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Regular Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
November 15, 2007
6:00 P.M. Skateboard Task Force Meeting
7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Resident Forum
3. Approval of Minutes (10/18/07)
4. Consider 2007-2008 Hockey Rink Schedule
5. Update of Fox Meadows/Disc Frisbee Golf Course
6. Consider Changes/Guidelines for Field Usage by Youth Athletic
Associations/conti n ued
7. Update of the Park Comprehensive Plan and Park Dedication Fee/06-
46D/continued
8. Review Outstanding Items
9.
10, Chair's Report
11.Adjournment
CITY OF
NDOVE
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO:
Park & Recreation Commission
FROM:
Todd J. Haas, Park Coordinator
SUBJECT: 4. Consider 2007-2008 Hockey Rink Schedule
DATE:
November 15, 2007
INTRODUCTION
This item is in regard to considering the 2007-2008 hockey rink schedule.
DISCUSSION
To date the City has forwarded the applications to the Anoka Huskies Youth Hockey
Association (AHYHA) and the rinks that are available but the City has not received the
application for use of the rinks. If an application is received prior to Thursday's
meeting, staff will present the application the night of the meeting.
Note: Attached is the draft 2007-2008 Hockey Rink schedule based on discussion with
a representative of the association which is basically the same schedule as last year.
To date, the staff as not received any of the information that is required as part of the
guidelines for field usage by Youth Athletic Associations (Democratic Procedures &
Elections, 501 C3 (State), Certificate of Insurance, Established Grievance Procedures).
ACTION REQUIRED
If an application and the guideline requirements is received, the Park and Recreation
Commission is requested to consider the application for scheduled use of recreational
facilities and the 2007-2008 hockey rinks schedule.
Respectfully submitted,
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Todd J. Haas
cc: Tony Howard, President of AHYHA
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO:
Park & Recreation Commission
FROM:
Todd J. Haas, Park Coordinator
SUBJECT: 5. Update of Fox Meadows/Disc Frisbee Golf Course
DATE:
November 15, 2007
INTRODUCTION
This is an update of the Fox Meadows Park/Disc Frisbee Golf Course.
DISCUSSION
At this point there is not a whole lot to report. No reports of any vandalism over the past
couple weeks.
The Public Works Parks Department has been performing weekly inspections (usually
on Mondays or Tuesdays). Lets hope that things go good from here on in and people
using the park respect the rules that are placed for playing Frisbee.
ACTION REQUIRED
None as this item is updated for the Commission.
Respectfully submitted,
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CITY OF
NDOVE
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO:
Park & Recreation Commission
FROM:
Todd J. Haas, Park Coordinator
SUBJECT: 6. Discuss Consider changes/guidelines for Field Usage by Youth
Athletic Associations.
DATE:
November 15, 2007
INTRODUCTION
This is a continued item from the last meeting in regard to considering changes to the
Guidelines for Field Usage by Youth Athletic Associations.
DISCUSSION
There are a couple of changes that are being recommended by City Staff is as follows:
· The first recommended change is in regard to Section 2.1.1. This change is
being made to clarify the number of participants based on the previous year
participation. As you may recall from last spring, there was some question as to
if the number of participants from Andover were accurate or not. Note: The
Commission at the last meeting in agreement with this proposed change.
· The second change is to add in a Section 4 in regard damage in the parks from
use of facilities or litter/cleanup of the parks after use of the facilities by the
associations or groups. Based on the discussion from the last meeting and input
from the Commission, City Staff is suggesting that if the damage has been done
to on of the facilities or the site was not cleaned up by the responsible
association or group, the City will repair the damage or clean up the site and the
City will invoice the responsible association or group based on time and
materials as determined by the Director of Public Works.
If there are any other changes to be made to the Guidelines by any of the Commission
members, please bring them up during the discussion of this item.
ACTION REQUIRED
The Park and Recreation Commission is requested to consider the proposed revised
changes that are being recommended.
Respectfully submitted,
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Todd J. Haas
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
Guidelines for Field Usage by
Youth Athletic Associations
1. Guideline Statement
A key goal of the City of Andover's Parks & Recreation Commission's function is to
provide a rich variety of recreational opportunities to residents in the most cost efficient
manner possible. To achieve this goal, the City will emphasize a partnership with
Andover's volunteer organizations to plan, organize, and implement youth recreational
programs both as a means of containing service costs and as a method of ensuring a
community-based program.
