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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 15, 1985 ~ 01 ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION WORK SESSION April 15, 1985 The Park and Recreation Commission met for a work session at 7:30 p.m. at Andover City .Hall, 1685 Crosstown Blvd. N.W., Andover, Mn. MEMBERS PRESENT: Prochniak, LeFebvre, Kinkade, Szyplinski, Strootman Sabel MEMBERS ABSENT: McMullen ALSO PRESENT: Curt Adams, Woodland Development John Trystad, Resident Mayor Jerry Windschitl WOODLAND TERRACE There was. discussion with Curt Adams from Hoodland Development regarding the motion that was made by the Commission on 3/6/85. Mr. John Trystad had some concern as to how much land was being dedicated and what the time frame would be for the development of the park (ball fields etc.). His major concern was the amo~nt of park land that will be actually dedicated. The Commission reviewed the original motion with Mr. Trystad including information regarding what the development of the park may consist of and also mentioned the outlot, although lowland, could still be of some use in conjunction with the park land. Mayor Windschitl mentioned that the Commission should have decided wnat will be placed in this park such as ballfields etc. The Commission referred to a previous plot plan that Curt Adams had brought in which showed the layout of the ballfield/soccer field etc. At that time the Commission agreed with the layout. There was also discussion regarding the future projection of a sewer line running through park property on the west side of the park during Phase II of the development. This information was new to Mayor Windschitl and he stated that this should be brought up to the City Council. MOTION by Kinkade, seconded by Szyplinski to accept cash in lieu of land for 6.1 acres (cost to be determined by the City Council and City Engineer) and that 2.6 acres plus the lot to the east of lot 6 in section 11 which is part of Phase II to also be included in park dedication of land. If there is any disturbance of the proposed park land, then it must be graded and seeded. The monies accepted in cash will be redirected back into this park for development purposes. Motion carried unanimously. PROPOSED PARK MATRIX PLAN Kinkade gave a presentation on the proposed park matrix plan that will be presented to the City Council on April 22, 1985. This plan will illustrate alternatives for park development and expenditures. There was discussion regarding what parks are priorities etc. The Commission is in agreement with this type of approach and priority scheme (with the understanding that some of the project costs in certain parks may vary and that other parks may be added to the scheme). (2) 4/16/85 DISCUSSION Prochniak mentioned to the Mayor that he was the one responsible for the flyer that was given to some residents. He stated that his intent was to try to find out how many residents are concerned with park development. He also stated that it was not his intent to use this approach as an "us and they" approach. Prochniak then asked the Mayor if it would be possible for the members of the Commission to meet with these residents in the back room of City Hall to talk with them concerning their parks in order to allow for less confusion at the City Council meeting. He then apologized to the Commission. Submitted by: -~