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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 6, 2007 0 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING - DECEMBER 6, 2007 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Park and Recreation Commission was called to order by Vice Chair Lindahl on December 6, 2007, 7:10 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Jeremy Boyer, Bill Hupp, Vice Chair Jim Lindahl, Peggy Scott, and Tony Kowalewski Commissioners Absent: Chair Dan Masloski and Ted Butler Also Present: Assistant Public Works Director, Todd Haas RESIDENTS FORUM 0 There were no comments at this time. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Boyer, seconded by Kowalewski, to approve the November 15, 2007 Park Commission minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 4-ayes, O-nays, I-present (Scott), 2-absent (Butler and Masloski) vote. UPDATE OF ANOKA COUNTY PARK SYSTEMlANOKA COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT John VonDelinde, Director of Parks and Recreation of Anoka County, gave a presentation of the projects in the County. There were 16 regional parks with 3 million visits annually. For Bunker Hills Regional Park, they are in Phase 8 to include expansions to the campground, a veterans' peace garden, trails, and a lazy river ride for the Wave Pool area. A new boat launch will be constructed at Peltier Lake, which is part of the Rice Lake Chain of Lakes Regional Parks system. This will be funded as ajoint effort between the MN DNR and Anoka County. cooperation were rebuilding the 17 mile stretch canoeing to the Mississippi River. The county has acquireli land from the City of St. Paul of about 1200 acres, and the County is now working with private landowners in the adjacent areas to purchase their property to include as part of that regional park 0 system. The Environmental Land Trust was also a partner in this endeavor. There will also be a new regional trail will be constructed along County Road 14 in conjunction with Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes -December 6, 2007 Page 2 0 the rebuild of this roadway which runs from Lino Lakes City Hall to County Road J. The trail will provide access and a safer route to the Rice Lake Chain of Lakes Regional Park. Mr. V onDelinde also mentioned to the Park Commission that the University of Minnesota was providing technical assistance to the County with help from Mn/DOT, the City of Circle Pines, and the City of Lino Lakes for the road reconstruction project. One last thing that Mr. VonDelinde mentioned is that the county is researching the soils for suitability and sustainability for a dog park and disc golf area at Bunker Hills Regional Park. He complimented the City of Andover on its work on the new Community Center. CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR SCHEDULE USE OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIESIMEADOW CREEK CHURCH AND CONSTANCE FREE CHURCH Mr. Haas stated that he has received an applications for the use of the hockey rinks from Meadow Creek Church at Crooked Lake School fromlO:OO a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2008 and also received a request from Constance Free Church to use Prairie Knoll Park on Wednesday, January 23,2007 for 6:30-9:30 p.m. Staff requested that Constance Free Church move their time to 6:00-9:00 p.m. because the parks closed at 9:00 p.m. Staff asked the Commission that the guidelines be waived because they were only requesting a one time use. Both applications were for their youth programs. 0 Motion by Kowalewski, seconded by Hupp, to approve the application for scheduled use of Crooked Lake School fields for Meadow Creek Church and Constance Free Church, also allowing to waiver the application process because of single use. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Butler and Masloski) vote. UPDATE OF PARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PARK DEDICATION FEE/06- 46D, CONTINUED Mr. Haas indicated that based on staff recommendations, the park dedication fee will most likely be increased for new residents developments and decreased for new commercial-industrial development to make it similar to the fees of other cities. Council was expected to approve it at their next City Council Meeting. The city staff is still evaluating the estimated cost to construct an outdoor hockey rink (2 at each park) at Hawk Ridge Park and Rose Park. It appears the cost estimate that staffhas identified in the proposed comprehensive plan (future improvements section) for both parks is in the general ballpark. Staff is in the process of researching other cities that had recently built outdoor facilities as to what it cost them to build an outdoor rink. The irrigation well feasibility study that was recently completed and distributed to Park Commissioners will be reviewed and discussed at a later date. REVIEW OUTSTANDING ITEMS 0 Mr. Haas reviewed outstanding items. He met recently with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Company representative concerning the new playground Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes -December 6, 2007 Page 3 0 equipment that is to be installed at Andover Station North Ball Fields. Based on discussions with the representative, they believed that a 10-foot fence on the east and a portion along the north side would be adequate for protection for children using the playground equipment. He stated that a hedge could be planted between the equipment and the parking lot. A shorter fence on the west side of the adjacent to the playground equipment will be installed to avoid children from going in the pond which is dry most of the time. Commissioner Hupp summarized the discussions and issues of the Skateboarding Task Force. They received visits from Minnesota Wisconsin Playground and American Ramp Company. Minnesota Wisconsin Playground's materials were concrete with a multi- level design. The vendors were going to give a proposal with the elevations taken into consideration. To save some money the City could pour concrete around the amenities. American Ramp Company do use a skating surface material known as skatelite which comes with a 5-year warranty and usually will have lifespan of 5-7 years. The Pro series was middle of the road, made of steel and more amenities and costs about the same amount of money. The steel skating surface does come with a 20-year warranty that covered parts and labor. The youth that attended the task force meeting earlier in the evening said the steel would be hotter and noisier, but was more smooth and versatile, while the concrete was smooth and durable, but it was not hot. Commissioner Kowalewski gave the web sites and indicated they were still looking for more input from 0 the public. CHAIR'S REPORT Commissioner Kowalewski indicated the winter sports were in full swing. Commissioner Boyer inquired about a utilities easement at Prairie Knoll Park that may be purchased by the gas company. Mr. Haas responded that any dollars received may be put back into one of the parks. Vice Chair Lindahl asked for a review of snowmobiling policy in parks. Mr. Haas answered that there was evidence of people building ramps in one of the parks and that anyone snowmobiling in the city parks is a violation of city code. Vice Chair Lindahl requested that residents report violations. He also noted that there would probably be no meeting December 20, 2007. Mr. Haas stated that the proposed revised Guidelines to use the city facilities were reviewed by the City Council recently. The City Council did approve Section relating to the based on the percentage of Andover residents from lasts years fmal numbers, but the City Council did not approve the revised section regarding association costs for damage and clean-up of the parks. 0 Regular Andover Park & Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes -December 6, 2007 Page 4 0 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Scott, seconded by Kowalewski, to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent (Butler and Masloski) vote. Respectfully Submitted, Brigette Blesi, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 0 0