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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - DECEMBER 4, 2003
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was
called to order by Chairman Jim Lindahl on December 4,2003, 7:00 p.m.., at the Andover
City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Jim Lindahl, Commissioners Dorrie Peterson,
Dan Masloski, Al Grabowski, Dave Blackstad, and Thomas
Goodmanson.
Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Valerie Holthus.
Also Present: Parks Coordinator, Todd Haas
Others
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There were no comments at this time.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Peterson made the following correction: Page 2, change Matt Larson to
Vice President. At bottom of page, second page, remove of the second "she stated".
Motion by Masloski, seconded by Peterson, to approve the November 20, 2003 Park
Commission minutes as corrected. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent
(Holthus) vote.
UPDATE OF 2003-2004 HOCKEY RINK SCHEDULE
Mr. Haas explained that this item is in regard to the status of the 2003-2004 hockey rink
schedule at the three rinks. He noted the approved 2003-2004 hockey rink schedule as
detennined by the Park & Recreation Commission at the last meeting and advised that to
date, City staff has not received a schedule ITom the association as to which teams will be
using the rinks.
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Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes - December 4, 2003
Page 2
-, Matt Larson, 987 139th Avenue NW, stated he was Vice President and Treasurer of
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- , Andover Youth Hockey Association. He summarized the hours they would utilize the
rinks and the allocation between the teams. He stated all of the traveling teams would be
playing at East Bethel.
Commissioner Grabowski thanked Mr. Larson for his work on the schedule.
Motion by Blackstad, seconded by Grabowski, to approve the updated 2003-2004 hockey
rink schedule. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, O-absent (Holthus) vote.
REVIEW OF SUNSHINE PARK CONCESSIONS - FINANCE
Mr. Haas explained that this item is in regard to Sunshine Park consessions.
Commissioner Blackstad stated he believed they needed to do the RFP now or enter into
another three-year contract.
Commissioner Grabowski agreed and noted timing was everything. He requested Jim
follow up on it.
Motion by Blackstad, seconded by Grabowski, to have staff approach CNH and if it
) acceptable for them to extend the contract if it is within the guidelines of the City,
otherwise have the City set up an RFP. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, O-absent
(Holthus) vote.
UPDATE OF POSSIBLE DONATION I CITY OF ANOKA POOL
Mr. Haas explained that this item is in regard to a possible donation to the City of Anoka
Pool.
Commissioner Goodmanson asked if the residents used the pool enough to justify the
$4,000 cost.
Commissioner Grabowski requested Mr. Haas contact Mava or Butch at the City of
Anoka and ask what the actual numbers were for 2003 and determine if this was worth
the costs well as what the donation would be for 2004.
The Commission requested this item come back to them in the future.
REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS
,/ \ Mr. Haas stated he had no outstanding items.
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Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes - December 4, 2003
Page 3
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J Commissioner Blackstad noted there was a kickoff for the community center fundraiser.
He stated there would be a video running on cable talking about the community center
and the fundraising efforts. He stated they currently needed to raise 3.5 million and .75
million had already been raised. He noted they were off to a good start and they needed
the City to step and show them that this building was needed.
Commissioner Grabowski asked where the Fishing Fair had been held in the past and
where would they put the docks on Andover Lake. Mr. Haas replied it had been held on
Crooked Lake in the past. He summarized where the docks could be placed.
Mr. Haas noted the next meeting would be January 15 with new Commissioners.
CHAIR'S REPORT
Chairman Lindahl thanked Commissioner Peterson and Commissioner Grabowski for
their time on the Park & Recreation Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
, Motion by Blackstad, seconded by Peterson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:27 p.m. Motion
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Respectfully Submitted,
Kathy Altman, Recording Secretary
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