2. Procedures
The City may recognize any number of associations based on the availability of resources
and determination of the benefit to the community by the Parks & Recreation
Commission.
To qualify as a recognized City of Andover youth athletic association, the association
must provide:
2.1.1. Unless specified by sanctioning or governing bodies, youth sports
program(s) must be open to all residents (regardless of their school
affiliation). The programs shall be targeted to have a minimum of 51 %
participation from Andover residents based on the previous vear
participation in that association. The number of participants must be
obtain from the State or!!:anization for which that particular association
is re!!:istered or the president of the particular association must si!!:n a
affidavit as to the accuracy of the number of participants from Andover.
2.1.2. Democratic procedures and elections that ensure input from the residents
regarding the program and policies. The Parks Coordinator shall be
provided a copy of the group's by-laws with the required field application.
2.1.3. All associations must provide verification that they have 501e3 or
equivalent non-profit status with the State of Minnesota.
2.1.4. Certificate of insurance, which also names the City of Andover as
"Additional Insured".
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2.1.5. Established grievance procedures, as outlined by association by-laws.
2.1.6. Duplication of sport offering by associations is not encouraged. Example:
If more than one recognized association offers the same level of
competitiveness, this shall trigger the field allocation clause. The number of
Andover residents within each of the associations will determine the
percentage of fields that will be allocated to the particular association.
2.2. In return, qualifying associations will receive from the City; priority use of City-
owned facilities. This means that all required information/documentation must be
provided by the association to the City of Andover before an application
submitted by that association can be accepted for use of the City's facilities.
Note: The Park and Recreation Commission has the authority to review the
number of fields that are being..requested by the association. The final
determination will be made by the Park and Recreation Commission based on
need for the association.
Acknowledgment of the groups as providers of their respective sport offerings. As part
of this, the City does not offer programs in these areas, but refers resident to these
organizations.
2.3. Youth athletic associations are valued partners to the City in providing organized
recreational opportunities. Consequently, serious conflicts arising within or
between associations and resident groups that threaten the quality of those
recreational opportunities are of concern to the City.
2.4. Barring a legal imperative to the contrary, the City's role in resolving such
conflicts is limited to encouraging the association board and party in conflict to
work through the problem, according to existing by-laws, with staff
representatives providing facilitation and information, as needed.
3. Responsibility
The Parks Coordinator or a city representative will work with the various athletic
associations to ensure the responsibilities are being met. Staff through the grievance
procedure addresses concerns from the general public.
4. Association Costs
To protect the Citv's investment to the park facilities. the association or e:roup must
acknowlede:e in writine: that if damae:e has been done to a facilitv or the site was not
cleaned UP bv the responsible association or e:roup. the Citv will repair the damae:e
or cleaned UP the site and the Citv will invoice the responsible association or e:roup
based on time and materials as determined bv the Director of Public Works.
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CITY OF
NDOVE
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO:
Park & Recreation Commission
FROM:
Todd J. Haas, Park Coordinator
SUBJECT: 7. Update of the Park Comprehensive Plan and Park Dedication
Fee/08-46D/continued
DATE:
November 15, 2007
INTRODUCTION
This item is an update in regards to the Park Comprehensive Plan and Park Dedication
Fee.
DISCUSSION
At this point nothing has changed since the workshop the City Council had at the end of
October. Although Jim Dickenson, City Administrator, will be discussing the park
dedication fee requirements, for Commercial/Industrial property, with the City Council at
the next November City Council workshop which is scheduled at the end of this month,
Over the next couple months, staff will be evaluating Hawkridge and Rose Parks as the
proposed improvements costs that have been questioned by the City Council.
ACTION REQUIRED
No action is required. As the staff receives information about the park dedication fee
for commercial/industrial property, for the November workshop, we will forward the
information to the Commission.
Respectfully submitted,
~~
Todd J. Haas
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO:
FROM:
Park & Recreation Commission
Todd J. Haas, Asst. Public Works DirectorlParks Coordinator ~
SUBJECT:
8. Review Outstanding Items
DATE:
November 15, 2007
Issues list as of 11/13/07
COMPLETED PROJECTS
. Oakview Park - The landscaping is now done.
