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CITY of ANDOVER
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - FEBRUARY 4,1999
MINUTES
The Regular Bi-MonthlyMeeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to
order by Chairperson Dave Blackstad on February 4,1999,9:54 p.m. at the Andover City Hall, 1685
Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners absent:
Also present:
Tom Anderson, Brian Barringer, Al Grabowski, Jeff Kieffer, Jim
Lindahl, Dave O'Toole
None
Park Coordinator, Todd
Others
Commissioners present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
c.J January 21,1999: Correct as written.
Motion by Anderson, Seconded by Lindahl, to approve the Minutes as written. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by O'Toole, Seconded by Barringer, to table Item 4, Recommend Approval of
Quotes/Bleachers/IP99-6; Item 5, Update of Status of Comprehensive Plan; Item 7, Review Revised
Financial ReportlFinance Department; Item 7c, Review Site Plan/Trails at Sunshine Park/City Hall
Park Complex #1; and Item 8, Review Issues List. Motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSS CHANGES TO PROPOSED CONCESSION AGREEMENT
Chairperson B1ackstad suggested the menu for the Concession Stand not be reduced. When
requesting quotes, the company should also reference current contracts
Motion by Anderson, Seconded by O'Toole, to recommend the Finance Department to proceed with
requests for proposals for concessionaires. Motion carried unanimously.
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Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes - February 4, 1999
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REVIEW SITE PLAN - ROSE PARK
Mr. Haas stated there is a trail in the neighborhood to the east which should be extended to connect
with this park so that neighborhood can get to Rose Park. There are plans to remove the existing
SOO,OOO-gallon water tank and replace it with a I million-gallon tank. Chairperson Blackstad stated
if the water tower is moved, there would be more room in the park. He suggested the fields may be
traversed, move the basketball court back and expand the parking lot. Possibly an area could be used
for a soccer/football field. If this site plan could be finalized, he would like to take it to the Lions
Club to ask if they would be willing to contribute toward the redevelopment. Commissioner
Grabowski had a concern with placing the playground equipment behind the trees. He felt it needs
to be closer to the cars for security reasons.
The Commission agreed with extending the trail from the east to the park. Mr. Haas stated he will
make those minor changes and give it to the Chairperson.
REVIEW SITE PLAN/WILD IRIS PARK
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Chairperson Blackstad suggested the parking lot be run all the way up as far as it can go.
Commissioner Grabowski stated there is and probably will continue to be the problem after 6 0' clock
when there are commuter cars still there but players are coming in for games. He recommended the
parking lot be increased to accommodate 40 to 50 cars, though it shouldn't be promoted as a park
and ride.
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Chairperson Blackstad suggested the play area be moved to the wooded area adjacent to the field.
Mr. Haas suggested continuing the turnaround to the play area and parking lot. He stated he will
check whether or not there is a park access from Undercliff. Chairperson Blackstad stated he may
take this site plan to the Lions for a donation instead.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Park dedicationfee comparisons - Commissioner Lindahl suggested a report be compiled comparing
the number of acres developed per year and associated park dedication fees with what could have
been received under the proposed park dedication formula. Commissioner Anderson also noted that
the figures that were used for comparison this evening also included trail fees in some cases. No
further direction was given.
Motion by Anderson, Seconded by Kieffer, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 10:14 p.m.
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