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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 17, 2019AC I T Y •.�j NLD15 06 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV Regular Park & Recreation Commission Meeting January 17, 2019 7:00 P.M. Meet at Andover City Hall 1. Call to Order 2. Oath of Office/Newly Appointed Commissioners 3. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2019 4. Resident Forum 5. Approval of Minutes (12/20/18) 6. Agenda Approval 7. Consider 2019 Tournament Applications for Softball/Baseball 8. Consider 2019 Tournament Applications for Soccer/Lacrosse 9. Anoka County Sheriff's Department 4th Quarterly Report 10. Park Dedication Improvement Fund 4th Quarterly Report/Finance Department 11. Outstanding Items/Maintenance Update 12. 13. Chair's Report 14.Adjournment : "'LNDOVE. i �� 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. a ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 a (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 a 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: 7. Consider 2019 Softball/Baseball Tournament Applications DATE: January 17, 2019 INTRODUCTION The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to consider approving the 13 softball/fast pitch and baseball tournament applications for the upcoming 2019 softball/baseball season as requested by the Andover Baseball Association (ABA) and the Andover Athletic Association (AAA). DISCUSSION Tournament applications are due by the 1 st Friday of January for the upcoming summer season. Listed below are the 13 applications (8 from ABA and 5 from AAA) along with the dates that have been requested for the tournaments. ABA tournaments are listed in Bold. - April 27-28/ABA/Thaw Ball Tournament/ASN (west, middle, and east fields), Hidden Creek North Park, Pine Hills South Park, Shadowbrook East Park (north and south fields), Fields 5-6 at Sunshine Park, Wild Iris Park - May 17-19/AAA/Spring Jamboree/Fields 1-6 at Sunshine Park, City Hall Park Complex - Field #7 - June 14-16/AAA/A-Town Classic/ Fields 1-6 at Sunshine Park, City Hall Park Complex - Field 47 and Eveland Fields (north, middle and south) - May 31 and June 1-2/ABA/Andover Baseball A -Town Classic Tournament/Fields 1- 6 at Sunshine Park, City Hall Park Complex -Field 47, ASN (east field only), Hidden Creek North Park, Pine Hills South Park, Shadowbrook East Park (north and south fields), Rose Park (north and south fields) - June 12-13/ABA/USSSA Tryouts (8 am -4 pm)/ ASN (west, middle, and east fields) - June 28-30/AAA/End of Season Jamboree/Fields 1-6 at Sunshine Park and City Hall Park Complex -Field #7 - June 28-30/ABA/Anders Flaa Tournament/ASN (west, middle, and east fields), Hidden Creek North Park, Pine Hills South Park - July 12-14/ABA/Andover Baseball Celebration Weekend/Fields 1-6 at Sunshine Park, City Hall Park Complex -Field #7, ASN (west, middle, and east fields), Hidden Creek North Park, Pine Hills South Park, Shadowbrook East Park (north and south fields), Rose Park (north and south fields) July 19-21/AAA/State Tournament Fast Pitch/Fields 1-6 at Sunshine Park, City Hall Park Complex -Field #7 and Eveland Fields (north, middle and south) - July 19-21/ABA/14AAA Tournament/ASN (west, middle and east fields) August 2-4/ABA/All-Star Tournament/ASN (west, middle, and east fields), Hidden Creek North Park, Pine Hills South Park, Shadowbrook East Park (north and south fields) August 9-11/AAA/Select Tournament/Fields 1-6 at Sunshine Park, City Hall Park Complex -Field #7 and Eveland Fields (north, middle and south) August 10-11/ABA/Sunday Sandlot Tournament/ASN (west, middle, and east fields) Note: The Andover Family Fun Fest is tentatively scheduled for July 12th & 13th. Copies of the tournament applications are available at City Hall if you would like to review any of them. Feel free to contact Todd Haas directly and copies can be sent directly to you by e-mail. Staff will be having their annual meeting soon with each association to discuss maintenance and expectations along with addressing parking issues that may come up during the tournaments. The City currently has a damage deposit in place for ABA and AAA as required. Both ABA and AAA have indicated on their applications that no field maintenance