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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 22, 2006 o CITY OF NDOVE ~~ lJh.Ute.n 1 - IO-6~ PARKAND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - JUNE 22,2006 MINUTES A Special Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chair Masloski on June 22, 2006, 7:32 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Chair Dan Masloski, Jeremy Boyer, Jim Lindahl, and Wendy Albee Commissioners Absent: Dave B1ackstad and Ernest Bedor Also Present: Parks Coordinator, Todd Haas RESIDENTS FORUM There were no comments at this time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES o Motion by Commissioner Lindahl, seconded by Commissioner Albee, to approve the June 1,2006 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 4-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (B1ackstad and Bedor) vote. PUBLIC HEARING/2007-2011 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Parks Coordinator Haas introduced the Public Hearing, and reviewed the discussion section. He indicated the years following 2007 were fluid, and could be changed at a later date. The Crooked Lake Boat Landing was located on the North end of the lake and included funding for a parking lot and a boat ramp. Commissioner Lindahl clarified that if the DNR did not fund it this year it would be postponed to next year. Parks Coordinator Haas stated that the fencing at Strootman Park did not meet requirements. To meet the requirements, the ball field would be moved and the fencing updated. Gary Aus of 650 146th Lane, across from Prairie Knoll Park noted the parking lot was graveled 2.5 years ago. The dust has been drifting from the parking lot to the house. He noted cars had spinning in circles on several occasions. His home has required regular power washing of the exterior from the dust. The sheriff's department and specifically Lt. Wells had regularly patrolled the area and had maintained good communication. o Chair Masloski inquired an estimate cost for paving the south parking lot. Parks Coordinator Haas answered about $60,000. o Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - June 22, 2006 Page 2 Commissioner Lindahl suggested signage could inform parents of the rules of the park. Mr. Haas added that the park rules could be put on the game sheets for the parents. Commissioner Lindahl believed it was reasonable for the associations to do that. It could include timing and transitions. Masloski reminded the Commission it was a pervasive Issue. Mr. Aus questioned if it was possible to have security lights installed in the North and South parking lots. He reasoned if there were security lights it would reduce the traffic after 11 :00 p.m. Commissioner Lindahl indicated it was in the budget to possibly pave the parking lot in 2010 and inquired if it could be moved up. Mr. Aus indicated that when the park was reconstructed, he believed it would be completed in a timely manner. He thanked Parks Coordinator Haas for being responsive to him. Chair Masloski reviewed that Mr. Aus' request was for two security lights on the North and West end of the South parking lots, and install concrete curb and gutters for the South Parking lot. Commissioner Lindahl thanked him for his attention to the park. o Mr. Aus expressed concern for the soccer fields to have screening to protect the cars. Commissioner Lindahl responded that a similar concern for both footballs and soccer balls into the swamp. The associations would probably want screening in the area. Pat Hall of 13370 Quinn Street N.W. She had submitted a petition for a half-court basketball court in Hidden Creek East Park. She requested the numbers the neighborhood would need to match, or they could do the project themselves. If the neighborhood could raise half the funds, the City could consider using some of the miscellaneous funding. Parks Coordinator Haas responded that Fox Meadows Park was $13,000-15,000, so the neighborhood would need to raise $7,000-7,500. Pat indicated she was going to address the issue at the Neighborhood Night Out. Parks Coordinator Haas stated that Capital Improvement Plan was allocated for this year however it could be done in the Spring. The neighborhood could do some of the work. Commissioner Lindahl indicated the neighbors could do the striping and the installation of the posts. Chair Masloski inquired if there was a company that they could contact. Parks Coordinator Haas answered that they were working to find one for Fox Meadows Park for about $13,000-15,000. o Commissioner Lindahl recommended speaking with Todd and the neighbors. Parks Coordinator Haas stated the bituminous and the class 5 gravel was the more expensive item, not the grading. o Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - June 22, 2006 Page 3 Motion by Commissioner Lindahl, seconded by Commissioner Albee, to close the 2007- 2011 Parks Capital Improvement Plan Public Hearing. Motion carried 4-ayes, O-nays, 2- absent (B1ackstad and Bedor) vote. Chair Masloski called for commissioner comments. He recommended that if there was any flexibility in the Plan to move Prairie Knoll Park up sooner than 2010. The Commission briefly explored possibilities to reduce the dust. Commissioner Lindahl agreed with the resident was tearing up the sod. Curbing could stop the offhours activity. Security lights could be moved up. Parks Coordinator Haas noted that a light would cost between $5,000-7,500 depending on the distance from the light source. The Commission discussed parking changes and trends. o Motion by Commissioner Albee, seconded by Commissioner Boyer, to approve the 2007-2011 Parks Capital Improvement Plan. Motion carried 4-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Blackstad and Bedor) vote REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS Parks Coordinator Haas reviewed the outstanding items. Chair Masloski inquired if Oakview Park had been seeded. Parks Coordinator Haas responded it had been seeded and no debris was found on site. He also indicated that the City was attempting to meet the wetland regulations for the park. Commissioner Lindahl mentioned the trail was in need of mowing. He also suggested adding Class 5 to improve the parking lot. Commissioner Albee stated she had the rock band AdrenaIin for the Concerts in the Park, and was working to have a second band. It should be confirmed on Friday. The YMCA was willing to hand out flyers and flyers would also be distributed at Funfest. The event would occur during the third or fourth week in July. After discussion, the Commission decided the July meeting would be held July 20, 2006. It was recommended that the Burgeson family create a list of concerns to be presented to the Commission at that time. o o Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - June 22, 2006 Page 4 CHAIR'S REPORT Commissioner Lindahl noted two items in the packet. First, there was recognition to the neighborhood for Chesterton Commons Park for improvements that were made within the park by ABC News. Second, Andover Station North was receiving funding by the Minnesota Twins organization. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Boyer, seconded by Commissioner Lindahl, to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m. Motion carried on a 4-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Blackstad and Bedor) vote. Respectfully submitted, Brigette Blesi, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. o o