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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 17, 20151685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.gov Regular Park & Recreation Commission Meeting December 17, 2015 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum 3. Approval of Minutes (11/19/15) — Regular Meeting 4. Hold Public Informational Meeting /Forest Meadows Park/16 -15 5. Update of Kelsey Round Lake Park Draft Master PlanNVSB /15 -11 6. Review Draft Plan/Timber Trails Park Reconstruction /16 -12 7. Outstanding Items /Maintenance Update 8. 9. Chair's Report 10. Adjournment 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 * (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 a WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV To: Park and Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works /City Engineer boa From: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director Subject: 4. Hold Public Information Meeting/Forest Meadows Park Improvements /16 -15 Date: December 17, 2015 INTRODUCTION The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to review the survey results and hold a public information meeting with the neighborhood regarding possible improvements to Forest Meadows Park. DISCUSSION Attached is a copy of the letter that was sent to the owner /occupant and location map of the area where the park is located. Also attached are the results of the neighborhood survey that was sent out a couple months ago. ACTION REQUESTED The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to review the survey results and hold the public information meeting with the neighborhood regarding possible improvements to Forest Meadows Park. Respectfully submitted, Todd J. Haas Attachment: Letter, Map of area, and Responses from the survey /6 -/s AN66W 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 a (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.AN DOVE RMN.GOV October 28, 2015 Resident Andover, MN Re: Forest Meadows Park/Public Information Meeting and Resident Survey Dear Resident: The Andover Park and Recreation Commission has scheduled a public information meeting for Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter at Andover City Hall Council Chambers regarding the possible redevelopment or improvements to Forest Meadows Park. The existing playground was removed by the City a few years ago as the playground equipment was outdated and did not meet handicapped requirements and to date has not been replaced. The City did receive a petition this past summer from the neighborhood expressing interest in having new playground installed. The funding for a new playground has been approved for 2016. Park location map is on the back side of this letter. For the Park Commission to consider what improvements (including equipment replacement) could be made to the park, the City would like to receive input from the neighborhood. The way you can participate in this is by completing the on -line survey that is available on the City of Andover's Website at http: / /Www.andovermn.gov /and click on City Services. Once you get to this part of the website, click on Andover Park Survey's. Then click on Forest Meadows Park Neighborhood Park Survey. For the Park Commission to consider your comments, the survey must be completed by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2015. If you have questions about the survey or about the park in general or you do not have access to the internet, feel free to contact me at 763 - 767 -5131 or just stop by Andover City Hall. You can also contact me by e-mail at t. haasaandovermn.gov Sincerely, Todd J. Haas Assistant Public Works Director /Parks Coordinator TJH:tjh ANDOVER Forest Meadows Park Date Created: December 09, 2015 Disclaimer- The provider makes no representation or warranties with respect to the reuse of this data. FOREST MEADOWS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SURVEY The Andover Park and Recreation Commission is considering new park improvements be provided at Forest Meadows Park in 2016. In order to determine the best playground plan and/or other improvements to the park, your help is needed. Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey. Park improvement plans being considered by the Park Commission will be discussed at their meeting on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 7 P.M. or shortly thereafter for resident input at Andover City Hall. 1. Currently the site contains a few trees. Would you prefer to see: (check only one) a. More trees preserved and less active spaces: 1 (Survey B) b. More of a balance between preserving trees and providing active spaces: 2 (Surveys A, C and E) c. Provide more active spaces and preserve less trees: 0 d. Other suggestions: (Survey D) See Question 6 down below) 2. Would you like to see a park that provides: (check all that apply) a. Lots of active facilities and spaces for children 2 (Surveys A and E) b. More quiet, landscaped areas and