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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 19, 20221685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV Regular Park & Recreation Commission Meeting May 19, 2022 7:00 P.M. Meet at Andover City Hall 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum 3. Approval of Minutes (05-05-22) 4. Agenda Approval 5. Consider SilverCrest Sketch Plan 6. Andover Football — Prairie Knoll Warming House Discussion 7. Boreal Futball Club — Pine Hills North Building Discussion 8. Recommend 2023-2027 Trail Capital Improvement Plan 9. Recommend 2023-2027 Trail Reconstruction Plan 10. Recommend 2023-2027 Park Capital Improvement Plan 11. Discuss Meeting Start Time 12.Outstanding Items 13.Other Items or Updates 14. Chairs Report 15.Adjournment 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 Pb FROM: Jason Baumunk, Parks & Streets Operations Manager SUBJECT: 5. Consider SilverCrest Sketch Plan/Park Dedication Requirements DATE: May 19, 2022 INTRODUCTION The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to review and recommend the park dedication requirements for the proposed sketch plan of SilverCrest. DISCUSSION A copy of the sketch plan is in the side pocket of the packet. They are proposing a Senior Cooperative building (owned by the individuals through a cooperative), a 4-story Independent Living building, and a 3-story Assisted Living/Memory Care building. Both buildings are proposed to have underground parking. The 4-story building would also have a commercial component to it. This proposed plan is located on the south side of Crosstown Blvd NW between Hanson Blvd and Bluebird St. There is outdoor pickleball courts and trails around the site proposed. Also attached is a map of where the new development is being proposed and where the location is in relation to other existing parks in the area. 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 make a recommendation on the park dedication requirements for the SilverCrest Sketch Plan. Respectfully submitted, Jason Baumunk Cc: Jack Collins, SilverCrest Properties (copy sent by e-mail) Attachments: Copy of sketch plan, Proximity to Parks Map (side pocket of packet) NDOVERNT'r* 9k] 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'10 FROM: Jason Baumunk, Parks & Streets Operations Manager SUBJECT: 6. Andover Football — Prairie Knoll Warming House Discussion DATE: May 19, 2022 INTRODUCTION Andover Football Association has expressed interest in participating in the possible remodel and expansion of the multipurpose building at Prairie Knoll Park referred to as the Warming House. DISCUSSION The warming house building at Prairie Knoll Park is currently being used as a small warming house for the outdoor skating rink, 2 small bathrooms, and as storage for primarily the Andover Football Association (AFA). Staff has expressed the need for a larger warming house area. AFA has also expressed a need for more storage space and larger restroom facilities. They have met with builders to attempt to put together options for expanding the current building and possible costs. A representative from AFA has been invited to attend the meeting to make a short presentation on the proposed building expansion and to answer any questions the Commission may have. ACTION REQUIRED No action requested, informational only. Item will be discussed in agenda item 9. Respectfully submitted, �G Z.� Jason Baumunk Cc: Jason Strasser, AFA (copy sent by e-mail) — 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�D2 FROM: Jason Baumunk, Parks & Streets Operations Manager SUBJECT: 7. Boreal Futball - Pine Hills North Building Discussion DATE: May 19, 2022 INTRODUCTION The Boreal Futball Club has expressed interest in participating in the construction of a multipurpose building at Pine Hills North Park. DISCUSSION Boreal Futball Club (BFC) has expressed interest in building a storage building as indicated in the Master Plan for the Park. They have asked if there is a possibility of combining the two buildings indicated in the Master Plan into one joint building. The current plan shows a 40' x 30' storage building and a separate 50' x 40' multipurpose building with concessions, restrooms, storage, and integrated group picnic