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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - JUNE 3, 1999
MINUTES
The regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called
to order by Acting Chairperson Tom Anderson on June 3, 1999 at 7:30 p.m., at the Andover
City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, MN.
Commissioners present:
Tom Anderson, AI Grabowski, Valerie Holthus,
Dave O'Toole, Jim Lindahl
Dave Blackstad, Jeff Kieffer
Park Coordinator, Todd Haas
Commissioner absent:
Also present:
RESIDENTS FORUM
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Motion by Grabowski, seconded by O'Toole to approve the Minutes of May 20, 1999. Motion
carried on 4 - ayes, 0 - nays, 1 - present, 2 - absent (Blackstad and Kieffer) vote.
Mr. Haas requested that item 6a (2000 Park Capital Improvement Budget) be added to the
agenda. The Commission agreed.
PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
The Park and Recreation Commission has requested Mr. Haas to check up on the possibility
of installing a security light at Northwoods East Park with Connexus Energy. Otherwise,
Kevin Starr was unable to attend to give an update of activities in Public Works. Mr. Starr is
scheduled to give an update at the July 1, 1999 meeting.
ORDINANCE 229 AMENDMENTS
Mr. Haas presented the proposed amendments that were prepared by the Zoning
Administrator to the Commission.
Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Grabowski to recommend Ordinance 229 amendment and
forward to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration. Motion carried on 5 -
ayes, 0 - nays, 2 - absent (Blackstad and Kieffer) vote.
UPDATE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - TRAILS
o Mr. Haas discussed the possibility of other potential trail developments along Coon Creek on
the north side east and west of Prairie Road NW, The Commission agreed with staffs
recommendation and requested to continue discussing this with the City Planner.
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Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting
Minutes - June 3, 1999
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DISCUSS PROPOSED PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
After some discussions in regard to proposing a budget, the Commission has agreed to
submit a budget to the Finance Department of $200,000. The funds would be utilized at the
following parks:
Shadowbrook East Park
Prairie Knoll Park
Chesterton Commons 2nd Addn. Park
Wild Iris Park
$113,500
$25,000
$10,000
$51.500
$200,000
REVIEW ISSUES LIST
Mr. Haas reviewed the items on the issues list.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
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The Commission requested staff to look at the possibility of paving and curbing Hidden Creek
North Park. Mr. Haas will review this and update the Commission at the next meeting.
Motion by Lindahl, seconded by O'Toole to adjourn. Motion carried on 5 - ayes, 0 - nays, 2 -
absent (Blackstad and Kieffer) vote.
Respectfully submitted,
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