natural setting/open spaces: 1 (Survey 13) c. Some open space for free play: 0 d. Mixture of active spaces and passive landscape areas: 0 e. Other ideas: 3. Please list the number of children in your family in each age group: a. 2 to 5 years 2 b. 6 to 12 years 1 c. 13 to 18 years 3 4. What type of park facilities would you like to see provided in this park: (check all that apply) a. Playground equipment for children ages 2 to 5: 3 (Surveys A, C and E) b. Playground equipment for children ages 6 to 12: 3 (Surveys A, C and E) c. Half court basketball court: 1 d. Other suggestions: Please prioritize the park facilities you have chosen above: 1. Item 4a — selected 2 times as top priority (Playground equipment for children ages 2 to 5) Item 4b — selected 0 times as top priority (Playground equipment for children ages 5 to 12) Item 4c — selected 1 time as top priority (Half court basketball court) 2. Item 4a — selected 0 times as second priority (Playground equipment for children ages 2 to 5) Item 4b — selected 3 times as second priority (Playground equipment for children ages 5 to 12) Item 4c — selected 0 times as second priority (Half court basketball court) 3. Item 4a — selected 0 times as third priority (Playground equipment for children ages 2 to 5) Item 4b — selected 0 times as third priority (Playground equipment for children ages 5 to 12) Item 4c — selected 0 times as third priority (Half court basketball court) 6. Other ideas and/or suggestions for the park: (Survey A) — This isolated park seems to attract random vehicles that park there to meet up with other vehicles, perhaps engaging in illegal activities. We would welcome a park with more positive activity. (Survey 13) -- Not many kids in neighborhood. Don't want skank drug addicts hanging out there either. Plant more tree's. Make it more animal friendly. It would be nicer if we had sidewalks so we could bike to Hanson without getting hit by a car. (Survey C) — We have changed our mind about having a playground installed. The previous playground, when there were more children, was not used by the neighborhood and was then vandalized. There are a few children in the neighborhood and the person who started the petition now has their home for sale. We feel the money could be put to better use to benefit all of Andover. WE feel the money spent to install a playground is not a wise use of tax payer's money. Independent Copy (missed the survey due date) -- We were out of town and missed the deadline to submit our survey regarding Forest Meadows Park. We are very excited to hear the park will be improved with up to date equipment for our family to enjoy. We have lived in the neighborhood since 1987, and our family grew up using the park. It has been greatly missed! The only traffic there now is folks shoveling up wood chips that have been dumped there, or teens using it for no good activities. We were once told that there was a $50,000 improvement on its way shortly after the old equipment was removed, but nothing. We have seen our neighborhood buzzing with children and their parents, with nowhere to play. Road 58 is not very safe for walkers or bikers, due to no shoulders and hills. Please consider a significant improvement for us to enjoy. If necessary would you be willing to serve on a Neighborhood Park Committee to develop a playground plan and/or other improvements, evaluate proposals received and make a recommendation to the Park and Recreation Commission? This may involve approximately 2 or 3 evening meetings. 1 Yes Name E -mail 4 No Phone We would appreciate the survey be completed by 4:30 pm on Friday, November 27, 2015. 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 1)03 FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director SUBJECT: 5. Update of Kelsey Round Lake Park Master Plan/WSB /15 -11 DATE: December 17, 2015 INTRODUCTION The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to review the estimated costs that have been determined by WSB that will be included as part of the Kelsey Round Lake Park Master Plan. DISCUSSION Attached is a table with the probable development costs for all the improvements that have been recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission. Items that need to be discussed with the Commission are as follows: • Item 2.02 (small picnic shelter with tables): This shelter is the one located in the middle of the park on the north side prairie restoration area. Staff is requesting the Commission to reconfirm that this is to be included on the Master Plan. • The last item to discuss with the Park Commission is the prioritization of components in the far right column of the table to determine which items is high, medium or low priority. WSB will not be at the meeting but if the Commission has any questions, now is the time to address them so City staff can follow up with WSB. The final draft of the Master Plan and table with estimated costs along with the priority of each component will be presented at the January 7, 