shelter. In discussions with representatives from BFC, they have expressed there is no interest in having a concession stand at this location. They also stated that their size requirements for a storage facility is smaller than the 40' x 30' shown on the plan. The discussion was if the two building could be re-evaluated and built as a single structure to meet all needs, minus the concession stand. They have $25,000 committed to put towards the storage building. A representative from BFC has been invited to attend the meeting to make a short presentation on the proposed building at Pine Hills North and to answer any questions the Commission may have. ACTION REQUIRED No action requested, informational only. Item will be discussed in agenda item 9. Respectfully submitted, bQ- �2� Jason Baumunk Cc: Chris Randall, Sean Beggin, BFC (copy sent by e-mail) r--" rim men I Z1-; 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 bD13 FROM: Jason Baumunk, Parks & Streets Operations Manager SUBJECT: 8. Recommend 2023-2027 Trail Capital Improvement Plan DATE: May 19, 2022 INTRODUCTION The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to recommend the proposed trails listed below for the 2023-2027 Trail Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). DISCUSSION The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to make recommendation on the 2023-2027 Trail CIP. The target date for draft CIP is Friday, June 3rd. Below are the following segments in order of priority that were identified by the Commission at the May 5th Park and Recreation Commission workshop. Council direction for Segment 1 is to build it on the south side of Crosstown Blvd from Bluebird to Prairie Rd. • Segment 1 — 8' Bit. Trail along Crosstown Blvd from Bluebird Street NW to Prairie Rd. 8' Bit. Trail along Crosstown Blvd from 1571h Avenue to 1591" Avenue *Preliminarily design for this segment has begun. • Segment 2 — 8' Bit. Trail along Station Parkway from Thrush Street to Partridge Circle 8' Bit. Trail along Station Parkway from Partridge Street to Jay St. • Segment 3 — 8' Bit. Trail along Verdin Street NW from 161" Avenue to 163`d Lane • Segment 4 — 8' Bit. Trail along Coon Creek from Prairie Road going east to the existing trail in the Shadowbrook development. This project would most likely be eligible for MN DNR funding. BUDGET IMPACT The City Council will determine how the proposed trail improvements will be funded. ACTION REQUIRED The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to recommend the four listed proposed trail segments to be identified in the 2023-2027 Trail Capital Improvement Plan. Respectfully submitted, Jason Baumunk 9 C I T Y 0 F �XNNDOVEA 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV TO: CC: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Park & Recreation Commission David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer_DL23�1 Jason Baumunk, Parks & Streets Operations Manager 9. Recommend 2023-2027 Park Capital Improvement Plan May 19, 2022 INTRODUCTION The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to recommend the 2023-2027 Park Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). DISCUSSION The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to make recommendations on the 2023-2027 Park Capital Improvement Plan. The target date for draft CIP is June 3rd. Attached is a projected fund balance sheet that was prepared recently by the Finance Department for your use. This projected fund balance does include a portion of the $1,000,000 that was approved by the City Council to be used for the construction of the Community Center Expansion. That contribution for the year needs to be determined and Finance Department recommends that to be a maximum of $200,000. Below is the list of projects currently recommended by staff for the 2023-2027 CIP. Potential projects identified by staff are indicated in italics. 2023 • Prairie Knoll Park — Warming House Expansion - $100,000 — Possibly move to 2024 if AFA does not have plans at this time. • Hidden Creek North — Medium Shelter - $40,000 • Lunds North Playground Equipment - $50,000 • Annual Misc. Projects - $25,000. 2024 • Pine Hills North Master Plan Items -Multipurpose Building (with $25, 000 commitment from BFQ $350, 000 • Annual Misc. Projects - $25,000. 