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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING -MAY2, 2002
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The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was
called to order by Chairman Jim Lindahl on May 2, 2002, 7:30 p.m., at the Andover City
Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners Present:
Chairman Jim.Lindahl, Commissioners Al Grabowski,
Valarie Holthus, Dome Peterson, Paul Anderson, and Dave
Blackstad.
Commissioners Absent:
Chris DeLaF orest.
Also Present:
Parks Coordinator, Todd Haas
Others
RESIDENTS FORUM
There were no comments at this time.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Blackstad, seconded by Anderson, to approve the April 18, 2002 Park
Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent
(DeLaForest) vote.
UPDATE OF FINANCIAL REPORT (FINANCE DEPT.)
Mr. Brezinka reviewed the financial report with the Commission.
The Commission asked that Mr. Goodman be recognized for his donation.
ANDOVER BASEBALL REQUEST
Mr. Birch addressed the Commission and explained that Andover Baseball would like
permission to place a batting cage at Sunshine Park.
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Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes - May 2, 2002
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The Commission discussed the request and asked Staff to provide a site plan for review
showing the batting cages located on the west side against the fence and adjacent to the
access drive.
Commissioner Holthus indicated the batting cage would need to be available for all users
not just Andover Baseball.
Mr. Birch agreed that during times when Andover Baseball is not using the batting cage it
would be available to other users.
DISCUSS 5 YEAR CIP (2003 - 2007)
Mr. Haas indicated the number of platted units was reduced to 200 units for the next five
years in order to provide a conservative figure to work with.
Mr. Haas reviewed the park plan with the Commission.
Commissioner Holthus asked what would happen to the funds earmarked for the tennis
court in 2002 since the tennis court will not be built due to the Community Center.
Mr. Haas indicated the funds would be used to offset the costs ofthe other park projects
in 2002.
Commissioner Holthus indicated she would like to stay with the current plan for the parks
with the exception of adding playground equipment at Crooked Lake Park.
The Commission agreed to add playground equipment to Crooked Lake Park.
The Commission agreed to increase Prairie Knoll to $130,000.
Commissioner Grabowski asked that the parks be reviewed and any with equipment that
is isolated be considered for relocation to reduce vandalism to the equipment.
Commissioner Peterson indicated the Andover Lions Park is in need of more sand under
the equipment and asked what the process would be to have that done.
Mr. Hass indicated she should call Kevin.
Commissioner Grabowski suggested security lights be installed when new equipment is
installed.
Commissioner Peterson asked how much it costs to irrigate a field.
Mr. Haas indicated it would cost approximately $50,000 to irrigate one ball field and one
soccer field.
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Minutes - May 2, 2002
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The Commission agreed to add $100,000 to the budget for each year starting in 2003 to
irrigate fields.
REVIEW OF OUTSTANDING ITEMS
Mr. Haas indicated the meeting to discuss the rules at the skateboard park is scheduled for
May 13, 2002 at 6:30 p.m.
Chair Lindahl asked whether Staff had any information on the telephone outside City
Hall.
Mr. Haas indicated he would research the matter and report at the next meeting.
Commissioner Peterson asked that a notice of the skateboard park meeting be placed in
the Anoka County Union.
Mr. Haas indicated that public works would be working to install the new message board.
Mr. Haas indicated that the underpass at Bunker Lake Boulevard is scheduled to be
completed by April 15, 2003.
Commissioner Holthus reported that the Multisports Task Force had met with
representatives from the YMCA to discuss the community center. She then indicated the
Task Force had requested further financial information from the YMCA and is waiting
for that information.
Commissioner Peterson asked whether the YMCA would include a daycare center.
Commissioner Holthus indicated the YMCA would include a daycare and then said that
the YMCA at Northtown employs 400 people.
Commissioner Holthus indicated the YMCA had suggested a membership fee of $30.00
per month per family and $180.00 per year for an individual membership.
Commissioner Grabowski asked Staff to follow up to see what group left the big mess in
the lower meeting room.
Commissioner Blackstad suggested making a recommendation to authorize the use of the
half million dollars in park dedication fees from Andover Station for the community
center.
Chair Lindahl asked that the matter be placed on the next meeting agenda for discussion.
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) Chair Lindahl commented that Andover is one of the few rapidly developing
communities that are not in debt for its parks.
Commissioner Blackstad commended Commissioner Peterson and her neighbors for
working together to save $4,000 on their park.
Mr. Haas indicated the bid for all the work in the parks for 2002 would be going out on
May 29, 2002.
CHAIR'S REPORT
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Blackstad, seconded by Anderson, to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Motion
carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (DeLaForest) vote.
Respectfully Submitted,
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, , Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Secretary
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