2016 Park and Recreation Commission meeting to make any final changes before it is presented to the City Council. The next step after the January 7ch meeting is for the Park and Recreation Commission to present the Master Plan to the City Council for final approval. The joint meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 6 pm. ACTION REQUIRED The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to review the estimated costs and provide staff the priority for each component so that this can be included as part of the draft Kelsey Round Lake Park Master Plan. Respectfully submitted, 10 Todd T. Haas Cc: Jason Amberg, WSB (copy sent by e -mail) Jeff Feulner, WSB (copy sent by e -mail) ✓ ✓ veol Attachments: Open House Information from WSB; Cost estimate from WSB; Draft Master Plan //,�►►/♦�+ i�L<<78 ' ,r Asswiates, Me. engineering • planning • environmental -construction Park Commission Open House Meeting Date: Thursday, November 19, 2015 Time: 5:45 pm. Project: Kelsey Round Lake Park Masterplan - WSB Project No. 02087 -100 From: Jeff Feulner 701 Xenia Avenue South Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 TO 763 -541 -4800 Fax: 763- 541 -1700 X = Present at Site Name: Meeting: Organization Phone # Email • Jason Amberg WSB & Associates 763- 231 -4841 IambergCg wsbeng.com • Jeff Feulner WSB & Associates 763- 287 -8527 Ifeulner0@wsbeng.00m X Todd Haas City of Andover 763- 767 -5131 T.Haasng andovermn.gov x Ted Butler Andover Park Commission butler.ted(a)gmail.com X Jim Lindahl Andover Park Commission lindahliaepaconsultants.com X Shane Stenzal Andover Park Commission SStenzel(@,minneapolisparks.org X Mark Miskowiac Andover Park Commission miski0220(a)yahco.00m Below is a summary of notes from the Parks Commission Open House held on Nov. 19, 2015. Please find the attached sign -in sheet that was circulated among the public attendees. 1. WSB Review Masterplan Process: a. Programming (previous public Open house) b. Create Initial concepts c. Review Comments from City Staff d. Review Comments from Park Commission e. Review comments for the City Council f. Preliminary Master Plan Layout 2. Review priority Program Elements from previous Open House: a. Existing and future trails (all seasons). Add Trail loops. Regional trail connections. Improve boardwalk. b. Connection / access to lake. Lookout area or possible dock. c. Wayfinding signage. Off -site pedestrian warning signage. d. Additional Seating / Benches e. Pollinator / Habitat Program/ Wildflower plantings f. Bird / Bat houses - Expand ex. program. 3. Present Initial Conceots a. Concept 1 i. Picnic Shelter with restroom on North End ii. Large natural play area in north near parking/picnic structure iii. Additional Neighborhood connections St. Cloud • Minneapolis • St. Paul Equal Opportunity Employer wsbeng.com Page 2 iv, Create trail loops and loop suggestions off of the site. v. Dock at south end of park vi. Open view corridors to lake. vii. Additional picnic locations throughout park viii. Additional wayfindingsignage ix. Introduce interpretive elements throughout park b. Concept 2 i. Restroom structure near parking lot. ii. Natural play circuit — smaller play areas throughout the park iii. Smaller picnic areas throughout park iv. Additional Neighborhood connections v. Creating trail loops and loop suggestions off of the site. vi. Lake Overlook platforms / picnic areas vii. Additional wayfinding signage All. Introduce interpretive elements throughout park 4. Present Preliminary Master Plan: a. Picnic Shelter with restroom on North End b. Natural play circuit —5 smaller play areas throughout the park c. Additional Neighborhood connections d. Create trail loops and loop suggestions off of the site Mix of boardwalk and paved trails. e. Dock at south end of park with nearby clearing /lookout area. f. 3 picnic locations throughout park g. Additional wayfinding signage h. Additional benches /seating Introduce interpretive elements throughout park 5. Public Comments: a. Dislike the idea of introducing a structure and restroom at the park. Feel like it will increase opportunity for vandalism and create a place for undesired activities. b. Trails are too extensive. May impact natural habitats within park. c. Native American Burial ground area may be lost opportunity. Archeological study would be a good idea to know what is actually on the site and the limits of those artifacts. d. Park works well as it is. Why change anything? e. Like the proposed trail loops, but also want to minimize development. f. Overall, the increased connections to the community are good. How will connection on east side happen through homeowner's yard? (Commission did a good job of explaining the scenario if the parcel is ever up for sale, the city could act on this part of the plan). g. Proposed dock is in an area which is considered pristine and has contained a loon nest and an Eagle's nest. Would new trail / dock disrupt this habitat and bring too much foot traffic to the area? h. Bench seating