2025 • Staff is proposing anew Park at Fields of Winslow Cove - $150, 000 • Annual Misc. Projects - $25,000. 2026 • Zone C Projects TBD - $150, 000 • Annual Misc. Projects - $25,000 2027 • Zone A Projects TBD - $150, 000 • Annual Misc. Projects - $25,000 BUDGET IMPACT Depending on what the Commission would like to recommend for projects, the Finance Department has indicated to staff that the ending fund balance for each of the 5 years should have a minimum positive balance of $50,000.00 or more. ACTION REQUIRED The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to recommend the 2023-2027 Parks Capital Improvement Plan. Respectfully submitted, Jason Baumunk Attachments: Draft 2023-2027 Park Improvement Fund Projected Fund Balance Sheet, Lis of Staff Recommended Projects by Zone. Projected Sources of Revenue Park Dedication Fee - Residential Units Park Dedication Fee - Residential ($4,806/unit) less: Contribution to Comm Ctr Expan Donation / Contribution Capital Projects Levy - Park Improvements Total Revenues Available Projected Commitments Pine Hills North - Phase II parking lot Pine Hills South - parking lot Oak Bluff - New Basketball Court Prairie Knoll Park - Warming House Expansion Hidden Creek North - Medium Shelter Lunds North Playground Equipment Pine Hills North - Multipurpose Building Park at Fields of Winslow Cove Zone C Projects - TBD Zone A Projects - TBD CITY OF ANDOVER Park Improvement Fund Projected Fund Balance Estimate 2022 2023 2024 2026 2026 2027 TOTALS 50 25 25 25 25 $ 363,377 $ 240,300 $ 120,150 $ 120,150 $ 120,150 $ 120,150 $ 1,084,277 (163,143) (200,000) (200,000) (59,108) - - (622,251) - - 25,000 - - - 25,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 90,000 215,234 66,300 (39,850) 76,042 136,160 136,150 577,026 120,000 120,000 67,000 67,000 10,000 10,000 100,000 100,000 40,000 40,000 50,000 50,000 350,000 350,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 Annual Miscellaneous Projects 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 150,000 Total Commitments 222,000 216,000 375,000 175,000 175,000 175,000 1,337,000 Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures (6,766) (159,700) (414,860) (98,968) (39,850) (39,860) Fund Balance as of December 31, 2021 1,018,691 Fund Balance Brought Forward 1,011,925 852,225 437,375 338,417 298,567 Ending Fund Balance ** $ 1,011,926 $ 852,225 $ 437,375 $ 338,417 $ 298,667 $ 258,717 * Based on 50% of previous year's estimated park dedication w/ a reconciliation of two years prior. **Target - $50,000 to create a contingency for any project overages. Dedicated Funds Available for: Rose Park - tower rental fee $ 54,674 Staff Recommendations From Future Facilities Chart Zone A Pine Hills Master Plan Items Mobilization $62,000.00 Pine Hills North Removals/clearing & grubbing $10,000.00 Pine Hills North Grading/earthwork & erosion control $50,000.00 Pine Hills North Stormwater management improvements $32,500.00 Pine Hills North Add secondary entrance/exit from Tulip St (gravel) $g 250.00 Pine Hills North Paved trails 10' wide $323,000.00 Pine Hills North Wooden boardwalk 6' wide $143,750.00 Pine Hills North Pedestrian bridges $60,000.00 Pine Hills North Large community play area $100,000.00 Pine Hills North Gazebo with concrete slab & 4 picnic tables $85,000.00 Pine Hills North Misc. Site Amenities $32,000.00 Pine Hills North Potable well $10,000.00 Pine Hills North Septic & vault $105,000.00 Pine Hills North Multi -purpose building $450,000.00 Pine Hills North Storage shed $95,000.00 Pine Hills North Overlook @ pond/wetland demonstration area $25,000.00 Pine Hills North Prairie grass demonstration area $16,250.00 Pine Hills North Expanded irrigation of common spaces $50,000.00 Pine Hills North Games court $14,500.00 Pine Hills North Sand volleyball court $5,500.00 Pine Hills North Disc Golf $5,000.00 Pine Hills North Landscape improvements $35,000.00 Pine Hills North Turf Seed $33,250.00 Pine Hills North Fiber Blanket $135,000.00 Pine Hills North Electrical expansion & trail lighting $160,000.00 Pine Hills North Staff Recommendations From Future Facilities Chart Pave Parking lot (park dedication portion) $120,000.00 Pine Hills North FUTURE EQUIPMENT TOTAL $2,166,000.00 Pine Hills North Security Light $7,500.00 Timber Trails Pave Parking Lot - 46 Stalls $69,000.00 Timber Trails Zone 6 Security Light $7,500.00 Oakview Picnic Table $500.00 Oakview Irrigation ($10,000) $15,000.00 Oakview Sandbox and Digger $5,000.00 Oakview FUTURE EQUIPMENT TOTAL $28,000.00 Oakview Zone C Kelsey Round Lake Master Plan Additional New Trails (possible Grant funds) $226,000.00 Kelsey Round Lake Park Sign & Landscaping (2 locations) $2,000.00 Kelsey Round Lake Security Light (2) $15,000.00 Kelsey Round Lake Nature Play Area (5 Total) $60,000.00 Kelsey Round Lake Picnic Shelter with Vault Restroom and Tables $150,000.00 Kelsey Round Lake Dock $22,500.00 Kelsey Round Lake Concrete Flatwork near Parking Area $20,000.00 Kelsey Round Lake Boardwalk (2,000 LF) (Other Funding) $1,045,000.00 Kelsey Round Lake Benches on Concrete Pad (8 Total) $20,000.00 Kelsey Round Lake Picnic Tables on Concrete Pad (6 total) $20,000.00 Kelsey Round Lake Artistic/Interpretive Nature Nodes (10 Total) $20,000.00 Kelsey Round Lake Wayfinding Signage/Trail Ident. /Distance Markers Kelsey Round Lake ($26000) $10,000.00 Restoration/Landscaping ($50,000) $25,000.00 Kelsey Round Lake FUTURE EQUIPMENT TOTAL $1,635,500.00 Kelsey Round Lake Staff Recommendations From Future Facilities Chart Zone D Pave Ballfield Parking Lot (30 stalls) $60,000.00 Strootman Pave Parking Lot (Canoe Area - 10 stalls) Strootman Canoe $25,000.00 Landing ADA Access Trail to River 0 50' x $50.00 plo Strootman Canoe $7,500.00 Landing Pave Existing Parking Lot w/ concrete C & G $45,000.00 Hills of Bunker West Lighting of Parking lots (west and south) $30,000.00 Sunshine Skateboard Park Expansion $50,000.00 Sunshine Irrigation System ($40,000) $30,000.00 Sophie's 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>3 FROM: Jason Baumunk, Parks & Streets Operation Manager SUBJECT: 10. Recommend 2023-2027 Trail Reconstruction Improvement Projects DATE: May 19, 2022 INTRODUCTION This is to recommend the 2023-2027 Trail Reconstruction Improvement Projects that are being considered by staff for the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) DISCUSSION As the trail system ages and deteriorates, reconstruction of segments becomes necessary to maintain a high -quality trail system. Below are the projects that were identified in the 2022-2026 CIP that needs to be reconstructed to maintain the level of service expected on the trail system by residents. It is staff s recommendation to add them to the 2023-2027 CIP 2025 — Kelsey Round Lake Park ($500,000) Note: After performing a field review, this segment will probably be moved out for another 2-5 years. 2022-2026 — No projects have been identified. Existing trails are inspected annually, and reconstruction needs are based on field inspections. As these items are maintenance, should they be brought to the Park and Recreation Commission in the future as an informational update only? BUDGET IMPACT The funding for the trails/sidewalk reconstruction improvements are typically from the general fund or grant opportunities. ACTION REQUIRED This Park and Recreation Commission is asked to recommend the staff indicated projects for the 2023-2027 Trail Reconstruction Improvements in the CIP Respectfully submitted, Jason Baumunk 9 C I T Y O F NDOVE HOP 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 Engineed>0> FROM: Jason Baumunk, Parks & Streets Operations Manager SUBJECT: 11. Discuss Park & Recreation Meeting Start Time DATE: May 19, 2022 INTRODUCTION Administration is reviewing the start time for the meetings of the various committees in Andover. TINCT TCCT(lN At the last Park and Recreation meeting City Administrator Dickinson asked the Commission their opinion of the start time for the meetings. It was discussed if the Commission was interested in starting earlier or leave it at the current 7:00 pm. It was requested to be put on the agenda to determine the preference of the Park and Recreation Commissioners. ACTION REQUIRED It is requested to determine if the Park and Recreation Commission wants to move the start time of the meetings to 6:00 pm or leave the start time at 7:00 pm, or if a different time would be preferred. Respectfully submit ed, �O-Z— Jason Baumunk 0# ILL A c I T Y TO: Park & Recreation Commission CC: David D. Berkowitz, Director