooerating Beggin Sports - soccer goals - Hidden Creek North park $ 2,729.03 John Deere Landscapes - irrigation parts - Oak Bluff park 758.72 MTI Distribution - irrigation parts - Oak Bluff park 7,716.82 Subtotal 11,204.57 61130 - R & M - Landscaping Subtotal - 62200 - Rentals Ditch Witch - puller rental - Oak Bluff park 2,775.00 Subtotal 2,775.00 63200 - Inspections Subtotal - 63005 - Professional Services Xccent, Inc. - exercise equipment - Lions park 7,335.00 Connexus Energy- irrigation electrical - Oak Bluff park 2,360.75 Subtotal 9,695.75 63010 - Contractual Services 345,000.00 Subtotal - 63015 - Publishing ECM - publishing - Prairie Knoll park parking lot 95.66 Total Expenditures 4 345 000 00 k2377D.98 r. Revenues Revenues Ove "r Expenditures 860 00� 5 wg ;5 6296.89 _ a z x(228 "- Miscellaneous Projects 7/16/2014 2014 Park Improv2nd Qtr.xls 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer FROM: Todd J. Haas, Asst. Public Works Director SUBJECT: 8. Review Outstanding Items DATE: August 7, 2014 Issues list as of 8/1/14 COMPLETED PROJECTS — ON -GOING PROJECTS - • Update of Park Dedication Improvement Fund Quarterly Report — Item is on the agenda. • Update of Quarterly Sheriffs Department Report on Park Patrol & Vandalism — Item is on the agenda. • Pine Hills North — The site is 95% complete including the irrigation system for the fields. There will be additional irrigation being installed this summer around the parking lots. The grass for the fields looks good. The prairie grass in the medians is now starting to grow. The survey for splitting the property (west half and the east half) has been forwarded to the City Attorney to prepare the deeds. • Langseth Park — Item is on the agenda regarding the trail and easement. The surveyor the City hired to prepare the trail easement description is on hold until a decision has been made to move forward with negotiating an easement. • Andover Lions Park — The exercise equipment has been delivered to Public Works. The equipment will be installed soon. The Park Commission has requested the funds for replacing of the playground equipment be carried over into 2015. • Prairie Knoll Park — Construction has started and is scheduled to be completed per the contract by August 15t . The storm sewer, curbing and 1St lift of asphalt have been installed as of August 1St. • Rose Park — Final plans are still being worked on. A permit from the Lower Rum River WMO will be required. Grading of the park will start most likely week of August 25"'. • Oak Bluff Park — The spraying to kill off the weeds has been done. Parks Maintenance will be reseeding the entire field based on the recommendation from John Hopko, grass turf expert in athletic fields. North Metro Soccer Association (NMSA) has been notified that the field will not be available for fall use. • Way Finding Signs — The signs have now gone to final production and the signs themselves will be done in the next few days at ABC signs. The signs will be installed by Public Works staff. ON -HOLD PROJECTS — None at the time. 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. 2014 Events in City Parks or Facilities — The Park and Recreation Commission will need to determine what each of the Commissioners will be responsible for during 2014. Item is on the agenda. • Marinello — Will work with staff on the ability to send out updates to residents regarding municipal activities. Commissioner Marinello will provide an update at the meeting. • Elstrom — Has volunteered to work with Commissioner Miskowiec on a tree planting project this fall and will coordinate with Kameron Kytonen, Natural Resource Technician. • Stenzel — Article for the September /October newsletter has been completed. A spring ride for 2015 will be coordinated by Commissioners Stenzel, Lindahl and Lewnau. • Lindahl — Article for the September /October newsletter has been completed. A spring ride for 2015 will be coordinated by Commissioners Stenzel, Lindahl and Lewnau. Butler — Commissioner Butler will coordinate the Adopt a Park cleanup at Andover Lions Park. • Lewnau — Article for the September /October newsletter has been completed. A spring ride for 2015 will be coordinated by Commissioners Stenzel, Lindahl and Lewnau. Miskowiec — has volunteered to work with Commissioner Elstrom on a tree planting project this fall and will coordinate with Kameron Kytonen, Natural Resource Technician. Update of Pedestrian Trails — At this point this is what has been going on with trails: • The City Council has approved the 5 year (2014 -2018) Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for trails for the following locations: o A trail is identified in 2016 along the south side of Andover Blvd NW between Bluebird Street NW and Vale Street NW. • Reconstruction of Bunker Lake Boulevard from Crane Street NW to Jefferson Street NE in Ham Lake is scheduled for 2015 -2016. As part of this project trail segments along the north side of Bunker Lake Boulevard will either be left in place or portions reconstructed. A pedestrian underpass is being evaluated near the Bunker Hills Activity Center. Also the trail will continue on the north side to Jefferson Street. A new trail will be constructed from Crane Street NW, crossing the railroad tracks to Andover Lions Park. Also a new trail segment will be constructed on the south side from the Anoka County Highway Department, crossing the railroad tracks, tying into Bunker Hills Regional Park. • Staff has recently received a letter from the Minnesota Department of Minnesota that indicated that the City did not rank high enough to receive a grant for a trail connection from Andover Station North to Kensington Estates neighborhood. The staff will continue to look at other grant opportunities to apply for. • Update of Scheduling Park and Recreation Commission meeting at a City Park or Facility — The Commission will need to determine where they would like to have meeting in September. If you have any questions or comments regarding any of the items mentioned above or any items relating to parks or projects, feel free to contact Todd Haas or Dave Berkowitz at the City. Staff recommends the Commission 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. NDOVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director SUBJECT: A. Update on Concessions /Andover Community Center Facilities Manager DATE: August 7, 2014 INTRODUCTION Erick Sutherland, Andover Community Center Facility Manager, has been invited by the Park and Recreation Commission to come in to talk about concessions. DISCUSSION Mr. Sutherland will be updating the Commission about the concessions at Sunshine Park and Andover Station North Ball Field Facility and explain why the City operates the concessions instead of the associations. Mr. Sutherland will provide his thoughts about having a concession stand at the new Pine Hills North Facility. As the Commission is aware, it is anticipated that construction of the building will start in 2016 as identified in the CIP. ACTION REQUIRED No action is required as this item is for updating purposes only. Respectfully submitted, Todd J. Haas Cc: Erick Sutherland, Facility Manager LNDOVEA- 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director SUBJECT: B. Update on Field Rehabilitation and Seeding Requirements /John Hopko DATE: August 7, 2014 INTRODUCTION John Hopko, expert in grass turf /athletic field construction and rehabilitation, has been invited to talk to the Park Commission about developing new field facilities and the rehabilitating of existing fields. DISCUSSION Mr. Hopko is a consultant for many cities and school districts around the Metro area and the state in developing new field facilities and the rehabilitating of existing fields. Mr. Hopko will also talk about Prairie Knoll Park and the issue with the field in its current shape and what needs to be done to bring the field back into a playable condition. The overuse of fields will also be discussed. The associations have been invited to attend to learn about developing a grass field and what they can do to protect the grass turf from overuse. ACTION REQUIRED No action is required at as this time is a learning and discussion session for the Park Commission and the Associations. Respectfully submitted, A40---- Todd J. Haas Cc: John Hopko