is preferred over "picnic areas" throughout the park i. Existing trail maintenance /replacement is a higher priority than new trails. j. Proposed trails should be farther from bordering properties than what is shown on the plan. k. North End of the park should have increased police patrol / presence to reduce inappropriate uses. Lighting should be enhanced. I. Existing boardwalk is unsafe and needs repair. Would prefer fewer proposed boardwalks to keep this issue to a minimum. m. Public doesn't see a need for play areas. This isn't a playground park. n. Do all trails need to be paved? Can there be mowed grass trails instead of paving everything? o. Interpretive signage may be another opportunity for vandalism. Make sure maintenance costs are identified and prepared for. p. What are the priorities? Which items would be first? K: \02037- 100 \Admin \Mmting\2019 -11 -19 Open House \I1 -19 -15 ParkComm Open House .dccx Page 3 6. Upcoming Schedule: a. The City and WSB will proceed according to schedule. Estimate will be quickly developed to guide the prioritization conversation for the Parks Commission. Note: The information listed in this document represents the sender's impression of the meeting. Please report any errors, omissions, and /or discrepancies promptly. K:\ 02087- 100\Admin \Meeling\2015 -1I -19 Oren House \11 -19 -15 ParkComm Open House.docz Kelsey Round Lake Nature Park WSB Project #02087 -100 Estimate of Probable Development Costs 12/10/2015 By: SJM This cost estimate defines the estimated costs associated with each component of the master plan for Kelsey Round Lake Nature Park. It is based on a combination of site - specific development requirements and projects of similar size and complexity. These estimated costs are also based on having the work completed by private contractors and specialists. It does not take into consideration work that could be performed by City staff, volunteer groups, or by other means. The cost figures are based on master plan level evaluation, which brings with it inherent limitations. The costs are meant to establish general budgets useful for project phasing and comparing the relative cost of one item to that of another. It should be expected that the estimates will require refinement as the design progresses into more detail along with a higher level of basemapping and geotechnical information. The costs are in 2015 dollars. Although intended to be conservative, actual costs will vary depending on the year that each aspect of the master plan is implemented, implementation parameters, economic conditions affecting bidding, and unexpected site conditions found in the field during construction. ITEM Low High Priority 1. , General Site Work: $90,000.00 $25,000.00 1.011 Mobilization $30,000.00 $45,000.00 $15,000.00 1.02 General Earthwork /Erosion Control /Removals s.50,000.001 $75,000.00 Subtotal: $80,000.001 $120,000.00 2. Building Additions 2.01 2.02 Medium Picnic Shelter with Vault Restroom /Security Lighting with Tables Small Picnic Shelter with Tables $90,000.00 $25,000.00 $130,000.00 $35,000.00 2.03 Dock $15,000.00 $20,000.00 Kelsey Round Lake Nature Park City of Andover, MN WSB PROJECT NO. 02087-100 Subtotal: 1 $130,000.001 $185,000.00 K: \02087- 100 \Quantity\Preliminary\02087- 100 - Kelsey Round lake Estimate.xlsx Page -1 of 2 3. Pavement/ Hardscape 3.01 Concrete Flatwork (sidewalk improvements near parking area) $14,000.00 $17,000.00 $25,000.00 3.02 Bituminous Trails (5,400 LF @ 10' wide) $290,000.00 $310,000.00 $217,800.00 3.03 Boardwalk (2,000 LF) $600,000.00 $650,000.00 ) Subtotal: ) $904,000.001 $977.000.001 4. Site Features 4.01 Benches on Concrete Pad (8 total) $12,000.00 $20,000.00 $25,000.00 4.02 Picnic Tables on Concrete Pad (6 total) $9,000.00 $15,000.00 $217,800.00 4.03 Artistic / Interpretive Nature Nodes (10 total) $20,000.00 $30,000.00 4.04 Wayfinding Signage /Trail Identification /Distance Markers $15,000.00 $26,000.00 4.05 Nature Play Area (5 total) $15,000.00 $60,000.00 5.011Restoration /Landsca Subtotal: Subtotal: SUBTOT RECOMMENDED CONTINGENCY ESTIMATED ADMINISTRATIVE / DESIGN COSTS TOTAL: $71,000.001 $151,000.00 Boardwalk Repair "assumed costs of boardwalk repair is 113 cost of new boardwalk construction $25,000.00 $50,000.00 $25,000.00 $50,000.00 $1,210,000.00 $1,483,000.00 $296,600.00 $242,000.00 $217,800.00 $266,940.00 $1,669,800.00 $2,046,540.00 6. Existing Improvements 6.01 Boardwalk Repair "assumed costs of boardwalk repair is 113 cost of new boardwalk construction $40,000.00 $60,000.00 6.02 Trail Repair $100,000.001 $140,000.00 Subtotal: $140,000.001 $200,000.00 Kelsey Round Lake Nature Park City of Andover, MN K: \02087- 100 \quantity \Preliminary\02087- 100- Kelsey Round Lake Estimate.xlsx WSB PROJECT N0. 