. Crooked lake Boat landina - The reconstruction of the boat landing including the rain garden is
now complete.
ON-GOING PROJECTS
D Develop Site Plans for all existing parks which indicates the facilities available. (On-Going).
D Andover Station North Park (propertY south of the old landfill) - Construction of the building is still
going on. To date the roof is on. The outside doors and the plumbing is hopefully going to be
completed within the next week or 50.
D Update of Park Dedication Improvement Fund Quarterlv Report - Next report will be due in
January.
D Update of Quarterlv Sheriff's Department Report on Park Patrol & Vandalism - Next report will be
due in Jan'uary.
D Comprehensive Plan (Park & Open Space Chapter)- Item is on the agenda.
D Strootman Park - Everything is completed. We are anticipating be purchasing a bleacher for the park
as we do have some funds available that were not used in the reconstruction of the ballfield.
ON HOLD
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TASK FORCE UPDATES
D Skateboard Task Force - Hupp/Kowa/eski
o The Task Force will be having their first meeting this Thursday night before the regular park
Commission at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners Hupp and Kowaleski will give an update at the meeting.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
Note: If you have any items that you would like to add to the list, let me know at the meeting.
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - OCTOBER 18, 2007
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-MontWy Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was
called to order by Chair Masloski on October 18, 2007, 7:30 p.m., at the Andover City
Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners Present:
Chair Dan Masloski, Jeremy Boyer, Ted Butler, Bill Hupp,
Jim Lindahl, and Tony Kowalewski
Commissioners Absent:
Peggy Scott
Also Present:
Assistant Public Works Director, Todd Haas
RESIDENTS FORUM
There were no comments at this time.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Butler, seconded by Kowalewski, to approve the September 20, 2007 Park
Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Scott)
vote.
UPDATE OF 2008-2012 PARKS CIP
Mr. Haas reviewed the background and reminded everyone the discussion the
Commission had with the City Council at the joint meeting that was recently held in
September regarding the Park CIP. Based on that discussion between the Commission
and Council, Forest Meadows Park was removed as a park improvement for 2008.
Commissioner Butler noted they were still in need of additional funds for the playground
at Andover Station North Ball Field Facility. At this point, Mr. Haas indicated they are
still planning on installing a fence on the north and east sides of the equipment. Mr. Haas
also indicated that he was going to contact the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance
Trust representative to evaluate the new potential location of the playground equipment at
the facility.
Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes - October 18, 2007
Page 2
Commissioner Butler inquired if there was some flexibility to the numbers in the
evaluation of the skate park. Mr. Haas responded that there was and the funds identified
in the CIP could be revised for 2008 but would need City Council approval.
Motion by LindaW, seconded by Butler, to approve the Parks CIP as amended.
Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Scott) vote.
UPDATE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND DEDICATION FEE
SCHEDULE/06-46D
Mr. Haas reviewed the background noting the City Council wanted clarification on
current development trends vs. ultimate development numbers compiled and presented.
They had differing thoughts on the matter. Staff at this point has not modified the
proposed improvements to Hawk Ridge Park or Kelsey Round Lake Park. Some ofthe
parks identified in the overall park improvement comprehensive plan could be included
in a possible future park bond referendum. Items that will be completed in 2008 could be
removed from the overall park improvement comprehensive plan, as these items will be
completed prior to the adoption of the entire City of Andover Comprehensive Plan. A
workshop meeting of the City Council meeting has been planned for October 23rd to
discuss the overall park improvements and it was encouraged by city staff that the Park
Commission Chair to attend the meeting to represent the Commission and answer any
questions the City Council might have. Other Commissioners interested in attending are
also encouraged to attend the City Council workshop meeting to participate.
Commissioner Lindahl stated that the Commission has looked at the whole park system
and found that ball fields were a pressing need. The trails and neighborhood parks make
the City, but the residents did not have a voice because they were not an association. Mr.
Haas indicated that Council could offer to fund for the replacement of playground
equipment with property tax dollars.
Chair Masloski asked for clarification that it was not coming out of the Comprehensive
Plan. Commissioner Butler inquired if there was some flexibility in funding.