from the City is necessary. ACTION REQUIRED The Park & Recreation Commission is requested to approve the 13 tournament applications for the upcoming 2019 softball/baseball season as requested by AAA and ABA. Respectfully submitted, Todd J. Haas Cc: Jason Strasser, AAA (Copy was sent by e-mail) Steve Williams, AAA (Copy was sent by e-mail) Amy Novak, ABA (Copy was sent by e-mail) Stephanie Wallin, ABA (Copy was sent by e-mail) W L 14 l . " +�` ,."cif 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. a ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 a (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 a WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Dom FROM: Todd J. Haas, Asst. Public Works Director AWYK SUBJECT: 8. Consider 2019 Soccer/Lacrosse Tournament Applications DATE: January 17, 2019 INTRODUCTION The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to approve 3 soccer/lacrosse tournament applications for the upcoming 2019 soccer/lacrosse season as requested by the North Metro Soccer Association (NMSA). DISCUSSION Tournament applications are due by the 1 st Friday of January for the upcoming summer season. The City has received a total of 3 applications (all 3 applications from NMSA) for the upcoming season. The Andover Area Lacrosse Association (AALA) has notified staff that they will not be having any tournaments in 2019. Listed below are the NMSA applications received and the dates that have been requested for a tournament/multi-day event/jamboree. - May 9-11/NMSAINMSA Spring Tune-up Soccer TournamentlHawkridge Park (west, middle and east fields) and Pine Hills North (Grow East Field and Bennett Field) - June 17-21/NMSA/NMSA Soccer Camp/Pine Hills North (Grow West, Grow East Fields and Bennett Field) - July 29- August 2/NMSA/NMSA Soccer Camp/Hawkridge Park (west, middle and east fields) - August 5-9/NMSA/NMSA Soccer Camp[Hawkridge Park (west, middle and east fields) Note: The Andover Family Fun Fest is tentatively scheduled for July 12th & 13th Copies of the tournament applications are available at City Hall if you would like to review any of them. Feel free to contact Todd Haas directly and copies can be sent directly to you by e-mail. Staff will be having their annual meeting soon with each association to discuss maintenance and expectations along with addressing parking issues that may come up during the tournaments. The City currently has a damage deposit in place for NMSA as required. ACTION REQUIRED The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to approve 3 soccer/lacrosse tournament applications for the upcoming 2019 soccer/lacrosse season as requested by the North Metro Soccer Association. Respectfully submitted, Todd J. Haas Cc: David Tarleton, NMSA (copy sent by e-mail) Antoine Zeigler, NMSA (copy sent by e-mail) Kimberly Carr, NMSA (copy sent by e-mail) Dan Thinnes, AALA (copy sent by e-mail) DATE: January 4, 2019 TO: City of Andover, Parks Department FROM: Laura Landes Anoka County Sheriff's Office SUBJECT: Andover Park Activity Quarterly Report October 1 — December 31, 2018 The following is a list of reports generated by the Anoka County Sheriff's Office regarding city park activity for the 4th quarter. Date: Time: Location: Case Number: 10.02 7:56 pm Prairie Knoll 18244261 A caller complained about a vehicle parked illegally. The deputy arrived and located a single female in a running vehicle. The female advised she was waiting for the early game to end so she could find a parking spot. She did not want to park on Prairie because it was dark and dangerous to cross. The deputy allowed her to stay until she could get a spot. 10.07 12:49 pm Pine Hills North 18248494 A caller reported a suspicious male sitting in a vehicle watching people in the park. The deputy identified the man through records and it showed he lives in the area and has no prior incidents or contacts with law enforcement — nothing suspicious. The caller was advised. 10.16 7:46 pm Prairied Knoll 18256106 A caller advised several occupied vehicles were parked on 146 Lane waiting for parents of the earlier game to leave so parking spots would open up. The deputy drove through the area and the vehicles moved. 