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Regular Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
November 19, 2020
7:00 P.M. Meet at Andover City Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Resident Forum
3. Approval of Minutes (11/5/20 Regular and Work Session)
4. Agenda Approval
5. Consider 2020-21 Hockey Rink Schedule
6. Consider Fields of Winslow Cove Sketch Plan/Park Dedication
Requirements
7. Consider Draft 2021 Park Dedication Study/Recommend Park Dedication
Fee
8. Outstanding Items
9.
10. Chair's Report
11. Adjournment
Note: Some or all members of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission may
participate in the November 19, 2020 Park and Recreation Commission
meeting by telephone or video conference rather than by being personally
present at the Park and Recreation Commission regular meeting place at
the Andover City Hall, 1686 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, MN 55304.
Members of the public can physically attend, although there is very limited
seating in the City Council Chambers as appropriate social distancing will
be done by the Commission and visitors.
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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 EngineerDw
FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director
SUBJECT: 5. Consider 2020-2021 Hockey Rink Schedule
DATE: November 20, 2020
This item is in regard to considering the 2020-2021 hockey rink schedule for the upcoming
season.
DISCUSSION
Attached is the application from the Andover Huskies Youth Hockey Association (AHYHA).
Anoka, Coon Rapids and St. Francis Youth Hockey Associations have been aware that rinks are
available for them to reserve but over the past few years none of them have applied since they
have their own outdoors rinks that they use. Attached is the proposed schedule and the rinks that
AHYHA plan on using for the 2020-2021 season. At this point AHYHA will be providing
warming house attendants on Monday's, Tuesday's and Thursday's at City Hall Outdoor
Complex #1, Crooked Lake School and Prairie Knoll Park. The City will be providing warming
house attendants on Wednesday's, Friday's, Saturday's and Sunday's for these same locations.
At Hawkridge Park the City will be providing warming house attendant 7 days a week
throughout the season.
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Note: Copies of the By-laws, Policies and Procedures are available on AHYHA website at
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ACTION REQUIRED
The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to consider approving the 2020-2021 hockey
rink schedule as presented.
Respectfully submitted,
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Todd J. Haas /
Attachments: 2020-2021 Hockey Rink Schedule, Application from AHYHA
cc: Jeremy Coe, President of AHYHA (copy sent by e-mail)
ANDOVER HOCKEY RINK SCHEDULE
WINTER 2020-2021
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
SUN
Prairie Knoll
AHYHA
AHYHA
AHYHA
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5:30-9:00 PM 5:30-9:00 PM
5:30-9:00 PM
City Complex
East
City Complex
AHYHA
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AHYHA
West
5:30-9:00 PM 5:30-9:00 PM
5:30-9:00 PM
NOTE: FAILURE TO USE THE RINKS 2 DAYS
IN A ROW WILL
RESULT IN LOSS OF RINKS
Date
Parks Coordinator
Date of Preparation
11/19/2020
APPROVED:
11 /19/2020
REVISED:
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ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SCHEDULED USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Group requesting use of facilities
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Association President
Print Name
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APPLICATION DUE DATES:
• FOR WINTER USE OF FACILITIES - FIRST THURSDAY IN NOVEMBER.
NOTE: Scheduling decisions will be made at the Park & Recreation Commission meeting on the
third Thursday in November.
• FOR SPRING AND SUMMER USE OF FACILITES - FIRST THURSDAY IN MARCH FOR
SOCCER, SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, AND LACROSSE.
NOTE: Scheduling decisions will be made at the Park & Recreation Commission meeting on the
third Thursday in March.
. FOR FALL USE — FIRST THURSDAY IN JULY FOR SOCCER, SOFTBALL, FOOTBALL AND
BASEBALL.
NOTE: Scheduling decisions will be made at the Park & Recreation Commission meeting on the
third Thursday in July.
It is the policy of the City of Andover to try to meet the recreational needs of its citizens. The goal of
the Park and Recreation Commission in scheduling is to allot the limited number of recreational
facilities in a fair and equitable manner, using compromise when necessary to accommodate the
maximum number of requests possible. The Guidelines for Field Usage by Youth Associations may
be used to determine field allocation (see attached). Facility requests submitted by the due date with
this completed form will be given the highest priority. Subsequent requests will be filled on a first -
come, first -served basis if facilities are available. The sequencing of scheduling will be considered
with City youth associations having first priority.
Total number of participants expected in program this year 746 - VeT r�
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Total number of participants expected from Andover this year d' V`J
Total number of participants in program last
Total number of participants from Andover last year.
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Number of game fields/rinks needed per week this year
Must indicate season start and end
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Time slot desired (list 2.choices) 1. S ,3a Q'dJ '>0✓r't
List specific fields/rinks being requested (refer to attached listing)
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Number of practice fields/rinks needed per week this year
Time slot desired (list 2 choices) 1. S'36 ~ 9"eO )*I
List specific fields/rinks being requested (refer to attached listing)
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Please check all boxes that apply:
0 Request for waiving the Requirements of the Guidelines for Field Usage by Youth Athletic
Associations requirements for one day requests or as determined by the Park Commission
0 Request to waive fees for use of the fieldstrinks. Note: Waiving of any fee must be approved by
the City Council.
Fees are not required for use of the fields/rinks
0 Fees are required as Per City Code for use of the fields/rinks (See attached fee schedule)
Note: Field/hockey rink (practice or games) use by any association or team is prohibited without
approval by the Park and Recreation Commission or its designee.
Note: Any organization and/or association that apply for use of a recreational facility will be required
to pay a fee as determined by the City Council for park security.
Note: PARKING REQUIREMENTS! The applicant may be required to provide parking attendants
during the duration of the season where needed by hiring a company or providing association
members to oversee the parking operations at Prairie Knoll Park and Sunshine Park to ensure
that vehicles are parking in designated parking areas only. All other parks/facilities may also
require the association or applicant to provide parking attendants when it is anticipated a
larger group of participants/spectators are expected. The company that is hired or the
association members that will be working the tournament or event must always use the
required MNDOT approved reflective vests. Parking attendants will be responsible to contact
the Anoka County Sheriffs Department when there is a conflictlissue/concern with parking.
Note: The association or applicant shall provide other alternatives/options in writing to the City for
approval which details how the parking operations for the season will not impact the
park/facilities and/or the area residents in which the parking attendant requirements could
potentially be waived.
Please provide parking operations alternatives/options here:
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Parks Coordinator or other City Authorized Personnel
(For one day requests)
THIS APPLICATION DOES NOT APPLY TO WEEKEND TOURNAMENTS
Approved: 1 /2000
Revised 4116115
Revised 11120118 (Approved by City Council)
Revised 10116119 (Minor updates)
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW. ANDOVER MN. GOV
TO: Park & Recreation Commission
CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer�3
FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director
SUBJECT: 6. Consider Fields of Winslow Cove Sketch Plan/Park Dedication Requirements
DATE: November 19, 2020
The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to review and recommend the park dedication
requirements for the proposed sketch plan of Fields of Winslow Cove.
DISCUSSION
A copy of the sketch plan is in the side pocket of the packet. Three Hundred ninety-nine lots are being
proposed. The proposed sketch plan is located on both the west and east side of Prairie Road NW just
about'/4 of a mile north of Andover Boulevard NW.
Also attached is the location map of where the new development is being proposed and where the location
is in relation to other existing parks in the area.
In reviewing the approved 2018 Park Dedication Study, the study indicates that a minimum of at least one
additional Neighborhood Park is recommended to be located somewhere in Section 13, 23 and/or 24. The
Park and Recreation Commission will need to determine if they would like to continue with that
recommendation. Note: The definition of a Neighborhood Park per the Study is as follows: This type of
facility is intended to provide areas for intense recreational activities such as field games, courts,
apparatus areas, skating, etc. The majority of the City parks fall into this classification. The service areas
range from '/4 to %a mile and this type of facility is generally intended to serve a population of 4,000 to
5,000 people. Park sizes for existing Neighborhood Parks within the City range from 1 acre to almost 25
acres.
The developer has been invited to attend the meeting to make a short presentation on the proposed
development and to answer any questions the Commission may have.
ACTION REQUIRED
The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to review the proposed sketch plan and recommend on
the park dedication requirements for Fields of Winslow Cove Sketch Plan.
Respectfully submitted,
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Todd J. Haas
Cc: Josh Metzer, Lennar (copy sent by e-mail)
Attachments: Location map; Letter about the development; Copy of sketch plan (side pocket of packet
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NARRATIVE: Fields of Winslow Cove
U.S. Home Corp, dba Lennar, is pleased to submit this Sketch Plan for City review of the proposed single family
and villa community located along Prairie Road north of Andover Blvd and south of Crosstown Blvd.
Existine Conditions
The subject property consists of 244 acres located in eastern Andover bounded by BNSF railroad to the west,
single family (rural) to the south, single family (rural) and farm land to the east, and single family (rural) and
wetlands to the north. Prairie Road essentially bisects the site in half. The current use of the site is agricultural
with much of the upland being actively farmed. A significant portion of the site also consists of wetland and
floodplain. There are several clusters of trees mostly located at the edges of the property and within or
surrounding the wetlands. The site is relatively flat with very gradual grade changes.
