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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3,1998
6:15 PM - Sharon Waters
6:25 PM - Mark Lonsky
6:35 PM - AI Grabowski
6:45 PM - Nancy Giancola
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CITY of ANDOVER
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 3, 1998
MINUTES
A Special Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Jack McKelvey on
February 3, 1998, 6:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover,
Minnesota.
Councilmembers present: BOnlÚe Dehn, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, John Kunza
Councilmembers absent: None
Also present: City Engineer, Scott Erickson
INTERVIEW PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPLICANTS
The following applicants were scheduled to be interviewed for the Park and Recreation Commission:
Sharon Waters Al Grabowski
Mark Lonsky Nancy Giancola
Ms. Waters, Mr. Lonsky and Ms. Giancola did not appear for their interviews. The Council
interviewed Mr. Grabowski, alternately asking questions.
Al Grabowski - felt the trail system is the biggest uncompleted item in the park system; however,
many of the trails will be connected by the projects being done this summer. Is no longer affiliated
with the Andover Athletic Association, as his term expired in December and he elected not to run.
Will still serve as a coach and was hired by the Association for one year to run the softball program,
which consists of scheduling, coordinating fields and games with other cities, completing the
paperwork, etc. Has done the scheduling for the City of Andover and Anoka softball programs for
the last six years. Staff gives him the schedule and he works it out with the Baseball Association.
Feels the City has a sufficient number of baseball, softball and soccer fields to meet the needs of the
youth associations. Thinks the Park Board will be installing more tot lots in the neighborhoods rather
than constructing the larger neighborhood parks. Centralized parks are easier to maintain partly
because ofthe availability of irrigation, but he didn't see a need for another Sunshine Park in the near
future. Didn't think there is anything that would prevent him from making a fair recommendation as
a member of the Park Board. Does not think there is a conflict of interest as an employee of the
Andover Athletic Association, which will only be for one year. The Anoka Association has also
approached him to run their program because they are not getting the volunteers to help.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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