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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 19, 1999 () o o CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 '/tRK AND RECREA TION COMMISSION MEETING - AUGUST 19, 1999 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairperson Dave Blackstad on August 19, 1999,7:38 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Dave Blackstad, Valerie Holthus, Jeff Kieffer (arrived at 7:54 p.m. Jim Lindahl, and Dave O'Toole Tom Anderson, and AI Grabowski Park Coordinator, Todd Haas Commissioners absent: Also present: RESIDENTS FORUM None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES o August 5, 1999 o Commissioner Lindahl stated that the minutes should read Jim Lindahl present and Jeff Kieffer absent and amended throughout the minutes. Motion by Lindahl, seconded by O'Toole, to approve the Minutes as amended. Motion carried on 4- ayes, 0 - nays, 3- absent (Anderson, Grabowski, and Kieffer), and 0- present vote. DISCUSS ORDINANCE NO. 229, SECTION 2K (PETS IN PARKS) CONTINUED M~. Haas explained that at the August 5, 1999 Park and Recreation Commission meeting, the Park Board authorized Staff to draft an amendment to Ordinance No. 229 - An Ordinance Regulating Conduct in Public Parks, for pets to be allowed on paved trails within the following parks: 1. Sunshine Park; and, 2. City Hall Park Complex #1. . Chairperson Blackstad stated that the main concern is dogs around the ballfields and the Ordinance as amended states that no pet are allowed except for the paved trails, but noted there are paved trails going into the complex at Sunshine Park. He suggested changing the wording to read pets are allowed on paved trails except for the interior trails of Sunshine Park and City Hall Park Complex #1. Commissioner O'Toole stated excluding all interior trails would prevent residents from being able to cross through the park and return back to their neighborhood. Regular Andover Park ~ Recreation Commission Meeting 0 Minutes -August 19, 1999 Page 2 :_) Commissioner Lindahl suggested including the wording pets are excluded from all interior non- connecting trails. Commissioner O'Toole noted that the main cross trail through Sunshine Park is connected to the other trails and suggested listing specific trails in the area where pets are allowed. Chairperson Blackstad suggested including wording that would state pets are not allowed on trails adjacent to the ballfields. Mr. Haas noted that the paved trails are adjacent to the fields. Mr. Haas will bring the Ordinance to the Zoning Administrator to make suggestions on the correct wording. UPDATE OF TRAIL FUND, CONTINUED /- \ o Mr. Haas stated that the Park and Recreation Commission is requested to continue discussion on the trail fund that is available to spend on the trail that is currently under construction and determine which projects the trail fund should be used for. He explained that the Commission may want to spend the funds onjust the regional trails that would be identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Kieffer arrived at 7:54 p.m. Consensus was reached for the following projects to be paid by the trail fund: . #98-09 Cambridge Estates (Phase1/South Area) . #98-16 Shadowbrook 4th Addition . #98-27 Fox Hollow . #98-29 Grey Oaks . #98-30 Chesterton Commons 4th Addition . #98-36 Chesterton Commons North . #96-01 Kelsey-Round Lake Park - Phase II . #98-31 Hills of Bunker 6th Addition Commissioner O'Toole suggested for the Kelsey-Round Lake Park-Phase II project to pay the $50,000 from trail fund and use the $50,000 of capital improvements funds for another park proj ect. Mr. Haas explained that the Commission would have to make a request to the City Council to approve the $50,000 of capital improvement funds for another park project. \ '~..J Chairperson Blackstad suggested using the $50,000 of capital improvement funds for Hawkridge Park. u U Regular Andover Park ~nd Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - August 19, 1999 Page 3 ) Mr. Haas stated that the City received bids for well #7, but all of them came in too high so all the bids were rejected. Chairperson Blackstad suggested requesting an alternate bid for installation next spring. Mr. Haas suggested bidding the project this year and if the bids come in too high again, then bid the project again in the spring. Chairperson Blackstad stated that if the bids come in too high the next time, then take the $50,000 and carry it over to 2000. Mr. Haas noted that the alternate will not include the removal and installation of the tank. Motion by Commissioner Kieffer, seconded by Commissioner O'Toole, to recommend that City Council approve moving the capital improvement funds of$50,000, that had been designated for Kelsey-Round Lake Park-Phase II, to the Hawkridge Park project. Motion carried on 5 - ayes, 0 - nays, 2 - absent (Anderson and Grabowski), and 0 - present vote. Commissioner O'Toole questioned if there is a policy in place on what projects the trail fund ~ should be used for. . Mr. Haas recommend using the funds for the regional trails, but noted the recommendation is made by the Park and Recreation Commission. HA WKRIDGE PLANS AND SPECS Mr. Haas reviewed the plans and specs for the Hawkridge Park project. Chairperson Blackstad questioned if the plans included sanitary hook-up for installation in the future. Mr. Haas stated yes. Commissioner Holthus suggested installing posts between the parking area and the drain field to prevent cars from driving across the drain field. Mr. Haas noted that the plans and specs will be