of Public Works/City Engineer bD3 FROM: Jason Baumunk, Parks & Streets Operations Manager SUBJECT: 12.Outstanding Items DATE: May 19, 2022 Current items as of 05/12/22 COMPLETED PROJECTS ON -GOING PROJECTS — • Rose Park Playground Improvements (2022) — Final design was approved, and equipment has been ordered. Waiting to hear back on an available install date so we can schedule the neighborhood build. • Prairie Knoll Park Playground Improvements (2022) — Final design was approved, and equipment has been ordered. Waiting to hear back on an available install date so we can schedule the neighborhood build. • Strootman Park (2022) — Final design was approved, and equipment has been ordered. Waiting to hear back on an available install date so we can schedule the neighborhood build. ON -HOLD PROJECTS — • Bike Youth/Trail — Staff is trying to contact the induvial who helped set up this project to get him onsite for a design plan. Project will be worked on in the spring. UPDATES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS • Movie in the Park — Scheduled for August 261h, 2022 - Movie still needs to be selected. • Nature Preserve Commission/Passive Parks — This item is going back to the City Council for discussion. OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST — • Update of Pedestrian Trails: ❖ 2023 or Beyond -- Kelsey Round Lake Park Trail. The DNR application for funding the boardwalk replacement has been submitted. ❖ Trail Segment 1 - Crosstown Boulevard to 1591h Ave. Engineering staff is currently working through the details of this project that it set to happen in 2023. This trail was planned to connect from Xeon and Crosstown Blvd. to 159th Ave and Crosstown Blvd. Council direction is to build the trail on the south side of Crosstown Blvd from Bluebird St to Prairie Rd, then north up Crosstown Blvd on the east side to 1591h Ave. Due to the size and complexity of project, design work has started early. ❖ Coon Creek Restoration Project —Work has stopped until June when they will finish up some items and complete the restoration. • Update of Scheduling Park and Recreation Commission meeting at a City Park or Facility — Staff is scheduling June 161h meeting at Prairie Knoll Park. This park will see a new playground in 2022. It does have a shelter with tables to meet at. The building is on the 2023 CIP for remodel/replacement. • Sunshine Park Ballfield Fencing 2021 Park & Recreation maintenance budget money was carried forward to replace the backstop fencing at fields 1-4 at Sunshine Park in 2022. This will include 80' of the fence along the baselines. Staff determined the fence was getting curled out enough that it is starting to become a safety hazard. Bids are in and work should start any day. 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 Jason Baumunk or Dave Berkowitz at the City. Staff recommends the Commission continue reviewing the City Council meeting minutes that you receive by e-mail as to discussions of various projects the City Council has been working on or is considering. Note: If you have any items that you would like to add to the list, let me know at the meeting. Weekly Parks Maintenance Update 05/09/2022 • Trash and recycling at all locations were serviced. • The athletic turf areas had the spring application of fertilizer. • Work is being done getting the infields ready for the season now they are dry enough to work on. • All trail machines are operational. Trail clean-up was finished, and machines cleaned and stored for summer. • Damage to Pine Hills park was done by two teenagers doing doughnuts in the lot and on the fields. ASCO caught the offenders. • Management met with Andover Lacrosse and Boreal Futball Club this week for preseason meetings. 