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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 15, 2022•"_ Mir s'All 1 Filk 0 ` 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV Regular Park & Recreation Commission Meeting December 15, 2022 6:00 P.M. Meet at Andover City Hall 1. Call to Order 2. Resident Forum 3. Approval of Minutes (10-20-22 wk, 12-01-22) 4. Agenda Approval 5. Discuss Neighborhood Park Survey - Hills of Bunker Lake West 6. Discuss Neighborhood Park Survey - Hidden Creek East 7. Discuss Neighborhood Park Survey - Lund's North 8. Outstanding Items 9. Other Items or Updates 10.Chairs Report 11. Adjournment H PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING — DECEMBER 15, 2022 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairperson Lindahl on December 15, 2022 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Chairperson Jim Lindahl, Commissioners Kristin Lackie, Sophia Newton, Shane Stenzel, Tracy Strombeck, Reuben Ustimchuck, Jake Widmyer Commissioners Absent: None ® Also Present: Parks & Streets Operations Manager, Jason Baumunk Associate Planner, Jake Griffiths Others RESIDENT FORUM No one appeared before the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 20, 2022 Regular Meeting December 1, 2022 Regular and Workshop Meeting Motion by Strombeck, seconded by Widmyer, to approve the October 20, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes as presented. Motion carries 5 ayes, 2 present (Newton and Stenzel) Commissioner Newton stated she and Commissioner Widmyer were not present at the December 1 meeting. Motion by Stenzel, seconded by Strombeck, to approve the December 1, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed 5 ayes, 2 present (Newton and Widmyer). H Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes —December 15, 2022 Page 2 Motion by Stenzel, seconded by Lackie, to approve the December 1, 2022 Workshop Meeting minutes as amended. Motion passed 5 ayes, 2 present (Newton and Widmyer). APPROVAL OFAGENDA Motion by Widmyer, seconded by Stenzel, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. DISCUSS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SURVEY— HILLS OF B UNKER LAKE WEST The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to review survey information received from residents for the Hills of Bunker Lake West and provide recommendations for playground replacement. Associate Planner Griffiths stated the survey was conducted online. Mr. Griffiths stated the City received 44 responses. He stated most of the residents wanted a playground for ages 5-12. Mr. Griffiths stated some residents questioned spending money on playground replacements. He explained the money has been set aside in the CIP and planned for several years. © Commissioner Widmyer asked staff to address a resident's concern that the playground didn't look like it needed replacement. Parks & Streets Operations Manager Baumunk stated the playground is 18 years old. The City has certified playground inspectors, and the City plans to replace playgrounds before they break down and become unsafe. Chairperson Lindahl stated residents are looking for handicapped accessible equipment. Mr. Griffiths stated there is a licensed group home near the park. The Commission reached consensus to include handicapped accessible items. Commissioner Stenzel noted that ziplines and tire swings were popular. He also pointed out that residents wanted the parking lot paved. Chairperson Lindahl stated the plan is to pave all parking lost within the MUSA. The Commission agreed to add paving the lot to the CIP. Mr. Baumunk noted there were many comments for spinning equipment. He indicated the footprint was set and the border is in good shape. Mr. Baumunk addressed a comment requesting the pine trees be trimmed for visibility. He stated the trees are on private property and the management of the property was planning to trim them. S Fat Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes —December 15, 2022 Page 3 Staff will return with proposals that will fit in the footprint and include handicap accessible items. DISCUSS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK SURVEY— HIDDEN CREE%EAST The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to review survey information received from residents for Hidden Creek East. Associate Planner Griffiths presented the results of the survey and stated most residents wanted a structure for both age groups, 2-5 years, and 5-12 years. The City received 24 responses from this neighborhood. Parks & Streets Operations Manager Baumunk stated the playground is 20 years old. He stated the concrete border is in good shape and has a large footprint. Chairperson Lindahl asked staff to address a comment about rink lighting. Mr. Baumunk stated there is a circular rink with one light. Staff will look at replacing the light with something brighter. Mr. Baumunk stated there was a question about soccer nets. He stated it is a reservable field, however, the City does not own soccer goals, the associations do. The City is looking at installing irrigation. Mr. Baumunk stated there were a few comments about the handball wall and the City does not have a way to measure how much it gets used. DISCUSS NEIGHBORHOOD PARKSURVEY— LUNDS NORTH The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to review survey information received from residents for Lunds North. Associate Planner Griffiths stated this will be a new playground. He presented the results of the survey and stated most residents wanted a structure for both age groups, 2-5 years, and 5-12 years. Mr. Griffiths stated the ballfield will stay and the playgrounds added. Chairperson Lindahl addressed the comment regarding an ice rink stating there was one there years ago, but it did not get used much. Parks & Streets Operations Manager Baumunk stated the City can add trees to the park and will consult with the City's Natural Resource Technician. Mr. Baumunk stated the baseball association is looking at expanding the size of the ballfield to accommodate older kids. Commissioner Newton asked if there was a garbage container for dog waste at this park. Mr. ® Baumunk stated the City has doggy pots at most parks but there is not one at Lunds North. OUTSTANDING ITEMS Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes — December 15, 2022 Page 4 1. Completed Projects: Prairie Knoll hockey rink has been replaced. Staff hung lights on trees along the entrance to City Hall and Community Center. 2. On -going Projects: 3. On -Hold Projects: 4. Updates from Previous Meetings: a. Park Related Field Use Fees are being worked on. b. Fox Meadows sliding hill is a possibility. A light will be needed. Staff will ask if the neighborhood is interested in a sledding hill. 5. Other Items of Interest: a. Design will begin on Kelsey Round Lake Park Trail. b. Design and easement acquisition is ongoing for Trail Segment 1. c. Outdoor Ice Rinks are being flooded but the weather has delayed opening. 6. Parks Maintenance Update: presented in the staff report. CN /I/i7d� b 7/Zc" Commissioner Newton asked for winter programming at parks, such as snowshoeing. Commissioner Stenzel asked how long it took staff to send out and compile the survey results. Mr. Griffiths stated it takes 4-6 hours of staff time. Commissioner Stenzel asked if the Commission wants to get resident feedback when creating the CIP. He asked if the City is doing a City-wide survey and if it can include questions relating to parks. Mr. Griffiths stated Administration and the City Council are looking at conducting a City-wide survey. Staff will research options to reach residents for their input. Commissioner Stenzel suggested the City newsletter, Facebook, and website as avenues to reach residents. Chairperson Lindahl thanked residents who responded to the playground surveys. Chairperson Lindahl stated his term and Commissioner Stenzel's term are expired and they both applied again. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Stenzel, seconded by Lackie, to adjourn the meeting at 6:41 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, © Shari Kunza, Recording Secretary Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.