Chair Masloski noted that other funding was welcomed however Council was using it for
the computation of the dedication fees.
Mr. Haas answered the items could still be included in the Comprehensive Plan fund and
note the funding was from some other source.
Chair Masloski noted it could be in the CIP but not the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Haas
responded that the goal to complete the items would still be accomplished.
Chair Masloski stated there were other ways to justify the numbers in the dedication fees.
He recommended it be left in and changed in the CIP. He invited other Commissioners
Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes - October 18,2007
Page 3
to the October 23rd City Council workshop meeting in the City Hall Conference Room at
6:00 p.m. It was the first item on the agenda.
Mr. Haas reminded the Commission that the Parks Department currently receives about
$40,000 to 50,000 a year from property taxes for replacement of playground equipment.
Chair Masloski questioned if it was a benefit to speak of a bond referendum at this time.
CONSIDER CHANGES/GUIDELINES FOR FIELD USAGE BY YOUTH
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS
Mr. Haas stated that there have been some concerns about the accuracy of the participants
from one of the associations this past year as part of their application for field use, which
has caused staff to wanting to see a change in the guidelines. The suggested amendment
was to have the scheduling based on the numbers of participants from the previous year
from their affiliated state organization that the association is registered with or allow the
president ofthe association to sign an affidavit based on the number of participants from
the previous year. The second change that is being recommended by staffis in regards to
the concerns about vandalism that has been raised by the Public Works Parks
Department. There were incidents where balls have been hit against the fencing most
recently at Andover Station North Ball Field Facility. Once they get a bow in the fence
the only to repair them is to replace them and the fences are expensive to replace. For
this reason, staff is suggesting a $2,500 damage deposit fee, which will also to be used to
pick up litter from either league play or tournament play.
Commissioner Butler stated he was in support of the first change. The second seemed to
be a high amount, and was not variable to the number of parks used. He inquired about
tracking the damage, perhaps neighborhood kids were responsible and not the
associations. Mr. Haas indicated there were litter issues and damage that had been
witnessed.
Commissioner Butler indicated he agreed with the principle of the amendment.
Commissioner Hupp noted there was a policy concerning cleaning up oflitter. He
suggested using fees. Mr. Haas responded that letters are always sent to the presidents of
each association prior to the start of each season to remind them to let coaches and
parents know that the park is to be cleaned up after use of the facility.
Commissioner Lindahl agreed with both items, he suggested for the second item staff put
together a unit cost and the amount per time to clarify the charges. Chair Masloski stated
he agreed with Lindahl however he would like to add an opportunity for a warning. In
addition, the $2,500 for one field or ten fields used could be addressed. On the first topic
there could be some leeway for a major growth in a program from the previous year.
Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes - October 18, 2007
Page 4
Mr. Haas stated that the easiest way was to have the president sign an affidavit as to the
number of participants in their association.
Commissioner Kowalewski suggested having Andover residents separated from other
groups within the associations.
Tom Hoopes from North Metro Soccer Association stated he would rather have a fine
given out to those that litter or damage the fields. Their association representatives do
remind their coaches the policies of using the city facilities. He suggested that cameras
could be installed for $700. He added that field allocation could be affected if the
affidavit the president signed was inaccurate, to put some teeth into the policy.
Commissioner Hupp agreed with Mr. Hoopes.
Mr. Hoopes stated he wished the 51 % requirement of Andover resident participants were
left in the final adopted version of the guidelines.
Chair Masloski inquired of Mr. Hoopes concerning the number of fields short for
Andover kids. Mr. Hoopes answered that he believed there were enough city fields if
there was a decent grass surface on the fields.
Mr. Haas indicated he would revise the guidelines and bring them back for the
Commission to review. Chair Masloski reviewed that there was a Commission consensus
on the first item, and the second item should be itemized to justify the deposit.
Commissioner Hupp stated that they could be policed better, and have staff use a
checklist. Commissioner Butler added that there should be a fair manner for assessing
fines.
Commissioner Kowalewski mentioned in his experience to visiting team was often the
culprit. Chair Masloski indicated that perhaps the concession people could pick up
garbage. Often there are 2-3 games at a time, the concessions and the teams could clean
up.
Commissioner LindaW recommended a list of troubled areas be compiled.