05/12/22 • Trash and recycling at all locations were serviced. • Mowing has begun daily for the season. • Staff removed some trees blocking trails from storm damage. • Damaged or dead sod was cut and replaced around the Veterans Memorial for the upcoming dedication ceremony. • Work was done on the scoreboards and ASN, Sunshine and Prairie Knoll fields. • The ag lime infields and the baseball and softball fields continue to be worked on as time permits. Respectfully submitted, Jason Baumunk AP% PARKAND RECREATION COMMISSIONMEETING —May 5,2022 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairperson Lindahl on May 5, 2022 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Chairperson Jim Lindahl, Commissioners Kristin Lackie, Sophia Newton, Shane Stenzel, Tracy Strombeck, Reuben Ustimchuck, and Jake Widmyer Commissioners Absent: None Also Present: Parks & Streets Operations Manager, Jason Baumunk City Administrator Jim Dickinson Public Works Director/City Engineer David Berkowitz RESIDENT FORUM No one appeared before the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 21, 2022 Regular Meeting and Workshop Meeting Commissioner Strombeck noted she was listed as being both present and absent, and requested the minutes be changed to show she was not present. Motion by Widmyer, seconded by Newton, to approve the April 21, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed 5 ayes, 2 present (Lindahl and Strombeck). APPROVAL OFAGENDA Chairperson Lindahl requested to add a discussion regarding the Nature Preserve Commission. Motion by Strombeck, seconded by Lackie, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed unanimously. r• + Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes — May S, 2022 Page 2 COMMUNITY CENTER IST QUARTER REPORT The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to hear a presentation on the Community Center. City Administrator Dickinson stated the Community Center is ahead on revenue and slightly ahead on expenditures. He indicated that revenue is ahead due to full capacity and successful sports seasons. Mr. Dickinson stated expenditures are ahead due to overtime costs. Mr. Dickinson explained the Community Center has a healthy fund balance and he is anticipating two major repairs. Mr. Dickinson provided usage statistics for the field house, courts, and memberships. Mr. Dickinson stated the City received two proposals for the concession stand and the City Council has directed to staff to negotiate concessions with Crooked Lake Concessions. Mr. Dickinson updated the Commission on Community Center staffing. Commissioner Strombeck asked when the YMCA contract expired. Mr. Dickinson stated the lease is renewable up until 99 years and renews every 30 years. Commissioner Strombeck asked what the $300,000 transfer out goes for. Mr. Dickinson stated that transfer out is for debt service. Commissioner Strombeck stated she would like to see hockey utilization rates. Commissioner Widmyer asked how the City pursues advertising. Mr. Dickinson stated the Community Center solicits advertising inhouse. Commissioner Strombeck asked how the Community Center makes $74,000 in advertising. Mr. Dickinson stated the ads on the ice are high value. OUTSTANDING ITEMS 1. Completed Projects: Community Garden and ASN pitching mounds 2. On -going Projects: Equipment has been ordered for Rose, Prairie Knoll, and Strootman playgrounds. 3. On -Hold Projects: Youth/bike trail. 4. Updates from Previous Meetings: a. Movie in the Park scheduled for August 26, 2022 b. Nature Preserve Commission/Passive Parks 5. Other Items of Interest: a. Schedule June 16 meeting at Prairie Knoll Park. Joint meeting with the City Council on June 30. b. All athletic fields are open 6. Parks Maintenance Update: presented in the staff report. OTHER ITEMS Nature Preserve Commission and Passive Parks Chairperson Lindahl stated he reviewed the Nature Preserve Commission meeting minutes, and they are willing to look at the passive parks. He stated the passive parks are not accessible and is in favor of letting them look at the passive parks. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes — May S, 2022 Page 3 Commissioner Stenzel asked what budget the Nature Preserve Commission would use. Commissioner Stenzel stated that the passive parks were in the park study and asked why the City would deviate from the plan. Chairperson Lindahl stated there is park property adjacent to Martins Meadows and the Nature Preserve Commission discussed a canoe landing at that location. Chairperson Lindahl believed that was a good idea. Commissioner Stenzel stated there is another boat landing around the corner and questioned why they would need a third. Public Works Director/City Engineer Berkowitz stated there is a Natural Resource Preservation Fund