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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 16, 2006 o ~ evc..- W1l4tU' 3 -lip -010 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US PARKAND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - FEBRUARY 16,2006 MINUTES The regular Bi-monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Lindahl on February 16,2006, 7:04 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota Commissioners Present: Wendy Albee, Ernest Bedor, Dave Blackstad, Jeremy Boyer, Chair Dan Maslowski, and Jason Nenmann Commissioners Absent: Jim Lindahl Also Present: Parks Coordinator, Todd Haas OATH OF OFFICE Commissioner Blackstad officiated the swearing in of Commissioner Masloski for Chair. He welcomed Chair Masloski in his new role. o RESIDENTS FORUM There were no comments at this time, but Chair Masloski indicated it would remain open until just prior to adjournment. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Blackstad, seconded by Commissioner Neumann, to approve .the January 19,2006 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 6- ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Lindahl) vote. CONSIDER CONTRIBUTION FOR 2006 ANOKA AQUATIC CENTER Parks Coordinator Haas stated that each year the Park Dedication Fund had paid the Anoka Aquatic Center $4,000.00 for Andover residents to receive discount gate prices. He recommended that the Board address the possibility that it become a budgeted item in the future. Commissioner Bedor noted for the last two years the numbers using the park remained largely level and the benefits were underutilized. o Commissioner Blackstad stated he believed it was worthwhile, although the Community Center had swimming lessollS. He noted that Andover was a growing city, and it would allow its residents the same discount Anoka residents would receive. o Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - February 16, 2006 Page 2 Chair Masloski indicated that there had been some discussion {)ver the last two years to discontinue the resident discount since the YMCA had opened because lessons were offered there. Commissioner Bedor inquired if the YMCA was overbooked for lessons. Boyer stated that he had recently attempted to register for lessons for his son, and found they were booked. Commissioner Neumann indicated the location of the Aquatic Center would serve residents of different parts of the City. Lynette Bauer of 14570 Jonquil Street N.W. stated that residents were not able to use the YMCA for open swim. because it was based on membership. She supported the contribution to the Anoka Aquatic Center, because it was open to all residents. Motion by Commissioner Blackstad, seconded by Commissioner Bedor to approve the contribution of $4,000.00 for 2006 to the Anoka Aquatic Center. Motion carried 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Lilldahl) vote. UPDATE OF 2006 SOFTBALl/BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS o Parks Coordinator Haas indicated that the two associations met and worked out an agreement on the dates for the tournaments. AAA would hold their tournament June 2-4, and the ABA would have June 8-10. Motion by Commissioner Blackstad, seconded by Commissioner Bedor to approve the park use for those dates. Motion carried 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Lindahl) vote. Chair Masloski stated that as the City continued to grow, the Commission would need to address a means of recognizing and create a priority listing for the Associations. Commissioner Bedor noted that Softball would have the prime weekend next year per the Commission discussion with the Baseball Association. Commissioner Masloski stated that the City was fortunate that the associations worked well with each other. REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS o Parks Coordinator Haas reviewed the outstanding items. He highlighted that playground equipment had been purchased and would be installed in the spring in Woodland Estates Park and Oak View Park. Concerts in the Park would be addressed at a later date. There remained a potential for a skate park near Public Works, so the Skateboard Task Force was still meeting. There would be an Advertisement Sign Task Force for Thursday, February 23, 2006. c Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - February 16, 2006 Page 3 Chair Masloski closed resident forum. CHAIR'S REPORT Chair Masloski stated he would like to meet with Commission members 15 minutes prior to the regular Park Commission meeting for an Executive Park Commission Meeting to go over background materials and pose questions Commissioners might be uncomfortable asking. It would be open to the public, but not televised. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Blackstad, seconded by Commissioner Bedor, to adjourn the meeting at 7:18 p.m. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Lindahl) vote. Respectfully submitted, Brigette Blesi, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. o o