Description of Request
Lennar is requesting Sketch Plan Review of a proposed residential community consisting of 399 single family
homes. The proposed plan contains neighborhoods of varying lot widths including 80-feet, 65-feet, and 55-feet.
The property is currently zoned R-1 Single Family Rural. Along with our future preliminary plat application we
will be requesting a zoning amendment to Include a planned unit development overlay on the property to allow
for the proposed lot widths and areas. The zoning amendment will comply with the City's 2040 Comprehensive
Plan.
Proposed Lot Types:
55-foot wide lots
• Count: 80 homesites;
• Homes: 1-story & 2-story Villas;
• Garages: mostly 2-car, some 3-car;
80-foot wide lots
• Count: 35 homesites;
• Homes: 1-story & 2-story Single Family,
• Garages: mostly 4-car, some 3-car;
65-foot wide lots
• Count: 284 homesites;
• Homes: 1-story & 2-story Single Family,
• Garages: mostly 3-car, some 4-car;
Proposed Homes and Architecture
Lennar homes include varying materials and siding styles on most facades including lap siding, shakes, board and
batten, and stone accents on some homes. Other architectural features available on selected facades include
columns, gables, shutters, accentuated window trim and fascia, and decorative roof brackets and cornices.
Architectural renderings of these homes are included with this submittal. Lennar's design team will closely
monitor color packages and facades to avoid monotony and to ensure a visually appealing streetscape.
Open Space
Nearly 48%of the Fields of Winslow Cove community would be preserved as open space and wetlands. We are
proposing the installation of a trail system throughout the open spaces to provide a passive park atmosphere
for the neighborhood.
Schedule
The plan is to work through the preliminary plat process, along with associated approvals, during the Winter and
early Spring. Grading work will hopefully begin in Spring 2021 with construction of utilities and streets beginning
in Summer 2021. Ideally we would have model homes built and ready for the Fall 2021 Parade of Homes. The
overall project will likely be graded in two phases and final platted in three to four additions.
Lennar has a long standing history of building successful communities throughout the Twin Cities, including
similar communities under development at Winslow Cove (Andover), Woodridge, Lexington Cove, Wicklow
Woods (Blaine), Woodlands (Ramsey), Watermark (Lino Lakes), and Sundance Woods/Sundance Greens
(Dayton). We invite you to visit any of these communities and our website at https://www.lennar.com/new-
homes/minnesota/minneaoolis-st-oaul. We look forward to the opportunity to work with the City of Andover
again and thank the City for Its support.
Regards,
Josh Metzer
Land Entitlement Manager
Lennar Minnesota
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
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CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer �, fr.'
FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director/Parks Coordinator
SUBJECT: 7. Consider Draft 2021 Park Dedication Study/Recommend Park Dedication
Fee
DATE: November 19, 2020
INTRODUCTION
The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to consider the draft 2021 Park Dedication
Study.
An updated draft copy of the 2021 Park Dedication Study is in the side pocket of your packet for
review. The $888,537 that is left to pay off towards the Andover Community Center has now
been included in the future Park Facilities Chart. With this new addition in the chart, the revised
calculated fee is $5,725 per unit for residential and $17,175 per acre or 10% of the market value
of the land for commercial/industrial property (whichever is less). The current Park Dedication
fee is $3,475.00 residential and $10,424.00 per acre for commercial/industrial.
The main highlights of the report are as follows:
• The Rural Reserve area is not included in the study. If the Rural Reserve area develops, a
separate study will need to be developed which will provide recommendations on the
various types of parks that could be included in the area and what the park dedication fee
should be for developing those parks.
• Based on the Metropolitan Council predicted buildout of the City and the surplus of Mini
parks and Community Playfields, it is recommended that no additional land for Mini
parks and Community Playfields be taken as part of the park dedication requirements.
See Table 2 of the study.
• Based on the Metropolitan Council predicted buildout of the City, there is shortage of 10
acres of Neighborhood Parks (see Table 2 of the study). The Park and Recreation
Commission will need to determine if the recommendation in the last study (2018) of one
additional Neighborhood Park near the east -central part of the City somewhere in
Sections 13, 23, or 24 Township 32 Range 24 still stands and should be included in the
2021 Park Dedication Study. This was also noted in the 2011 Park Dedication Study.
• Based on the Metropolitan Council predicted buildout of the City, Community Parks are
deficient by about 94 acres (see Table 2 of the study) but as indicated on Page 8 of the
study, Bunker Hills Park does make up for some if not all the acreage to satisfy NRPA
suggested recommended acres.
• Based on the Metropolitan Council predicted population buildout of the City and the
surplus of Community Playfields as identified in Table 2 of the draft study, it is
recommended that no additional land for Community Playfields (example like Sunshine
Park) be taken as part of the park dedication requirements.
The actual household count from the 2019 Metropolitan Council estimate and the
estimated 2040 household buildout count is indicating the City is approximately 78%
developed (not including the Rural Reserve Area).
The City has completed approximately 70% of its identified 2040 park system based on
estimated value and future improvements. This indicates that the current park system is
behind with the City's current population. In 2018, the park system was on schedule with
the population which was based on the Metropolitan 2016 household numbers. Note: The
reason for this is due to the number of households based on the Metropolitan Council's
estimate in 2016 of 15,400 for full buildout has now been reduced by Metropolitan
Council to a new estimate for buildout for 2019 to 13,500.
Based on the draft Park Dedication Study and the new calculated fee that has been identified, the
substantive 64% fee increase will not be well received by the City Council and development
community. The Council may be willing to increase a percentage of the current fee based on
history of increases but until the Council weighs in it may be hard to determine what that
percentage would be. Based on past park dedication fees approved by Council since 2009, the
highest increase of the fee was 9.25%. To bring the proposed fee of $5,725 down to a more
palatable fee, the Park and Recreation Commission will need to consider options to be
recommended to the City Council. Possible options are as follows:
• Reduce Future Improvements by $4.4 million or more. This would get the fee increase to
10%.
• Reduce Future Improvements by a specific amount and by phasing in Park Dedication fee
increase (for example by 10%) over the next several years.
• Propose a percentage increase from the existing 2020 fee of $3475 and re-evaluate in 2
years.
Note: If the Park and Recreation Commission members have other options that they would like
to recommend to Council, please be prepared to provide those options at the meeting for
discussion.
The following items are included in the draft 2021 Park Dedication Study:
➢ Exhibit A - Park Service Area
➢ Exhibit C - Park Facilities Chart
➢ Exhibit E - Survey of Park Dedication Fees based on 2020 results
The following items are not included with this item:
➢ Exhibit B -- Andover Parks Map
➢ Exhibit D - 2020 Existing and Future Park Facilities Chart
ACTION REQUIRED
The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to review the updated 2021 Park Dedication
Study.
Respectfully submitted,
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Todd J. Haas
Attachments: Updated Draft 2021 Park Dedication Study (side pocket of packet)
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
Cc: Park and Recreation Commission
Jim Dickinson, City Administrator/Finance Director
David D. Berkowitz, City Engineer/Director of Public Works
FROM: Todd J. Haas, Assistant Public Works Director/Parks Coordinator
DATE: November 10, 2020
RE: 2021 Andover Park Dedication Study (Draft)
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this report is to provide the basis for an update to the park dedication
fee. A significant portion of the report remains unchanged from the last erigiaal study
done in 2018 -9^4' and hlast updated in 2011. The biggest change is the update on the
amount of improvements that have been completed the past 2 6 years since the study
was last updated in 2018 204. The recommended 2021 28:lig park dedication fee will
be based on these new calculations.
The City authorized a park dedication study to be conducted by Northwest Associated
Consultants, Inc. back in 2002 to review city regulations and dedication requirements to
determine if current practices were adequately provided for existing and future
anticipated park demands. This update to the eFig. a' Fepert d to the 2911 updated
study will summarize the objectives of the current Park Plan chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan and provide updated inventory information to establish a base line
for future dedication needs. Factors including property valuation, service area needs,
facility cost analysis, future development and implementation strategies will be
reviewed. Recommendations will be set forth establishing mechanisms for the City to
provide park facilities in a manner that meets Comprehensive Plan goals, establishes a
relationship between park need and development impact and that will build out the
system in an equitable manner consistent with Minnesota Statutes and case law. This
study excludes analysis of the community regional trail system.
