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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 18, 2002 '0 r\ V o o ~ g/' ) 01- CITY of ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING.-JULY 18,2002 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Jim Lindahl on July 18, 2002, 7:33 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota Commissioners Present: Chairman Jim Lindahl, Commissioners Al Grabowski, Valarie Holthus (arrived at 8:00 p.m.), Dorrie Peterson, Chris DeLaForest, and Paul Anderson. Commissioners Absent: Dave Blackstad. Also Present: Parks Coordinator, Todd Haas City Finance Director, Jim Dickinson RESIDENTS FORUM There were no comments at this time. ACCEPT DONATION/HIDDEN CREEK EAST PARK Resident Dawn Benson explained that they were still collecting donations for the development of the. Hidden Creek East Park. The donations made to date were due to hard work by the area residents of the Hidden Creek East Park. Ms. Benson acknowledged those who made donations as follows: John B. Goodman, For Kids Only, Inc., ABC Mini-Storage, Inc., Kottkes Bus Service, Inc., and I st Regions Bank. Ms. Benson advised that donations totaled $3,700.00 and requested the Commission accept . the donations. The Commission thanked Ms. Benson for her presentation and thanked the residents for their hard work towards the development Hidden Creek East Park. APPROVE 2002 FALL SOCCER/FOOTBALL SCHEDULE flndtJo-if Chuck Trom appeared on behalf of the *zmka Football Association and explained their \~ needs. Mr. Trom stated that they did not intend to use the requested fields for practice, Regular Andover Park & R0ation Commission Meeting Minutes - Ju(v 18, 2002 Page 2 o o UM()uei" (M~ only for games from September through October. Mr. Trom noted the AR.eka Football ~ J I J 0:2.- Association requested the two lighted ball fields at City Hall and the soccer field north of the tennis courts (City Hall #1). The Public Works Department has recommended that football games and practices be on irrigated fields. . North Metro is in agreement with the schedule. Mr. Haas stated that there were potential conflicts with the Andover Athletic Association regarding usage of the lighted fields. Item was tabled to later on the agenda to allow football and Andover Athletic Association work out a schedule. Mr. Haas advised that Staff has not heard from the Andover Invaders Soccer Club for scheduling a fall league. They are aware of the deadline to submit. APPROVE 2002 FALL SOFTBALL/BASEBALL SCHEDULE Kelly Gothier appeared on behalf of the Andover Athletic Association and explained their needs. Mr. Gothier stated they planned to start the week of August 12 and end five weeks later. Mr. Haas reviewed the application and schedule, noting the Andover Athletic Association has requested fields at City Hall #2 and #4. o Commission Peterson stated that there would only be about three weeks of conflicting schedules between the football and baseball leagues. The Commission suggested that perhaps Mr. Trom and Mr. Gothier could work out a compromise themselves regarding schedule conflicts. Mr. Trom and Mr. Gothier agreed to step out of the Park and Recreation meeting and work on their schedules. QUARTERLY REPORT/SHERIFF'S REPORT/PARK PATROL AND VANDALISM The Commission reviewed the Quarterly Report submitted by Captain Dave King regarding Andover Park Patrol and Vandalism. Commissioner Grabowski stated that in addition to the stated items, the Oak Bluff satellite was burned down last weekend. (J Regular Andover Park & kf)ation Commission Meeting Minutes - July 18, 2002 Page 3 o o UPDATE OF FINANCIAL REPORT/FINANCE DEPARTMENT Lee Brezinka, Assistant Finance Director, provided an update of the financial report, noting that the Bunker Lake Boulevard Underpass project is on hold due to lack of funding at the County level. He stated that if this project isn't completed, the funding dedicated for the underpass would go back into the bit,. bHdget. PCLrk... bu.ct ~ ~l '8-1-02- Mr. Haas stated that the City Council is looking at additional ways to fund this project. Mr. Dickinson explained that projects in the Park Improvement Fund were just getting underway. He stated that the Terrace Park project has been completed. REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS o Mr. Haas reviewed outstanding items. He stated that the Coon Creek Corridor and other trail signage as well as development of site plans were on-going. He explained that the ball field facility west of the high school is expected to be completed within the next couple weeks. He explained that he is meeting with the NAC regarding the park dedication study on July 19,2002 to review improvements and replacements that may be needed at the City parks. He stated that City staff had contacted the president of the baseball association regarding the batting cages at Sunshine Park. The Commission has recommended that the cages be at least 15 feet high. Commissioner Holthus arrived at 8:00 p.m. Skateboard Task Force Update: Mr. Haas stated that 3 attendants had started work at the Skate Park, working approximately 60 hours a week and the new half pipe has been installed. 