02087 -100 Page -2 oft 4 ` �-- am TINA .800.k�NAlK IX w r` Y LOD � r "k �' xa "� a r � n, a: ewe x z A TR L TRA14 DEAD END.. '_ 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 -W3 FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director SUBJECT: 6. Review Draft Plan/Timber Trails Park Reconstruction/16 -12 DATE: December 17, 2015 INTRODUCTION The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to review the draft plan for Timber Trails Park. DISCUSSION A copy of the draft plan is in the side pocket of the packet. The proposed plan for the ball field is being designed to accommodate 2 different age groups. The base paths can be set at 75 foot or 90 foot depending on which age group is planned to use it for a particular day. The outfield fence will be constructed at a 10 foot height at the request of the baseball association. The outfield fence will be located at 280 foot from home plate down the first and third baselines. The standard backstop will be constructed. Both the ball field and soccer field will be irrigated. Staff will be meeting with the consulting engineer the week of December 14th to discuss the design of the well. Other improvements that are included on the plan is to complete the paved trail from the east to the existing parking lot. The entrance driveway will need to be paved since there has been erosion issues ending up in the street and the storm sewer. One other item that staff would like the Commission to consider is the paving of the existing parking lot. There has been a lot of activity with vehicles spinning around in the gravel parking lot and by paving the lot will eliminate the damage that is done to the gravel surface. ACTION REQUIRED The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to review the draft plan for Timber Trails Park. Respectfully submitted, Vii' �/ ✓/ �'II'�'�'f� Todd J. aas Cc: Jason Saulsbury, Andover Baseball Association (copy sent by e -mail) Attachments: Draft plan (side pocket of the packet) I UT 1 , I 1 I i I 1 1 J I I I 1 }�' y � lq• N(i, fl1Ul POLE / 1 1 BEEYM F�NLacMC2. ' ` PODOUe"ECKSmPS ' 1 , I II I 1 1 ! 1 1 , PR° NRf 5® W / I I 1 J oum° M FE is g I 1 - I 1 I 24'" SRCP �LLJ I I O C4' mn.. 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Review Outstanding Items/Maintenance Update DATE: December 17, 2015 Issues list as of 12/14/15 COMPLETED PROJECTS — ON -GOING PROJECTS - • Update of Park Dedication Improvement Fund Quarterly Report — Next quarterly report will be in January. • Update of Quarterly Sheriffs Department Report on Park Patrol & Vandalism — Next quarterly report will be in January. • Andover Lions Park — The City Council has approved the 2015 funding for replacing the playground equipment be carried over into 2016 along with the installation of the irrigation system. The backstop and sideline fencing will also be done in 2016. The existing monument sign will be relocated further back outside the right of way so a sidewalk can be constructed. The water service and irrigation system will also be done in 2016. • Pine Hills South Park — In 2016, the Parks Maintenance Department will be replacing the sand that is currently in the fall zone areas with wood chips. Also additional concrete borders will be installed. The Parks Maintenance Department will also do an audit to see if any of the parts on the playground equipment need to be replaced. • Forest Meadows Park — Item is on the agenda. • Timber Trails Park — Item is on the agenda. The park will be receiving some new improvements and upgrades in 2016. The improvements include a new well so that the ball field and soccer field can be irrigated. Upgrades will include a new backstop and sideline fencing. The ball field will also be receiving a new outfield fence for the first time. Engineering Department has surveyed the site. • Kelsey Round Lake Park Master Plan — Item is on the agenda to discuss the estimated costs that have been prepared by WSB. In addition, most likely there will be a joint meeting scheduled with the City Council for January 26 h so the Park Commission can make a presentation on the final draft of the Master Plan. The Parks Maintenance Department and the City Natural Resource Technician are working with a couple groups in repairing the bird and bat houses at the park yet this fall and/or over winter months. • City Campus Expansion Master Plan — After some discussion by the City Council at their last workshop meeting on October 27th, it was determined that a traffic study needs to be done to address pedestrian movements near the school and vehicle access to the City Campus site. The other item that that needs to be addressed by HCM is the cost to relocate Public Works building further west and compare the cost to remodel the existing building and to accommodate additional building space. Update on Parks Department Website — Nothing new to report at this time. This is still currently being worked on. 