ISSUES / ANALYSIS
The City's existing park system has been developed based upon the current
Comprehensive Plan (which describes land use, transportation, parks and community
goals and objectives as well as demographic projections to the year 2040). Andover
has been successful in acquiring land during the subdivision process to provide
neighborhood and mini parks throughout the community. Athletic fields and other
recreation improvements have been provided based upon a combination of City, school
district and regional park facilities. The City is in a good position with respect to its park
and recreation system in that the variety, location, number and facilities provided by the
system meet the national guidelines. The existing Parks and Open Space Chapter of
the Comprehensive Plan utilized both Metropolitan Council and National Recreation and
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Parks Association' Guidelines to develop the park system standards identified in the
Comprehensive Plan. The current City park system meets the national standards
(based upon the number of acres of park land provided per 1,000 population), identified
by the existing Comprehensive Plan. The City has provided parks throughout the
community which allow residents good access to the system and there are a variety of
recreational facilities to choose from including natural areas, linear parks, playgrounds
and athletic facilities. Andover has also done a good job of mapping and maintaining an
inventory of its park facilities and providing clear guidance through the Capital
Improvement Project (CIP) process for implementation of future facilities.
The purpose of this update to the original park dedication study is to update the cost or
value of the Andover ultimate park system and distribute the costs of developing this
system equitably to the current and future households and land uses that benefit from
the City's park system. The following points summarize the key issues that will affect the
City's park system:
1. The Metropolitan Council's build out population forecasted for Andover for both
urban and rural areas of the City is anticipated 39,800 41,900 in 2040 and 13,500
15,499 households. Once the Rural Reserve Area population and household
numbers have been identified, the park system will be determined at that time
along with the gross land area and the number of acres that is considered
buildable. When that occurs a separate Park Dedication Study will be required for
this area.
2. The community has done a good job of acquiring land for park and recreation
purposes and providing equipment/facilities to serve the recreation needs of the
City. The location and type of parks within the existing system generally meet
the national standards (suggested by the National Recreation and Park
Association), based upon the current population of 32,882 32,335 residents
2f 019 24�6 Metropolitan Council estimate).
3. Based upon a staff review of the existing land areas which have been acquired or
dedicated to the City over time, staff has identified about 61 acres (Meadowood
South, Hartfiel's, Dehn's, Cedar Crest Estates, Creekridge, Birch Ridge, White
Oaks, Valley View, Redwood, Landlocked, River Trails, and Cedar Crest) or
about 9% of the current total parkland that may never be developed due to
topography constraints such as steep slopes, wetlands and/or lakes.
4. The existing park system is predominantly comprised of smaller mini and
neighborhood parks which are located throughout the community. Staff has
indicated that the number and proximity of smaller parks are expensive to
maintain and as such, the City may choose to limit further acquisition of small
park sites within the community in favor of larger neighborhood parks or
community playfields.
Previous National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) guidelines were utilized to analyze the
park system by park type and the number of acres of parkland per 1,000 population because these
guidelines were utilized in the 1999 Park Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The NRPA is a
professional association that provides accreditation programs for universities and advises national
lawmakers on policy matters, programs and legislation related to public parks and recreation.
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5. The 2010 U.S. Census indicates that over 57.8% of the City's population is
comprised of young residents between the ages of 5 to 44 years of age. About
14.3% of the population is comprised of children under 10 years old. The
Census figures indicate that the community has a large population of young
active residents who typically generate park and recreation demands on the
community. Considering the large number of children, teens and young adults, it
is anticipated that park and recreation use will be strong for the foreseeable
future. The final 2020 U.S. Census is not
scheduled to be completed by the time this Park Dedication Study is done.
6. As the community develops and land within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area
(MUSA) decline, future growth will occur in the rural service area and the density
of development will ultimately decline. While the need for parks will continue to
be strong, the financial resources that will be dedicated to the park system are
expected to decline. The anticipated decreased density of development in the
rural areas will result in a decline in the amount of park dedication fees that will
be collected over the long-term. The land supply within the MUSA is limited and
the cost of land for park acquisition could be higher than it currently is at some
point in the future.
7. The current City park system as calculated by staff contains a total of about 631
acres of parkland, which is divided into 69 separate park facilities, (including
Andover Station North Ball Field Facility and City Hall Outdoor Hockey Rink
Complex). The total value of the park system based upon full build out (including
existing and future planned facilities, land costs and 30% design/administration
costs) approximates $54,995,874 $49, . The existing park system
(including land costs and 30% design/administration costs) is valued at
$38,422,815 $13,477,067 with approximately $16,573,059 $16,626,336
(including future land purchases and 30% design/administration costs) of future
improvements to be constructed to complete the 2040 Comprehensive Plan park
system.
8. The planned park system (based upon the 2040 Comprehensive Plan), is about
70% 6"1 (see Table 6) developed at this time and has been paid for by existing
development (through taxes, Community Development Block Grants, other
grants and park dedication fees, donations, etc.). As the City is currently about
78% 67°6 developed (10,605 48,391 households based upon the 2019 2OU
Metropolitan Council's estimate out of the potential 13,500 15,400 projected 2040
build out households), existing development has already paid for over 70% 66°k
of the total planned system. Future development should be responsible to pay
for the remaining 30% 3"0 ($16.573,059 $16,625,336) plus a percentage of the
existing system (including some facility upgrades), in order to provide for their
proportionate share of the total system costs.
PARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The City of Andover Comprehensive Plan including the Parks and Open Space -Chapter
sets forth goals and objectives for the park system. The objectives of the plan are to:
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Provide areas that meet present park needs and plan for future needs of the
City.
2. Maintain, upgrade and expand community recreational facilities_ and trail
systems to serve all residents of the City.
3. Promote, protect, preserve and enhance the City's rural and open space and
amenities.
The City of Andover contains 69 parks (including Andover Station North Ball Feld
Facility and City Hall Outdoor Hockey Rink Complex), ranging in size from under 1 acre
to over 152 acres (Kelsey Round Lake Park). Anoka County operates only one
Regional Park within the corporate limits of Andover. Anoka County also operates Rum
River Central Regional Park that abuts the City along the Rum River near the northwest
end of the City. Exhibit A (Park Service Area Map) indicates the location of all of the
existing parks and developable planned future parks within the City.
The park system contains land areas that are designed to meet varying recreational
needs of residents. The parks are classified according to factors including size, use,
service area, location and site improvements. These classification systems for local
and regional facilities as identified by the Metropolitan Council 2040 Regional Parks
Policy plan are as follows:
Mini Park. This type of park is intended to provide specialized facilities (facilities
include improvements such as playground and fitness equipment) that _serve.. a
concentrated or limited population or specific group such as tots or senior citizens. Mini
parks are typically located within neighborhoods and serve people living within less than
% mile of the Park and have an area of 1 acre or less. Note: For the purpose of this
study, some parks that exceed 1 acre have been identified as a mini park since the park
cannot be developed any more than a specialized facility.
Neighborhood Park. This type of facility is intended to provide areas for intense
recreational activities such as field games, courts, apparatus areas, skating, etc. The
majority of the City parks fall into this classification. The service areas range from % to
mile and this type of facility is generally intended to serve a population of 4,000 to
5,000 people. Park sizes for existing Neighborhood Parks within the City range from 1
acre to almost 25 acres. Note: For the purpose of this study, parks that have
specialized facilities and 1 field or court have been identified as a neighborhood park.
Linear Park. This type of facility is typically developed for one or more varying modes of
recreational travel such as hiking, biking, skiing, canoeing etc. There is currently only
one Linear Park within the City (Coon Creek Park). The park contains bituminous trails
(Tom Anderson Trail) that follows Coon Creek between Hanson Blvd. NW and the
Burlington Northern Railroad. Non -motorized uses including biking, hiking, roller
blading and cross-country skiing are permitted in the park. Coon Creek Park contains
44 acres of land.
Special Use Park. Special Use Parks are generally areas established to provide
specialized or single purpose recreational activities such as golf course, nature center,
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marina, zoo, display gardens etc. The Crooked Lake Boat Landings and Round Lake
are designated as Special Use Parks. Crooked Lake Boat landing has a picnic shelter
and boat ramp. Round Lake contains only a boat ramp.
Undeveloped Parks. The City has a number of Undeveloped Parks where land has
been dedicated or acquired but facilities have not yet been installed or may not have the
ability to be installed. The Undeveloped Park areas range from less than 1 acre to over
10 acres in size. Many of the areas contain wetlands and are unsuitable for active plan
and/or recreational equipment. Larger areas may be suitable for future trail
development.
Community Plavields. These types of parks or facilities are areas for intense
recreational facilities such as athletic fields, hockey rinks, skate parks, courts and
swimming pools and are in close proximity to secondary schools and other public
facilities. These parks serve 3 to 5 neighborhoods or one community. Hawk Ridge Park,
Timber Trails Park, Fox Meadows Park, Sunshine Park, Prairie Knoll Park,
Shadowbrook East Park, Eveland Fields, Andover Station North Ball Field Facility, Pine
Hills North Facility and City Campus Outdoor Hockey Complex would be considered in
this category as both are active use parks with recreational facilities designed for league
play in baseball; softball, soccer, lacrosse, football and hockey. Note: For the purpose
of this study, if a park has at least 2 or more athletic fields and/or rinks, the park -has
been classified into this category.