2003-2007 CIP Park Improvement Committee Update: Commissioner Peterson stated that Commissioners Holthus, Blackstad, Anderson and herself were continuing to gather research and information regarding CIP. She stated that they would like to present their findings to the Park and Recreation Committee before presenting to the City Council meeting proposed for August 29,2002. o Regular Andover Park & Oeation Commission Meeting Minutes-July 18,2002 Page 4 o ~--) Commissioners Anderson and Grabowski stated that they would not be able to attend the August 29, 2002 City Council Meeting. Mr. Haas stated that he would try to postpone this item until the September 5, 2002 City Council meeting. He stated that if the Commissioners could get their research findings to him by July 29, he could include it in the meeting packet for the Commissions to review before the August I, 2002 Park and Recreation meeting. Commissioner Holthus updated the Commission regarding the Multi-Sports Facility Task Force. She stated that the study/survey from area residents regarding the Multi-Sports Facility would be available for review after the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Lindahl stated that there were two correction to the minutes from June 20, 2002. The first was on page 2, regarding Woodland Estates. The sentence should state the middle school, not the elementary school. The second correction is on page 5, referring to the No Parking signs in the Sunshine lot. It should state the signs are to be placed by the ends of the curbs in the west parking lot in Sunshine Park. :~ \..../ Motion by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Holthus, to approve the June 20, 2002 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 3-ayes, 0- nays, 3-abstain (Anderson, Grabowski, DeLaForest), I-absent (Blackstad) vote APPROVE 2002 FALL SOCCER/FOOTBALL SCHEDULE - continued... APPROVE 2002 FALL SOFTBALL/BASEBALL SCHEDULE - continued... Mr. Gothier and Mr. Trom reappeared before the Commission and stated that they had reached a compromise for use of the lighted fields. The Andover Football Association will use the fields Mondays and Wednesdays, and the Andover Athletic Association will use the fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mr. Trom stated that the Andover Football Association would like to line Sunshine field #4 and keep it lined for use as a practice field. Motion by Commissioner Grabowski, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the 2002 Fail SoccerIFootball Schedule as presented with football using Sunshine #4 for practice and approve the 2002 Fail Footbal1/Softball/Baseball Schedule subject to baseball using fields at Sunshine, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10 and #1 and #3 on Sundays. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Blackstad) vote. CHAIR'S REPORT r, ( ) \.J Commissioner Grabowski stated that he attended a softball tournament last weekend and there was a wedding going on in the gazebo. He stated that there was no padlock on the gate and people from the wedding were driving on the trail. He felt that was a danger to r---., ) ...... , '-- .' -, ( '---.--1 Regular Andover Park & A~ation Commission Meeting Minutes - July 18, 2002 Page 5 () the people walking along the trail for the softball games. Mr. Haas stated that he would bring the issue up to Kevin Starr of Public Works. Commissioner DeLeForest stated that he visited the Hidden Creek East park site before the meeting and thought it looked great. Chairman Lindahl reminded the Commission of the August 1, 2002, 6:30 p.m. meeting here with Dana Peitso, Human Resources Manager. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Grabowski, seconded by Commissioner DeLeForest, to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Blackstad) vote. Respectfully Submitted, Kayla Atkins Rokosz, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.