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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 16, 1999 o /- " u o o CITY of ANDOVER PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - SEPTEMBER 16,1999 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairperson Dave Blackstad on September 16,1999,7:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Tom Anderson, Dave Blackstad, AI Grabowski, Valerie Holthus- and Dave O'Toole Jeff Kieffer, and Jim Lindahl Park Coordinator, Todd Haas Commissioners absent: Also present: RESIDENTS FORUM None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 2, 1999 Motion by Grabowski, seconded by Holthus, to approve the Minutes as written. Motion carried on 4- ayes, 0 - nays, 2- absent (Kieffer and Lindahl), and 1- present (O'Toole) vote. KERBER'S ROUND LAKE ESTATES SKETCH PLAN Mr. Haas stated that the Park and Recreation Commission is requested to review the sketch plan of Kerber's Round Lake Estates. Bruce Kerber, developer of the property, reviewed the sketch plan noting that the property consists of2.8 acres and will have five residential single family homes. Chairperson Blackstad questioned if the property lines will go up to the lake. The developer replied yes. Mr. Haas noted that there will be a setback for the homes of 75 feet. The developer stated that there would not be a lot of property to put in a trail. f ') Mr. Haas stated that a sidewalk was suggested. '---/ o U Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - September 16, 1999 Page 2 / \ ,..J Commissioner Grabowski replied that he did not think a sidewalk would be necessary, since there will already be a trail on that side of the road in the future. Chairperson Blackstad suggested checking with Anoka County Highway Department to see if a preliminary plan for the reconstruction of Round Lake Boulevard has been completed. Mr. Haas noted that the County will review the plans once the preliminary plat has been submitted. Chairperson Grabowski questioned what will happen to the pond. The developer replied that the pond does not exist on the property of the proposed development. Commissioner Anderson questioned what would happen with the existing home. The developer explained that the existing home would be removed. The commission indicated to the developer the dedication most likely will be cash in lieu of land plus the trail fee. APPROVE 1999 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE, CONTINUED , \ \. ) Mr. Haas stated that this was an update item for the Park and Recreation Commission. He presented the Commission with the most current approved 1999 Fall SoccerIFootball Schedule. Mr. Haas noted that Staff did not hear back from the Anoka Football Association and did not receive a corrected application either. So, at this point, they are not to be using the fields. Motion by Anderson, seconded by Grabowski, to approve the 1999 Football Schedule. Motion carried on 5- ayes, 0 - nays, 2- absent (Kieffer and Lindahl), and 0- present vote. Commissioner Grabowski questioned what Staff proposes be done when there are practices going on from the football teams without a scheduled field. Chairperson Blackstad stated that he had heard that a football coach had made arrangements with the soccer association. Commissioner Grabowski replied that the statement was not true, there was suppose to be meeting to discuss the issue, but the football coach never showed. Mr. Haas noted that he has tried to contact the Football Association, but he has not received a call back. He stated that a team that is practicing without a schedule should be asked to leave the field. , , "~oj " I \..../ / \ ,..J ,) l) Regular Andover Par[)"d Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - September 16, 1999 Page 3 Commissioner Grabowski questioned who should be responsible to ask them to leave. Mr. Haas replied that maybe it would be necessary to have a Community Service Officer or a Deputy ask the team to remove the themselves from facility. Commissioner Grabowski stated that it is one more reason that security at the parks is needed. Commissioner O'Toole stated that a schedule insures a place to play and if a team does not have a contract with the City then they need to be asked to leave. Commissioner suggested that a letter be sent to the Hockey Association notifying them to come to the City and submit schedule for rink use if they are in need of them before the season starts. Mr. Haas suggested that Staff should only accept applications that are submitted by a director. The Commission agreed. Mr. Haas stated that he will be bring the item back for the Commission to review the application. Chairperson Blackstad requested that they also review the tournament application. Chairperson Grabowski suggested that a letter be sent to the football association stating that if they do practice on a field without having a scheduled time they will be asked to leave. DISCUSS ORDINANCE 229, SECTION 2K (PETS IN PARKS), CONTINUED Mr. Haas stated that at the September 2, 1999 Park and Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission reviewed an amendment to Ordinance No. 229, Section 2 (K) relating to animals in parks. Staff revised the ordinance based on input from the Commission. Commissioner Grabowski suggested that the wording should be "Horses shall not be allowed in any park area including the City trail