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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 19, 2020a ANLf) 6 V 9 u H 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV 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, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, MN 66304. 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. PARKAND RECREATION COMMISSIONMEETING — NOVEMBER 19, 2020 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Lindahl on November 19, 2020, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1885 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Also Present: RESIDENT FORUM APPROVAL OFMINUTES Chair Jim Lindahl, Commissioners Mark Miskowiec, Tracy Strombeck, and Sophia Newton Jake Widmyer Assistant Public Works Director, Todd Haas Associate Planner, Jake Griffiths November 5, 2020 Regular Meeting Motion by Newton, seconded by Miskowiec, to approve the November 5, 2020 Regular Meeting minutes as presented. Motion taken by roll call: Strombeck - aye Miskowiec - aye Lindabl - aye Newton- aye Widmyer - absent Motion carried 4 ayes, 1 absent (Widmyer). November 5, 2020 Work Session Meeting Motion by Newton, seconded by Miskowiec, to approve the November 5, 2020 Work Session minutes as presented. Motion taken by roll call: Strombeck - aye Miskowiec - aye Lindahl - aye Newton- aye Widmyer - absent Motion carried 4 ayes, 1 absent (Widmyer). u Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes —November 19, 2020 Page 2 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda. CONSIDER 2020-21 HOCKEYRINKSCHEDULE Assistant Public Works Director Haas reported the City received an application from the Andover Huskie Youth Hockey Association for the use of the outdoor rinks at Prairie Knoll, City Hall Complex, and Crooked Lake School. Mr. Haas stated the hockey association is willing to help with warming house supervision during open hours, but details have yet to be discussed. Motion by Miskowiec, seconded by Newton, to approve the 2020-21 Hockey Rink Schedule. Motion taken by roll call: Strombeck - aye Miskowiec - aye Lindahl - aye Newton- aye Widmyer - absent Motion carried 4 ayes, 1 absent (Widmyer). CONSIDER FIELDS OF WINSLOW COVE SKETCH PLANITARK DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS Assistant Public Works Director Haas reported the Commission is asked to review a sketch plan for the Fields of Winslow Cove. Mr. Haas identified the location of the development in the east -central part of the City. He stated the developer is planning on 399 single family homes. Josh Metzer, Lennar Homes, came forward to present the sketch plan. Mr. Metzer said the development encompasses 244 acres with 399 homes, a mix of villa and single-family. Mr. Metzer stated they are proposing a meandering trail system and natural open spaces. He stated there are many wetlands in the area that need to be untouched. Mr. Metzer explained they are looking at a railroad underpass to connect developments. He stated the development does not include a park because it is close to Prairie Knoll Park and the sketch plan includes an extensive trail system and passive recreational areas. Chair Lindahl stated he would like to see the road connect to Palm Street to the south to access Prairie Knoll Park. Mr. Haas replied there are road connections proposed to Prairie Knoll park and pointed them out on the map. Mr. Metzer stated the intention is to remove the temporary cul-de-sac and provide a connection to Prairie Knoll Park. Mr. Haas stated the City is trying to drive traffic to Prairie Road instead of through the neighborhoods. Chair Lindahl said he would like to see a flowing trail that provides access to the parks and a longer trail route. Mr. Haas replied the goal is to get a trail down to Andover Boulevard and so residents then have trail access south to Bunker Hills Park. He stated the trail master plan Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes — November 19, 2020 Page 3 © shows a trail connecting to Andover Boulevard. Chair Lindahl stated the importance of trails in COVID and meeting neighborhood needs. Chair Lindahl stated he does not believe a park needs to be in this area Commissioner Strombeck stated this is the third new development that the City has not put a park in. She said there should be a small park on the east side of Prairie Road. Commissioner Miskowiec stated he is having a difficult time finding a good location for a small neighborhood park. He explained the wetland and ponding are taking up a lot of space. Commissioner Newton concurred that she couldn't find a good location for a park either and the trail system is a good addition. Chair Lindahl stated if they put a park on the east side, they would need to make sure there is access to it by a trail. He said they would have to take 6 lots out to put in a small park. Mr. Haas stated if the railroad underpass goes through, Sophie's Park is just a block down the road. Chair Lindahl stated the villa homes will be mostly empty nesters which reduces the need © for a park on the west side. Mr. Haas replied that Prairie Knoll Park is not that far away. Mr. Haas stated a lot of residents are biking to parks and the City is flushed with mini parks. Mr. Haas said a neighborhood park would generally include a ball field or soccer field, playground, and other amenities. Commissioner