10.21 5:06 pm Wild Iris 18260139 Deputies responded to a domestic between a father and daughter at the location. When they arrived, the daughter appeared to be having a mental health issue. An ambulance was called, and she was transported. 10.22 9:21 am Station North 18260559 A city employee wanted to make a theft report after three score boards were damaged and the copper wire were removed from them. 10.23 1:59 pm Crooked Lake Boat Landing 18261619 A deputy responded to a vandalism call at the location; damage was done to the gazebo and electrical box. City workers believe thieves were trying to remove copper. Damage was approximately $1500 - $2000. Extra patrol was conducted. 10.24 5:15 pm Hawk Ridge 18262659 Deputies responded to a neighborhood dispute where a resident claimed another resident's dogs of bothering park goers — the park borders the owner's property. The dog owner advised he has an invisible fence and that he would do better to keep his dogs away from the end of his property line. The dog owner also contends that park -goers are taunting his dogs. 10.25 8:13 pm Sunshine 18263654 On routine patrol a Reserve unit observed a handicap parking violation. They made contact with the driver who did had a handicap sticker, but he was parked in the spot which allows handicap people to access their vehicles, no an actual spot. He was preventing another handicap person from accessing their vehicle by parking illegally in that space. After much rhetoric, a citation was issued. 10.26 12:09 am Lion's Park 18263784 On routine patrol, Reserve deputies noticed two vehicles parked in the lot after park hours. They stopped and identified the people who advised they were there to talk. They were told the park was closed and they agreed to leave. 10.27 2:40 pm Prairie Knoll 18265031 On routine patrol a CSO observed a vehicle parked in violation of the no parking signs. She issued a citation. 10.27 2:09 pm Prairie Knoll 18265011 A caller reported two males smoking marijuana in a vehicle at the location. The deputy arrived and located the vehicle. The vehicle was empty and legally parked. 10.27 1:52 pm Prairie Knoll 18264998 A CSO responded to a parking complaint where a vehicle was parked on the reporting parties yard. The CSO arrived and spoke to the woman sitting in the running vehicle who stated she was waiting for her son's game to finish. She was advised that if traffic got congested she would need to move. The woman advised the reporting party came up to her car and was screaming at her in front of her son and other parents. She requested that our office document the interaction in case there were any further issues. 10.29 9:42 am Prairie Knoll 18266446 A caller reported a possible "slumper" in a vehicle at the park. A deputy made contact with the male in the vehicle who stated he was waiting to pick up a friend. Nothing appeared suspicious. 11.01 3:14 pm Sunshine 18269484 A caller reported that there may be a fight taking place at the park at 5:30 today; the caller also mentioned a gun. Deputies conducted extra patrol and noticed a group moving through the park throwing a football around. The deputies made contact with them and it was obvious that there was a plan for someone to fight but with deputy's presence it didn't happened. The group was separated and advised to leave the park. 11.03 10:09 pm Shadowbrook East 18271467 A caller reported fireworks coming from the area. The deputy arrived and heard some fireworks, but they were a few miles away in the City of Ham Lake. 11.15 11:42 pm Prairie Knoll 18281148 On routine patrol a deputy observed a vehicle in the parking lot. He made contact with the occupants of the vehicle. When the deputy asked for their names and dates of birth, the female occupant lied about her birth date. The female was taken home to her parents and they were advised of the situation. The parents requested that the situation be handled in the home. The deputy agreed. 11.28 3:57 pm Prairie Knoll 18291366 On routine patrol, a CSO observed a driver having problems with his vehicle. The CSO offered to jump the man's vehicle and he accepted. 12.04 12:25 pm Hidden Creek South 18296033 A resident requested extra patrol due to a suspicious vehicle parking in the lot frequently around 5 pm. Extra patrol was conducted. 