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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - OCTOBER 2,2003
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was
called to order by Vice Chairman Al Grabowski on October 2, 2003, 7:35 p.m., at the
Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Corrimissioners Present: Dan Masloski, Dorrie Peterson, Al Grabowski, Thomas
Goodmanson and Valerie Holthus
Commissioners Absent: Chairman Jim Lindahl and Dave Blackstad.
Also Present: Parks Coordinator, Todd Haas
RESIDENTS FORUM
(J There were no comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Masloski, seconded by Goodmanson, to approve the September 4, 2003 Park
Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Lindahl
and Blackstad).
PETERSONÆMMERICH SKETCH PLAN, CONT.
Mr. Haas advised that this item is in regard to the proposed park location. He stated if the
Commission recalls, the City Council directed the developer to locate the park near the
middle of the development as shown on Sketch Plan A, which was presented to the City
Council on September 16, 2003.
Mr. Haas stated some Park Commissioners attended the City Council meeting to express
their concerns. Their decision to place it in the middle was consistent with the Park and
Recreation Commission recommendation. They decided to add a playground with a
swing set, shelter and field area for the neighborhood kids. He stated the Commission
should review the most recent layout drawing to determine if the size of the park is
adequate to serve the City's needs. He suggested the Commission recommend
adjustments now so that the developer could make revisions. He also noted the
0 Commission should give the developer direction as to whether they are willing to give
credit for the wetlands and stormwater pond.
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Mr. Haas stated the developer is negotiating with two property owners to swap the outlots ;
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in return for a trail easement along their property lines all the way to Drake.
Vice Chair Grabowski stated he wants the fmal approval contingent upon all these items
happening and wants it in writing. He also stated the drainaM pond has no value to the
Park and Recreation Commission. The"~cl~\~tlui&~bY City Ordinance and never
given credit. He also stated he did not see why there were being considered part of the
park development.
Mr. Haas stated the preliminary plat was submitted today and would comeback to the
Park and Recreation Commission in November.
Vice Chair Grabowski stated there is also some encroachment into the park by the road
the developer moved to create another lot. He also stated another concern is the north end
of the development. The Commission may not want to take the Park Dedication at this
time for that piece because the developer may change the density and the Commission
would lose out on park dedication.
Commissioner Peterson questioned if Mr. Lachinski(adjacent property owner) has come I
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Vice Chair Grabowski questioned if the plans were acceptable to the Commission and the
Commission answered in the affIrmative. Mr. Haas stated this item would come back in
November.
No action required.
UPDATE OF PRAIRIE KNOLL PARK/ 03-1
Mr. Haas advised the park is currently being graded. The east football field has been
graded and the topsoil has been placed. The irrigation system for this field may begin
within the next week or so. The south parking lot has been graded and Class V gravel
has been placed. The north parking lot has been graded and the Class V gravel will be I
placed next week sometime. The ball field to the west of the storage building has not
been graded as of yet, but will be after the parking lots are completed. He stated the
outside brick is almost done and the floor has been poured for the building. He
encouraged the Commission members to stop and visit the site. He also noted a ;
spreadsheet showing the budgeted amount and actual expenditures to date through the I
month of September has been provided to the Commission.
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Vice Chair Grabowski stated he would like to see the .buè.get info ation in the I
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Commissioner Peterson stated she would like to see a list of companies and individuals
that donated to the park in the newsletter. ,
No action required.
REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS
Mr. Haas reviewed the on going and on hold projects list.
Vice Chair Grabowski asked for Task Force updates.
Skateboard Taskforce-Commissioner Masloski stated there was nothing to report at this
time.
Stakeholders' Design Team-Commissioner Masloski stated the next meeting will be on
October 8,2003.
CHAIR'S REPORT
There was nothing to report.
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Motion by Peterson, seconded by Masloski, to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Motion
carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Lindahl and Blackstad).
Respectfully Submitted,
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Robin Leslie, Recording Secretary
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