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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 19, 1998 () u C) CITY of ANDOVER Park and Recreation Commission Meeting - February 19,1998 Minutes The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Chairperson AI Grabowski on February 19, 1998 at 7:30 pm at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Tom Anderson, Dave OToole, Jeff Kieffer, Jim Lindahl, Dave Blackstad (arrived at 7:45 pm) Brian Barringer Todd Haas, Park Coordinator Commissioners Absent: Also Present: Approval of Minutes February 5, 1998 - Mr. Haas noted that on the third line of the Financial Update, () $3,300.00 should be changed to $460.00. Motion by Anderson, seconded by OToole to approve the minutes of February 5, 1998 as amended. Motion carried on a 3-yes, 2-present (Lindahl, Kieffer), 2-absent (Barringer, Blackstad) vote. Recommend Vendor/Playground Equipment/97 -15/Hills of Bunker Lake East, Green Acres & Northwoods East Mr. Haas reviewed the proposals received, noting that 4 proposals were sent out and only 2 vendors responded. The Commission expressed concern that the same vendors are contacted each time we have a proposal and if they don't respond, we continue to send them proposals. Several commissioners felt that those vendors not responding should not be asked to bid in the future. Motion by Kieffer, seconded by OToole to accept the 2-5 year old proposal of MN-WS Playground, Inc. In the amount of $22,497.00. Motion carried on a 5-yes, 2-absent (Barringer, Blackstad) vote. . u \ \ ~ (..J \ , j Park and Recreation Commission Meeting February 19, 1998 - Minutes Page 2 (Commissioner Blackstad arrived at this time - 7:45 pm) Mr. Haas noted that for the 5-12 year old proposal, two vendors responded. He felt that the proposal of MN-WS Playground, Inc. (Game Time) provides more activities and would require less maintenance by Public Works. The vendor also provided a proposal for a 20 foot space shuttle track ride rather than a 10 foot ride at an additional cost of $1,096. Mr. Haas recommended approving the proposal and a change order for the 20 foot track ride with the additional funds coming out of park dedication. Motion by Kieffer, seconded by Lindahl to approve the Game Time proposal for the 5-12 year olds. Motion carried on a 6-yes, 1-absent (Barringer) vote. Motion by Lindahl, seconded by O'Toole to extend the track ride to the 20 feet, with the money to come out of the park dedication fund. Motion carried on a 6-yes, 1-absent (Barringer) vote. '\ , J Mr. Haas noted that they are going to attempt to fit some swings into the park. . He also noted that this item will go to the City Council on Wednesday, March 4, 1998. (March 3~d, the regular council date, is Precinct Caucus night and city meetings cannot be held.) Review Plans & Specs/97-34Narious Park Parking Lots Mr. Haas explained that the city's ordinance reqLlires the parking lot at Oak Bluff to have concrete curb and gutter. There would be enough money in the park dedication fund to pay for this. Chairperson Grabowski asked if the Eagan trail fee lawsuit had been decided. Mr. Haas noted that the Supreme Court said that the fee should not be collected but the city could keep the money it had already collected. Chairperson Grabowski felt that the new driveway at Oak Bluff is necessary as the Parks Department is spending a lot of time repairing it. Mr. Haas noted that they are going to try to get the slope of the driveway to 5% and the parking lot needs to be lowered. Commissioner Lindahl felt that curbs would prevent people from driving onto the park. Mr. Haas stated that the parking lot could be bid as an alternate or it could be a part of the base bid and if it comes in too high we could remove that part of the bid. The Commission agreed to have it as part of the base bid. Mr. Haas noted that the Crooked Lake Boat Landing needs to have something done to it , ) as some of the areas in the parking lot have settled and the bituminous curb is starting to fall apart. This is one of the most highly visible parks in the city and is used a lot. ') '-./ (J .,,- '\ '__J) Park and Recreation Commission Meeting February 19, 1998 - Minutes Page 3 (Park Parking Lots, Cont.) Commissioner Lindahl felt that an overlay would be the best solution. Mr. Haas explained that the parking lot needs to be brought down to match the existing grade, so the whole parking lot may need to be reconstructed. He noted that an overlay will last 10-15 years and a new parking lot will last 20-25 years. Mr. Grabowski felt that the commission needs to see what it will cost. Mr. Haas stated that he will provide that information at the next meeting. He also noted that an additional parking stall is required at the boat landing because of a DNR requirement. Commissioner O'Toole didn't feel that park dedication fees should be used for refurbishing parks. Discuss Ideas for March 31,1998 Staff/Council Workshop Mr. Haas noted that the Chairman of the Park and Recreation Commission has been asked to attend a staff/council workshop on March 31, 1998 and ideas to be presented to the council need to be listed. -" '\ '. _J The Commission agreed that the following wi!! be submitted to the Council: *Ordinance 10, Section 9.07.10 as far as enforcing the 10% requirement for park dedication for new developments. (The commission is concerned that developers are not treated the same.) *A comprehensive capital improvement (new) plan for park improvements needs to be developed. *A comprehensive capital improvement replacement plan (for existing improvements) needs to be developed. *The continued development of Kelsey-Round Lake Park. *The development of the tax forfeit parcels south of the landfill as potential park. *City-wide trail development program needs to be discussed. *The Community Education Program. *Ordinance 10, Section 9.07.6 as far as enforcing the market value of lands. Commission is concerned that developers are not treated the same. Commissioner O'Toole asked why the city gives 60% of its CDBG funds to social service agencies when the law states that only 15% can be used for those agencies. Mr. Haas stated that he would check with Dave Carlberg on that item. ., ~-- ) , \ '-.J u '. Park and Recreation Commission Meeting February 19, 1998 - Minutes Page 4 Review Issues List Mr. Haas noted that the Redwood Park issue and the adult tournament application form will be removed from the list as they have been taken care of. Hamilton Square (Appraisal Update) Chairperson Grabowski noted that the City Attorney is reviewing this item and has not submitted any comments as of today. Chairman's Report Commissioner Blackstad noted that the Baseball Association has been approached by the Special Olympics to hold a tournament at Sunshine Park during the Andover Family Fun Fest. '. Chairman Grabowski presented a baseball schedule for this summer. He noted that after August, usage drops off dramatically. He noted that Kevin Starr has provided a list of park items that need to be done. Motion by O'Toole, seconded by Lindahl to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm. Respectfully submitted, U'd$ Vicki Volk Acting Recording Secretary '. ,