Community Parks. Community Parks are generally intended to provide areas_ of
natural or ornamental quality for outdoor recreation activities including walking,
picnicking. These types of parks could also have some fields and court games. They
serve the City as a whole and typically include between 25 to 100 acres of land.
Currently one park is designed for community park use which is Kelsey Round Lake
Park. This park is designated as a Community Park since it is a passive use park. that
has extensive natural areas that also contains bituminous, gravel and wood chip nature
trails.
Regional Parks. Currently there are only two Regional Parks and one Park
Conservation Area within or adjacent to Andover and are operated by Anoka County.
About half of Bunker Hills Regional Park is located within the corporate limits in the
southeast part of Andover and extends into the adjacent cities of Blaine, Coon Rapids
and Ham Lake. The Rum River Central Regional Park abuts the City along the Rum
River east of County Road 7 and the north side of the Rum River in the City of Ramsey.
The Cedar Creek Conservation Area is located just to the west of Aztec Street NW with
access from 181st Avenue NW (located on the Andover side of the Rum River across
from Rum River Central Park). This Conservation Area is located in both the Cities of
Oak Grove and Andover. The portion located in Andover is approximately 93 acres in
size. Bunker Hills Regional Park includes numerous recreation facilities such as picnic
areas, playgrounds, camping, swimming, walking/biking/hiking and cross-country skiing
trails. Rum River Central Regional Park includes numerous recreation facilities such as
picnic areas, playgrounds, camping, canoeing, walking/biking/hiking and cross-country
skiing trails.
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Trails. The City has developed a comprehensive regional trail system for the
community. This plan is included with the City of Andover's Transportation Plan. The
study does however contains interior trail access for the individual parks (where
necessary), which is needed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements.
Open Space. The Comprehensive Plan identifies open space as a part of the overall
park system. Open space is defined as areas set aside for the preservation of natural
open spaces to counteract the effects of urban congestion and monotony. Many new
citizens cite Andover's natural amenities as a reason for moving into the City. As such,
an objective of the Comprehensive Plan is to protect, preserve and enhance the open
space character of the City. Currently there are four properties that are identified as
Open Space (Martin Meadows Preserve, Dalske Woodlands Preserve, Maple View
Preserve and Northwood's Preserve). Note: For the purpose of this study, these four
preserves are not included in the determination of the park dedication fee and are
funded through the City General Fund and through grants.
Scenic Parks. Within the existing park system, there are twelve parks totaling 61.55
acres, currently shown on Exhibit C (Andover Park Facilities Chart) and illustrated on
Exhibit B (Andover Park Map) that will not likely be developed due to the fact that the
land dedication consists primarily of wetlands, lakes, or steep slopes and there is
insufficient upland area to develop an active park. These scenic park lands generally
fills the classification of Mini and Neighborhood Parks. The specific parks and acreage
are identified in Table 1.
TABLE 1
SCENIC PARKS
PARK NAME
PARKS MAP
NUMBER I.D.
PARK
CLASSIFICATION
EXISTING
ACRES
Mini Parks
Meadow Wood South
38C
UM
0.45
Hartfield's
68D
UM
1.47
Dehn's
32C
UM
2.23
Cedar Crest Estates
2A
UM
0.88
Creekrid a
30C
UM
2.76
Subtotal Mini Parks Acrea a
7.79
Neighborhood Parks
Birch Ride
19B
UN
13.99
White Oaks
13A
UN
9.30
Valle View
12A
UN
8.74
Landlocked
72D
UN
2.25
River Trails
43C
UN
11.41
Redwood Park
79D
UN
5.59
Cedar Crest
1A
UN
2.48
Subtotal Neighborhood Park Acreage
53.76
Total Scenic Park Acreage
61.55
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In addition to the stated park system objectives, the Comprehensive Plan also provides
recommendations for park system acreage to accommodate community growth through
2040. Table 2 compares the Comprehensive Plan acreage recommended with the
existing park system to illustrate where the City stands in relationship to its build out
park system.
TABLE 2 Based on 2040 Metro Council's Ultimate Population Build Out
PARK TYPE
NRPA
EXISTING PARK
EXISTING
SURPLUS/
RECOMMENDED
ACREAGE
PARK
DEFICIT**
ACRES ***
GROSS ACRES
ACREAGE NET
AS DETERMINED
BUILDABLE*
BY STAFF
4592 15.12
55.31
47.52
+34-.g+32.40
Neighborhood
42 .92 119.40
162.46
108.70
-17-27 -10.70
Community
27-2.35 258.70
164.64
164.64
46T.q -94.06
Park
Community
Q4F-- 89.55
188.11
188.11
+gig¢+98.56
Playflelds
TOTAL
59S-45 482.77
570.52
508.97
+0am +26.20
Note. There Is additional park land (Crooked Lake and Round Lake Boat Landings which are considered
Special Use Parks and Coon Creek Park/Tom Anderson Trail along with Shadowbrook West Park Trail
which is considered Linear Parks) are not included in Table 2 for a total of 60.49 acres.
* These figures represent adjusted acres subtracting out scenic park acreages from Table 1.
** Surplus/Deficit represents Comprehensive Plan acreage recommendations minus existing park
acreage net buildable.
` Based on ultimate population build out of 39.800 41,990 (does not include the Rural Reserve Area)
City staff indicated that although the existing parkland consists of a multitude of smaller
mini and neighborhood parks, the City may not continue acquisition of similar land in the
future due to the high cost of maintenance associated with the dispersed locations of
these parks within the community. The system is adequate to provide for lands within
the projected MUSA boundary. The bulk of the land outside of the ultimate MUSA are
planned to develop with 2.5-acre residential lots. The acreage lots provide land area for
private recreation purposes that is larger than that typically dedicated for mini parks (1
acres or less). As such, the City may choose to add additional property to some of the
mini park areas or look to acquire neighborhood parks in the future.
Table 2 and Exhibit A (Park Service Area Map) illustrates that as the City grows within
the 2040 MUSA, the current neighborhood parks system provide sufficient acreage and
distribution to accomplish the Comprehensive Plan recommendations. Additional
community parks or community playfields must yet be acquired and developed.
ANDOVER PARK ACREAGE COMPARISON WITH NATIONAL STANDARDS
The existing park system was further analyzed in terms of the service area per 1,000
population guidelines established by the National Recreation and Park Association
(NRPA). The 2019 2846 Metropolitan Council's population figure of 32,882 32,336 was
used to evaluate the park system acreage. The following Table 3 indicates there are
sufficient mini parks, neighborhood parks and community playfield areas. The city is
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short of community parks. It should be noted that even though Table 3 is deficient in
community parks, Bunker Hills Park located in the southeast corner does make up for
some of the acreage to satisfy NRPA suggested acres. It also should be noted that the
park acreages listed in the "Existing Park Acres" column in Table 3 represent the
number of acres of park owned by the City and net park acres that will or do have
facilities. However, even when the existing scenic acres are deleted, the existing park
system for mini parks, neighborhood parks and community playfields meet or exceeds
the park acres suggested by the National Recreation and Park Association Guidelines.
TABLE 3 (BASED ON 2019 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL'S CURRENT ESTIMATED
POPULATION FIGURES)
PARK TYPE
SERVICE
AREA'
NRPA
STANDARD
EXISTING PARK
ACRES
NRPA
SUGGESTED
ACRES3
GROSS
BUILDABLE
Mini Park
'/. Mile
.38 ac/1000
55.31
47.52
12.5 Ytd
Neighborhood Park
'/. -'/2
Mile
3 ac/1000
162.46
108.70
98.6 87
Community Park
2 Mile
6.5 ac/1000
164.64
164.64
213.7 249-2
Community Pla field
2 Mile
2.25 ac/1000
188.11
188.11
74 7"
Total Acres
570.52
508.97
398.8 392.3
Note: There is additional park land (Crooked Lake and Round Lake Boat Landings which are considered
Special Use Parks and Coon Creek Parkrrom Anderson Trail along with Shadowbrook West Park Trail
which is considered Linear Parks) that are not included in Table 2 for a total of 60.49 acres.
1 Metropolitan Council Guideline (Park Facility Service Area)
2 National Recreation and Park Association Guidelines (Acres of Park per 1,000 Population) Note:
Although some U. S. Communities still determined there needs for various types of parks as indicated in
the Table 3, NRPA has determined Agency Performance Standards should have an average 1 park for
every 2281 residents. Park acreage is recommended to be 10 acres per 1000 residents. Based on this
NRPA standard, Andover should at least 14 parks with at least a total of 329 acres based on Metropolitan
Council's current estimate of 32,882.
3 National Recreation and Park Association Guidelines (Based upon 2019 2046 Metropolitan Council's
estimate of 32,882 32,336).
COMMUNITY GROWTH
The City's existing and future population and household growth will be compared to City
park system value estimates to provide a proportionate park dedication fee. The
Andover 2040 Comprehensive Plan forecasts a 2040 population of approximately
39,800 41,900 people in 13,500 46,400 households. This anticipated future
development is in both the 2040 MUSA and the City's rural residential areas. Andover's
2019 2046 Metropolitan Council's household count of 10,605 49,391 represent
approximately 78% 6704 of the City's 2040 population forecast.