Miskowiec reiterated that he cannot see a park in the area and prefers cash in lieu of land. Chair Lindahl stated he likes the trails in the proposal and would like to see them enhanced and connected so they don't dead end. Commissioner Miskowiec stated there is potential for a park when the area to the north of this development develops. Chair Lindahl recommended a change to the trail system on the west side of the development to make better connections. Chair Lindahl asked what the cost of the homes would be. Mr. Metzer replied they would be around $400,000 and up. Mr. Metzer stated if the trail is going to extend to the south on the east side, they would extend it so it doesn't impact the wetland. He stated the trail system will be a feature of the © development. Mr. Metzer stated the development may be able to add some usable open space. Commissioner Strombeck stated she is looking for something for the homes on the east side. U Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes —November 19, 2020 Page 4 Mr. Metzer stated trails are a draw and bit a wider demographic than a park. Motion by Miskowiec, seconded by Newton, to recommend to the City Council cash in lieu of land and the provision for an extended trail system. Motion taken by roll call: Strombeck - aye Miskowiec - aye Lindahl- aye Newton- aye Widmyer - absent Motion carried 4 ayes, 1 absent (Widmyer). Mr. Haas stated the development will come back to the Commission as a preliminary plat and the Commission can have additional input at that time. CONSIDER DRAFT 2021 PARK DEDICATIONSTUDY/RECOMMEND PARK DEDICATION FEE Assistant Public Works Director Haas stated the Commission is asked to review the 2021 Park Dedication Study and recommend next year's fees. He said the recommendation will be discussed by the City Council at an upcoming workshop. Mr. Haas detailed the updates © to the study since the last time the Commission looked at it, including Metropolitan Council's new household recommendations. Mr. Haas reviewed the proposed fees. Chair Lindahl recommended an increase this year and to evaluate it again in a year or two. Chair Lindahl stated he would like to look at maintenance and amenities at parks that are not used much. Mr. Haas asked the Commission if they were still interested in a 10-acre park near Prairie Road and Crosstown Boulevard area. Chair Lindahl replied the Commission should do something on that side because there are not many parks between University Avenue and Prairie Road Associate Planner Griffiths stated the land in that area has development limitations due to wetlands and flood plains, making it difficult to place a park in that general location. Commissioner Miskowiec asked staff where they would recommend putting a 10-acre park off of a State Aid Route. Mr. Haas replied the best location is the east -central side of the City. Mr. Griffiths replied all the land left to be developed is limited. Chair Lindahl replied a park will need to be built but maybe it doesn't need to be 10-acres. Commissioner Miskowiec suggested to place a park in the future needs section that identifies a park going in the east -central area. © Mr. Haas stated he will place a note in the study that the Commission is recommending a 5- acre park in this general area. n L�J Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes —November 19, 2020 Page 5 Chair Lindahl stated the Commission is in consensus about raising the Park Dedication Fee to $4400 and increasing it incrementally every two years. Mr. Haas stated staff will explain to Council the reasons for the increase in the Park Dedication Fees. He mentioned the pickleball courts and the payment that is still due for the Community Center expansion are the main reasons. Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Newton, to recommend to the City Council the proposed Park Dedication Fees with incremental increases and looking at park reductions. Motion taken by roll call: Strombeck - aye Miskowiec - aye Lindahl - aye Newton- aye Widmyer - absent Motion carried 4 ayes, 1 absent (Widmyer). Mr. Haas stated staff will take the recommendation to the City Council at their November 24 Workshop and he will report back to the Commission at the next meeting. © OUTSTANDING ITEMS 1. Andover Community Center Advisory Committee Update: Commissioner Strombeck stated the Community Center is closed through December 18 due to the Governor's Executive Order. 2. Completed Projects: nothing to report 3. On -going Projects: Mr. Haas reviewed the remaining on -going items. He mentioned future agenda items. 4. On -Hold Projects — nothing to report 5. Other Items of Interest — nothing new to report 6. Parks Maintenance Update: Mr. Haas provided a brief update on parks maintenance performed over the last couple weeks. He stated night crews will be starting to flood the rinks in a couple of weeks. Mr. Haas stated there will be a meeting on December 3. CHAIR'S REPORT © None. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes —November 19, 2020 Page 6 © ADJOURNMENT Motion by Miskowiec, seconded by Strombeck, to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. Motion taken by roll call: Strombeck - aye Miskowiec - aye Lindahl - aye Newton- aye Widmyer - absent Motion carried 4 ayes, 1 absent (Widmyer). Respectfully Submitted, Shari Kunza, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. H x