12.06 9:25 pm Crooked Lake Boat Landing 18298213 The city requested follow-up on a snowmobile complaint. The deputy located the owner of the snowmobile and he advised he no longer owned the snowmobile. He had no record of who he sold it to. Extra patrol was done in the area. 12.07 10:11 pm Crooked Lake Boat Landing 18299084 Two residents called to complain about the loud snowmobiles. A deputy arrived and located the vehicles and stopped the drivers; both were issued warnings. cc: Commander Lenzmeier ,ANL]5 6W 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: CC: FROM: to SUBJECT DATE: Park & Recreation Commission Todd Haas, Park Coordinator Lee Brezinka, Finance Manager 2018 Fourth Quarter Financial Report - Unaudited January 17, 2019 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 December 31, 2018. ACTION REQUESTED Informational data provided and no formal action is needed. Respectfully submitted, City of Andover 1-6c 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 December 31, 2018 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 Rose Park Tower Rental balance Rose Park Shelter Replacement - $6,103.50 Rose Park Dougout - $9,400 Chesterton Commons Park - Donation balance 14-15 Fox Meadows Park - Renovation Irrigation Projects - Small Parks Purple Park - Playground Replacement Kelsey Round Lake Park Trail Expansion Annual Miscellaneous Projects Total Dollars Allocated for Park Projects Park Improvement Funds Available For Future Projects: 1/8/2019 2018 Park Improv 4th Qtr Budget $ 82,975 16,000 Carryforwards/ Budget Adjustments 31, 948.55 1,075.86 20,000.00 45,000 Collected To Date $ 75, 797.90 14,971.68 2018 Actual 15,503.50 9,202.51 38,161.05 7,188.96 21.49 15,000 13,630.99 $ 60,000 $ 53,024.41 $ 83,708.50 Actual $ 156,897.26 156,897.26 Reserved Amount 16,445.05 1,075.86 10, 797.49 6,838.95 1,369.01 36,626.36 $ 120,370.90 CITY OF ANDOVER Park Improvement Fund Balance Sheet December 31, 2018 Assets: Liabilities and Fund Balance: Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 7,188.96 Deferred Revenue 127.69 Fund Balance Fund Balance 12-31-17 136,374.82 Excess of Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures 20,522.44 'Total Fund Balance; 1,5,6,89716;= 1/8/2019 2018 Park Improv 4th Qtr CITY OF ANDOVER Park Improvement Fund Revenues December 31, 2018 Revenues: Budget Property Tax / Fiscal Disparities- Current July Tax Settlement $ 8,150.88 Dec Settlement 6,820.80 Accrual - Subtotal $ 15,000.00 14,971.68 54365 - Park Dedication Fees Country Oaks N 3rd 12,152.00 Country Oaks N 2nd 18,865.90 White Pine Wilderness 4th Addtion 23,233.00 Winslow Cove 3,319.00 Catchers Creek 2nd 18,228.00 Subtotal $ 82,975.00 75,797.90 56910 - Interest Income 1 st Qtr (378.31) 2nd Qtr 603.44 3rd & 4th Qtr 851.24 Subtotal 1,076.37 58105 - Rental Verizon Tower Rental - Rose Park 12,007.99 Subtotal 12,007.99 Miscellaneous Fox Meadows - Permit Escrow Release 377.00 Subtotal $ - 377.00 Total Revenues $ 97,975.00 $ 104,230.94 1/8/2019 2018 Park Improv 4th Qtr CITY OF ANDOVER Park Improvement Fund Expenditures December 31, 2018 Expenditures: 61020 - Supplies - Operating Fox Meadows Park - Menards * Andover Lions Park - Irrigation * Terrace Park - St. Croix Recreation Fox Meadows Park - Fence - Hansen Bros Fence Mini Libraries materials Kelsey Round Lake Trail Expansion Eveland Fields - Roofing Permit * Sunshine Park Building Modification Subtotal 63005 - Professional Services * Shadowbrook East Park - Roofing Permit Andover Lions Park -Aircon Electric Subtotal 63010 - Contractual Services Hilles of Bunker Lake West - Irrigation Project Wild Iris Park - Irrigation Project Purple Park - Playground Replacement Rose Park - Dugouts * Rose Park - Shelter Subtotal 63015 - Publishing * Park Dedication Fee Change - ECM Budget 60,000.00 $ 239.96 1,966.68 1,437.00 1,285.00 463.40 21.49 76.00 3,750.00 9,239.53 76.00 1,347.92 1,423.92 8,993.55 36,845.05 7,188.96 9,400.00 10,542.24 72,969.80 75.25 Total Expenditures .' 