As a requirement of Metropolitan Council approval of Andover's 2040 Comprehensive
Plan, the City will be evaluating a Rural Reserve Area Study that identified a Rural
Reserve Area for potential future urban growth beyond the current 2040 MUSA. For the
purpose of the Park Dedication Study, the Rural Reserve Area is not included here
within and will stand on its own if and when the Rural Reserve Area is ready for
development.
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Table 4 illustrates the population and household estimates of the City based upon 2000
and the 2010 U.S. Census data along with the 2019 2016 Metropolitan Council's
estimate and 2040 Metropolitan Council's estimate for population and household
projections cited in the Comprehensive Plan. The projections for the Rural Reserve
Area population and households will be determined at a later date.
TABLE 4
ANDOVER POPULATION AND HOUSEHOLD ESTIMATES
POPULATION
HOUSEHOLDS
2000 Census
26,588
8,205
2010 Census
30,598
9 811
2019 294&-
32.882 32,335
10,605 19,394
Metropolitan Council's
Estimate
2040-Metropolitan
39,800 41,909
13,50015,409
Council's Estimate
Rural Reserve Area
To be determined at a later
To be determined at a
date
later date
This update to the park dedication study will rely on the following demographic statistics.
The City will have a 2040 population of 39,800 41,900 people and a 2040 household
count of 13,500 45,400 according to the City's Comprehensive Plan.
RESIDENTIAL PARK DEDICATION ANALYSIS
Exhibit C (Andover - Park Facilities Chart) identifies the park sites pursuant to the City
Parks Map. The name and address of each park including existing and future acres,
facilities and values are also identified. City Staff provided the list of facilities and
corresponding cost estimates. The park system analysis included a land use review to
determine the service areas for the existing parks and to identify the proportion of
existing and future development that will impact the system. As stated earlier, the
current park areas are spread throughout the community and are relatively evenly
distributed. Many of the existing parks are located in areas of the community where
future development will occur and as such, a proportion of the park infrastructure should
be paid for by new development. In fully developed areas in the southern part of the
City, improvements to existing parks should be and have been paid for by current
development within the service area of the specific park facility.
City Staff provided a list of existing and future planned park facilities, which was used to
establish the value of the existing park system and to identify costs reasonably
expected to complete the future park system based upon full build out contemplated by
the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. It should be noted that the information contained herein
is the best estimate of future facilities that can be made at this time and that the specific
facilities and dollar figures may be subiect to chanoe/revision as time goes by and
market conditions fluctuate. See Exhibit D (City of Andover 2020 2018 Existing, Future
Park Facilities and Replacement Items Chart) for reference. Based on the estimated
value of the complete 2040 park system, Table 6 illustrates that the park system is 70%
66% developed and has been paid for by existing development through taxes, park
dedication donations, grants etc. Future development will benefit from the infrastructure
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that is currently in place and as such, should also be responsible to pay a proportionate
share for replacement of the existing system through general taxes, donations_, grants,
etc.
A major component of the park system is land and to determine present land values for
Andover. Recent sales indicated that the average value for land within the MUSA
approximates 7$ 0,000 $69,090 per acre and average land value in the rural service
area approximates 1$ 3,000 $14,600 per acre. The Anoka County Assessor's database
was utilized to establish the land value for park areas that contain a large percentage of
wetland or lakes (generally the 61.55 acres of parkland that staff believes will not be
developed due to topographic or other constraints).
Based on the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Guidelines, the 2040
park system is sufficient in mini parks and community playfields
_ 94 aorpy of Gnmmwimty Playfield be available by 204 as illustrated in
Table 2. It should also be noted based on the NRPA recommendations the City should
consider adding 10 acres of Neighborhood Park. As far as the 94 4" acres of
Community Park to fulfill the NRPA recommendations it should also be noted that even
though Table 3 is deficient in community parks. Bunker Hills Park located in the
southeast corner does make up for some of the acreage to satisfy NRPA suggested
acres (see page 8). As neted eaN*eF an the study, (see definition eR Page 5) these typee
Table 6 illustrates the value of the planned park system based upon the current
Comprehensive Plan which includes the additional Community Playfield (similar to the
Sunshine Park). To calculate the values of the existing and future system, staff utilized
the City of Andover Directory of Parks, City Capital Improvements Plan, and research of
facility vendors as well as comparable improvements within the City. A list of the future
facility acquisitions and values is attached as Exhibit D (City of Andover 2020 2M
Existing, Future Park Facilities and Replacement Items Chart).
TABLE 6
PARK SYSTEM ESTIMATED VALUE BASED ON EXHIBIT D
NOT INCLUDING THE RURAL RESERVE AREA
Total Park System
Estimated Value of
% of
Estimated Value of
% of Total
Value (including
Existing Park Facilities
Total
Future Park Facilities
Park
land values and
(including land values
Park
(including land values and
System to
30%
and 30% Design/Admin
System
30% Design/Admin Fees)
be
Design/Admin
Fees)
Developed
Fees
$54,995,874
$38,422,815
70%
$16,573,059
30%
coo o�85
$32,647,649
6"0
$16,625,336
34%
Park dedication is collected as conditions of subdivision approval. In this respect, the
park land dedication fee is estimated on the basis of new housing units or households.
Currently, the City has completed approximately 70% 66% of its 2040 park system
based on estimated value and future improvements. The actual household count from
the 2019 2016 Metropolitan Council's estimate and the future 2040 household count is
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approximately 78% 674 developed (not including the Rural Reserve Area). This
indicates that the current park system is behind sn Gale in facilities for its current
population. Future household growth should pay an equitable share in providing the
City's ultimate park system (not including the Rural Reserve Area).
To determine the equitable distribution of future park system value to residential units,
the ultimate system value is divided by projected household counts. Table 7 represents
park dedication fees based on the build out of the 2040 Andover park system.
TART C 7
ESTIMATED PARK VALUE AND DEDICATION FEE W/ 1
ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY BALLFIELD COMPLEXES
Estimated Value of
# Housing Units yet
Park Dedication Fee
Future Park Facilities
to be built
Per Unit
2040
$16,573,059
-
2895
=
$5725
$16,626,336
69W
$3319
rwce: lilt: current du1-u Awns parK aealcatlon tee per the Uty of Andover's 2020 2048 fee schedule is
3475 $3180 per unit
Exhibit E provides a comparison of park land fees from other metropolitan communities.
The suggested fee in Table 7 is comparable when compared with neighboring
communities like Blaine. However, the fees are lower than some of the larger, fast-
growing communities such as Brooklyn Park, Eden Prairie, and Plymouth.
The current system and future planned improvements are consistent with the 2040
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan. It is fair to assume that the park system will likely
continue to be upgraded in the future to maintain the user capacity of the system. The
5725 $3319 per unit charge should reasonably cover the costs for complete
development of the system and carrying costs through system build out (not including
the Rural Reserve Area).
The charge of 5725 $3349 per residential unit is the level of funding that will need to
be generated to provide for the planned park system for Andover, based upon
implementation of the plan with the lands and facilities described in Exhibit D (City of
Andover 2020 29-1-8 Existing, Future Park Facilities and Replacement Items Chart)
which are based upon the Comprehensive Park Plan. The 5725 $3319 figure takes
into account the park service areas (% of park need associated with new vs. existing
development), existing and projected costs for the park system, design/administrative
costs and future population/household projections and is therefore our best estimate of
park need per unit. It is important to note that the City should continue re-evaluating the
system value; current land values and system needs on a periodic basis and adjust the
park dedication accordingly. City Staff suggests that park facilities costs be reviewed
and updated annually based upon the Engineering News Record Cost Index.
Park maintenance/replacement items and future improvements above and beyond
those identified in Exhibit D should not be financed using park dedication funds. The
operational and future replacement costs must be budgeted within the City's general
funds with costs shared by all community residents.
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COMMERCIAUINDUSTRIAL PARK DEDICATION ANALYSIS
Minnesota Statutes and recent case law have identified that Cities must now be able to
articulate and justify dedication requirements on a project -by -project basis. Cities have
the burden of determining that the park dedication requirement is related to the park
benefit that will be derived due to the development. Individualized determinations must
be made for each project and the City has the responsibility to demonstrate that there is
a reasonable relationship between the dedication requirement and the park needs
generated by the development.
As illustrated in Exhibit E, many metropolitan communities have a commercial/ industrial
park land dedication. The general issue in establishing a commercial/ industrial park
land fee is establishing a nexus between commercial and industrial use and the benefit
they receive through the City's park system. In the case of Andover, City staff has
indicated that the City has no commercial or industrial league programs, with the
exception of a couple of local bar/restaurant sponsored tournaments that have occurred
in the past. In this respect there is no empirical data that currently illustrates a direct
park benefit to the commercial and industrial properties that exists or does not exist.