Commissioner Boyer indicated the representatives of the associations could walk the
area.
Bert KoWer is the Recreation Director for North Metro Soccer Association stated that he
worked closely with the coaches and was willing to distribute any information. At the
present time, the coaches bring garbage bags with them to the games.
Mr. Haas added that the two concerns were that there should be no dogs and the issue of
litter.
Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes - October 18, 2007
Page 5
APPOINT PARK COMMISSIONERS TO SKATEBOARD TASK FORCE/OS-OS
Chair Masloski inquired if anyone was interested in serving on the Skateboard Task
Force.
Commissioner Kowalewski and Commissioner Hupp stepped forward to serve.
Motion by Butler, seconded by Lindahl, to approve the appointments of Kowalewski and
Hupp to the Skateboard Task Force.
Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Scott) vote.
ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT QUARTERLY REPORT
Mr. Haas noted there was an article in July concerning vandalism. Chair Masloski stated
there was a need for due diligence for all parties.
PARK DEDICATION IMPROVEMENT FUND 3RD QUARTERLY
REPORT/FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Mr. Haas noted the big shelter at the Crooked Lake Boat Landing was condemned and
would be replaced with a wooden structure. Chair Masloski indicated he agreed with the
replacement of the shelter, however requested to review it again to go along with protocol
concerning expenditures.
REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS
Mr. Haas reviewed outstanding items. He indicated that the construction punch list had
been completed for the parking lot and ball fields at Andover Station North and not
Terrace Park. In addition, he would be receiving an update this week concerning the
building. The plumbing needs to be in before the floors are poured.
PARKS DEPARTMENT SPECIAL REPORTS
Mr. Haas stated that at Fox Meadows Park all the T box signs had been removed and
three needed replacement as they were no where to be found. The rule sign that is
located near the parking lot has also been stolen. He inquired if the Commission would
want to shut down the Frisbee Golf Course, in the same way the skate park could be.
Chair Masloski inquired if staff was certain that it was the patrons of the golf course and
not residents or others passing by and noticing the park. Commissioner Hupp noted there
was vandalism in many of the parks.
Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes - October 18, 2007
Page 6
Commissioner Lindahl suggested itemizing the costs and putting it in the paper.
Commissioner Butler added that it could be used for major incidents, and asking for
information.
Commissioner Lindahl noted that the costs add up to a $25,000 playground set. If it was
itemized, neighbors could be more alert. He inquired if the bleachers could be stored for
the winter.
Mr. Haas answered that some of the bleachers were large and would be difficult to move
them a couple times a year. He spoke with city staff personal from the City of St. Cloud
Park and Recreation Department and they indicated that they do have a group that
monitors the Frisbee golf course, but they are not receiving pay for this doing. An option
this Commission has is to hire a part time attendant to monitor the park.
Commissioner Lindahl believed a notice would be appropriate indicating if there were
problems, it would be shut down. The serious players would monitor the area
Mr. Haas stated concerning irrigation that it would tie into the park usage study.
Chair Masloski inquired if water fees were being paid to the Water Department. Mr.
Haas responded that fees were being paid, however they were addressing if a well was
feasible for this park.
Chair Masloski inquired if they were being handled internally. Also, he was receiving
requests for more portable toilets. Mr. Haas answered that the City was only budgeting
for them at Sunshine Park.
Chair Masloski stated it should be mandated.
Commissioner Kowalewski inquired about the multiple fields. Mr. Haas responded that
all the associations have a key for Prairie Knoll.
Chair Masloski indicated that if the associations should pay for one if they are present.
Mr. Haas requested that Chair Masloski raise the issue in the discussion of the spring
field schedules.
CHAIR'S REPORT
Commissioner Kowalewski congratulated the Andover Huskies Football team for their
victory, as well as the Huskies Volleyball team as conference champs. Football has a
home game against Forest Lake Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Commissioner Butler stated the Facilities Policy changes were addressed in the
Community Center Meeting.
Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes - October 18, 2007
Page 7
Chair Masloski stated he was eager to see things consistent. In addition, he attended the
North Metro Soccer Association Jamboree and had a great time.
Mr. Haas thanked Public Works for all their work.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Kowalewski, to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Scott) vote.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brigette Blesi, Recording Secretary
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