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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 6, 2003 0 /-- '\ l,) 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US . ; PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - NOVEMBER 6, 2003 ! MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Blackstad on November 6, 2003, 7:05 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Dan Masloski, Dorrie Peterson, Al Grabowski, Chairman Jim Lindahl (arrived at 7:30 p.m.), Dave Blackstad, Thomas Goodmanson and Valerie Holthus (arrived at 7:08 p.m.) Commissioners Absent: None Also Present: Parks Coordinator, Todd Haas () RESIDENTS FORUM There were no comments. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Grabowski stated on page 2, paragraph 3, sentence 3 should read: The wetland retention pond is required by City Ordinance and never given credit. He also stated on page 3, paragraph 1 should read: Chair Grabowski stated he would like to see budget cost-savings information in the newsletter. . Motion by Grabowski, seconded by Masloski, to approve the October 2, 2003 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 4-ayes, O-nays, I-present (Blackstad), 2-absent (Lindahl, Holthus) vote. REVIEW OAKVIEW PARK PRELIMINARY PLAT Commissioner Holthus arrived at 7:08 p.m. Mr. Haas reviewed the preliminary plat for Oakview Park. He stated it was determined by the City Council that the park would be located more central to the development. In reviewing the preliminary plat, the park that is proposed to be dedicated is about 1.04 0 acres. The developer does indicate in the legend that the upland area consists of 0.73 acres, which appears to include upland areas around the west and north side of the storm - 0 0 Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - November 6. 2003 () Page 2 water/wetland area. The Park Commission will need to determine if the upland areas on the west side of the storm water pond/wetland area should pe given as credit toward the land dedication. The total area of the preliminary plat is 13.08 acres. 1.31 acres are required for park dedication. It appears a combination ofland and cash will be required as part of the development. Commissioner Blackstad questioned how the trail was coming along. Mike Quigley, developer, stated they are acquiring the necessary easements for the trail. Commissioner Grabowski stated the developer should not get credit for the wetland and wanted clarification where lot one ended. Mr. Quigley explained where the wetland was and where lot one ended. Commissioner Grabowski asked if the Commission was to give credit for the. 73 acre or for one acre. Commissioner Peterson stated that acreage is not usable and should not be given credit. Mr. Haas stated the Commissioner might want to consider a buffer area. () Commissioner Grabowski stated that no credit should be given for the wetland. Motion by Blackstad, seconded by Holthus, to accept 0.73 acre as park dedication and the remaining amount be dedicated in cash. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, 0- present, I-absent (Lindahl) vote. Chair Lindahl arrived at 7:30 p.m. REVIEW WOODLAND ESTATES 6TH ADDITION SKETCH PLAN Mr. Haas reviewed the sketch plan for Woodland Estates 6th Addition. He stated this parcel is currently in the Rural Reserve Area and the developer has requested it be removed from the Rural Reserve and be placed into the current MUSA. He stated the parcel is located directly west of Nightingale Estates 3rd Addition and just to the northwest of Woodland Estates 4th Addition, which was constructed this summer. The developer is proposing a neighborhood park on the south side of the proposed development. He noted there is already a park located in the Woodland Estates 4th Addition. Commissioner Masloski questioned what the Commission is being asked to consider. (j Mr. Haas stated staff needed direction on where the park should be located or if it should be located in this development at all. ;~) () Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - November 6, 2003 Page 3 CJ Commissioner Masloski stated he would rather see cash in lieu of parkland right now. Commissioner Grabowski stated he also concerned with proximity to other park. Commissioner Peterson stated she would not vote to put a park there. Chair Lindahl stated he was in favor of taking the cash because there is another one thousand acres in the Rural Reserve Area to develop. Motion by Blackstad, seconded by Masloski, to accept a cash donation in lieu of park land for dedication. Motion carried on a 7-ayes, O-nays, O-present, O-absent vote. REVIEW ANDOVER MARKETPLACE EAST PRELIMINARY PLAT Mr. Haas reviewed the Andover Marketplace East Preliminary Plat. He stated this development is proposed to be a commercial development and this plat is part of Andover Station. He stated it is anticipated any park dedication collected will be used to fund the potential community center/ice arena. Motion by Blackstad, seconded by Goodmanson, to accept a cash donation in lieu of park land for dedication. Motion carried on a 7-ayes, O-nays, O-present, O-absent vote. 0 REVIEW VILLAS AT ANDOVER STATION PRELIMINARY PLAT Mr. Haas reviewed The Villages at Andover Station Preliminary Plat. He stated this plat is part of the overall development of Andover Station and that it is anticipated that based on past City Council discussions, that any park dedication collected would be used to fund the potential community center/ice arena. A question was raised by the Park Commission members as to the cap of the park dedication towards