system." Chairperson Blackstad stated that the ordinance should refer to Public Parks and City Trails. Motion by O'Toole, seconded by Anderson, to recommend City Council approve the amendments to Ordinance No. 229, Section 2 (K). Motion carried on 5- ayes, 0 - nays, 2- absent (Kieffer and Lindahl), 0- present vote. Commissioner Grabowski requested that the ordinance be posted in the glass case at Sunshine Park after it is approved. UPDATE OF Y2K BUDGET MEETING / " '0 \ I " / / "- "j Regular Andover Park~)d Recreation Commission Meeting l) Minutes - September 16, 1999 Page 4 Mr. Haas noted that the City Council scheduled a special meeting on September 20,1999 at 7:00 p.m. At this point the Finance Department has proposed $30,000 for the year 2000 Park Capital Improvement Budget. There are no guarantees that this will remain in the budget as there are still cuts being made to balance the budget by the City Council. REVIEW OF TIMBERS RIVERS PARK PLAN Mr. Haas stated that the Park and Recreation Commission is requested to review the proposed Timber Rivers Park plan and the trail that is proposed to be constructed to the dock/fishing pier. Commissioner Grabowski stated that he was concerned over the dock being at the end of a trail. Chairperson Blackstad questioned if the dock will have rails. Mr. Haas replied yes. Commissioner Grabowski stated that he was concerned over the dock becoming a boat launch. Chairperson Blackstad suggested posting a sign that states "This is not a boat launch" at the beginning of the trail. Commissioner Grabowski suggested placing the sign closer to the river. Consensus was reached to place a post in the middle of the trail at the beginning of the trail and farther down closer to the trail to prevent people from driving on the trail. REVIEW ISSUES LIST Mr. Haas reviewed the items on the issues list. Mr. Haas requested input from the Commission as to the electrical that would be installed at Hawkridge. Consensus was reached by the Commission to go with the three-phase service. SCHEDULE RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY/KELSEY-ROUND LAKE PARK/96-1 Mr. Haas stated that the Park and Recreation Commission is requested to schedule a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new trail at Kelsey-Round Lake Park. Consensus was reached to schedule the ceremony for October 7,1999 at 6:15 p.m. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT ') () Regular Andover Park~tld Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - September 16.1999 Page 5 '-.J Mr. Haas noted that the Safety Committee was notified that meetings were being held at the Sunshine building over capacity. He stated that he will have them verify ifthere are occupancy signs in the rooms and if not request them to install the signs so they know how many people are allowed in the rooms. Chairperson Blackstad questioned if there has been a response in regard to the triangle message board. Mr. Haas replied that he did talk to them, but has not heard back. Commissioner O'Toole questioned if the County will restore the boat launch area at Crooked Lake after construction is completed. Mr. Haas replied that he will look into the situation. Commissioner Holthus noted that she met with Kevin Starr and reviewed the shelter location at Sunshine Park and he felt that there would be enough room for some playground equipment and would like to see some installed. The Commission agreed. Mr. Haas noted that playground installation would have to be done next spring. Chairperson Blackstad suggested reviewing the situation after the shelter is installed. , , I , _,I Commissioner Grabowski stated that last weekend there was a soccer tournament and a softball tournament going on at Sunshine Park and they did not have the Soccer Association on the schedule for a tournament He requested that Staff call the North Metro Association and remind them that they need to inform the City if they are going to hold a tournament because it caused a severe parking problem. Commissioner Grabowski also stated that he talked to Kevin Starr in regard to the weeds along the fence lines and Mr. Starr explained that the weeds were sprayed in the spring, but they were unable to spray them again throughout the season due to busy schedules. Commissioner Grabowski suggested requesting volunteers to do the work, if necessary. Commissioner Grabowski suggested a computer be made available for the Park and Recreation Commission Chairman. Mr. Haas replied that he will have to check into the possibility, Mr. Haas noted that the park sign will be approved at the next Council meeting, Chairperson Blackstad requested that the Lions Park and Sunshine Park signs be added to the issues list Mr. Haas stated that a Commissioner is needed to sit on the Cedar Creek Greenway Citizen \ Advisory Board. \. - /1 ~ C) Regular Andover Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - September 16,1999 Page 6 /- Motion by O'Toole, seconded by Anderson, to recommend Jim Lindahl be the Park and Recreation Commissioner to sit on the Cedar Creek Greenway Citizen Advisory and Valerie Holthus as an alternate. Motion carried on 5- ayes, 0 - nays, 2- absent (Kieffer and Lindahl), 0- present vote. ADJOURNMENT Motion by O'Toole, seconded by Anderson, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nanci Libor, Recording Secretary TimeSaver OjJSite Secretarial, Inc. , , '- '. , -'