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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 17, 2025 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING – APRIL 17, 2025 MINUTES The Workshop Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Stenzel on April 17, 2025, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall Conference Rooms A&B, 1885 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Chair Shane Stenzel, Commissioners Ryan Dawson, Bruckner Johnson, Kristin Lackie, Jim Lindahl, and Liza Shafto. Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Emily Honer Also Present: Parks & Streets Operations Manager Jason Baumunk. DISCUSS FIELDS OF WINDSLOW COVE PARK WEST DESIGN Parks & Street Operations Manager Jason Baumunk reviewed the Park and Recreation Commission is requested to discuss the design for the new park at Fields of Winslow Cove West. A drawing of the area was provided for Commission viewing. This new park has th been identified in the Fields of Winslow Cove 5 addition, which is scheduled to be th constructed this year. In the 4 Addition, the City Council identified a space for a park located in this area. The park is approximately 65’ wide by 130’; long, with a grass trail/vehicle maintenance access running through it. With the trail, there is an estimated 50’ x 100’ green space available. Staff is planning on an irrigation connection to the park with construction. Staff would like input from the Park and Recreation Commission on what, if any improvements should go in this space. Funding for this project would come from the Park Dedication Fund. Also provided for Commission consideration were Parks and Trail Map – Fields of Winslow Cove, and a map of the Park. Commissioner Lindahl asked what the population will be like in this area and Mr. Baumunk stated they will be younger families. The next closest park is 1/2 mile away. This would by far be Andover’s smallest park. Something simple such as a small climbing feature could be installed. Chair Stenzel stated the Park & Recreation Commission had suggested cash in lieu of land. The idea of a pollinator garden was discussed and make it a nature park. The consensus was to leave the park as is with the addition of a pollinator garden. The City would maintain the irrigation in the park. Workshop Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes – April 17, 2025 Page 2 DISCUSSION – 2026-2030 PARK CIP PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Baumunk reviewed the Commission is requested to continue discussing the 2026-2030 th Park Capital Improvement Plan. The target date for the draft CIP is Friday, June 6. The Park & Recreation Commission should review the future improvements in zones A-D and determine what projects should be considered for the next 5 years. Provided for Commission review was a draft of the 2026-2030 CIP including notes from staff and the condensed version of the 2021 Future Facilities Chart based on staff recommendations as well. Also provide for Commission consideration is the Master Plan study for Kelsey Round Lake Park and historical information that was prepared by former Park Commissioner and City Council member Val Holthus for the interpretive signs identified for that park. The Commission should review this information and determine a plan for how the information should be displayed. Also provided is the outdoor shelter catalog from Cedar Forest Products who the City has worked with on the other Shelters. A design for the shelter at Kelsey Round Lake Park should be decided on so accurate project costs can be obtained. 2026-2030 Draft CIP w/Staff Notes Each year has Annual Misc. Projects budgeted - $25,000 Note: Items in RED need discussion and recommendations. 2026  Skate Park Expansion - $125,000 – Ask for approval to hire a consultant, then work with local youth on input for design options. o Update: To accomplish this project, the total budgeted amount will need to be increased. Staff is working on obtaining more estimates.  Sunshine Park Lot Lights, West and South Lots - $30,000 (Actual cots TBD in 2025).  Oakview Park Irrigation - $20,000  Pave Hawkridge Park Parking Lot - $150,000  Meadowood North TBD – Remove sand volleyball court and add basketball court. Engage neighborhood this summer with a survey. Look at need for a security light at the same time. Staff will do a neighborhood survey.  Additional benches along Tom Anderson Trail – Request for one by the new rapids near RR bridge $1,500 per bench. Possibly 2 locations.  Fields of Winslow Cove East Park – Determine park design. 2027  Kelsey Round Lake Park Master Plan Additions. Building w/Bathrooms, Wayfinding, and Interpretive Signs - $230,000 – Design in 2025.  Pave Timber Trails Park Parking Lot - $52,000  Pleasant Oaks Sidewalk – ADA Access trail from the street to the playground $4,000. Workshop Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes – April 17, 2025 Page 3 2028  Northwoods West Parking Lot – Parking lot in conjunction with neighbor street recon project. Possibly look at upgrading to a small shelter. Currently single picnic table with a roof. Parking Lot $75,000.  Northwood West Medium Shelter - $50,000 (Estimated costs).  Pine Hills North Master Plan Additions $150,000 – Create new master plan in 2027.  Zone D - $150,000 Prairie Knoll Park. Additional parking and trails. Warming house will need to be addressed/remodeled. 2029  Parking Lot Paving TBD - $100,000.  Zone C Improvements TBD - $150,000. 2030  TBD  Zone A Improvements TBD $150,000. 