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. Prairie Knoll Park Turf Improvements — Just as a reminder, the west field will shut down for the 2016 season. The field has been already reshaped and reseeded since the weather was pretty decent in early November. The east field has also been reseeded and fertilized. Staff has notified the soccer, lacrosse and football associations about the east field being shut down for a while in the spring and possibly into summer. Update of Park Signage Along County Roads /City Streets — The County has indicated that it is possible on larger sized parks (for example Kelsey Round Lake Park or Pine Hills North) but not for neighberhood or smaller type of parks. Staff will prepare a plan over the winter months. Once a plan has been drafted, staff will meet the Anoka County Highway Department for their review and approval. If the sign locations are approved they would be installed sometime in the spring or summer of 2016. Update of Pedestrian Trails — The 2016 -2020 Capital Improvement Plan for trails has now been approved by the City Council. There are some new proposed projects that are being identified. Listed below are some of the pedestrians and bike trail segments that have been identified by the City Council over the next five years: ➢ 2016: 8 foot Bituminous trail along Crosstown Blvd (west side) from Coon Creek Bridge to South Coon Creek Drive. ➢ 2016: 5 foot Concrete sidewalk along Bunker Lake Blvd (south side) from Yukon Street NW to Hidden Creek North Park. ➢ 2017: 8 foot Bituminous trail along Andover Blvd (south side) from Bluebird Street NW to Vale Street NW. ➢ 2018: 8 foot Bituminous Trail and boardwalk along Crosstown Blvd (east side) from Bunker Lake Blvd to 140'h Avenue NW. ➢ 2019: 8 foot Bituminous trail along Crosstown Blvd from 159'' Ave to Prairie Road. ➢ 2019. 10 foot Bituminous trail from Kensington Estates 7th Addition to Andover Station North. Update of the Reconstruction of Bunker Lake Boulevard from Crane Street NW to Jefferson Street NE in Ham Lake — The project is still scheduled for 2016. Most of the construction will be done in 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 will be constructed near the Bunker Hills Activity Center. Also the trail will continue on the north side to Jefferson Street in the City of Ham Lake. 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. An overpass will not be constructed over the railroad tracks due to the cost of the bridge. • Update of Scheduling Park and Recreation Commission meeting at a City Park or Facility — The Commission will need to determine if they would like to have a meeting in the spring of 2016. 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. Weekly Parks Maintenance Update November 14, 2015 • Changing equipment over for winter season. • Closing park buildings, sweeping trails, aerating playing fields and full trash service. • Working on Prairie Knoll Park field rebuilds. • Cutting trees in the Public Works storage area. • Working on hockey rinks and goals. • Moved storage pod from Sunshine Park to Public Works storage. • Took down basketball poles and netting at Prairie Knoll Park. November 21, 2015 • Making new large park name signs and frames. • Getting winter equipment ready and marking plow routes. • Working on sandboxes at Timber Rivers Park and Sophie's Park. • Getting warming houses ready and rebuilding hockey nets and painting. • Working on employee annual evaluations. • Met with an Eagle Scout and parents on a project to replace bird houses in Kelsey Round Lake Park. • Staff helped Facility Maintenance finish various sign and banner projects before freeze. • Cleaning the shop and checking inventory. November 28, 2015 • Completed changing equipment over to winter use and put more in storage. • Aerated and seeded Prairie Knoll Park field again. Seeded various worn turf areas in many parks. • Completed annual staff evaluations. • Continue to help Facility Maintenance on various projects. • Installed sand and digger toy in new sandboxes at Timber Rivers Park and Sophie's Park. • Set up warming house, floor, stairs and signs at Hawkridge Park skating rink. • Installed mailboxes and maps at two of the open space message centers. • Continue to trim trees and shrubs in parks and around City main complex. December 5 • Plowing streets and trails. • Final work on warming houses and setting up key usage. Have not been able to start flooding rinks due to weather. • Trimming trees and shrubs. • Installing cables for computers in PW Parks area for irrigation/park inventory records. • Rebuilt the aerator in the shop. • Shop and truck cleaning. • Continue to work on inventory and budgets. December 12 • Continue to cut trees /shrubs along trails and in parks. • Installed rubber matting at Crooked Lake school rink. Finished final work on rink lighting and key switches. • Continue to work on inventory and budgets. • Starting plans for Timber Trail rebuild and irrigation work. • Constructed new player's benches for Rose Park and installed. • Cleaning and leveling dirt, wood chips and debris around Public Works storage areas. • Picked up rental water tanker for flooding rinks. Hope to start by the end of next week. • Installed more signs at new open space for property lines. • Attended computer training for Mapfeeder program.