the community center/ice arena. Mr. Haas left the room to question John Erar, City Administrator, about this. After discussing this with Mr. Erar, it was determined that any dedication over the $500,000 would be deposited into the park dedication to be used towards park improvements as determined by the Commission. Commissioner Grabowski stated when the original dedication decided; he recalled anything from Andover Station was to be a cash dedication. Commission Blackstad questioned if this was a PUD and if it is then what were the additional amenities to be offered as part of the PUD. Chair Lindahl directed staff to request an answer from the Community Development Director about the PUD. 0 Motion by Blackstad, seconded by Grabowski, to table until further information could be obtained from the Community Development Director. Motion carried on a 7-ayes, 0- nays, O-present, O-absent vote. - 0 0 Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - November 6, 2003 Page 4 C~) UPDATE OF PRAIRIE KNOLL PARK /03-1 Mr. Haas updated the Commission on the progress of Prairie Knoll Park. He stated the . park is almost one hundred percent graded. The east football field has been graded, the topsoil has been placed, and the irrigation system for this field is currently being installed. The south and north parking lots have been graded and Class V gravel has been placed. The ball field to the west of the storage building has been graded and the topsoil has been applied. The sliding hill has been relocated and rough graded. The outside brick on the building is almost finished and the floor has been poured. No action required. ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 3RD QUARTER REPORT Mr. Haas reviewed the Anoka County Sheriffs Department 3rd Quarter report. No action required. REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS C_) Mr. Haas reviewed the outstanding items. Chair Lindahl asked for Task Force updates. Skateboard Task Force-BlackstadlMasloski-Skateboard equipment has been removed for the year and there is warranty work that needs to be done on the half pipe by the supplier (Athletica). This will be done over the winter. Stakeholder's Design Team-Masloski/Blackstad/Hothus-no report. Mr. Haas stated Public Works has ordered playground equipment for Rose and Hawkridge Parks. Frank Stone and Kevin Staffhad some leftover park maintenance funds to purchase this new equipment. Commissioner Peterson questioned if they are adding equipment to Hawkridge, what will happen when it is time for the Parks Commission to evaluate this park. She questioned if the Commission could have the opportunity to review what will be placed in the park. Commissioner Blackstad stated, as a courtesy, it would be nice if the Commission could look at the CIP to determine the best place for the equipment. Mr. Haas stated he would speak to Mr. Stone and Mr. Starr. (J Mr. Haas mentioned that Commissioners Grabowski, Peterson and Blackstad's terms expire at the end of the year. Commissioner Grabowski has indicated to staff he will not - 0 0 Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - November 6, 2003 Page 5 r ~ - - 'ì \. J be applying. Interested parties will need to make application if they would like to -- consider servicing another term. CHAIR'S REPORT Commissioner Holthus stated she wanted to thank Mr. Starr for the playground equipment. Commissioner Masloski believes the Commission needs to be proactive on the Rural Reserve. Commissioner Blackstad stated he would like a worksession with staff scheduled. Commissioner Masloski was excused from the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Commissioner Peterson stated she would like an update on the Coon Creek Corridor Trail Extension west of Hanson Boulevard. If the Commission members recalls, a DNR grant was received for a trail along Coon , " Creek. The trail starts on Andover Boulevard on west side of Hanson Boulevard and goes \. .J south to Coon Creek. The trail is then proposed to go west along the north side of Coon Creek over the existing sanitary sewer line to Crosstown Boulevard. A portion of the trail along Coon Creek near the Hanson Boulevard will be constructed on state owned property. There was the consideration to construct the western half of the trail along south side of Coon Creek but the State will not be allowing the trail to go through because of the Land fill Cleanup Agreement that is in place. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is saying the landfill is very polluted and has indicated in writing to the City that trail going along the south side of the Creek will not be allowed. There was some discussion amongst the Commissioners regarding the out lot that was create by Bill Hupp and the trail easement that was taken on the south side of Coon Creek as part Natures Run development. Commissioner Grabowski stated he was concerned that someone could give an easement to the City and then after it was platted that Mr. Hupp donates the land to the State. He stated that seems deceptive. Mr. Haas stated the City Council in near future would have to decide if the trail will be constructed along the north side of Coon Creek otherwise the grant might need to be returned back to the DNR. ADJOURNMENT (-" Motion by Blackstad, seconded by Grabowski, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Masloski) vote. \.J - Ü I 'ì \..j Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - November 6. 2003 Page 6 / \ Respectfully Submitted, \ . - - Robin Leslie, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. \ \. í -, , . \.J