presented to Council on September ih for their approval and bidding will be opened two weeks after Council's approval. UPDATE OF 1999 SPRING/SUMMER SOCCER SCHEDULE :J Mr. Haas explained that the soccer associations were to submit a schedule of what fields were needed for practice and games. A schedule was received from the Associations and Mr. Haas turned them over to Chairperson Blackstad for his review. Mr. Haas noted that Chairman Blackstad will update the Commission at the next Park and Recreation Commission meeting. Regular Andover Park ~J Recreation Commission Meeting (J Minutes -August 19,1999 Page 4 " ) RECEIVE 1999 FALL SOCCER SCHEDULE Mr. Haas stated that the Park and Recreation Commission is requested to receive the approved 1999 Fall Soccer Schedule. RECEIVE 1999 FALL SOFTBALL SCHEDULE Mr. Haas stated that the Park and Recreation Commission is requested to receive the approved 1999 Fall Softball Schedule. He noted that the Anoka County Highway Department (ACHD) is scheduled to use Field #1 at City Complex #1 on Mondays. He discussed the situation with Chairperson Blackstad and he did not foresee a problem with this. It would not be an organized league or tournament. FOOTBALL APPL/CATION Mr. Haas stated that the Park and Recreation Commission is requested to approve the application for scheduled use of recreational facilities for football. The football association is requesting the use of the field north of the tennis courts at City Hall, but is scheduled for soccer by North Metro Soccer Association. \ .'- ) Chairperson Blackstad stated that an application needs to come through the Anoka Football Association and not by an individual team. He explained that the Anoka Football Association would need to apply to the City and since all the fields are designated for soccer games currently they would need to meet with the Commission to find an available field. Mr. Haas stated that he will contact the applicant and inform him of the situation. Commissioner Kieffer stated that they need to be made aware of the need to submit applications in a more timely matter. Chairperson Blackstad stated that he does not have a problem with the Football Association using the City fields. CONSIDER EXTENDING TRAIL . " , / Mr. Haas stated the Park and Recreation Commission is requested to consider extending the existing trail along Crosstown Boulevard Northwest between Sunshine Park and Andover Boulevard Northwest as requested by the City Council. Also, the City Council would like the Commission to evaluate a trail along the south side of Bunker Lake Boulevard between Crosstown Boulevard and Hidden Creek North Park. The trail along Crosstown Boulevard south of Bunker Lake Boulevard has already been approved by the City Council to begin the preparation of plans and specs. () Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeling C ) Minutes - August 19, 1999 Page 5 " \ / Mr. Haas stated that he has not been able to contact the property owner for the trail along Crosstown Boulevard. Chairperson Blackstad requested that City Staff continue there attempts at contacting the homeowner to see what arrangements can be made. Chairperson Blackstad stated that he did not want the Crosstown Boulevard trail to be constructed until the powerline is constructed. Chairperson Blackstad questioned if the trail between Crosstown Boulevard and Hidden Creek North Park would be part of the Bunker Hills Park construction. Mr. Haas stated that the trail is on the other side of the road. He also noted that after reviewing the area that it would be difficult to install the trail on that side of the road. Mr. Haas suggested installing a trail on the north side of Bunker from Crosstown to Thrush Street. Consensus was reached for the trail to be installed on Crosstown to Thrush Street. REVIEW ISSUES LIST - \ , , Mr. Haas reviewed the items on the issues list, removing Soccer Field Schedule and Trail Fund. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Commissioner Kieffer suggested planting more trees at Sunshine Park after the west parking lot is completed to allow for more shade at the park. Commissioner O'Toole questioned if it is too late in the year to install trees. Mr. Haas stated that he will discuss the issue with Kevin Starr. Chairperson Blackstad stated that during the preliminary budget meeting the idea was suggested to try and recover the cost from the youth associations for field maintenance costs, since it cost the maintenance department approximately $100,000 to maintain the fields this year. Commissioner Kieffer stated that the players are residents ofthe area and already pay taxes to the City so why should they be charged an additional fee. Commissioner O'Toole stated that he would be against any additional fee being charged. "~ Mr. Haas questioned if the Commission would want to reevaluate the park dedication fee and if so, they should consider doing so soon. :J () Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - August 19, 1999 Page 6 Commissioner Kieffer questioned if Staff could review if a higher flat rate or a ten- percent rate would be the most beneficial for the City. Chairperson B1ackstad stated that they need to determine the cost of land that has been sold and present to the Council how much money the City has lost and will lose with the $1,100 per unit fee. Mr. Haas stated that he will add the item to the next agenda. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Kieffer, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nanci Libor, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Of/Site Secretarial, Inc. .' ~.