There are discussions that suggest that there is intrinsic benefit to all land uses from a
quality park system related to quality of life within a community. The issue at hand is to
determine the proportionate need that commercial/industrial developments generate for
the community park system.
As City Staff have indicated that there is some tournament play use of athletic fields in
the past, it is reasonable to state that commercialfindustrial developments have some
benefit from the City park system. It is likely that employees of local businesses use
parks for lunch breaks, walking and/or recreating. The question is does the commercial
development generate the same need on the park system as an equivalent residential
development? The proportionate benefit is unknown for the City of Andover, due to the
lack of information about the degree to which the commercial/industrial developments
use the system. If the City desires to continue collection of commercial/industrial park
dedication fees it is suggested to continue collecting a fee structure that approximates
charges of other similarly situated communities. Table 8 illustrates commercial park
dedication fees which are currently charged by other developing communities.
TABLES
COMMUNITY
$ PER C/1 ACRE (BASED ON 2020 5046)
Blaine
$8704
flat fee
Brooklyn Park
$8000
flat fee
Coon Rapids
$5000
flat fee for Commercial/$4000 for Industrial
Eden Prairie
$11,500
flat fee
Maple Grove
$11,000
flat fee
Plymouth
$8000
flat fee
Shakopee
$"W
$9500 flat fee
Woodbury
$6000
flat fee
Andover
$8949 $10,424 or 10% of Market Value of Land (whichever is
less
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The commercial/industrial park dedication fees should follow a calculation equated to
residential development on the same property (if followed would increase the current
fee of $10,424 $9534 to $17,175 $9957 (3 residential unit's X 5725 $3319) per acre or
10% of market value of the land (whichever is less).
SUMMARY
• Case law and Minnesota Statutes provide that dedication requirements can only be
applied to facilities that will be impacted by the specific project. Future park
dedication fees cannot be utilized to maintain existing park and trail systems in fully
developed neighborhoods unless a correlation can be made between the new
development and park use. However, park dedication fees cannot be used to
replace equipment within City parks.
The current park system is now following behind OR SGhedale in facilities for its
current population.
In the event that the City extends the MUSA pursuant to the Rural Reserve Area on
Exhibit A (Park Service Area Map), additional facilities and land will be needed to
accommodate the projected future population. For the purpose of this study, the
Rural Reserve Area is not included in the determination of the parts dedication fee
and will stand on its own if and when the Rural Reserve Area is ready for
development.
• A minimum of at least one additional Neighborhood Park (GeMpaFable to the GUFFS
SuF;shiae Pafk) is recommended for the 13,500 15,489 households projected for
2040 (not including the Rural Reserve Area) to be located somewhere in Section 13,
23 and/or 24, Township 32, Range 24.
• The total planned park system is estimated to cost $54,995,874 $49,2a-2,955 based
upon the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, land values, current and projected facility
costs.
• While the Metropolitan Council's estimated household count represents 78d/o 67-% of
its 2040 build out, the City has about 70% 6"0 of its 2040 park system in place.
The park system that is in place has been paid for by existing development through
taxes, park dedication, donations, grants, etc.
• As illustrated in Table 7 the City's residential park dedication fees will depend on the
City Council's decision on future park improvements and community growth options.
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The current park system and plan is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Land
Use Plan and as such, the park dedication fee structure for new residential
developments should be based upon the analysis provided for in Table 7. Based
upon this analysis, a park dedication fee of approximately 5725 $3319 per
residential unit and $17,175 $0957 per acre or 10% of market value of the land
(whichever is less) for commercial/industrial developments should be instituted to
cover build out cost of the City's planned park system and to develop one additional
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neighborhood park (location to be in the area of Sections 13, 23 and/or 24,
Township 32, Range 24). A periodic review of land values and facility costs should
be done every 5 years (next updated study would be done in 2025 2M once the
U.S. Census has been completed or as directed by the City Council) to ensure that
the park dedication fee remains current based upon market conditions. Staff
recommends that the Engineering News Record Cost Index (ENR Cost Index) be
utilized in other years as the source to annually update facility values to account for
inflationary factors.
2. The City should continue incorporating park redevelopment infrastructure planning
as part of the 5-year Capital Improvements Plan. Minnesota Statutes specify that
park dedication fees may not be used for maintenance purposes and therefore it is
important for the City to continue to provide a separate budget fund for maintenance.
However, any park improvements above those identified in Exhibit D will need to be
financed outside of the park dedication funds. As the park system ages, there will
be an increased need to retrofit existing facilities, as they will have aged beyond
their useful life in the older parks. The City will need to continue to pay for
replacement of the park system facilities in full developed neighborhoods or park
service areas through the general fund or other sources that are available.
3. In the event that the City is contemplating park or facility improvement upgrades in
the future that have not been identified in Exhibit D, the City should include these
improvements in the Capital Improvement Plan and budget for such improvements
out of park dedication fees or other sources that are available.
4. In the event that the City is contemplating park replacements in Exhibit D, the City
Council shall approve such replacements and budget for such replacements out of
the City's general fund or other sources that are available.
Attachments:
Exhibit A: Park Service Area Map
Exhibit B: Andover Parks Map
Exhibit C: Andover — Park Facilities Chart
Exhibit D: City of Andover 2020 2018 Existing, Future Park Facilities, and
Replacement Items Chart
Exhibit E: Survey of Park Dedication Fees based on 2020 24�6 results
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Park Facilities Chart - Exhibit C
Park
Site
Park
Type
Name
Address
Existing
Acres
Future
Acres
Total
Acres
Value Per
Acre
Land Value
Value of Existing
Facilities (2020)