that can be used for the passive parks along with grants. He stated if the Nature Preserve Commission became involved in the passive parks and found projects that needed to be done, they will pursue grants. Chairperson Lindahl stated that if the City goes after too many grants, it may take away from Kelsey Round Lake Park. Mr. Berkowitz stated Natural Resource Technician Kytonen has done a good job acquiring grants. Chairperson Lindahl stated some of the parks aren't worth the money and he would like to see the funds go towards a park that is good for development. Commissioner Stenzel stated he agrees with Chairperson Lindahl and said if the Nature Preserve Commission has an idea for a trail, they can add it to the trail list. Commissioner Lackie stated she appreciates the idea of getting kids involved and suggested the kids go to areas that are developed with parking and good access. CHAIR'S REPORT Chairperson stated the parks are busy and cautioned drivers to be careful. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Strombeck, seconded by Widmyer, to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Shari Kunza, Recording Secretary Timesaver OffSite Secretarial, Inc. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING — MAY 5, 2022 MINUTES The Workshop Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairperson Lindahl on May 5, 2022 7:40 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Chairperson Jim Lindahl, Commissioners Kristin Lackie, Sophia Newton, Shane Stenzel, Tracy Strombeck, Reuben Ustimchuck, and Jake Widmyer Commissioners Absent: None Also Present: Parks & Streets Operations Manager, Jason Baumunk DISCUSS 2023-2027 PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to continue discussion on the 2023-2027 Park Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Mr. Baumunk stated the Finance Department recommends the Commission dedicates $200,000 to pay for the Community Center debt instead of paying more. Mr. Baumunk stated staff has provided recommendations for the CIP. The Commission reviewed the Parks CIP and recommended the following changes: 2023 - Contact the Andover Football Association and if they don't have concrete plans for a warming house expansion at Prairie Knoll, then the Commission will push the project out to 2024. 2024 - Fields of Winslow Cove Park will be moved to 2025 Other items recommended by staff: • Pine Hills North restroom facility and storage o Boreal FC would contribute $25,000 o The president of Boreal FC will be at the next meeting to discuss the project o Look at having automatic locks on the restroom doors • The Commission supported the additional items recommended by staff Andover Park & Recreation Commission Workshop Meeting • Minutes — May S, 2022 Page 2 Staff will update the Parks CIP with staff recommendations and present it to the Commission for their recommendation at the next meeting. DISCUSS 2023-2027 TRAIL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to continue discussion on the Trail Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Mr. Baumunk requested the Commission to prioritize the trail segments. The Commission discussed the Trails CIP and recommended the following changes: Segment 1 — no change Segment 2 • Did not believe there should be a trail on each side of Station Parkway • Partridge to Thrush and Partridge to Jay • Reached consensus to put a trail in west to Quinn • Look into a crosswalk to get to the trail on the north side of Station Parkway Segment 3 • Needs to be a boardwalk Segment 4 • Bridge can be built around $150,000 across the creek The Commission discussed raising the trail dedication fee. Staff will update the Trails CIP and bring it to the Commission for their recommendation at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT Lindahl declared the meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Shari Kunza, Recording Secretary Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. _ I T i a1 w4wA11 •rIrl•1S: !V1.l�; � -4ul� 1 CITY HALL AN DOVE R ELEMENTARY Z J m 0 0 Q COMME CIAL PATIO COMME CIAL SPACE (1 ST LEVEL, HOUS NG ABOVE) POWERLINE AND POLE CLOCKTOWER COMMERCIAL 150TH LANE W w w oc V) l► w V N W�E Andover Senior Campus SilverCrest Properties Conceptual Site Plan May 4, 2022 ti1