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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 21, 2006 CITY OF NDOVE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - DECEMBER 21,2006 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Masloski on December 21, 2006, 7:05 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Chair Dan Masloski, Wendy Albee, Jeremy Boyer, and Jim Lindahl Commissioners Absent: Dave Blackstad, Bill Hupp, and Ernest Bedor Also Present: Parks Coordinator, Todd Haas RESIDENTS FORUM There were no comments at this time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Albee, seconded by Boyer, to approve the November 21, 2006 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 4-ayes, O-nays, 3-absent (Blackstad, Hupp, and Bedor) vote. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairman Masloski stated he would like to address items 4, 5, and 5a together as one item. Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Albee, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried on a 4-ayes, O-nays, 3-absent (Blackstad, Hupp, and Bedor) vote. CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR SCHEDULED USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES/MEADOW CREEK CHURCH, COON RAPIDS FREE CHURCH, AND CONSTANCE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Mr. Haas stated he received requests from three church groups for facility use. Staff indicated there were no scheduling conflicts and recommended approval. Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - December 21, 2006 Page 2 Commissioner Lindahl inquired about the use of Prairie Knoll after hours, and requested that the adjacent neighbors and the Sheriff's Department be notified by letter. Mr. Haas assured the Commission that a letter would go out. Chairman Masloski requested that the use on location be posted. Mr. Haas responded he would also post it on location. Motion by Albee, seconded by Lindahl, to approve the Application for Scheduled Use of Recreational Facilities. Motion carried on a 4-ayes, O-nays, 3-absent (Blackstad, Hupp, and Bedor) vote. UPDATE ON CELL PHONE TOWERS/CITY HALL PROPERTY, CONT. CONSIDER PARK IMPROVEMENTSIPARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mr. Haas questioned Masloski if the issue was discussed with City Council. Chairman Masloski answered he had not discussed the issue with Council. Mr. Haas indicated that the City Council has directed planning staff to update the code to possibly allow towers in certain parks. Chairman Masloski questioned if the Commission would receive a copy of the document. Mr. Haas answered that he would get a copy to them. CONSIDER PARK IMPROVEMENTSIPARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mr. Haas reviewed the background of the item noting it was typically a 6-8 month process to go through the entire Park Comprehensive Plan. He referred to a copy of the 2002 Inventory prepared by Northwest Consultants, and it was time to review and address it for 2006. He indicated that following the next meeting there would be a work session meeting where the park comprehensive plan and park dedication study would be addressed. Chairman Mas10ski requested to tour the parks. Mr. Haas responded that it would be beneficial for all to visit the sites, and indicated that staff could accompany any commissioners on a park tour if needed. He noted that the plan did not need approval at the next meeting. Chairman Masloski urged each commissioner to tour each park and item to have an accurate view of each, and to be sure they were being utilized. CONSIDER 2007 OUTDOOR RECREATION APPLICATION RO UND/O 7-6 Mr. Haas stated it was the time of the year to recommend to Council any grant programs. The estimate for the DNR grant was being prepared for the grant agreement that would take 4-6 weeks. The intern's project from last year for Red Oaks Park did not make it Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - December 21, 2006 Page 3 through the process. He spoke with a representative from the DNR and they indicated that many of the other governmental agencies did not make it through either. Chairman Masloski inquired if the Green Space Task Force would consider applying for funds from the Minnesota DNR to help possibly purchase land for green space that is anticipated within the next couple years. Mr. Haas indicated that it is his understanding that the City Council will be doing so. REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS Mr. Haas reviewed outstanding items. He inquired if anyone had seen Kelsey Round Lake Park since the seeding. In addition, Terrace Park would have a skating rink installed again this year. Public Works had noticed low usage last year and requested that it not be flooded this year. Residents requested to flood it again this year. Staff indicated it would probably be installed on higher ground this year. Chairman Masloski asked for clarification that it was a staff decision to not install an ice rink. Mr. Haas answered it was a staff decision. CHAIR'S REPORT Commissioner Boyer stated the sliding hill at the Andover Station North was quite close to one of the houses. Chairman Masloski indicated he made a presentation to City Council on field usage policy, and was voted on, passing for one year. There were representatives from the Andover Blaze Baseball and Andover Area Lacrosse Association present, making some good points. He wanted to remind the associations wanting to use the fields that they should check with staff as they go through the application process. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Albee, to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 p.m. Motion carried on a 4-ayes, O-nays, 3-absent (Blackstad, Hupp, and Bedor) vote. 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