Value of Future
Park Facilities
Total Park
CostNalue
1A
UN
Cedar Great
3680173rd Ln. NW
2.48
2.48
$ 13,000
$ 32,240
$ 290
$ 1,000
$ 33.530
2A
UM
Cedar Crest Estate
3909 174th Ave NW
0,88
0.88
$ 13,000
$ 11,440
$ -
$ -
$ 11.440
3A
CPL
Fox Meadows
16000 Fox St. NW
12.56
12.56
$ 13,000
$ 163,280
$ 452,540
$ 290,000
$ 905,820
4A
CPL
Hawk Ride
18001 Verdin St. NW
13.14
13.14
$ 13,000
$ 170,820
$ 363,944
$ 1,177,100
$ 1,711.864
5A
M
Lan Seth
3341 174th Ln. NW
1.67
1.67
$ 13,000
$ 21,710
$ 33,691
$ 32,800
$ 88,201
BA
N
Lund's North
2640 166th Av. NW
4.01
4.01
$ 13,000
$ 52,130
$ 68,071
$ 182,500
$ 302,701
7A
CPA
Martin's Meadows Park
17101 Navajo St NW
12.08
12.08
$ 13,000
$ 167,040
$ 2;936
$ -
$ 159,976
8A
N
Pine Hills South
3536 161at Ave. NW
5.08
5.08
$ 13,000
$ 66,040
$ 78,703
$ 108,800
$ 253,543
9A
N
Timber River
16980 Barium St.
6.78
6.78
$ 13,000
$ 88.140
$ 11 t928
$ 7,000
$ 207,068
10A
CPL
Timber Trails
17761 Aztec St NW
7.05
7.05
$ 13,000
$ 91,650
$ 331,872
$ 113,500
$ 537,022
11A
CPL
Pine Hills North
3535 161 at Ave. NW
42.20
42.20
$ 13,000 1
$ 548,600
$ 1,178,1D1 1$
2,046000 1
$ 31772,701
12A
UN
Valley View
3929 169th Ave. NW
8.86
8.86
$ 13,000
$ 115,180
$ -
$ 1,000
$ 116,180
13A
UN
_ _
White Oaks
2740 172nd Ave. NW
9.24
9.24
$ 13,000
$ 120,120
$ -
$ 1,000
$ 121,120
19B
UN
Birch Ride
1450 181 st Ave. NW
11.21
11.21
$ 13,000
$ 145,730
$ -
$ -
$ 145,730
20B
M
Country Oaks
1065 162nd Lane NW
1.10
1,10
$ 70,000
$ 77,000
$ 60,970
$ -
$ 137,970
1B
N
Forest Meadows
1010179th Ave. NW
6.63
6.63
$ 13,000
$ 86,190
$ 40,166
$ -
$ 126,356
23B
UN
Oak Hollow
465159th Ave. NW
5.89
5.89
$ 13,000
$ 76,570
$ 350
$ 1,000
$ 77,920
24B
M
OakMew
15851 Avocet St NW
1.04
1.04
$ 70,000
$ 72,800
$ 38,579
$ 23,000
$ 134,379
25B
M
Woodland Crossing
15827 Jay St NW
5.21
5.21
$ 70,000
$ 364,700
$ 62.320
1 $ 40,000
$ 467,020
26B
M
Woodland Meadows
2139 172nd Ave. NW
0.98
Q98
$ 13,000
$ 12,740
$ 24,972
$ -
$ 37,712
28B
M
Maple View Park
1251 167th Ave. NW
0.60
0.60
$ 70,000
$ 42,000
$ 76,578
$ -
$ 118,578
29C
M
1138thAvenue Park Tot Lot
2602 138th Ave, NW
0.40
0.4.0
$ 70,000
$ 28,000
$ 13,006
$ -
$ 41,006
30C
UM
Creekrid a
3216 South Coon Creek Dr
2.76
2.76
$ 70,000
$ 193,200
$ -
$ 1,D00
$ 194,200
31C
SUP
crooked Lake Boat Lending
2980 Bunker Lake Blvd NW
2.51
2.51
$ 70,000
$ 175,700
$ 149,799
$ 8,500
$ 333,999
32C
UM
Dehn's
14432 Guarani St NW
2.32
2.32
$ 70,000
$ 162,400
$ -
$ 1,000
$ 163,400
33C
N
Green Acres
14141 Ivywood St NW
1.08
1.08
8.41
$ 70,000
$ 75,600
$ 30.693
$ 7,500
$ 113,793
34C
CPL
Hidden Creek North
26M Bunker Lake Blvd NW
8.41
$ 70,000
$ 588.700
$ 239,612
$ 136,000
$ 664,312
35C
M
Hidden Creek South
13415 Hidden Creek Dr
0.42
0.42
1 $ 70,000
$ 29,400
$ 26,068
$ 1,000
$ 56,468
36C
CPA
Kelsey Round Lake
15521 Xenia St. NW
152.56
152.58
$ 13,000
$ 1,983,280
$ 238,662
$ 1,676,500
$ 3,898,442
37C
IM
lMeadowood North
4519 148th Ave NW
0.68
0.58
$ 13,000
$ 7,540
$ 31,578
$ 23,500
$ 62,618
38C
JUM
Meadowood South
4568 147th Lane NW
0.34
0.34
$ 13,000
$ 4,420
$ -
$ 1,000
$ 5,420
39C
M
Meadows of Round Lake
4040 146th Lane NW
0.37
0.37
$ 70,000
$ 25,900
$ 34,680
$ 1,000
$ 61,580
40C
N
North Woods East
14035 Yukon St NW
2.12
2.12
$ 70,000
$ 148,400
$ 60,938
$ 74,750
$ 284,088
41C
N
North Woods West
2721 140th Lane NW
3.81
3,81
$ 70,000
$ 286,700
$ 97,144
$ 31,000
$ 394,844
42C
M
Pleasant Oaks
3857143rdAve
20.29
20.29
$ 70,000
$ 1,420,300
$ 41,004
$ 29,750
$ 1,491,064
43C
UN
Rivet -Trails
4635 147th Lane NW
12.85
12.85
$ 13,000
$ 167,050
$ -
$ 500
$ 167,550
44C
N
Rose
14057 Rose St NW
4.97
1 4.97
$ 70,000
$ 347,900
$ 229,809
$ 56,000
$ 633,709
45C
SUP
Round Lake Boat Landing
14604 Round Lake Blvd NW
3,51
3..51
$ 70,000
$ 245,700
$ 4,564
$ 63;500
$ 313,764
46C
N
Strootman
4575 154th Ave NW
11.37
11.37
$ 13,000
$ 147,810
$ 74,236
$ 127,250
$ 349,296
47C
N
Terrace
13535 Pop St NW
7.33
7.33
$ 70,000
$ 513,100
$ 161,822
$ 69,750
$ 744,672
48C
N
Wild Iris
3719 Bunker Lake Blvd NW
11.73
11.73
$ 70,000
$ 821,10D
20
$ 3,916
$ -
$ 1,025,016
CITY OF ANDOVER
Park Facilities Chart - Exhibit C
Park
Type
Name
Address
Existing
Acres
Future
Acres
Total
Acres
Value Per
Acre
Land Value
Value of Existing
Facilities(2020)
Value of Future
Park Facilities
Total Park
CosWalue
r6�2D
N
Andover Lions
13790 Sycamore St. NW
19.04
19.04
$ 70,000
$ 1,332,800
$ 105,775
$ 68.750
$ 1,507,325
CPL
Andover Station North
1823 139th Lane NW
22.16
22.16
$ 70,000
$ 1,551,200
$ 1,963,835
$ 61,020
$ 31576,055
M
Chesterton Commons
1414 155th Ave NW
0.61
0.61
$ 70,000
$ 42.700
$ 43,429
$ 40,000
$ 126,129
CPL
City Campus Outdoor Hockey
1885 Crosstown Blvd NW
2.52
2.52
$ 70,000
$ 176,400
$ 198,970
$ 2,500
$ 377,870
64D
N
City Hall Park Complex/Purpie 11685
Crosstown Blvd NW
6.70
6.70
$ 70,000
$ 469,000
$ 232,625
$ 2,338,637
$ 3,040,162
65D
L
Coon Creek Park
East of Hanson Blvd on C.C.
44.09
44.09
$ 70,000
$ 3,086,300
$ -
$ 2,500
$ 3,088,800
66D
M
Creek View Crossing
14271 Yellow Pine St.
0.63
0.63
$ 70,000
$ 44,100
$ 40,285
$ 1.000
$ 85,385
67D ICPL
I Eveland Fields
2275 Andover Blvd NW
7.01
7.01
$ 70,000
$ 490,700
$ 347,883
$ 115.000
$ 953,583
68D JUM
I Hartffel's
Hanson Blvd & Andover Blvd
1.59
1.59
$ 70,000
$ 111,300
$ -
$ 1,000
$ 112,300
690
M
Hickory Meadows
300 144th Ave NW
0.77
0.77
$ 70,000
$ 53,900
$ 35,918
$ 45.000
$ 134,818
70D
N
Hidden Creek East
2156 135th Lane NW
2.76
2.76
$ 70,000
$ 193,200
$ 74,259
$ 11,000
$ 278,459
71D
N
Hills of Bunker West
1557 139th Lane NW
6.76
6.76
$ 70,000
$ 473,200
$ 82,663
$ 93,500
$ 649,363
72D
UN
Landlocked
15543 Prairie Rd
2.15
2.15 1$70.000
$ 150,500
$ -
$ -
$ 150,500
73D
UM
Moores Estates
905 Crosstown Blvd. NW
0.76
0.76
$ 70,000
$ 53,200
$ -
$ 131,000
$ 184,200
74D
M
Nordeen's
15535 Juniper St. NW
0.85
0.85
$ 13,000
$ 11,050
$ 44,167
$ -
$ 55,217
75D
N
Oak Bluff
14757 Bluebird St. NW
3.79
3.79
$ 70,000
$ 265,300
$ 79,238
$ 36,000
$ 380,538
76D
CPL
Prairie Knoll
14800 Prairie Rd NW
19.38
19.38
$ 13,000
$ 251,940
$ 742,107
$ 341.000
$ 1,335,047
77D
IUM
Red Oaks East
14045 Nightingale St. NW
3.55
3.55
$ 70,000
$ 248,500
$ -
$ 2,500
$ 251,000
78D
M
Red Oaks West
14058 Raven St NW
2.96
2.96
$ 70,000
$ 207,200
$ 39,210
$ 1,000
$ 247,410
790
UN
Redwood
13977 Bluebird St. NW
5.82
5.82
$ 70.000
$ 407,400
$ -
$ -
$ 407,400
80D
CPL
Shadowbrook East
13757 Butternut St. NW
15.03
15.03
$ 70,000
$ 1,052,100
$ 260,130
$ 300,000
$ 1,612,230
81 D
L
Shadowbrook West
Bunker Lake Rd & Goldenrod St
10.38
10.38
$ 70,000
$ 726,600
$ -
$ -
$ 726,600
82D
M
Shady Knoll
2352 Uplander St. NW
1.52
1.52
$ 70,000
$ 106,400
$ 31,954
$ 56,000
$ 194.354
83D
M
So hies
1170 152nd Lane NW
1.51
1.51
$ 70,000
$ 105,700
$ 70,646
$ 50,000
$ 226,346
84D
CPL
Sunshine
1900 Crosstown Blvd. NW
38.65
38.65
$ 70,000
$ 2,705,500
$ 1,825,779
$ 273,500
$ 4,804,779
85D
M
The Oaks
14431 Crosstown Blvd. NW
1.33
1.33
$ 70,000
1 $ 93,100
$ -
$ -
$ 93,100
86D
IM
Woodland Estates
2363 152nd Lane NW
0.26
0.26
$ 70,000
$ 18,200
$ 22,804
$ 1,000
$ 42,004
49C
IM
lCrooked Lake School
$ -
$ 61,711
$ -
$ 61,711
FP
Future Neighborhood Park
$ 442,500
$ 442,500
FP
Future Community Play Field
Area
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
al
631.00
631.00
$ 24,295,810
$10,866,927
$ 12,748,507
$47,911,244
nDesign/AdministrafiveFee
30%
30%
30%
stemCost
$ 24,295,810
$14,127,005
$ 16,573,059
$54,995,874
Note: Subtotal of existing acreage for Crooked Lake School of 0.74 acres is not included since
facilities are located on school district
property
2020 Park Dedication Rate Comparison
Andover
$3,415
$3,475
$10,246/Am or 10%of FMV,
whchever is less
$10,4241Am or 10%ot FMV,
whichever is leu
Apple Valley
41,935 - Single Family,
$3,509.59-Townhouse,
$3,342.50-Mulls
$1,935 - Single Family,
