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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 19, 2019PARKAND RECREATION COMMISSIONMEETING — DECEMBER 19, 2019 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Lindahl on December 19, 2019, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1885 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Chair Jim Lindahl, Commissioners, Angela Marinello Kathy McElhose, Mark Miskowiec and Dawn Perra Commissioners Absent: Ted Butler and. Jake Widmyer Also Present: Assistant Public Works Director, Todd Haas Parks Maintenance Supervisor, Jason Grode No one appeared to address the Commission. APPROVAL OFMINUTES Motion by Perra, seconded by Lindahl to approve the December 5, 2019 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 3-ayes, 0-nays, 2-present (Marinello and Miskowiec), 2-absent vote (Butler and Widmyer). APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion by Perra, seconded by Miskowiec, to approve the Agenda as presented. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, 0-nays, 2-absent vote (Butler and Widmyer). CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS TO STROOTMANPARK120-12 Assistant Public Works Director Haas displayed the location of Strootman Park and presented options with costs for park improvements based on discussion from the previous meeting. Mr. Haas stated staff recommended the following: replacement of the swing set with a two -bay set or a three -bay set with an expression swing; replacement of two spring rides; installation of a security light; ADA access to the playground and shelter; and installation of a new border and fill. Mr. Haas presented locations for a half basketball Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes —December 19, 2019 Page 2 court stating it was requested by the neighborhood and since it is a new item, the funding would come out of Park Dedication. The Commission discussed the half basketball court and whether it would get used enough to justify the cost. The Commission reached a consensus that a half basketball court was not cost-effective for this park. The Commission discussed options for the swing set, weighing costs, additions, and replacement. The consensus of the Commission was to replace the existing structure with a similar structure installing two regular swings and ADA bucket swings. The Commission discussed additional options for the park and came to a consensus to replace the spring rides, install a security light and make the park ADA compliant. Chair Lindahl summarized the Commission's recommendation to City Council as follows: replace the swing set with a two -bay set with regular and ADA swings; replace two spring rides; install a security light; install concrete border and new fill; and construct ADA access. Motion by Miskowiec, seconded by Marinello, to recommend to the City Council Replacement and Improvement of Strootman Park with the amenities reached by Commission consensus. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, 0-nays, 2-absent vote (Butler and Widmyer). CONSIDER IMPROVEMENTS TO HIDDEN CREEK NORTH PARK120-13 Mr. Haas identified the location of Hidden Creek North Park and presented options and costs based on discussion from the previous meeting. Mr. Haas stated that staff is recommending the following: replacement of the swing set with 2 regular and 2 expression swings; replacement of the spring rides; replacement of the playground structure; ADA access to playground; and concrete border and fill. Mr. Haas presented three playground structure options for the Commission to choose from. The Commission discussed the options that staff presented and came to consensus on the following: replace swings with regular and ADA bucket swings; replace the spring rides; replace the playground with the Forest Path proposal; construct ADA access; and install concrete border and new playground fill. Motion by Lindahl, seconded by McElhose, to recommend to the City Council Replacement and Improvement of Hidden Creek North Park with the amenities reached by Commission consensus. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, 0-nays, 2-absent vote (Butler and Widmyer). Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes —December 19, 2019 Page 3 REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS Andover Community Center Advisory Board — Mr. Haas stated the walls are going up at the ice rink and work on the roof will follow. He stated the YMCA is making progress on the Community Center expansion. 2. Items of Interest - Mr. Haas stated that ASN Ballfreld Lighting project is moving forward and will go out for bids in January. Kelsey Round Lake Park, ASN Trail, and the Hills of Bunker Lake West Park Trail will be going out to bids in January. 3. Parks Maintenance Update — Mr. Grode reviewed the items completed by the Parks Maintenance Department. He stated the hockey rinks are open and staff have been working overnights to flood the rinks. CHAIR'S REPORT No reports. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Miskowiec, seconded by Marinello, to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 p.m. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, 0-nays, 2-absent vote (Butler and Widmyer). Respectfully Submitted, Shari Kunza, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.