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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 30, 1998 o () r",\ V o u CITY of ANDOVER Special Park & Recreation Commission Meeting - April 30, 1998 - Minutes A special meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairman Grabowski at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 30, 1998 at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, MN. Commissioners Present: Tom Anderson, Jim Lindahl, Dave Blackstad (arrived at 8:50 pm). Jeff Kieffer, Dave O'Toole, Brian Barringer Todd Haas, Park Coordinator Frank Stone, Public Works Superintendent Jean McGann, Finance Director Kevin Starr, Parks Supervisor Commissioners Absent: Also Present: Resident Forum Soo Hwang, 2692 -166th Avenue - stated that he lives adjacent to Lund's North park and would like the city to install a fence between his yard and the softball field as people are trespassing on his property and killing the pine trees he has planted. It was recommended that prior to making a decision on this, the Park Commission visit the site to make a determination. The Commission will meet at the park at 6:45 pm, Thursday, May 21, 1998. Approval of Minutes - April 16, 1998. Motion by Lindahl, seconded by Anderson to approve the minutes of April 16, 1998 as written. Motion carried unanimously. 1st Quarter Financial Report, Cont. Jean McGann, Finance Director, reviewed the report provided to the Commission, noting that there is $232,000 cash that has not been allocated. Chairman Grabowski questioned the $25,000 difference between 1997 and now. Ms. McGann noted that the city has returned park dedication fees of $50,400 to Woodland Development and $12,600 to Group Health. .' C) u \ '- ) Special Park & Recreation Commisson Meeting April 30, 1998 - Minutes Page 2 (1st Quarter Financial Report, Cont.) Chairman Grabowski asked what is going to happen to the interest that was earned on the trail fees that the city collected. Ms. McGann noted that it will be given to the individuals who paid the trail fees. Discuss Labor for Weekend Tournaments Frank Stone explained that he needs to begin working on his 1999 budget and that it needs to be completed by June 1st. He noted that it will cost $72.0 for a weekend tournament which is high unless it is budgeted. He asked that the Park Commission schedule a special meeting with Public Works to work on the budget, along with the capital budget. A replacement program for the old parks needs to be a part of the budget also. It was noted that the community school program needs to be a separate line item. A special meeting was scheduled for 6:00 pm, Tuesday, May 19, 1998 at the Public Works Building. , / The Park Commission discussed the schedule for tournaments provided by Mr. Stone. The only change would be that operation of the Cushman is to be limited to city employees. MOTION by Anderson, seconded by LindaW to approve the schedule as presented by Frank Stone. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Stone noted that the gas company is working on the gas line at Prairie Knoll Park and one of the fields will be tom up for a while. Public Works Update Mr. Starr reviewed the work that has been accomplished by the Parks Department in the last two weeks of April. He also noted that 10 backstops will be rebuilt and 20 portable toilets will be placed in parks. Chairman Grabowski asked Mr. Starr to add a portable toilet at Crooked Lake and to bill the AtWetic Association. Discussion centered on the amount of vandalism at the parks and the fact that children '\ are breaking the steel rods on the fence at the Hills of Bunker Lake trail. Todd Haas was " ) directed to contact Captain Andersohn to see about extra patrol in that area. '~) u \ '- ) Special Park and Recreation Commission Meeting April 30, 1998 - Minutes Page 3 (Public Works Update, Cont.) Mr. Starr noted that they put in 700 seedlings over the last 2 days and they ordered two 8 foot benches rather than one 16 foot bench. He also noted that someone called regarding the fact that people are driving in the hockey rink at Hawk Ridge and causing damage. Mr. Stone explained that when the new pumphouse is done, Tower Drive will have a gate on it and it will be locked at 10:00 pm. Recommend Revision to Ordinance 10, Section 9. 07jCommercia1 Property Park Dedication Requirements This item will be tabled until theMay 21st meeting. Approve Application for Softball Fields - ~/ MOTION by Lindahl, seconded by Anderson to approve the application of the Andover Athletic Association for use of fields 2 and 4 at City Hall and fields 5, 6 and 7 at Sunshine Park from August 11- September 10, 1998 and City Hall fields 1-4 and Sunshine Park fields 5-8 for tournaments on September 11, 12, and 13. Motion carried on a 3-yes, 3- absent, l-abstain (Grabowski) vote. (Commissioner Blackstad arrived at this time-8:50 pm) Mr. Haas noted that an application has been received from Meadow Creek to use Strootman Park on May 6 and 13 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Mr. Haas was asked if they could start 15 minutes later as another group is using the field also. MOTION by Lindahl, seconded by Anderson to approve the application from Meadow Creek School to use the field at Strootman Park on May 6 and 13. Motion carried on a 4- yes, 3 absent vote. Review Issues List Inspection Fees will be removed from the list. \ '\. ) / '\ \...J l) . , , I Special Park and Recreation Commission Meeting April 30, 1998 - Minutes Page 4 (Review Issues List, Cont.) Mr. Haas noted that the parking lot bids are due on Friday, May 1st and if they come in less than expected he would like to have the work done immediately. It was also noted that the Anoka Park Commission will make a presentation on the aquatic center at the next Park Commission meeting (May 21st). MOTION by Anderson, seconded by Blackstad to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, tLL./~ Vicki Volk A.cting Recording Secretary '\