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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 4, 2024 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING APRIL 4, 2024 MINUTES The Workshop Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Strombeck on April 4, 2024, 6:00 p.m. at the Andover City Hall, 1885 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Chair Strombeck, Commissioners Bruckner Johnson, Kristin Lackie, Jim Lindahl, Chuck Naughton, Liza Shafto, and Shane Stenzel. Commissioners Absent: None. Also Present: Parks & Streets Operations Manager Jason Baumunk DISCUSS – PARK DESIGN FOR FIELDS OF WINSLOW COVE EAST PARK Parks & Streets Operations Manager Baumunk explained the Park and Recreation Commission is requested to discuss the design for the new park scheduled to be installed in 2025 at the Fields of Winslow Cove East Park. Mr. Baumunk explained a parcel of park land located in the Fields of Winslow Cove development is identified in the Capital Improvement Plan to be completed in 2025. This park land is 0.9 acres in size and would be classified as a neighborhood park. Average playground size for a medium neighborhood park is 2500-3500 square feet. He asked the Commission to discuss the following items for this park: • Playground - Layout and location in the park • Irrigation - Estimated at $20,000 from similar projects • Sod or planted grass • Benches, picnic tables, or shelter • Park Sign • Other options Mr. Baumunk noted the current CIP shows $150,000 identified for this project. Once a design is completed, cost estimates will be obtained to complete the project and the budget can be evaluated. The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to discuss the design for the Fields of Winslow Cove East Park. Andover Park & Recreation Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes – April 4, 2024 Page 2 The Commission agreed that the playground, irrigation, and seeding should take place. It was noted that benches should be included, and the question was asked as to whether trees would also be planted. Mr. Baumunk confirmed that trees could also be included. The Commission also agreed that this area would be too small to include a shelter. Mr. Baumunk noted that he would like to complete the irrigation and seeding this year if possible to establish for 2025. The Commission recommended that park signs be installed at the time the playground is installed and a suggestion was made to include wildflower/pollinator plantings. Mr. Baumunk identified potential locations for benches and picnic tables and the Commission agreed. The group also agreed on the potential location for the playground. DISCUSS – DESIGN OF KELSEY ROUND LAKE PARK MASTER PLAN ITEMS Parks & Streets Operations Manager Baumunk explained the Park and Recreation Commission is requested to begin discussing the design of the master plan items at Kelsey Round Lake Park. He noted the master plan identifies serval improvements to the Kelsey Round Lake Park. The current CIP has $50,000 in 2025 for design and 2026 has master plan additions including a building w/bathrooms, wayfinding, and interpretive signs - TBD $180,000. The $50,000 in design can most likely be incorporated with the cost of a pre- engineered building like the one scheduled for Pine Hills North Park. Mr. Baumunk stated discussion for this project should include a design plan of where the listed master plan items will be located and what these improvements will look like. Once a plan is drafted, staff will get cost estimates for each item. With regard to budget impact, he noted the 2025-2029 CIP has a total of $230,000 identified for master plan improvements funded by the Park Dedication Fund. Staff will get updated cost estimates once decisions on improvements are made. Mr. Baumunk stated the Park and Recreation Commission is requested to begin discussions on the design of the Kelsey Round Lake Park master plan improvements The Commission had discussion related to signage and it was determined that the more detailed interpretive signage information could be provided through a QR code link while some brief information could be placed on the sign. It was asked for details on how the building is operated. Mr. Baumunk replied that the bathrooms lock and unlock on timers and an outside cleaning company is used for service. Commissioner Stenzel expressed concern with having regular bathrooms in this location as it is not a park with high traffic and could lead to unwanted activity. Andover Park & Recreation Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes – April 4, 2024 Page 3 The Commission discussed alternative bathroom ideas and agreed upon a pit style bathroom with no running water such as you see at many county parks. The consensus of the Commission was to focus on natural items and features as this is a nature-based park setting. The Commission also agreed on location(s) for play area(s). Mr. Baumunk stated that he would use the input received tonight to develop a more detailed concept. DISCUSS – 2025-2029 CIP PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Parks & Streets Operations Manager Baumunk explained the Park and Recreation Commission is requested to continue discussing the 2025-2029 Park Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). He noted the target date for draft CIP is Friday June 7th. The Commission should review the future improvements in zones A-D and determine what projects should be considered for the next 5 years. Below is what was previously identified in the CIP for 2025-2028. Mr. Baumunk noted that depending on what the Commission recommendations for projects, the Finance Department has indicated to staff that the ending fund balance for each of the 5 years should have a minimum positive balance of $50,000 or more. Improvements are funded by the Park Dedication Fund. The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to continue discussions on the draft of the 2025-2029 Parks Capital Improvement Plan. Commissioner Stenzel stated that perhaps hockey should be consulted to determine if they would be interested in contributing towards an outdoor sheet of ice. Mr. Baumunk commented that he could make the ask, but noted that the outdoor ice time reserved by hockey has decreased since they second sheet of ice was made available. It was noted that the outdoor ice project as previously discussed would likely not be viable without a contributor. Mr. Baumunk confirmed that 2025 and 2026 seem to be solid with the plans, just need to get updated budget numbers for some of the projects. They will do further review in the future to consider the items for 2027 and beyond as there will be additional allocation of funding from development that was recently approved by the City Council. ADJOURNMENT OF WORKSHOP MEETING Motion by Lackie, seconded by Naughton, to adjourn the workshop meeting at 7:29 p.m. Motion carried on a 7-ayes, 0-nays, 0-absent vote. Respectfully Submitted, Andover Park & Recreation Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes – April 4, 2024 Page 4 Amanda Staple, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.