0.0 0 50; Revenues Over �xpeociitures - 37397 00� $ t� 20x 22 44 * - Miscellaneous Projects 1/8/2019 2018 Park Improv 4th Qtr 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 EngineerID013' FROM: Todd J. Haas, Asst. Public Works Director -okk SUBJECT: 11. Review Outstanding Items/Maintenance Update DATE: January 17, 2019 Issues list as of 1/10/19 UPDATE OFANDOVER COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY BOARD — Commissioner Butler COMPLETED PROJECTS — • Eveland Field Fencing — The new outfield fence for the varsity (south) field has now been completed and will be usable for high school girls fast pitch program that starts in the spring of 2019. As previously mentioned, the fence is being relocated closer to home plate to meet the high school fast pitch standards. ON-GOING PROJECTS - • Update of Park Dedication Improvement Fund Quarterly Report — Quarterly report is on the agenda. • Update of Quarterly Sheriffs Department Report on Park Patrol & Vandalism — Quarterly report is on the agenda. • Hills of Bunker Lake West Park Irrigation — The irrigation will be done in 2019. Staff has already purchased the irrigation materials for the park. The water service, irrigation system, electric service and controls will be installed by Parks Maintenance Department. • Timber River Park — Letters were sent out on December 28, 2018 to area residents about reducing the area of the field that will be maintained and mowed. The south half of the field is proposed to now become a natural area. The City Council is scheduled to consider the Park and Recreation Commission recommendation at their meeting on January 15, 2019. Staff will provide an update on this at the meeting regarding the Council's action. Note: Staff has received comments from 4 residents. Based on the comments received, staff will be preparing a plan over the next months for the south half of the field and will schedule a meeting with the residents to look at a couple options. We are looking at meeting with the residents at the park on April 18t`. Kameron Kytonen, Natural Resource Technician, will be preparing a couple options for the residents to consider. • City Hall Park Complex #1(Purule Parkl Plavaround Eauipment Replacement— The new playground equipment has been delivered. The Parks Maintenance staff has removed the old playground structure and excess sand before the ground froze. The new equipment will be installed in the Spring of 2019 with help from YMCA volunteers. ON -HOLD PROJECTS — None at the time. OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST — • Kelsey Round Lake Park (Outdoor Recreation Grant) — A fully executed contract from the MNDNR has been submitted to the City. Staff has completed the field surveying work. Staff is currently working on a draft plan. The project will be constructed in 2019. Letters has been sent out to residents about the minor alignment changes to the trail. To date staff has not received any comments regarding the alignment. • ASN Trail (Local Trail Connection Grant) -- A fully executed contract from the MNDNR has been submitted to the City. Staff has completed the field surveying work. Staff is currently working on a draft plan. The project will be constructed in 2019. • Update of Pedestrian Trails — The trails that are planned for the next year (2019) are as follows: ❖ 2019 — Kelsey Round Lake Park Trail Extension. ❖ 2019 — Andover Station North Trail Connection. • Update of Scheduling Park and Recreation Commission meeting at a City Park or Facility — The Commission will need to determine if you would like to have a meeting at one of the City parks in 2019. 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 12/15/18 • Completed trash service in all parks and trails. • Continue flooding skating rinks. Rinks opened December 12'. • Completed pruning perennials and shrubs around most of the park name signs. • Started winter pruning of trees in parks and along trails. • Cleaned equipment and shop areas. 12/22/18 • Completed trash service at all parks and trails. • Continued flooding skating rinks. • Checked all warming houses and cleaned as needed. • Continued pruning trees in parks and along trails. • Completed an inventory of trail stop signs and Parks handicapped parking signs. • Completed various repairs on playground structures. • Completed December Toolbox Safety meeting on "Backing Up Vehicles and Ice Rink Safety" 1/5/19 • Continue servicing skating rinks. • Checked and cleaned all warming houses daily. • Serviced trash and recycling containers in parks and along trails. • Completed snow removal as needed.