$3,509.69-Townhouse,
$3,342.50 - Multi
$1,272/ 1.000 Sq. Ft -Retail,
$1861.5011,000 Sq. Ft: Office,
$636.0011,000 Sq. Ft -Institutional
$1.27211,000 Sq. Ft -Retail,
$1881.6011.000 Sq. Ft- Office,--
$536.0011,000 Sq. Ft: Inslltubonal
Blaine
44,320
$4,449
58,704/Acre
$8,704/Acre
Bloomington
$5.700
$5,700
$58511,000 Sq. Ft
$58511,000 Sq. Ft
Brooklyn Center
$0/Acre
$01 Acre
40
$0
Brooklyn Park
$4.600
$4,600
$8,000/Acre
$8.0001 Acre
Burnsville
$2.717
$2.717
$17,5W/Acre
$17,500/Acre
Chanhassen
$5.800 - Single Family,
$5,000 - Duplex,
$3,800-Multi
$5,800-single Family,
55,000-Duplex,
$3.800-Multi
$12,50DIAcre
$12,500/Acre
Champlin
$4,370
$4.370
$8,323/Acre
$8,3231 Acre
Cottage Grove
$3.400
$3.400
$6.000 f Acre
56,000 / Acre
Eagan
$3,579
$3,722
$939 / 1.000 5q. Ft
$97711,000 Sq. FL
Eden Prairie
$6.500
36,600
$11,5001 Acre
$11,500/Acre
Falcon Heights
8%
8%
10%FMV
10%FMV
Fridley
$1,500
$1,500
$.023/SF
$.0231 SF
Golden Valley
6%
6%
6%FMV
6%FMV
Inver Grove Highls
$2,850
$2,850
$7,0001 Acre
$7,0001 Ave
Lakeville
Low Density: $4,294,
Medium Density:$2.922,
High Density: $2,240
Law Density: $4.509,
Medium Density:$3,D68,
High Density: $2,352
$7,693/Acre
-
$7,693/Acre
Utile Canada
$3,500
$3,500
7%FMV or 10%of Land
7-A FMV or 10%of Land
Maple Grove
$4,262
$4,177
511,1500/Acre
511.000/Acre
Maplewood
$3.540
$3.540
9%FMV
9%FMV
Moundsview
$3,600
$3,600
10%FMV
10%FMV
Oakdale
$2,886
$2,606
Retail $46717 000 Sq. Ft,
Office: $5341,000 Sq. FL
Relait $46711.000 Sq. Ff.,
Office: $5341.D0D Sq. Ft.
Plymouth
$0,000
$8.000
$8,000/Acre
$8,0001 Am
Richfield
$0
$0
$0
$0
Roseville
$4,000
$4,000
10%FMV
10%FMV
Shakopee
35,340
$5.340
$9.5001 Acre
$9,6001 Acre
Shoreview
4%
4%
10%FMV
10%FMV
St. Louis Park
$1,500
$1.500
5% FMV
5%FMV
Woodbury
$3,500
$3,500
$6,000/Acre
$5.0001 Acre
Average
$3,319
$3.329
CITY OF ANDOVER
Park Dedication Rates 2009-2020
2009
$2,944.00
2010
$2,935.00
$
(9.00)
-0.31%
2011
$2,935.00
$
--
0.00%
2012
$2,650.00
$
(285.00)
-9.71%
2013
$2,732.00
$
82.00
3.09%
2014
$2,810.00
$
78.00
2.86%
2015
$2,899.00
$
89.00
3.17%
2016
$2,952.00
$
53.00
1.83%
2017
$3,038.00
$
86.00
2.91%
2018 (January)
$3,180.00
$
142.00
4.76%
2018 (June)
$3,319.00
$
281.00
9.25%
2019
$3,415.00
$
96.00
2.89%
2020
$3,475.00
$
60.00
1.75%
2021 (Proposed) $5,725.00 $ 2,250.00 64.75%
C I T Y O F
,ND OVEF
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 -ra*'
SUBJECT: 8. Review Outstanding Items/Maintenance Update
DATE: November 19, 2020
Issues list as of 11/13/20
UPDATE OFANDOVER COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORYBOARD — Commissioner Strombeck
will provide an update at the meeting.
COMPLETED PROJECTS —
ON -GOING PROJECTS -
• Update of Park Dedication Improvement Fund Quarterly Report — Item is on the agenda in
January.
• Update of Ouarterly Sheriffs Department Report on Park Patrol & Vandalism — Item is on
the agenda in January.
• Prairie Knoll Park North Parking Lot Improvements — The plans and specs for the parking lot
will be prepared over the winter months. The construction of the parking lot is scheduled in 2021.
As far as lighting of the north parking lot, input from the neighbors has been provided to the City
Council and it has been approved to install 5 Traditionaire Security Lights as per the original plan.
The lights will be installed as part of the construction of the parking lot.
• Update of the 2021 Park Dedication Study — Item is on the agenda.
• Sunshine Park Playground Equipment Replacement — The playground equipment has been
selected by the Park and Recreation Commission. Staff will order the equipment with the
Hawkridge and Woodland Meadows Park playground equipment replacement projects so all the
equipment can be delivered at the same time which should provide some savings on freight costs.
• Hawkridge Park Plavground Equipment Replacement — The public informational meeting with
the neighborhood has been scheduled for the December 3, 2020. The survey results from the
neighborhood will be discussed.
• Woodland Meadows Park Playground Equipment Replacement -- The public informational
meeting with the neighborhood has been scheduled for the December 3, 2020. The survey results
from the neighborhood will be discussed.
• Bike Youth/Trail — The City Council has reviewed and approved the recommendation from the
Park and Recreation Commission to move forward with constructing a trail through the wooded
area at the south end of Sunshine Park near Well Pumphouse #6. Location of the trail has been
identified and tree and brush removal will begin over the winter months. Signage identifying the
rules/guidelines and direction of travel will be made over the winter with installation to be done
sometime in the spring. To keep the bikers from crossing and damaging the maintained lawn areas
by the Well Pumphouse #6, a fence may need to be installed. Staff will be looking at where the
trail entrance should be located which most likely will be located on the east side of the wooded
area by the existing paved trail and parking lot area.
Pickleball Update — The City Council has approved to move forward with hiring a consultant in
2021 to prepare a study to look at costs and identify options for the location of the courts and how
many courts should be built along with other amenities that could be considered (parking lot and
access, benches, shelter, etc.). The cost of the study will be funded from the Park Improvement
Fund. The City Council is not requiring the pickleball community to help fund the study.
ON -HOLD PROJECTS — None at the time.
OTHER ITEMS OFINTEREST —
• Update of Pedestrian Trails:
Trails that are planned to be reconstructed when maintenance funding becomes available over the
next couple years. Due to funding, these trails have been pushed out a year:
❖ 2021 — Tom Anderson Trail (along Coon Creek east of Hanson Blvd)
❖ 2022 -- Kelsey Round Lake Park Trail
The City Council has reviewed the engineering consultant analysis report recently regarding
proposed Railroad Underpass trail to connect internal developments from Winslow Cove 2"a
Addition to the east side of the railroad to determine if the project is feasible. Staff has been
discussing with a potential developer regarding a possible cost share to construct the railroad
underpass. Also, more information is being requested from BNSF before a final decision is made
on the project.
• 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 2021.
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.
10/30/20
• Completed trash and recycling service for all parks and trails.
• Completed winterization of irrigation systems.
• Cleaned and organized around the shop.
• Put up barricades at the Pine Hills North parking lot.
• Put together a list of benches, picnic tables and hockey boards that will need repair.
• Converted Toro 7200 zero turn mowers to Polar Tracs for rink maintenance.
• Put up "No Motorized Vehicles" signs at Kelsey Round Lake Park North and South entrances.
• Trimmed down rain garden at Crooked Lake Boat Landing.
• Set up Prairie Knoll warming house.
• Blew off leaves and debris on trails.
• Tied up foul pole flags.
• Smoothed gravel lots.
11/06/20
• Completed trash and recycling service for all parks and trails.
• Cleaned and organized around the shop.
• Mowed and mulched leaves in parks and preserves for one last time.
• Repaired irrigation at Hidden Creek North.
• Completed restoration at West parking lot at Community Center.
• Took down ASN batting cage netting on 1115.
• Installed conduit on North side of Community Center.
• Completed restoration at City of Andover sign near Shadowbrook East Park.
• Mower maintenance and cleanup of equipment.