2060-2030 Draft CIP w/Staff Notes Future Discussion Items: Zone A  Langseth Park – Large space with no other parks in the area. Shelter and picnic table identified in plan. Neighborhood engagement to determine demand?  Lunds Park additions? Small shelter, outfield fencing potentially with ABA.  Pine Hills Master Plan.  Fox Meadows Park. Zone B  Oakview – Irrigation planned 2026.  No other Parks identified in Zone B. Zone C  Kelsey Round Lake Park – Master Plan items.  Rose Park – Expand Parking and Trail.  Strootman Park – Parking Lot.  Strootman Canoe Landing and lot. Zone D  ASN  Hidden Creek East – Irrigation.  Shadowbrook – Shelter.  Sunshine Park. Workshop Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes – April 17, 2025 Page 4 2026-2030 Draft CIP w/Staff Notes 2025-2029 CIP – Approved in 2025. 2025  Annual Misc. Projects - $25,000  Park at Fields of Winslow Cove - $170,000. This is a new park that is identified in the development plans.  Contribution to ACC - $159,107. Final payment for the ACC expansion contribution.  Sunshine Basketball Court Improvements – Sport Court surfacing, fencing and improved backboards $65,000 – The asphalt court needs replacement before improvements can be made. Staff will be presenting to the City Council in April a proposal to replace the asphalt this year, and bid the project in conjunction with the mill and overlay project for the south parking lot at Sunshine Park. 2026  Annual Misc. Projects - $25,000.  Kelsey Round Lake Park Master Plan Additions. Building w/Bathrooms, Wayfinding and Interpretive Signs - $230,000.  Skate Park Expansion - $125,000.  Sunshine Parking Lot Lights, West and South Lots - $30,000 (Actual costs TBD in 2025).  Oakview Park Irrigation - $20,000.  Pave Hawkridge Park Parking Lot - $150,000. 2027  Annual Misc. Projects - $25,000  Zone A Projects TBD - $150,000  Pine Hills North Master Plan Additions – TBD $100,000  Pave Timber Trails Park Parking Lot - $52,000 2028  Annual Misc. Projects - $25,000  Pleasant Oaks Sidewalk – ADA Access trail from the street to the playground $4,000.  Zone D - $100,000 2029  Annual Misc. Projects - $25,000  Parking Lot Paving TBD - $100,000  Zone C Improvements - $150,000 Workshop Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes – April 17, 2025 Page 5 The Commissioner Shafto asked how much maintenance will be required in Kelsey Round Lake Park for the signs. She stated QR Codes are great but all information should not be hidden behind the QR Codes as some people do not have smart phones. Commissioner Lackie suggested the signage be near the play area where people may be relaxing and able to read them instead of scattered along the walking trail. The Commissioners were asked to think about sign placement within the park and the number of signs that will be installed. The wall could contain some general information with the nature focused stuff on signs throughout the park. Mr. Baumunk will contact Val Holthaus regarding the intent of the signage in the park. She will be invited to come to a Commission meeting. Commissioner Shafto asked if the information could be put on the City’s website. There could be a possibility of collaboration with the Anoka County Historical Society. Mr. Baumunk asked for comments about the size of the shelter at Kelsey Round Lake Park. The site will need grade work regardless of the size of the shelter. There would be room for a shelter and a play feature. Chair Stenzel stated with the parking capacity the shelter could accommodate 60 people. There was discussion about having a shelter similar to Pine Hills Park. There are 10 signs identified. Chair Stenzel suggested a blade sign be put on each pillar of the shelter. It is nice to have at least one wall if weather were to turn bad. Chair Stenzel noted that would also be a place to hide. Mr. Baumunk will find out options for enclosing one side of the shelter. There was a discussion of having a fireplace where people would bring their own wood. Chair Stenzel stated there have never been issues in Minneapolis where fireplaces are in shelters. Commissioner Dawson stated there is a fireplace at Elmcrest Park and it is very popular. A nature-themed more rustic playground was suggested. Chair Stenzel asked about putting $10,000 into the CIP every year in for tree planting. Commissioner Johnson suggested going to the City Council with a higher cost ($250,000) for the skate park expansion. The question was asked by Commissioner Stenzel on if the city campus master plan could really happen. Mr. Baumunk said realistically it might be 10 years before a new public works building could be constructed, opening the space for the city campus master plan items. Chair Stenzel suggested putting pickle ball courts in 2029 or 2030. Every court around in neighboring cities is busy for pickleball. The suggestion is not to put it too soon on the CIP. Mr. Baumunk stated he receives more calls for pickleball than for anything else. It is important for the City Council to know there is a lot of interest in pickleball within the City. The idea was brought up about making a couple smaller, two-court, courts in different park locations. Mr. Baumunk will research the cost of putting in two courts at a location to be determined. Commissioner Dawson stated it would be nice to have pickleball in a park with a shelter. OTHER TOPICS – NONE. ADJOURNMENT Workshop Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes – April 17, 2025 Page 6 Motion by Commissioner Lindahl, seconded by Commissioner Dawson to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, 0-nays. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Wolfe, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.